Major Update Speculation V5: Somewhere over the rainbow - Games

[QUOTE=Kaze1;36845700][IMG]http://i.imgur.com/siUm2.jpg[/IMG] so generous valve[/QUOTE] They're making up for it in their merch store: [img]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/900111/lololol%25.PNG[/img]

Wow. 100% off and it's still $45? That must be really expensive on normal days.

[QUOTE=Armisael;36845810]Wow. 100% off and it's still $45? That must be really expensive on normal days.[/QUOTE] It's an Aperture product... I mean, you know how expensive moon rocks are?

So, I'd been watching the store lately, deciding that if New Vegas or Walking Dead dip under a certain price, I'd pick em up. They're both being featured! (walking dead is gonna win that vote, let's face it) Not only that, but I made the New Vegas purchase while testing the internet on a computer i was fixing. Steam knew I was logged in my netbook, and offered to install there. When did that happen? That's awesome!

If we don't get an update, when's usually the average time for the drop cap to reset?

[QUOTE=Kegan;36846333]If we don't get an update, when's usually the average time for the drop cap to reset?[/QUOTE] Yesterday at this time.

well Dota 2 just updated. Generally TF2 updates a half hour or so after Dota, so maybe there is an update tonight?

Ned, I'm just curious, what does the Lollichop look like painted? Is it complete shit or does Valve have some other reason for not enabling paint on it?

[QUOTE=Exparagus;36847350]Ned, I'm just curious, what does the Lollichop look like painted? Is it complete shit or does Valve have some other reason for not enabling paint on it?[/QUOTE] it looks like the Lollichop except a different color. It paints fine. I assume it isn't paintable because weapons aren't paintable and they don't want to start that train wreck.

[QUOTE=ned_ballad;36847408]it looks like the Lollichop except a different color. It paints fine. I assume it isn't paintable because weapons aren't paintable and they don't want to start that train wreck.[/QUOTE] You know it'd probably be funny if the only paints that work on the weapons where team color paints. :V

[QUOTE=ned_ballad;36847408]it looks like the Lollichop except a different color. It paints fine. I assume it isn't paintable because weapons aren't paintable and they don't want to start that train wreck.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Rob3k]You know it'd probably be funny if the only paints that work on the weapons where team color paints. :V [/QUOTE] Both good points. If the team color paint thing was implemented it would be alright. But then from there the community would endlessly complain and then other weapons would be paintable, then they'd bitch some more until single colors were usable on weapons then the economy would turn to even more shit.

If one were to come, we'd set yet [b]another[/b] record for the latest update of 2012.

I don't really see the problem with paintable weapons, if it's well executed. After all, we have styles on two weapons, one being a reskin, so if there was few exceptions, I doubt anyone would complain. Especially for the Lollichop. Paint just fits so well with this item. Valve don't have to explain everything they do, let alone keep doing them in a reasonable fashion. Like, again, styles for weapons.

Paintable weapons should wait until they manage to get working Crit Glow together. I recall reading here using a method similar to the Uber texture deal, so somebody bug Valve!

[QUOTE=SLBros.;36847554]I don't really see the problem with paintable weapons, if it's well executed. After all, we have styles on two weapons, one being a reskin, so if there was few exceptions, I doubt anyone would complain. Especially for the Lollichop. Paint just fits so well with this item. Valve don't have to explain everything they do, let alone keep doing them in a reasonable fashion. Like, again, styles for weapons.[/QUOTE] If only certain parts could be painted I'd be for it. A mini gun that looks like it was dipped in pink? God no. But putting a few team spirit stripes on the barrel? I'm ok with that.

in all honestly, i believe paints do nothing but ruin cosmetics, rather than enhace them. same would apply to weapons.

[QUOTE=Eriorguez;36847580]...so somebody bug Valve![/QUOTE] You know what this means.... ...[I]Ok Ned, come on out[/I].

Couldn't resist trading around for one of these and naming it at the prices tags are right now [url]http://tf2b.com/tf2/item/ballad/942413649[/url] [thumb]http://i.imgur.com/nJxRl.png[/thumb]

Painted cow mangler doesn't look half bad. its a shame they are absurdly rare (11 of them exist)

[QUOTE=ned_ballad;36847748]Couldn't resist trading around for one of these and naming it at the prices tags are right now [url]http://tf2b.com/tf2/item/ballad/942413649[/url] [thumb]http://i.imgur.com/nJxRl.png[/thumb][/QUOTE] No You need to buy one for everyone who participated and do it all over again for the v2 actually bug Valve for a Community Idea Tube

(though only painted due to a glitch) [editline]20th July 2012[/editline] (and go for over $350)

[QUOTE=ned_ballad;36847748]Couldn't resist trading around for one of these and naming it at the prices tags are right now [url]http://tf2b.com/tf2/item/ballad/942413649[/url] [thumb]http://i.imgur.com/nJxRl.png[/thumb][/QUOTE] Didn't you get a community item for the update and fixes for the first schema? Maybe you should bug Valve for a community Idea Tube and name that one "The Community Schema 2.0." :v:

nah, didn't get a community item *coughgunslingercough* last time, and I don't expect one this time either.

you can have my tube any time.

Today I learned the manmelter shot is indeed a disguised flare. It's simply covered in delicious layers of particles. [thumb]http://www.sourceop.com/hell-met/TF2/manmelter.jpg[/thumb] that explains the reflect, too.

yep, they weren't even subtle about it. Just dump a gazillion particles on it, and hope nobody notices.

[QUOTE=ned_ballad;36847408]it looks like the Lollichop except a different color. It paints fine. I assume it isn't paintable because weapons aren't paintable and they don't want to start that train wreck.[/QUOTE] I swear, I remember Valve stating when they introduced the paints that they were "working on making weapons paintable, too." Xunlei beat them to the punch by adding it to their weapons in Final Combat.

I want them to bring paintable Cow Manglers back, but you can only use teamcolors with clear distinction between the teams on them, so Cream Spirit and Waterlogged Lab Coat wouldn't be allowed.

[QUOTE=PimpinDemopan;36848309]I swear, I remember Valve stating when they introduced the paints that they were "working on making weapons paintable, too."[/QUOTE] They also said they'd fix the loch n load once.

[QUOTE=-=NARH=-;36848321]I want them to bring paintable Cow Manglers back, but you can only use teamcolors with clear distinction between the teams on them, so Cream Spirit and Waterlogged Lab Coat wouldn't be allowed.[/QUOTE] No Cream Spirit? I'd be frickin' heartbroken. Not that they'll ever bring back paint for it anyway.