The Best Damn Prop in TF2

[HeaH]

Sorry, I forgot that you could thank the first post in Off Topic.

No you didn't, you just wanted us to thank you twice

But it's fair, for such an awesome article about such an awesome prop

 

[DjD]

When I first read this "article" I was like "Hmm, he probably tries to be funny..."
Then, couple mins later, I created a prop_static in my map and selected handrail216.
Then, I clicked "OK".
What happened next was wonderful and disturbing at the same time:
A ray of light came through my window, illuminating the hammer 3D view right where the handrail was.

I thought, who the hell stands at my window at night just to illuminate my desktop with a flashlight?

I opened my window to see what or better WHO was there...
You cant imagine who?

The GOD OF THE HANDRAILZ!
No joke!
He told me to use more of this special item.
I did.
I playtested my map...
It was awesome.

End of boring story.

TLDR:
Use this magical item but be aware of the consequences

 

[drp]

Why is it in off-topic though? =P

Many thanks anyway. I was stumped on what rails to use.

i agree, should be in the featured section.

 

[Fraz]

Another epic use of this amazing prop

 

[Freyja]

This thread should be stickied.

In all the forums.

 

[DjD]

Here are some screenshots of my map before reading this thread and after.
The results are amazing.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

But seriously, TMP is damn right, this prop really is fantastic.
.
.

 

[grazr]

I'm amazed this thread got 47 "thanks" and doesn't even explain when and where to use the prop in question, or its impact on gameplay (just that it has one). It's just "this prop is awesome and has 4 skins" obnoxiously drawn out into 6 paragraphs split by images that don't even fit the page.

Now if it was a thread about implementing barriers on a broader scale i'd be more inclined to thank it as it would have at least been interesting to read.

Personally i am sick of tired of seeing this prop get used because everyone knows how easy it is to implement and how much it increases the general aesthetic of the area it gets used in. Pipeline and hydro demonstrate this.

 

[A Boojum Snark]

1139 - FireSlash: There are 311 variations of ctf_2fort
1140 - TMP: ctf_216fort
1140 - TMP: Make the 2fort bases out of handrail216
1140 - A Boojum Snark: So TMP
1140 - A Boojum Snark: how much did handrail216 pay you.
1140 - TMP: Uh
1140 - TMP: I'm not allowed to disclose that number :|


It's all a sham! He was paid off to promote the model! :O

 

[TMP]

I'm amazed this thread got 47 "thanks" and doesn't even explain when and where to use the prop in question, or its impact on gameplay (just that it has one). It's just "this prop is awesome and has 4 skins" obnoxiously drawn out into 6 paragraphs split by images that don't even fit the page.

Now if it was a thread about implementing barriers on a broader scale i'd be more inclined to thank it as it would have at least been interesting to read.

Personally i am sick of tired of seeing this prop get used because everyone knows how easy it is to implement and how much it increases the general aesthetic of the area it gets used in. Pipeline and hydro demonstrate this.

Take a look on what forum I posted it in and then you'll understand why I got 47 49 thanks.

And EEEEP Boojum! Errr, uh... I never said that! He just faked the evidence!

 

[A Boojum Snark]

photographic evidence! http://dl.dropbox.com/u/98931/pics/nofake.png

 

[grazr]

photographic evidence! http://dl.dropbox.com/u/98931/pics/nofake.png

If it's supposed to be a funny then maybe i just don't get it. Or maybe i should stop posting in the tutorial section and move to off topic.

 

[Bermuda Cake]

this is off topic

 

[A Boojum Snark]

If it's supposed to be a funny then maybe i just don't get it. Or maybe i should stop posting in the tutorial section and move to off topic.

Stop drinking and posting, it hinders your vision.

 

[grazr]

this is off topic

That's exactly my point.

 

[TMP]

photographic evidence! http://dl.dropbox.com/u/98931/pics/nofake.png

That photo is CLEARLY PHOTOSHOPPED. I can tell by some of the pixels.

 

[Numerous]

That handrail is really underappreciated. LETS MAKE A handrail216 APPRECIATION CLUB!!!!