Major Update Speculation Thread v12: Layoffs Edition - Games

I don't think that the BB reload is a glitch. It's still slightly worse off in direct combat than the stock because you have to reload between shots, so the faster initial reload is there to compensate, but not to bring it to the level of stock.

[QUOTE=ned_ballad;39389894]they always reload 2 shots even if you only fire one. Which is a really confusing mechanic anyway, as no other weapon works like that[/QUOTE] It makes more sense in the real world, since he takes out two shots when he reloads.

but it makes no sense in TF2 because no other weapon does that.

[QUOTE=ned_ballad;39394139]but it makes no sense in TF2 because no other weapon does that.[/QUOTE] It makes just as much sense as the Machina's tracer attribute not doing anything because it's purely a tooltip attribute ([i]"sniper fires tracer DISPLAY ONLY"[/i]), yet the penetrate-on-full-charge attribute is what causes bullets to have the tracer effect ([i]"sniper penetrate players when charged"[/i]). Which means that on a scale of 1 to 10 on sense-making, it rates -1.

[QUOTE=AbeX300;39394270] Which means that on a scale of 1 to 10 on sense-making, it rates -1.[/QUOTE] I'd at least make it complex so inequalities don't work.

[QUOTE=IrregularToasty;39388294]It's maddening how many people completely disregard the Tomislav's ability to [I]stay revved in complete silence[/I] and how fucking useful that is.[/QUOTE] NEEEEEEEWW WWEAAAAAAAPOOOOOOON

[QUOTE=AbeX300;39394270]It makes just as much sense as the Machina's tracer attribute not doing anything because it's purely a tooltip attribute ([i]"sniper fires tracer DISPLAY ONLY"[/i]), yet the penetrate-on-full-charge attribute is what causes bullets to have the tracer effect ([i]"sniper penetrate players when charged"[/i]). Which means that on a scale of 1 to 10 on sense-making, it rates -1.[/QUOTE] But the Hitman's Heatmaker does not penetrate. I assume it's linked to focus in that case?

[QUOTE=Manibogi;39394788]But the Hitman's Heatmaker does not penetrate. I assume it's linked to focus in that case?[/QUOTE] Yeah, the tracer effect is hard-coded into [i]"mod soldier buff type" 6[/i], which is the Focus.

[QUOTE=AbeX300;39394814]Yeah, the tracer effect is hard-coded into [i]"mod soldier buff type" 6[/i], which is the Focus.[/QUOTE] Oh, that kinda explains why the SMGs also fired tracers when the Heatmaker first came out.

I think the Carbine also fires tracer during focus being active.

So.... Tonight?

[QUOTE=Revolver Osha;39394891]So.... Tonight?[/QUOTE] Doubt it.

The item server went down for me, couldn't go into training mode, and when trying to get on the server it's claimed "Steam Beta must be running to find servers". Dafuq?

[url]http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9825[/url] Blog post. Looks like the scout talking about the action figures. EDIT: Really? I'm the first one to post this? Cool! I've never posted it because I knew I'd be ninja'd. Looks like I got lucky!

[QUOTE=Darth_Toast;39396354][url]http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9825[/url] Blog post. Looks like the scout talking about the action figures.[/QUOTE] And then the Sun-on-a-Stick gets buffed*, and then the Scout gets an explosive weapon. :v: [SUP]*One can hope.[/SUP]

[QUOTE=Darth_Toast;39396354][url]http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9825[/url] Blog post. Looks like the scout talking about the action figures.[/QUOTE] Oh lordy a Scout post, I like it.

I always knew those figures were Scout.

Is the Scout dumb or something, or is his ego getting big?

[QUOTE]Still, the way I see it, Chubby Firefighter Scout and for some reason One-Eyed Black Scout are better than no Scout at all.[/QUOTE] lol

[QUOTE=PimpinDemopan;39396438]Is the Scout dumb or something, or is his ego getting big?[/QUOTE] Getting? [B][I]Getting?[/I][/B]

[QUOTE=PimpinDemopan;39396438]Is the Scout dumb or something, or is his ego getting big?[/QUOTE] He's always had an ego the size of Texas.

Bad news from BigBadToyStore. Looks like other distributors are affected as well. [QUOTE=BigBadToyStore]Hi - We have just received our shipment of Team Fortress figures from NECA. They confirmed our order several months ago, but only delivered about 60% of the quantity we ordered. After further inquiries with NECA, we have learned that they were oversold on this figure and have allocated our order, and we will not receive any other inventory of this figure. We expect to have a small number of cancellations and non-payments from our shipment, which should fill orders placed on or before November 11th, 2012. If you ordered from November 12th to November 22nd, there is a chance your order will fill, but no guarantees. Orders placed after November 22nd are very unlikely to fill, and we recommend using an alternate source if you can. We are extremely sorry for the problem on this item - NECA had confirmed our order and we did not expect any issues, In the future, we will list only a small amount NECA figures until we can get 100% confirmation from them how many we will actually receive. To help address this problem, we can offer you a preorder for the BLU Pyro figure at $21.99. We have submitted a large order with NECA for this item already, but they have not yet confirmed our allocation, so we have not yet listed it publicly. We can offer you 1 piece of BLU Pyro for each piece of RED Pyro you currently have on preorder - price is the same at $21.99 each, and is limited to the same amount or less of what you currently have on preorder for RED Pyro. Simply reply back and tell us if you would like the BLU Pyro, and the quantity you would like. We will fill whatever RED Pyro orders we can, and unfillable orders will be cancelled in a month or so after we work through all pending payments / nonpayments with existing orders. Sorry for the problem, and thanks for buying from BBTS Joel[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=ZombieMannequin;39396502]Bad news from BigBadToyStore. Looks like other distributors are affected as well.[/QUOTE] Looks like the Mayonnaise and Raccoons affected more than just the Mann Co Warehouse...

Speaking of the action figures. I need to go break into one of the Fedex facilitys in Oregon. My Demo is still there. :(

Toywiz now has the pyro listed as IN-STOCK but my order is still listed as Pre-Order will ship in January. I'm gonna cancel tomorrow and order from Valve if I still can.

I hate Big Bad Toy Store so much right now. Also fuck NECA for the limited quantity releases.

Glad I switched to the Valve Store.

[QUOTE=PimpinDemopan;39396438]Is the Scout dumb or something, or is his ego getting big?[/QUOTE] Do you follow the lore?

At least Big Bad responded... Any word from Toywiz? My order is through them. I might as well cancel and go the Valve store route.

[QUOTE=alsoodani;39396819]At least Big Bad responded... Any word from Toywiz? My order is through them. I might as well cancel and go the Valve store route.[/QUOTE] toywiz sucks and they'll pretty much scam you and never give you anything