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[ashbash159]

THE MANN-CONOMY UPDATE IS HERE!



The comic - Bidwell's Big Plan
Browse the new item sets
Persue the F.A.Q.

Patch Notes:

- Added the Mann-conomy.

- Added 65 new items (hats, weapons, tools, minigames, gifts, crates).

- Added the Mann Co. Store & Catalog.

- Added Trading.

- Added Item customization.​

- Additional TF2 features

- Added new auto-team-scramble system:

- Set mp_scrambleteams_auto to 1 (default) to automatically scramble the teams if the criteria is met

- Set mp_scrambleteams_auto_windifference to set the number of round wins a team must lead by in order to trigger an auto scramble (default is 2)​

- Updated how Spy disguise targets are selected to more randomly distribute the selections

- Fixed the FreezePanel background not using the correct color if you were killed by a player or building on your own team

- Server browser tweaks

- It will now encourage you to add servers to Favorites or Blacklists after you have a good/bad experience on them.

- The Server Browser now automatically closes after successfully connecting to a server (opt-out via the Options-Multiplayer->Advanced dialog)​

- Achievement tuning

- Demoman achievement "The Stickening" changed to 3 from 5.

- Heavy achievement "Krazy Ivan" changed to 50 from 100.

- Medic achievement "Consultation" changed to 3 from 5.

- Medic achievement "Peer Review" changed to 10 from 50.

- Medic achievement "Placebo Effect" changed to 2 from from 5.

- Medic achievement "FYI I am A Medic" changed to 1 from 5.

- Medic achievement "Family Practice" changed to 5 from 10.

- Soldier achievement "Geneva Contravention" changed to 3 from 5.

- Scout achievement "Strike Zone" now counts assists.

- Scout achievements "Fall Classic" and "Foul Territory" are fixed.​

 

[confused]

something to do with hats ??

 

[Dead Prince]

Polycount pack coming? ;o

 

[Ionic]

I am intrigued.

 

[BloodySinner]

New weapons?

Spoiler

Pretty please?

 

[Nabs]

do i get a hat for f5ing

 

[ezekial45]

NEMESIS KICK!!
:lol

 

[Visualante]

Oh shit son.

Just when I thought I was kicking the TF2 habit, they pull me back in.

 

[GameGamer]

A ban on Kritz?

 

[Revolutionary]

Saxton Hale playable class. Make it so!

 

[Songbird]

"Profiting" through distribution of hats... An extension of the 3D model submission system for accessories? Might encourage me to break out Maya.

...Fortbuxx.

 

[ezekial45]

Yeah, it sounds like the polycount pack.

 

[Subliminal]

Xbox update?

 

[sublime085]

The L4D comic references on the second page are funny.

 

[thetrin]

It's definitely the polycount pack.

 

[OMG Aero]

If this isn't item trading I am going to rage so hard.

 

[Spire]

The new "buying" might just be trading, and Polycount Pack confirmed.

 

[Hugbot]

Patch Notes:

Team Fortress 2

Added the Mann-conomy.

Added 65 new items (hats, weapons, tools, minigames, gifts, crates).

Added the Mann Co. Store & Catalog.

Added Trading.

Added Item customization.

Additional TF2 features

Added new auto-team-scramble system:

Set mp_scrambleteams_auto to 1 (default) to automatically scramble the teams if the criteria is met

Set mp_scrambleteams_auto_windifference to set the number of round wins a team must lead by in order to trigger an auto scramble (default is 2)

Updated how Spy disguise targets are selected to more randomly distribute the selections

Fixed the FreezePanel background not using the correct color if you were killed by a player or building on your own team

Server browser tweaks

It will now encourage you to add servers to Favorites or Blacklists after you have a good/bad experience on them.

The Server Browser now automatically closes after successfully connecting to a server (opt-out via the Options-Multiplayer->Advanced dialog)

Achievement tuning

Demoman achievement "The Stickening" changed to 3 from 5.

Heavy achievement "Krazy Ivan" changed to 50 from 100.

Medic achievement "Consultation" changed to 3 from 5.

Medic achievement "Peer Review" changed to 10 from 50.

Medic achievement "Placebo Effect" changed to 2 from from 5.

Medic achievement "FYI I am A Medic" changed to 1 from 5.

Medic achievement "Family Practice" changed to 5 from 10.

Soldier achievement "Geneva Contravention" changed to 3 from 5.

Scout achievement "Strike Zone" now counts assists.

Scout achievements "Fall Classic" and "Foul Territory" are fixed.

 

[Tim-E]

Xbox update?

:lol Adorable.

 

[Diablohead]

A new map which is a giant hat.

*Edit* new gear? TRADING? wowowowow

 

[ashbash159]

The Mann-Conomy Update!

 

[eznark]

Xbox update?

:lol

 

[Morbid Angel]

New hats FUCK YEAH!

 

[ezekial45]

Patch Notes:

Item Customization?

