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artstream
06-23-2011, 07:06 PM
Forever? Apparently it's now being supported solely by microtransactions. I can't help but feel that PC was a big part of starting this, so I figured I'd post.
http://kotaku.com/5815052/team-fortress-2-is-now-free-free-forever
nordahl154
06-23-2011, 07:13 PM
Meet the Medic was absolutely amazing
Ryswick
06-23-2011, 07:16 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36lSzUMBJnc&feature=feedu

Fantastic.
crazyfingers
06-23-2011, 07:44 PM
streaming in HD as we speak, can't wait to watch :D. This bodes well that DOTA 2 could also be free...
skylebones
06-23-2011, 07:47 PM
That was awesome, one of my favorites so far. The part with the flying doves was just about the coolest thing ever.
Hugh
06-23-2011, 07:47 PM
streaming in HD as we speak, can't wait to watch :D. This bodes well that DOTA 2 could also be free...
DOTA 2 is free. they confirmed this today.
crazyfingers
06-23-2011, 07:53 PM
oh damn, i missed it, thanks for the heads up HB.
seven
06-23-2011, 07:56 PM
I can't stop laughing at that last bit and I'm not sure why.
Autocon
06-24-2011, 10:44 AM
Archimedes? hahahah, so good. Fantastic job once again Valve, as always.
Stradigos
06-24-2011, 12:51 PM
"Kill me."
"Later."

XD
vofff
06-24-2011, 12:53 PM
Mega baboon hahaha
Oniram
06-24-2011, 12:53 PM
wow awesome. i had always considered picking this up. :D
Jeremy-S
06-24-2011, 02:04 PM
That video is freaking genius from start to finish. Thanks for posting that, I'm still laughing.
nalwayv
06-24-2011, 03:37 PM
The sound of progress my friendhttp://www.polycount.com/forum/images/smilies/pcount/icons/poly120.gif
Allan-p
06-24-2011, 05:09 PM
Still waiting for Meet The Pyro :(
jocz
06-24-2011, 05:12 PM
i always thought team fortress was a ctf game, now it's f2p hat game
BadgerBaiter
06-24-2011, 05:30 PM
Made my evening, thank you :D
leilei
06-24-2011, 06:15 PM
that was kind of creepy
Perhaps the bird in the scout explains the double jumping

Also, i've heard voice chat nasals cry about 'it's free so it sucks' already. Haters gonna hate.
though this could become a problem in an uprise of griefers unless Valve sneaks an unfair sv_premium cvar allowing only paid clients to join


either way though, Final Combat's definitely screwed marketwise.
Mir
06-24-2011, 06:58 PM
Awesome job Valve, gonna go try TF2 out now!
Moosey_G
06-24-2011, 07:19 PM
that was kind of creepy
Perhaps the bird in the scout explains the double jumping

Also, i've heard voice chat nasals cry about 'it's free so it sucks' already. Haters gonna hate.
though this could become a problem in an uprise of griefers unless Valve sneaks an unfair sv_premium cvar allowing only paid clients to join


either way though, Final Combat's definitely screwed marketwise.

Q. Won’t going Free to Play mean more griefers and cheaters?
A.We’re increasing our focus on making sure that hostile players can’t ruin your fun. Specifically, we’ll be keeping a close eye on players exploiting the ability to make infinite free accounts to bypass bans. We’ve built systems that’ll allow us to measure and track what these players are doing, and respond quickly.

From Valve's FAQ. They've always been good about catching cheaters.
haiddasalami
06-24-2011, 07:26 PM
i always thought team fortress was a ctf game, now it's f2p hat game

Its a f2p hat 2fort turtle game :)
Minos
06-25-2011, 08:35 AM
Could we get a free hat to differentiate us from free users?
sicsided
06-25-2011, 09:04 AM
Could we get a free hat to differentiate us from free users?

Proof of Purchase hat. Should be in your loadout already.
eld
06-25-2011, 09:16 AM
Could we get a free hat to differentiate us from free users?

You also have a by-default premium account too
Minos
06-25-2011, 09:21 AM
Ah OK, I haven't launched the game since the update yet :)