TF2 Unlockables

Masterdog · 23 Jan 2008 at 15:12

Looks like the news of a gameplay shift in TF2 is actually quite major:

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=180201&site=pcg

I think they should have left TF2 as it is for a bit longer, maybe introduced some new maps, before introducing a change like this. But it'll be interesting nonetheless. Opinions?

Frapple · 23 Jan 2008 at 15:16

Good stuff, thanks

I still need to defend dustbowl without loosing a point

PinkFloyd · 23 Jan 2008 at 15:18

Now that is interesting

Darg · 23 Jan 2008 at 16:20

Looking forward to the new gameplay type, not so sure about unlockables though.

Rezident · 23 Jan 2008 at 16:53

What is it? Websense won't allow me into that link.

I heard they were planning some major gameplay changes along with the remake of Badlands. What are the changes?

DampCat · 23 Jan 2008 at 16:54

I heard one of the maps was focusing on vertical gameplay. sounds fun!

ergonomics · 23 Jan 2008 at 17:06

well, as its valve, i trust that this will be an excellent edition to the game

Masterdog · 23 Jan 2008 at 17:12

Rezident said:
What is it? Websense won't allow me into that link.

I heard they were planning some major gameplay changes along with the remake of Badlands. What are the changes?

They're introducing unlockable weapons, given to you when you complete a certain number of achievements (they're introducing a helluva lot of new achievements as well). The medic's going to be first with two new kinds of healing gun - one will heal a lot faster and give more health, but will not uber as fast, if at all.
There's also a new type of map coming, involving a mine cart which blue have to get from one end of the map to another while red defend. The cart moves faster when there are lots of blue around it.

Dano · 23 Jan 2008 at 17:20

Unlockable weapons in multiplayer games are bad, mkay.

Booner! · 23 Jan 2008 at 17:34

To be honest it was a fine game the way it was. No doubt would end up like Counter Strike as a legendary game.

However, unlockables make the playing field uneven and this could shake the game for me... I do love new content though

mr.sly · 23 Jan 2008 at 17:49

Bit mixed about this news TBH. But as they said in the article, they can't really do it justice in a blog post. So I'll wait and see how it plays before I send angry emails to Gabe.

PinkFloyd · 23 Jan 2008 at 18:04

If what the article says is true it won't unbalance the game. Whilst the new unlocked weapons will be better at some things, they are balanced by being weaker at others. I fully trust valve to make it extremely well balanced.

Sean_UK · 23 Jan 2008 at 18:08

New weapons sound good idea so long as they dont screw it up, if it aint broke dont fix it etc... As for the new game type, well that sounds like a right good laugh!

Snapper^ · 23 Jan 2008 at 18:09

Sounds good, cant wait to play the new map/game type. TF2FTW!

Rezident · 23 Jan 2008 at 18:18

Wow, sounds like it could add a whole new layer to an already excellent game.

Margaret · 23 Jan 2008 at 18:24

Excellent, I love Valve, the best PC developer.

mr.sly · 23 Jan 2008 at 19:00

Been talking to a friend about this, and as we come up for different weapon ideas for different classes it sounds a lot more intresting.

Aslong as you still only have 3 weapons, and you have to choose those weapons before the round begins, I think the balance will still be there. Will add a lot to team strategy as well and hopefully get people planning more.

Dark88 · 23 Jan 2008 at 19:07

new map sounds awesome

mcc49 · 23 Jan 2008 at 20:08

headshotting a 600hp HWGuy will never be more satisfying

Lee456 · 23 Jan 2008 at 20:10

Darkmage88 said:
new map sounds awesome

Sure does, dustbowl is my favourite anyway and I always thought it'd be cool to use the tracks that are on the map, sounds like it's gonna be great!