well, that happened for all the other classes cos I didn't really care too much. but demo was my favourite.. new demo stuff would be veery persuasive..
I used to play all the time, but finding a decent server (or a place on one, if you could find one) became such a pain in the ass that I gradually stopped playing.
danshewan, i play at lokalen. I think it's a norwegian / Swedish server. Should have ok ping for you. They have four servers and it's always easy to get in, Even when they are full. Lots of rotation.
Friends and I guess soldier OR demo update which will be decided by which of either class is killed the most (blue soldier or red demo ). Let's fight !
I really respect how they're not letting up on the vibe of the game. It is consistent, and every update just reeks of admiration and pride of the product.
there's good people/players on the cgtalk server with weekly games and decent rotation
A while back I was going to try and organize some polycount games on the CGTalk server, but Kirt emphasized that any profanity in-game on their server would not be tolerated. Since trying to enforce such a thing would likely be an exercise in futility, I ended up telling him that I personally probably wouldn't bother trying to formally organize any polycount games, but thanks very much anyways.
I totally respect where he's coming from, especially given the level of racist, homophobic garbage that pollutes most public Vent servers, but the thought of trying to administrate a game with no swearing or shit-talk, no matter how much in jest, sounded too much like work.
I find when playing with them there's little need for exess profanity, though some does slip out from time to time. It's a pretty light harted crowd and creative non-explitives can go a long way.
edit- though if it's a PC specific crowd the rules should be more flexable.
The CGTalk server is great they help me test my map and give amazing feedback. They also have some really fun maps in rotation, they have some really bazaar maps too but they're fun too. It's a great bunch of guys and they would probably let a few words go right on by if its not an every senstance kind of thing. just not long strings of racist profanity from someone who's new.
We had a PC Server for a while, had some good times but I think Kub shut it down a few months ago it was almost always empty. He might have restarted it for a while but I think its down again...
When I play which is really rare, I normally test maps on the TF2maps.net servers or I play on CGTalk or 1-2 other servers I have in my favorites.
Yeah, it certainly seems like a server I'd like to play on, but there's so few CGTalkers that play in a GMT-friendly timezone - most of the guys seem to be either central North America, or West Coast.
That was my main motivation for trying to rustle up interest from other polycounters, as similar efforts over at CGTalk weren't received with much enthusiasm. Shame, really, especially with the caliber of players and the custom maps as you mentioned, Vig. The only types of server I ever seem to find a free spot on are servers with loud, angry Russians with terrible headsets.
Yeah, the CGTalk server is great fun to play on. I've been on it since I bought the game, and that was shortly after the release of the Orange Box. The general attitude on the server just tends to discourage swearing since it's rare for anybody to take the whole thing seriously. I'm pretty sure one of the main reasons Kirt doesn't want people swearing is because there are a few people who play with their speakers on instead of headsets and they have kids who can hear everything.
And Vig's right about the crazy custom maps. We have some wacky stuff over there, but nothing horribly unplayable like Orange X or Lazytown. Speaking of customs, I oughta finish up some of the maps I've been working on; Rhombus needs a lick of paint!
I think I'm going to have to suck it up and pull some late nights and get some games in on the CGTalk server. Everyone seems to have such a good time, and I'm dying to see some of the custom maps.
TF2 is the only game I really play online these days, and I haven't bothered with it for ages purely because I just can't seem to find that many decent servers whenever I duck in to play a few rounds.
I'm pretty sure one of the main reasons Kirt doesn't want people swearing is because there are a few people who play with their speakers on instead of headsets and they have kids who can hear everything.
That makes sense. I used to have my audio run through speakers, and while we don't have kids, the sudden tirades of furious eastern Europeans did scare the shit out of my wife and cat - thus, so it was that I was banished to headphones when playing.
Used to be a total TF2 junkie, but lately the updates just haven't been motivation enough to get back in. Here's hopin this friendship dynamic changes up the gameplay some.
Can't wait to see what they do with the engineer though, customizable turrets anyone?
