TF2 Sniper Update

cotton_flex · 16 May 2009 at 05:08

Can get enough of TF2 at the moment, so bring on the updates!

Leodido · 16 May 2009 at 08:12

really nice job valve!

DampCat · 16 May 2009 at 09:41

So wait... are they doing the sniper update or is that part of the joke? Otherwise why would they cross out the word Sniper and write Spy on it?

JIM_BOB7813 · 16 May 2009 at 09:59

DampCat said:
So wait... are they doing the sniper update or is that part of the joke? Otherwise why would they cross out the word Sniper and write Spy on it?

I reckon they are doing a double update because spy vs sniper are both well, a picture explains it best:

But there was loads of speculation on the steam forum that the sniper update was actually a spy.
E.g, here
http://www.teamfortress.com/spyupdate/day02_english.htm
"killer assassin" is crossed out
At the end it says
"PS - Tell him I make more money than a doctor
PPS - Actually, just tell him I AM the doctor now."
i.e. spy disguised into medic.

Turtles · 16 May 2009 at 10:08

JIM_BOB7813 said:
But there was loads of speculation on the steam forum that the sniper update was actually a spy.
E.g, here
http://www.teamfortress.com/spyupdate/day02_english.htm
"killer assassin" is crossed out
At the end it says
"PS - Tell him I make more money than a doctor
PPS - Actually, just tell him I AM the doctor now."
i.e. spy disguised into medic.

Reckon the killer assassin bit is referring to a bit in the Meet the Sniper when he's on the phone.

This was a much bigger hint.

Tefal · 16 May 2009 at 10:23

why does the url of the sniper update say spy? spy update?

http://www.teamfortress.com/spyupdate/day01_english.htm

DampCat · 16 May 2009 at 10:29

Yeah, im not convinced there will be a sniper update at all, i think that was part of the joke

Tobes · 16 May 2009 at 10:42

Tefal said:
why does the url of the sniper update say spy? spy update?

Sniper update links all re direct to the spy update.

TheOtherOption · 16 May 2009 at 11:50

Hahaha nice this update just keeps getting more and more awesome

Arjun806 · 16 May 2009 at 11:57

I'd rather have a spy update than a sniper update any day

Margaret · 16 May 2009 at 11:58

lol

Ice Globe · 16 May 2009 at 12:03

Loving the updates so far!

Spy is my favourite class so this should be a ton of fun.

Just need an internet connection which allows steam

Skeeter · 16 May 2009 at 13:18

It think it will be a double update, as its not been that the spy was disguised at the sniper, but that the 'corpse' that is lying on the floor in the razorback update is acually a spy with his new dead ringer watch, so has now managed to kill the sniper and highjack his update...

Expect the sniper to get his own back with something later in the update. New mele weapon probubly.

tang0 · 16 May 2009 at 13:36

Skeeter said:
It think it will be a double update, as its not been that the spy was disguised at the sniper, but that the 'corpse' that is lying on the floor in the razorback update is acually a spy with his new dead ringer watch, so has now managed to kill the sniper and highjack his update...

Expect the sniper to get his own back with something later in the update. New mele weapon probubly.

Thanks for clearing that one up ..

warnea1984 · 16 May 2009 at 13:36

Nice two updates in one, although I am rubbish as the spy so will probably be a sniper when released.

Wondering what the hats and stuff will be like going forward, I have a feeling there will be a load of free ones and then valve will release micro-transaction clothes that will allow them to earn revenue from further updates. Maybe be a one off clothes store access dlc that gives you access to then all or buy just the ones you want. If they make it cheap enough it may catch on say 50p for a piece of clothing. Or £2 for a full suit / re-dress

Once again Valve showing a top class marketing campaign but at some point they got to figure out away of making some more money off it.

Duke · 16 May 2009 at 13:51

When is this update out? Started to play TF2 again.

Lyon85 · 16 May 2009 at 14:39

warnea1984 said:
Nice two updates in one, although I am rubbish as the spy so will probably be a sniper when released.

Wondering what the hats and stuff will be like going forward, I have a feeling there will be a load of free ones and then valve will release micro-transaction clothes that will allow them to earn revenue from further updates. Maybe be a one off clothes store access dlc that gives you access to then all or buy just the ones you want. If they make it cheap enough it may catch on say 50p for a piece of clothing. Or £2 for a full suit / re-dress

Once again Valve showing a top class marketing campaign but at some point they got to figure out away of making some more money off it.

Figures show large sales increases every time they update the game, it is already financially viable to release these free updates. I can't see see Valve ever getting involved with Micro Transactions.

Klo · 16 May 2009 at 14:52

Lyon85 said:
Figures show large sales increases every time they update the game, it is already financially viable to release these free updates. I can't see see Valve ever getting involved with Micro Transactions.

I hope they don't, I for one wouldn't even considerer paying moneyjust to wear something different.

synixx · 16 May 2009 at 15:33

OK i have a tf2 guest pass. First person to email gets it.

Proc · 16 May 2009 at 15:34

Sounds cool, only really started playing this in last couple of weeks since i bought the Orange Box offer on steam. Just wondering what servers most people here play on as i'm really enjoying the game but need a decent server to spend my time on. God knows why i didn't pick this up before though, its a good laugh.