TF2 Chat and Speculation V5 - Merry Skinssmas - Games

Had to spend an extra hour on motherfucking Turbine after finishing up the contract for it Never again with these stupid map contracts, you fuckers Valve

Apart from maps like harvest and suijin what other maps have a tendency to have catbots in them?

[QUOTE=Big Snake Bos;53037381]Apart from maps like harvest and suijin what other maps have a tendency to have catbots in them?[/QUOTE] 2fort

Much to my chagrin, I've seen them on Doublecross.

Does leaving a casual game keep your XP? I know I used to see it still count, but with the new UI, I don't see it anymore. Do we lose XP from leaving casual games before they end? (PS - Yes I actually care about ranks in casual, makes it feel like there's a point or a reward for playing.)

[QUOTE='[ToRn];53037428']Does leaving a casual game keep your XP? I know I used to see it still count, but with the new UI, I don't see it anymore. Do we lose XP from leaving casual games before they end? (PS - Yes I actually care about ranks in casual, makes it feel like there's a point or a reward for playing.)[/QUOTE] No exp loss. You only get the base exp you earned via points (no match completion bonus, etc.) if you finish the round, similarly to contracts. It gets awarded once the game you left is over.

Here's hoping to the "The Spring Cleaning Update" where it's literally just bugfixes and optimization and untangling of TF2's spaghetti netcode. I would be happy with that kind of update.

I mean if the TF Team aims to return to their regular schedule (Major Update every 6-ish months) then we'd get an Update in roughly 3 months - April.

[QUOTE=Fluury;53037659]I mean if the TF Team aims to return to their regular schedule (Major Update every 6-ish months) then we'd get an Update in roughly 3 months - April.[/QUOTE] I seriously doubt we'll see a major update before summer.

So catbots have to follow pre-programmed routes and can't make any decisions whatsoever, right? Therefore, the best solution is to play nothing but cp_steel since they won't be able to navigate it correctly. Flawless, right?

[QUOTE=ComodoreBluth;53037729]I seriously doubt we'll see a major update before summer.[/QUOTE] It's a raw theory and I'm on ya with that, but who knows.

[QUOTE=Square_Rabbit;53037758]So catbots have to follow pre-programmed routes and can't make any decisions whatsoever, right? Therefore, the best solution is to play nothing but cp_steel since they won't be able to navigate it correctly. Flawless, right?[/QUOTE] This is unironically my strategy. Just don't play maps with catbots. They're not even that good.

unless they program them to attack/defend each point in order.

Could someone explain why Foundry isn't very good? I don't think it's liked in competitive when I think it was Valve trying to make a competitive map themselves.

[QUOTE=TheBorealis;53038321]Could someone explain why Foundry isn't very good? I don't think it's liked in competitive when I think it was Valve trying to make a competitive map themselves.[/QUOTE] It's just too fucking big and it takes a century to get anywhere for anything but a Scout.

I can't wait for the freshest new tf2 memes for 2018

[QUOTE=Chris Morris;53038439]It's just too fucking big and it takes a century to get anywhere for anything but a Scout.[/QUOTE] its a rather boring map overall, thats why. that second point is literally a playground for snipers with barely any cover.

[QUOTE=Metaru;53038607]its a rather boring map overall, thats why. that second point is literally a playground for snipers with barely any cover.[/QUOTE] I think the theme is pretty unique and nice, would like to see it reappear on a harbor or trainyard map.

I was just reading the most delusional RedPill dating guide, and this part sounds like a weapon stat: [QUOTE][B]Chasing hot girls gives you “charge”[/B][/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Talvy;53038668]Chasing hot girls gives you “charge”[/QUOTE] Leaked Scout weapon

maybe because my friend was on the other team last game caused this,nobody quited but at the start of the round we got 0 players and when my friend joined he was the only blu. [IMG]https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/903402567947370897/FF456B5AF49A2E0873D1FE298E131BF4AFCBC490/[/IMG] Then again this is hydro

[QUOTE=BarJarHinks;53038678]Leaked Scout weapon[/QUOTE] [QUOTE][B]Bucket Of Chicken[/B] Gain charge by chasing hot girls Charge allows you to move up the dating ladder No random critical hits[/QUOTE] :vs:

[QUOTE=Big Snake Bos;53038693]maybe because my friend was on the other team last game caused this,nobody quited but at the start of the round we got 0 players and when my friend joined he was the only blu. [IMG]https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/903402567947370897/FF456B5AF49A2E0873D1FE298E131BF4AFCBC490/[/IMG] Then again this is hydro[/QUOTE] Stop taking screenshots of 1 second into the game. This always happens, 3 mins later the teams are balanced. [QUOTE=Talvy;53038695]:vs:[/QUOTE] I'd insert a joke about demoman but I don't think it's appropriate.

TF2 mappers, would you like Valve to implement CSGO's texture blending system? just curious

[QUOTE=TheBorealis;53039323]TF2 mappers, would you like Valve to implement CSGO's texture blending system? just curious[/QUOTE] I'm actually not too familiar with CS:GO mapping, what's different about it's blending system?

[QUOTE=Whomobile;53039533]I'm actually not too familiar with CS:GO mapping, what's different about it's blending system?[/QUOTE] [video=youtube;HJEYZZ6ZQf0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJEYZZ6ZQf0[/video] at 0:45 see how there's brick with bits of sand on it in front of tunnels? I'm not really knowledgeable about it but I think its a way to take two textures, like a stone road and grass, and just overlay bits of grass on top of the road to look weathered.

Blend textures are supported by all Source games, and TF2 makes use of them as well.

[QUOTE=Talvy;53039607]Blend textures are supported by all Source games, and TF2 makes use of them as well.[/QUOTE] I swear there's something improved about the texture blending in CSGO.

I'd say the textures are just more refined. The stone texture alone has a lot of sand in the cracks, making it blend better with the sand texture. They've also added depth with some small stone props.

[url]http://whitelist.tf/competitive_6v6[/url] The new 6v6 global whitelist for weapon bans is out! - Banned even after JI changes: - Pretty Boy's Pocket Pistol (banned because of changes, actually) Crit-a-Cola Flying Guillotine Atomizer Cow Mangler 5000 (same as PBPP) Mantreads (same as PBPP) Reserve Shooter Fists of Steel Rescue Ranger - Still banned anyway (banned in last season, wasn't changed in JI) - Soda Popper Mad Milk Disciplinary Action Buffalo Steak Sandvich Short Circuit Wrangler Quick-Fix Vaccinator Solemn Vow Sydney Sleeper Jarate [B]- Weapons UNBANNED since JI: - Bonk! Atomic Punch Sandman B.A.S.E. Jumper Gloves of Running Urgently (!) Vita-Saw Darwin's Danger Shield[/B] - Other notable things - Dragon's Fury is banned. [B]Thermal Thruster is NOT banned (or hot hand)![/B] Natascha is banned now, probably because we'll be seeing more heavies at mid (super excited). The weapon is still pretty weak though, so I don't know. I'm really excited to see the unbanning of GRU and Thermal Thruster specifically. Full-time Pyros and Heavies, please!