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GORDON wrote:Could be the client doesn't like the goofy server settings.
wasnt on the achievement server.

could be the game has issues.

or the pc i was playing on.
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I think this weekend is the end of my TF2 career.
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I need to get the ignite a spy flicking a cig one.


That's one of the few pyro achievements I don't have yet.

I got blocked on the OMGWTFBBQ achievement this weekend...so far. I had one almost complete, but got backstabbed right before my pyro shot the fire out of his hands.

I think this weekend is the end of my TF2 career.


I'm not sure why you spent all weekend on a newbie server and working on achievements.

That's like trying to find out if you like driving by sitting in a L.A. traffic jam.
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Achievements aren't the point of the game.

The point of the game is to crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to ignore the lamentations of your wife because you wont do housework.
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Apparently I have a "guest pass" if anyone wants to keep playing while waiting for their Orange Box. Expires 9/20. No idea how long the pass lasts.
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If no one else wants it I'd like it, but my Orange Box should be here by next weekend, and I doubt I'll play much during the week. So if anyone else wants it they should take it instead.



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I spent 20 minutes on the achievement server, for the record. It was boring. Figured maybe I could get one of the new weapons. is that not how that works?

as for the newbie server, so I could figure out what the characters do.
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What is a 'newbie server,' anyway? Is it all nerfed and stuff?
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I think the idea is that NEW players go there to learn the ropes.

Instead, a few new people join, and teams get unbalanced as all the experienced people join up together and blow the shit out of them.
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Well screw that. If you don't already hate the game, just go to the FNF server, or whatever. They were cool with me when I announced I was a newb.
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The FNF server is where you should be. Just admit you're new and people will help you out. Just don't curse as they quickly ban. It keeps the kiddies out.

Also, ignore the new weapons. You don't need them.

I've got 50 hours in as a pyro and I do NOT use the upgraded flamethrower. Nor do I use the upgraded ax. The flare gun is cool, but it is equally as valuable as the shotgun. I go back and forth between them.

Just play the game and the achievements, and new weapons, will come.
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Yeah the only upgraded weapon i use is the flare gun, but I also find myself in the water all the day and wishing I had a shotgun.
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Additionally, current owners of TF2 should have received a notice that they have a few guest passes to distribute to friends and family. You can either send those off immediately and let your friends have a one day head start on the free weekend, or wait until after the weekend to distribute them. It's your call.

Seems to imply more people should have them. I'll go 2nd in line behind TPR if anyone does. Yall can show me what it's really like
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Put Catt ahead of me, I've already got a copy coming.

But now that I've played I find myself wishing I'd chosen in-store pick up. :(




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I have a guest pass as well.
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Me too.
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GORDON wrote:No idea how long the pass lasts.
FYI, it's a three day pass.
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WOO! My Orange Box, which had an estimated delivery date of 9/9, just arrived today.

See y'all in game!
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Well, I'll take a pass if anyone is offering. I'll give the game another shot some point.
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Well, let me know when. If it only lasts 3 days, I should transfer it when you have 3 days to play.

If that's how it works.

I dunno.
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