The TF2 Unlock Teacup-Storm

Gunslinger42 · Post by **Gunslinger42** » May 24th, 2009, 12:10

*shrugs*
I just don't like what weapons I can use in an FPS being limited based on a random number generator.

Edit: Also it wouldn't have been as bad if they'd more than half-implemented the system. If they'd added the trade stuff as well I could (for example) trade my extra backburner for one of lee's extra cloaks, but as is I'm getting duplicates and can't do anything with them. Removing the possibility to get duplicates (just until the trade system is implemented) would have gone a long way to satisfying everyone.

buzzmong · Post by **buzzmong** » May 24th, 2009, 16:28

I concur with Slinger, what they've currently implemented is worse than the system it's replaced, but once they upgrade it and rolll out all the parts (trading, although, that will be limited I think) and being able to direct the drops towards certain classes it might be better.

For now, doesn't look like it.

Baliame · Post by **Baliame** » May 24th, 2009, 16:44

Guess what I got today...

Another fucking can of Bonk.

I get it, they created a system, but it would've made sense if they'd have kept the achievement unlocks for all 9 classes for one set of items, then create another set randomly achieveable, because right now they're pretty much alienating their hardcore playerbase.

spoodie · Post by **spoodie** » May 24th, 2009, 20:53

At least there's a chance of me actually getting unlocks now. The system's not right, but I'm happy with it.

As test I joined an idle server and went out for a couple of hours, two unlocks when I got back, not bad. No dups yet as I didn't have many to start with.

Post by **FatherJack** » May 24th, 2009, 22:26

I played for a couple of hours and didn't get anything.

Baliame · Post by **Baliame** » May 24th, 2009, 23:44

Finally I'm getting something. A huntsman and a jarate. Now give me some spy stuff you crappy game.

Sol · Post by **Sol** » May 25th, 2009, 12:58

about 5 hours of play and nothinggg.

Though i have put my old graphics card in, and given my pc a good old dusting so it's now significantly less laggy, hurrah!
[edit]

I got the sandvich. Again. Hurrah.

Mr. Johnson · Post by **Mr. Johnson** » May 27th, 2009, 20:50

I've been playing for a while now, and still nothing.

Post by **HereComesPete** » May 27th, 2009, 23:06

I got two flare guns, 2 nataschas and one of those anti backstab shields for the sniper. Still no fucking hat.

Post by **FatherJack** » May 28th, 2009, 10:52

I won the feign death watch, probably the last thing I wanted, but it's interesting how it works.

Post by **HereComesPete** » May 28th, 2009, 12:26

No doubt bubbles will trade you a few things for that if he doesn't have it.

Baliame · Post by **Baliame** » May 28th, 2009, 13:41

Sorry, I do. It's not that good really, it works fine in arenas, but Cloak and Dagger is better overall. However, nothing beats the good old invisibility watch.

As for items, I could kill for an Ambassador or a hat.

Post by **FatherJack** » May 28th, 2009, 14:56

I'd like the Ambassador, just because - I've since snagged the completely useless razorback. It's only useful in one very specific situation against one particular class...who will be able to see it quite plainly and shoot you instead.

Baliame · Post by **Baliame** » May 28th, 2009, 15:13

I've actually realized I have trouble shooting snipers. They move around a lot, and they're camping pretty much where anyone on their team respawning can see them. Also, bow snipers are pretty hard to Revolver down since they have the normal field of view.

Gunslinger42 · Post by **Gunslinger42** » May 28th, 2009, 15:31

I have an ambassador, it's quite good. I want the cloak and dagger/dead ringer... even though they nerfed the dead ringer into uselessness already

Post by **FatherJack** » May 28th, 2009, 16:16

Nothing all week, then three today. Cloak and Dagger, which sounds rather splendid if you can avoid being accidentally shot at.

Baliame · Post by **Baliame** » May 28th, 2009, 16:40

Got an Ambassador finally, and it's AWESOME. It also means my arsenal of useful stuff is now complete. Only missing a razorback and 9 hats now.

Post by **FatherJack** » May 28th, 2009, 17:33

I think I'll be pleased if I never get a hat, at least not before I have the usable stuff. Boxing gloves have punched their way into my inventory.

spoodie · Post by **spoodie** » May 29th, 2009, 9:27

FatherJack wrote:I've since snagged the completely useless razorback. It's only useful in one very specific situation against one particular class...who will be able to see it quite plainly and shoot you instead.

Is the Razorback actually visible to the opposing team? I'd assume not as it's saved my arse on several occasions and mostly allowed me to take out the spy as well. I'd have thought the spy wouldn't bother backstabbing if they could see it.

I won a Huntsman. It's trickier to use than I was expecting.

Post by **FatherJack** » May 29th, 2009, 9:57

spoodie wrote:Is the Razorback actually visible to the opposing team? I'd assume not as it's saved my arse on several occasions and mostly allowed me to take out the spy as well. I'd have thought the spy wouldn't bother backstabbing if they could see it.

That would make it rather pointless, I think I assumed it was visible because I could see it on myself. I don't think you can see it on the enemy, as I stabbed a rather dopey sniper with one and managed to get the achievement for killing him anyway.