Topic: Any TF2 news/info (with index 1st post)

[mentok1982]

Here is the index for all the news posted in this thread. I will try to keep it updated. When you make the first post about new news, please make sure to type a relevant Subject in the Subject box when posting.

12/23/07 Funny TF2 "griefing" videos, or why I'm glad our server has rules. Post #1 by mentok1982

12/31/07 Winning or Losing at TF2: What makes the difference? Post #9 by JacktheBodiless

1/01/08 New "How to Play" video Post #34 by JacktheBodiless

1/14/08 New official TF2 map (Badlands) & secret medic changes.  Post #57 by mentok1982

1/14/08 TF2: Mediquette Post #58 by space_munky

1/16/08 Pyro scoring update coming, change to Soldier shooting point blank enemies.  Post #98 by mentok1982

1/23/08 New unlockable weapons, new game mode for TF2!!11!! Post #116 by mentok1982

1/24/08 Official CTF version of Well coming very soon. Post #143 by mentok1982

1/24/08 TF2 weapon damage study results. Post #144 by mentok1982

2/14/08 New Steam and TF2 updates! Badlands released! Post #158 mentok1982

2/21/08 More than 4 people capping a point is a waste. Post #179 mentok1982

2/22/08 Perches for demos and soldiers. PICS! Post #182 mentok1982

2/29/08 Steam Update: Class balancing, custom servers. Post #184 Gadwall

3/03/08 Gold Rush fly by video! Post #197 mentok1982

3/06/08 Steam Update (Crits) Post #204 Sinner

3/27/08 New TF2 Content Scheduled for Mid-April. Goldrush, New Weapons, Meet Scout Post #221 mentok1982

4/16/08 The unlockable medic weapons are revealed! Post #232 Orangekid

4/19/08 Meet the Scout video is released. Post #251 mentok1982

4/19/08 Video of people stopping the train on Well. Awesome! Post #252 mentok1982

4/28/08 TF2 update (Goldrush/Medic Weapons & Achievements) coming April 29th! Post #271 [SiNNeR]

6/16/08 TF2 Update (Pyro Unlocks/Sniper video/Free Weekend) Coming June 19th Post #303 Orangekid

7/30/08 TF2 Update (Pyro backburner health gone/Suicide punishment/Gear icon on machines) Post #449 Orangekid

8/12/08 TF2 Update (Heavy Unlocks/New Mode with 5 maps/New PL Map/New Meet The Video/Steel) Coming August 19th Post #467 mentok1982

12/11/08 TF2 Update (Level 3 teleporter & dispenser/Rechargable spy cloak/Achievement tracking) Post #530 Gadwall

12/12/08 TF2 Announcements (Scout next for unlocks/360 getting huge patch soometime/L4D engine improvements) Post #542 Orangekid

2/2/09 TF2 Update (Crit tweaks, damage tweaks, soldier ammo increase, spy cloak change) Post #552 Orangekid

Original post for the "Funny TF2 "griefing" videos, or why I'm glad our server has rules" thread.
These are videos of some players being really mean to their own teams while playing. There is plenty of harsh language being thrown at the griefers. You have been warned.

A lot of this is engineers using teleporters to sabotage or piss off their own team. Priceless...

http://www.teamroomba.com/

[JacktheBodiless]

TF2 trivia FTW.

[Focused Moments]

it sure takes em a while to realize the engineers who are 'just watching' have deliberately placed those exit's there

[Darth Walt]

i would have so banned them asshats.

[DAwG]

lmao some people r just gona be a pain in the ass

[anomaly]

as wrong as that is its sooo funny!     

[DeadGoat]

 

COULD NOT STOP LAUGHING!!! After all that, he lets them out by answering TRIVIA QUESTIONS!!!!

[Twisol]

Oh, God, I can't stop laughing. Gread find

[Twisol]

You know, it's ironic that the day I read this, the kI server is visited by someone who apparently sends every thought straight from their brain to the mic. Good times.

[JacktheBodiless]

What factors do you all think are most important in determining whether a team wins or loses at TF2?  Obviously, a good class mix is key.  I don't see too many attacking teams win without a medic or two, or too many defending teams stay afloat without demos and engies.  I also think communication is very important... there have been times where no one seemed to be on the same page and we just got rolled quickly.  What do you do to improve teamwork if you are getting rolled like that?

[Darth Walt]

first off it only bothers me a little when i lose but even i am guilty of non communication..Sometimes i just think my team knows what im doing.lol

[mentok1982]

There are several things that I think can hurt a team and cause them to lose.

1. Lack of a plan.
Sometimes a plan is needed.
 
2. Lack of communication.
This is critical when organizing a strike on a CP or the intel room. It is also important for the team to be notified if the intel defense is in trouble.

3. Spawn time separation.
Sometimes a team will get separated by the spawn times. Half the team dies and while they are waiting to come back the other half dies. This can severely cut down the power of your team because only half the team is alive at the same time.

4. Not having mentok on your team.
I have heard from other players that having mentok on your team almost guarantees a win.  The jury is still out on this one because I have seen mentok on the losing side many times.

[batt-76]

4. Not having mentok on your team.

We are going to need an official review on this.

[DeadGoat]

The thing about Lack of a Plan and Lack of Communication, is although it would definetly be helpful, if you have skilled individuals on your team you generally get lucky. Person A spots person B going for the intel and tags along, all the while person C is going into the base from an alternate route. They all collide and magic happens.
 

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4. Not having mentok on your team.
I have heard from other players that having mentok on your team almost guarantees a win.  The jury is still out on this one because I have seen mentok on the losing side many times.

Sorry, but I have to respond to that one.  Imho there are two paths to having an effective team. 

One relies on a commander giving an overall strategy.  This plan depends on obedience and commander skill.  Mentok makes a decent commander, however it is impossible to carry out regular banter and still get necessary info communicated when he is always giving orders.  When a team with a commander loses, they lose morale.  After that they are almost certain to lose repeatedly while the commander gets more and more demanding.

The second path to an effective team is closer to an economic system than a political system.  Communication is again key, but in this case an overall team plan is less necessary.  A single friendly sniper isn't important enough to receive specific instructions from the commander unless there is something only a sniper can do, however that same sniper can cause significant disruption especially if there is enough open mic time for them to tell their teammates what they see.  The best teams that I've seen have been comprised of individuals and pairs doing what they are best as/ what they enjoy doing, while keeping the team informed of any significant obstacles.  Another advantage to this is that morale is much less of an issue.

Key difference between the two types of teams is audible.  One type of team has people who say "Hey Anomaly, take down the turret to the left!", while the other has people who say "There is a turret to the left of the entrance." or "Can you take down the turret to the left of the entrance, Anomaly?"