 

[jaundicejuice]

Ooo, polycount update soon?

http://www.teamfortress.com/mannconomy/item_sets/

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS

 

[sublime085]

Buying stuff with real money? Meh.

 

[ezekial45]

Ooohh, TF2 is updating now. It's a 303mb sized update.

 

[Diablohead]

lol trying to reinstall the game, servers too busy :lol

Buying stuff with real money? Meh.

'dat hat, son.

 

[Easy_D]

Saxton Hale playable class. Make it so!

One player is Saxton hale and the team to first take him down wins?

 

[Songbird]

http://www.teamfortress.com/mannconomy/FAQ/

Lol, microtransactions.

...no fortbuxx.

 

[Revolutionary]

Wait, what? It's real money we have to use? Booo!!

 

[Diablohead]

Wait, what? It's real money we have to use? Booo!!

I doubt they will remove random drops, just a shortcut to use cash I presume?

 

[perryfarrell]

Cool I guess?

TBH, I've never really cared much about these cosmetic, non-gameplay-related changes. Now you can pay for them with $$$, big deal.

 

[Firebrand]

Set bonuses, really? Ugh. EDIT: And set... penalties? That's odd.

EDIT: Set bonus for sniper pack: Cannot be killed by headshots. :lol

 

[crimsonheadGCN]

Wait, what? It's real money we have to use? Booo!!

I doubt they will remove random drops, just a shortcut to use cash I presume?

http://www.teamfortress.com/mannconomy/FAQ/

Q: Does this mean the updates are over? Are you going to stop releasing free content now?
A: No. Our plan is to continue updating TF2 just like we always have, adding free maps, game modes, new features, and more. The Mann Co. Store is simply an alternative way of obtaining items that other players can earn during gameplay.

 

[Diablohead]

"Q: Will you only sell Valve-crafted items? What about community-made items?
A: The Store will sell both. Additionally, community contributors will receive a percentage of sales on items they've created! We’ll be releasing more information soon about exactly how this will work. "

Interesting, if you make something good enough for the game and valve approves, you can make a little green from it. Interesting concept.

 

[Revolutionary]

I doubt they will remove random drops, just a shortcut to use cash I presume?

Well yeah, I wasn't implying that I'm disappointed because it would be the only way to get your stuff - just that it isn't some form of in-game currency earned per kill or something.

One player is Saxton hale and the team to first take him down wins?

Sounds great. The L4D Tank music should play as well when Saxton is near.

 

[Visualante]

TF2 has given me a lot of value so far, the free updates have been great.

I give Valve my thanks for that. But I'm not buying anything. Set bonus requiring the hat is a bit stupid too.

edit

Updated how Spy disguise targets are selected to more randomly distribute the selections

Sweet. Disappointing to not see a natascha nerf.

 

[Draft]

:lol

And so even Valve can't resist the siren's call of premium DLC.

 

[otake]

I want new classes.

 

[Archie]

http://www.pcgamer.com/2010/09/30/t...-for-real-money-massive-update-just-launched/

Massive FAQ. Some cosmetic items are buyable with real money only. Not cool, Valve.

 

[dorkimoe]

do want the sniper one

no headshot kills

 

[Anony]

am i reading right, i can sell my hats for money?

 

[FLEABttn]

Thanks a lot horse armor.

Is this one of the three announcements/things that Valve was talking about?

 

[Chavelo]

Hahaha... The Steam Forums are gonna have a blast...
Also... YAY! TRADING! POLYCOUNT! SET BONUSES!
And if I read the FAQ correctly... BUYING COMMUNITY-MADE COSMETIC ITEMS WITH MONEY!

Spoiler

Not that I'll buy some... But eh.

 

[Denzar]

HOLY SHIT UPDATE OF THE UPDATES HAS ARRIVED

 

[Diablohead]

am i reading right, i can sell my hats for money?

You can trade them but not sell, you can buy items you do not have already with money but you can still find or craft them in traditional TF2 methods.

 

[EatChildren]

Wow. Awesome content, dirty move by Valve.

Not happy Gabe and co. This is pretty fucking lame.

 

[jaundicejuice]

:lol

And so even Valve can't resist the siren's call of premium DLC.

Except it's not Premium DLC. It's just another means to gain items that everyone gets for completing class milestones, find as drops or craft themselves. It's for all the whingers and idlers.

Q: Does this mean the updates are over? Are you going to stop releasing free content now?
A: No. Our plan is to continue updating TF2 just like we always have, adding free maps, game modes, new features, and more. The Mann Co. Store is simply an alternative way of obtaining items that other players can earn during gameplay.

Wow. Awesome content, dirty move by Valve.

Not happy Gabe and co. This is pretty fucking lame.

How is it a dirty move given the bolded in the above quote?

 

[ezekial45]

I'm a little disappointed that they added micro-transactions. I don't blame them though.

One thing is for sure, Valve is gonna make bank off of this.