Breaking Update News: Sniper Update Info!

[MrAlBobo]

MrAlBobo:

The fact that it's dark is exciting. It's not a typical TF2 light blue sky in the desert. It's DARK! And it's ALPINE! And it's (hopefully?) not arena.

ahhh, im not terribly into visuals, so this is obviously something I would miss

 

[Icarus]

Sniper Update is now awesome again

 

[cornontheCoD]

Ok, first things first. What's with VALVe breaking almost every one of their design rules? First it's different weapons that look fairly similar, then it's adding weapons that stun/slowdown, and now it's a night map! I mean, sure, VALVe can change their minds, and I'm okay with what they're doing, but what's the point of stating those design goals if they're not even going to enforce them?

On a different note, I find it interesting that I am most excited for new maps. Scout is my favorite class, and even while waiting for the scout update, I was most excited for the map(s). We all know how that turned out though...

 

[Icarus]

It's not a night map. It's dusky-stormy. Hardly inhibiting readability.

 

[cornontheCoD]

So, what exactly is the 'pro' of the bow? I only see cons.

 

[Icarus]

1-second charge (I think it's ~5 for the regular Sniper)

that's pretty darn fast

 

[Nineaxis]

Yeah, it's a more-rapid fire medium-range weapon for the sniper that still has the high impact damage you can get from the sniper rifle.

I'm guessing clicking does a quickfire and rightclicking charges (pulls back the arrow) for a higher damage shot.

 

[bittman]

Very dam fast. 150 bodyshots in a second? Actually, I still expect the bow to do less damage, but whatever.

And yeah, I'm also looking forward to a new Valve map. That said, I expect the dual payload this time after the Scout pack's teaser and the red cart in hammer.

 

[Mar]

One headshot from the Huntsman can mean an instant crit

Anyone notice that?

 

[Icarus]

It's the same for the Sniper Rifle

 

[drp]

It's the same for the Sniper Rifle

a headshot is always a crit

 

[Tekku]

I hope they won't release sniper update when i will have my exams..

 

[Icarus]

Next Tuesday?

 

[Tekku]

Next Tuesday?

Oh my if it will be on Tuesday, than i won't be able to play ;( Its one day before my natural science exam..

 

[Phobos]

Although the countdown to the update has begun, they didn't set an exact date for the release. There is no schedule like with the Heavy- or Scout update. Tuesday is the best guess, but it may take longer. They probably want a backdoor if they find a critical problem last minute.

Also, Sniper update = hats update. Bring on the 'fro! (I'm still clueless what a Spy helmet looks like)

 

[Ida]

I think it's nice. I couldn't come up with a better idea myself, although I really don't like the sound of this rumoured knockback.

So, how many days does it usually take from the start of an update page until it's released? About a week? I hope not, I have two big tests (not exams, but still big and important) next Tuesday and Wednesday. >_<

 

[Icarus]

So far, every one of these updates (heavy, scout) had "Day 1" On a Tuesday. Releases were often on the following Tuesday. They probably didn't want to announce a set deadline in case something totally screwed up like in the scout update.

 

[HeaH]

I think the map is the new and totally different gamemode with a dark skybox...

AWESOME!

 

[Engineer]

I'm so excited Long live VALVe

 

[Shadow Monkey]

Nice, but pls: Don't make the sniper overpowered like the scout's Sandman!