There needs to be a counter to show who is wining...
There is, check which page your rooting for, it's "Total war contribution" and right above will be a number. But it just started so there is nothing there.
I personally really like the Studio Rumble server.
Seems like both teams have mics, and have some semblence of strategy. As an engineer, I usually get destroyed by 3x co-ordinated Ubers, but on occasion, I've had a pyro stick to me, and just compression blast everythign away from my rig.
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I do believe that is correct, sir.
yes, for at least a few days until the new stuff gets old !
/ Plays every day. Engi here.
Friends and I guess soldier OR demo update which will be decided by which of either class is killed the most (blue soldier or red demo ). Let's fight !
eecom servers
and
Steamfriends servers
According to steam I have 200 hours played on TF2 ;o
But havent played it for a while since mw2 and l4d2 have released.
thats value for money!
i tip my hat to you, good sirs of Valve.
A while back I was going to try and organize some polycount games on the CGTalk server, but Kirt emphasized that any profanity in-game on their server would not be tolerated. Since trying to enforce such a thing would likely be an exercise in futility, I ended up telling him that I personally probably wouldn't bother trying to formally organize any polycount games, but thanks very much anyways.
I totally respect where he's coming from, especially given the level of racist, homophobic garbage that pollutes most public Vent servers, but the thought of trying to administrate a game with no swearing or shit-talk, no matter how much in jest, sounded too much like work.
edit- though if it's a PC specific crowd the rules should be more flexable.
We had a PC Server for a while, had some good times but I think Kub shut it down a few months ago it was almost always empty. He might have restarted it for a while but I think its down again...
When I play which is really rare, I normally test maps on the TF2maps.net servers or I play on CGTalk or 1-2 other servers I have in my favorites.
That was my main motivation for trying to rustle up interest from other polycounters, as similar efforts over at CGTalk weren't received with much enthusiasm. Shame, really, especially with the caliber of players and the custom maps as you mentioned, Vig. The only types of server I ever seem to find a free spot on are servers with loud, angry Russians with terrible headsets.
Probably would be for us, yeah - the server is based in Texas! I didn't know that initially.
And Vig's right about the crazy custom maps. We have some wacky stuff over there, but nothing horribly unplayable like Orange X or Lazytown. Speaking of customs, I oughta finish up some of the maps I've been working on; Rhombus needs a lick of paint!
TF2 is the only game I really play online these days, and I haven't bothered with it for ages purely because I just can't seem to find that many decent servers whenever I duck in to play a few rounds.
That makes sense. I used to have my audio run through speakers, and while we don't have kids, the sudden tirades of furious eastern Europeans did scare the shit out of my wife and cat - thus, so it was that I was banished to headphones when playing.
...Putting that up on my technology wishlist!
Notorious PIG feel free to add ''pontusb'' to your steam, it cant hurt! il be on as TWL
FUCK YES! Soldiers are the best!!!
Can't wait to see what they do with the engineer though, customizable turrets anyone?
no! demos are the best!
*friendship ends in 30 seconds..*
Basically whoever gets the most kills against the other class this week, Demo or Soldier, will get an extra unlockable weapon.
Although I love me some demo, they have it far better than the soldier when it comes to combat. Think I'll be playing soldier this week.
Hmm tough one, I like both of them Think I'll just sit back and play some l4d2/mw2 while waiting for the actual patch to come
Time to play some tf2 tonight.
There is, check which page your rooting for, it's "Total war contribution" and right above will be a number. But it just started so there is nothing there.
Go team Soldier!
Damn valves crafty, probably logging all kinds of info this week to see which class needs the most boost for their update.
Jumpin in for some TF2, now. Gonna rock some demo man
Seems like both teams have mics, and have some semblence of strategy. As an engineer, I usually get destroyed by 3x co-ordinated Ubers, but on occasion, I've had a pyro stick to me, and just compression blast everythign away from my rig.
I'll try to be there to blow you up with some sticky