Polycount Update discussion - Games

Tomorrow the winners are going to be announced, right? It's one winner for each class? :v:

It suits offensive spies well, like the Ambassador, but it's purpose (like the Dead Ringer or the Targe) drift from the Spy himself. It suits him, but brings in a new playstyle. Which is nice actually, the only other class that could use it is maybe either as a Sniper weapon used to sabotage other snipers. But for that it'd need to be as slow as the Rifle which'd bring too much of a dissadvantage in close-combat so that'd only work for defensive snipers and you don't get a lot of them.

[QUOTE=NeoDement;23276476]I'm 99% certain they won't release the stuff the same day they announce it. I expect at least a 2 week delay. AT LEAST. They don't want to downplay the Engineer update already.[/QUOTE] They told us "no VALVe time". So we'll see.

Not to sound needy, but does anybody have any opinion on the Indifference Field I devised an hour ago? It's kinda offtopic since it ain't part of the Polycount Contest, but I just need to know whether or not it could actually work. We wouldn't really have this problem were it not for the mysterious disappearance of the Unlockable Ideas Megathread, and simple ideas mightn't be enough for the Emporium without a model or drawing or whatever. Also thanks to Alfie for the feedback.

Aye, it's a beaut. But I prefer to know the functionalities rather than just the pretty visuals an' whatnot.

[QUOTE=NeoDement;23276476]I'm 99% certain they won't release the stuff the same day they announce it. I expect at least a 2 week delay. AT LEAST. They don't want to downplay the Engineer update already.[/QUOTE] Implementing things early would help the "Engie wave" tho. But I doubt it'll be quick. Except for when they half-ass it like with the community weapons which had no killicons, led to drinking wood or eating a chocolate sandvich.

Half-assing's no way to do things... Either all-in or all-out, that's the way most things flow.

Looking forward to this update considerably since I'm hoping VALVe will increase drop rate like they did for the engy update. It has been nice finding 2 items in a single match.

[QUOTE=ironman17;23276706]Half-assing's no way to do things... Either all-in or all-out, that's the way most things flow.[/QUOTE] That's VALVe's way, son! Well at least for community weapons.

I can't wait for tomorrow.

Personally, I'm just hoping we don't see something overly cartoony and 'out there' that just doesn't fit with the game get in. A good number of the Heavy's packs really suffer from this.

Cooking Papa doesn't

If Valve only let's one pack for one class get in the game, it will be horribly disappointing, escpecially if the stats aren't good.

[QUOTE=NeoDement;23278344]Cooking Papa doesn't[/QUOTE] [quote]Your items must be a cohesive theme to Team Fortress 2 and should fit in the Team Fortress 2 universe and time period (e.g. No clown suits for the Heavy Weapons Guy!)[/quote] Tell me, If dressing up a mercenary as a clown is too cartoony, isn't turning him into a chef nearly as bad?

[QUOTE=IceStormV1;23278462]Tell me, If dressing up a mercenary as a clown is too cartoony, isn't turning him into a chef nearly as bad?[/QUOTE] In the creator's defence, the heavy's probably a damn good chef.

My predictions; Scout- [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73386[/url] Solly- [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74289[/url] Pyro- [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73267[/url] Demo- [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73849[/url] Heavy- [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73118[/url] or [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73181&highlight=ruskeydoo[/url] or [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73076[/url] Engie- [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73116[/url] Medic- [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73199[/url] or [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73073[/url] Snoipa- [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73231[/url] or [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73187[/url] Spy- [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73225[/url] or [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73243[/url]

[QUOTE=bnet;23278507]My predictions; Scout- [URL]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73386[/URL] [/QUOTE] I think whacking with paper wont hurt your enemy much.

[QUOTE=Combine 177;23278559]I think whacking with paper wont hurt your enemy much.[/QUOTE] Look carefully, there's a lead pipe in the roll.

[QUOTE=Hellduck;23278480]In the creator's defence, the heavy's probably a damn good chef.[/QUOTE] Just because he carries a snack with him? I'm not gonna deny that the pack is very well done, but I just find the idea of people running around smacking people to death with oven gloves to be just a little bit too out there, even for Team Fortress.

[QUOTE=bnet;23278507] Demo- [URL]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73849[/URL] [/QUOTE] And i love that pipebomb launcher :3: Maybe it's pipe boms will automaticly explode when them hit ground :v: Wanna know somthing about me? [sp]I hate stickybombs[/sp] [editline]05:56PM[/editline] Brain freeze (scouts icecream) 75% Fire resistance when used for 30sec. That would be nice. [editline]05:57PM[/editline] Steam went offline roaar!

[QUOTE=NeoDement;23278344]Cooking Papa doesn't[/QUOTE] Cooking Papa is probably the only "comical" Heavy entry I wouldn't mind winning. I feel it fits his Lunchbox unlocks, and his looks and body structure. However should another entry win, I would want it to be Opethrockr55's entry. With that insanely sexy minigun, and that bigass shotgun, and those makeshift knucklers.

[QUOTE=Akasolidus;23276818]I can't wait for tomorrow.[/QUOTE] Why? Just curious.

[QUOTE=Combine 177;23278622]75% Fire resistance when used for 30sec. That would be nice.[/QUOTE] Certainly, because Pyro is obviously in need of more counter measures.

[QUOTE=Combine 177;23278778]Why? Just curious.[/QUOTE] Winners get announced.

If I could be optimistic here for a second, did Valve ever mention only doing 1 or 2 classes for this? Because if not, who's to say we won't get packs for every class?

Allright let's see my predictions, shall we: Demoman: [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73447[/url] "Good ol' days" It has interesting ideas, such as a one shot GL (career Demo), The unlockable cosmetic item made my day Heavy: [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73092[/url] I like this one but I doubt VALVe will have the stones to release it. Pyro: [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74366[/url] Ah the memories... I actually asked a guy to release a TFC hat pack, and well... Medic: [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73317[/url] Shocking! Spy: [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73243[/url] Scout: [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73243[/url] Soldier: [url]http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=73710[/url] I highly doubt it as the secondary (assault rifle) would cause problems

[QUOTE=IceStormV1;23278258]Personally, I'm just hoping we don't see something overly cartoony and 'out there' that just doesn't fit with the game get in. A good number of the Heavy's packs really suffer from this.[/QUOTE] As someone mentioned above, we got Snipers who reveal cloaked Spies by throwing piss at them. We also got a man who got chest hair shaped like Texas (I think) because he was exposed to something called Australium. We also got the camera beard in this war-themed hat-wearing-simulator. Do I need to go on? I see where you're coming from, but it's damn hard to top Jarate.

Backpack is going to be full of stuff. There should be somthing like buff banner + buff banner = more backpack space.

[QUOTE=Marik Bentusi;23279438]As someone mentioned above, we got Snipers who reveal cloaked Spies by throwing piss at them. We also got a man who got [b]breast hair[/b] shaped like Texas (I think) because he was exposed to something called Australium. We also got the camera beard in this war-themed hat-wearing-simulator. Do I need to go on? I see where you're coming from, but it's damn hard to top Jarate.[/QUOTE] That sounds scary. isn't it called chest hair? D:

[QUOTE=Marik Bentusi;23279438]As someone mentioned above, we got Snipers who reveal cloaked Spies by throwing piss at them. We also got a man who got breast hair shaped like Texas (I think) because he was exposed to something called Australium. We also got the camera beard in this war-themed hat-wearing-simulator. Do I need to go on? I see where you're coming from, but it's damn hard to top Jarate.[/QUOTE] I'd consider an Egg-beater minigun a worthy contender.