i hope people get a note (no matter how they placed), so i know i submitted my stuff correctly, at least
cause i never know with that contribute system if it passed
Every time I reload the first thing I see is, "ENGINEER UPDATE!". It keeps faking me out, seeing the word update, and thinking that it is up.
I really want as many people to be included as possible as an artist and community member, but as a player I actually don't want that many new weapons and items introduced into the game. It's a strange conflict.:poly122:
I am just glad we all had a good time and got some nice work done, whether we get in or not, it was worth it.:)
In Valve's defense, I don't think they realized the amount of bugfixing they would have to work on for the Engineer Update, with it's Level 3 Mini Sentry Guns, Civilian Engineers, and team killing with your own sentry gun.
I think they're just delaying announcing the winners as they finish bug fixing the Engineer Update.
Kind of makes you wonder if they're going to 'cherry pick' entries from submissions.
(ie: a hat and melee from one pack, but not the secondary)
I wouldn't mind that, I know there are plenty of packs that have one really great concept and idea that all the other items in the pack seem alright in comparison.
I wouldnt be surprised if they delayed the winners for a couple days. That's alot of submitted files to go through. I couldn't imagine going through all the polycount entries along with managing the Engie update. Looking forward to playing alot of your packs!
Kind of makes you wonder if they're going to 'cherry pick' entries from submissions.
(ie: a hat and melee from one pack, but not the secondary)
I like this idea because it lets more people have an item in the game while allowing them to pick the highest quality items out of a pack that may not have made it otherwise.
Obviously there would still be a 1st place winner for the entire pack though.
I like this idea because it lets more people have an item in the game while allowing them to pick the highest quality items out of a pack that may not have made it otherwise.
Obviously there would still be a 1st place winner for the entire pack though.
I've been wondering about the cherrypicking idea for a while, looking at the submissions I can't see a pack that I want all of. There are some packs I want 1 or 2 items from but not all 3 from one pack.
On the other hand this would mean that there are more winners, which means more prizes. time will tell!
I wouldnt be surprised if they delayed the winners for a couple days. That's alot of submitted files to go through. I couldn't imagine going through all the polycount entries along with managing the Engie update. Looking forward to playing alot of your packs!
Yeah, exactly right Spetch. There are tons of different posts to go through. Not to mention they have to load each weapon in-game just to see how it looks, fits, and works. Phew, that's very time consuming! I'd imagine just to analyze each polycount pack, at the very least, it would take a hour per pack. I kinda forgive valve on this one. Needless to say, I was pretty optimistic that they would release the winners today.
I like this idea because it lets more people have an item in the game while allowing them to pick the highest quality items out of a pack that may not have made it otherwise.
Agreed.
There are a few packs with all 3 (or more) items being solid. Just hoping Valve chooses, wisely.
I've been wondering about the cherrypicking idea for a while, looking at the submissions I can't see a pack that I want all of. There are some packs I want 1 or 2 items from but not all 3 from one pack.
On the other hand this would mean that there are more winners, which means more prizes. time will tell!
I think they should do a cherry picking thing for the Engineer at least. I noticed alot of people who made buildings made ONLY the buildings and didnt make any other items. They should choose a sentry, dispenser, and regular weapons winner. Like for example, the "Bigger is Better" pack for weps., the "Amazing musical engineer" for dispenser, and the "Lucy Charm" for the sentry. Engineer definitley needs a different dispenser to spice things up though.
I think they should do a cherry picking thing for the Engineer at least. I noticed alot of people who made buildings made ONLY the buildings and didnt make any other items. They should choose a sentry, dispenser, and regular weapons winner.
my "refresh" button is going to break after this...
I can only hope that valve doesn't mess this up by giving the weapons horrid stats... like what they did for the homewrecker and the southern hospitality... man those models were EPIC...
bah, I still use the homewrecker... I just don't attack buildings.
Homewrecker doesn't have horrible stats since they patched it. Being able to remove sappers is extremely useful especially when you don't enjoy using the Axtinguisher.
Homewrecker doesn't have horrible stats since they patched it. Being able to remove sappers is extremely useful especially when you don't enjoy using the Axtinguisher.
well that's well and good but I wanted to HAMMER people IN THE FACE and dispite the damage reduction I have gotten several kill streaks with the homewrecker and believe it or not I killed a (full health, non-overhealed) heavy using the homewrecker... too bad they don't have community achievements.
well that's well and good but I wanted to HAMMER people IN THE FACE and dispite the damage reduction I have gotten several kill streaks with the homewrecker and believe it or not I killed a (full health, non-overhealed) heavy using the homewrecker... too bad they don't have community achievements.
Homewrecker takes virtually the same amount of whacks as the fire axe to kill most classes and is often underestimated.
Homewrecker takes virtually the same amount of whacks as the fire axe to kill most classes and is often underestimated.
I would use only that if it weren't for the Heavy Buff. Now i'm lucky to be able to light a heavy on fire, RUN MY BUTT OUT OF THERE, and gimp around with 10 hp until I find a medic or a bunch of health packs.
Meanwhile the heavy just tosses a sandvich or picks up a small health kit to heal the 40-60 damage I was able to fly-swat on him. Or since he's a heavy, my entire attack has done nothing since he WILL have a medic with him the entire time, essentially making that hit and run only give the medic a faster uber.
Axtinguisher at least lets me kill a heavy if he: is not revved up & starts shooting something besides me for a full 1-2 seconds.
