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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 1:39 pm
by TheCatt
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.
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 2:20 pm
by TheCatt
I think this weekend is the end of my TF2 career.
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 3:04 pm
by Leisher
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.
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 3:30 pm
by GORDON
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.
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:57 pm
by GORDON
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.
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 5:11 pm
by TPRJones
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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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 5:34 pm
by TheCatt
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.
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 5:36 pm
by GORDON
What is a 'newbie server,' anyway? Is it all nerfed and stuff?
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 5:40 pm
by TheCatt
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.
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 5:46 pm
by GORDON
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.
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 6:07 pm
by Leisher
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.
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:06 pm
by Troy
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.
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:29 pm
by TheCatt
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
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:30 pm
by TPRJones
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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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 8:08 pm
by Leisher
I have a guest pass as well.
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 8:09 pm
by Troy
Me too.
Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 8:49 pm
by TPRJones
GORDON wrote:No idea how long the pass lasts.
FYI, it's a three day pass.
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:55 pm
by TPRJones
WOO! My Orange Box, which had an estimated delivery date of 9/9, just arrived today.
See y'all in game!
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:14 pm
by TheCatt
Well, I'll take a pass if anyone is offering. I'll give the game another shot some point.
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:19 pm
by GORDON
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.