They should make the Homewrecker do something more. Maybe having it equipped and out would make Sentries not autoshoot at the Pyro until the Pyro attacks the Sentry or begins capturing an objective. Then the Pyro would have to strafe to get the second killing hit on the live Sentry that is trying to kill her. It would be fun seeing Pyros running around with a giant hammer swinging around trying to kill Sentries.
Of course an Engy using the Wrangler controller or any enemy at all could still kill the rather defenseless Pyro pretty easily in range of a Sentry. (quote for smaller)
I would use only that if it weren't for the Heavy Buff. Now i'm lucky to be able to light a heavy on fire, RUN MY BUTT OUT OF THERE, and gimp around with 10 hp until I find a medic or a bunch of health packs.
Meanwhile the heavy just tosses a sandvich or picks up a small health kit to heal the 40-60 damage I was able to fly-swat on him. Or since he's a heavy, my entire attack has done nothing since he WILL have a medic with him the entire time, essentially making that hit and run only give the medic a faster uber.
Axtinguisher at least lets me kill a heavy if he: is not revved up & starts shooting something besides me for a full 1-2 seconds.
And as a Heavy a Pyro has only sucessfully axtinguished me once and that was when I was already at 150 hp from other enemies. This is why I use the Backburner, I may not be able to extinguish fires or push enemies of ledges, but damn, I can kill a Heavy Medic pair by myself and move on to kill more.
On-topic: I hope that the update is on Wednesday or Thursday. They've had 2 weeks. Choosing winners and coding shouldn't take that long.
I love shooting rockets back at soldiers so much I could never give up my standard flame thrower.
Yes. This along with blasting ubers, saving team mates on fire and being able to blow people off of cliffs/heights. Honestly if you're having too much trouble killing heavies as a Pyro you're doing something wrong.
Don't forget that it's not as simple as just coding the new weapons, valve's going to want to make sure that they're balanced enough to be released too.
Don't forget that it's not as simple as just coding the new weapons, valve's going to want to make sure that they're balanced enough to be released too.
This. I'd say we have 2 weeks to a month until we start seeing the winners weapons.
(this isn't counting Valve Time.)
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cause i never know with that contribute system if it passed
I really want as many people to be included as possible as an artist and community member, but as a player I actually don't want that many new weapons and items introduced into the game. It's a strange conflict.:poly122:
I am just glad we all had a good time and got some nice work done, whether we get in or not, it was worth it.:)
"Today = Tonight at 11:49 PM, Pacific time"
ok, who called Gabe fat again!:poly118:
I think he dropped his soda all over thus resulting in the delay and wizards were unavailable for service.
Quoted for truth.
I think they're just delaying announcing the winners as they finish bug fixing the Engineer Update.
(ie: a hat and melee from one pack, but not the secondary)
I wouldn't mind that, I know there are plenty of packs that have one really great concept and idea that all the other items in the pack seem alright in comparison.
I like this idea because it lets more people have an item in the game while allowing them to pick the highest quality items out of a pack that may not have made it otherwise.
Obviously there would still be a 1st place winner for the entire pack though.
I've been wondering about the cherrypicking idea for a while, looking at the submissions I can't see a pack that I want all of. There are some packs I want 1 or 2 items from but not all 3 from one pack.
On the other hand this would mean that there are more winners, which means more prizes. time will tell!
Yeah, exactly right Spetch. There are tons of different posts to go through. Not to mention they have to load each weapon in-game just to see how it looks, fits, and works. Phew, that's very time consuming! I'd imagine just to analyze each polycount pack, at the very least, it would take a hour per pack. I kinda forgive valve on this one. Needless to say, I was pretty optimistic that they would release the winners today.
Agreed.
There are a few packs with all 3 (or more) items being solid. Just hoping Valve chooses, wisely.
I think they should do a cherry picking thing for the Engineer at least. I noticed alot of people who made buildings made ONLY the buildings and didnt make any other items. They should choose a sentry, dispenser, and regular weapons winner. Like for example, the "Bigger is Better" pack for weps., the "Amazing musical engineer" for dispenser, and the "Lucy Charm" for the sentry. Engineer definitley needs a different dispenser to spice things up though.
*what they should have done for the engi update*
Everywhere pretty much. TF2 blog first most likely.
I can only hope that valve doesn't mess this up by giving the weapons horrid stats... like what they did for the homewrecker and the southern hospitality... man those models were EPIC...
bah, I still use the homewrecker... I just don't attack buildings.
well that's well and good but I wanted to HAMMER people IN THE FACE and dispite the damage reduction I have gotten several kill streaks with the homewrecker and believe it or not I killed a (full health, non-overhealed) heavy using the homewrecker... too bad they don't have community achievements.
Homewrecker takes virtually the same amount of whacks as the fire axe to kill most classes and is often underestimated.
Meanwhile the heavy just tosses a sandvich or picks up a small health kit to heal the 40-60 damage I was able to fly-swat on him. Or since he's a heavy, my entire attack has done nothing since he WILL have a medic with him the entire time, essentially making that hit and run only give the medic a faster uber.
Axtinguisher at least lets me kill a heavy if he: is not revved up & starts shooting something besides me for a full 1-2 seconds.
On-topic: I hope that the update is on Wednesday or Thursday. They've had 2 weeks. Choosing winners and coding shouldn't take that long.
Yes. This along with blasting ubers, saving team mates on fire and being able to blow people off of cliffs/heights. Honestly if you're having too much trouble killing heavies as a Pyro you're doing something wrong.
i must be the only player to use the flaregun as their primary weapon
This. I'd say we have 2 weeks to a month until we start seeing the winners weapons.
(this isn't counting Valve Time.)