The SDK update kinda derailed us and every other mod for a few weeks, in fact, we would've had this video out weeks ago but we didn't have a linux server to play on (as the sdk wouldn't compile on linux, then it was crashing on linux). We're working hard on getting the mod ship-shape. Apologies for the generic "hey dudes, it's done when it's done" comment, but it's all I can offer you
I said this to you before and I'll say it again: I dare you to post that in the FF forums.
Well, I'll disagree with you on that. Spy disguise theft means a sneaky player can kill someone and remain disguised. The IC arc means that the weapon is almost entirely different to use now -- it's like firing a hand-held mortar and has a kickback effect, you can fire projectiles into positions other weapons can't reach and it is no longer the rocket launcher's worthless brother. The AC overheat means that a HW can't just stand mowing everyone down in yard situations. The idea being that players have to keep the AC revved up at the maximum speed without going over the overheat threshold -- i.e. it is no longer indiscrimate, never ending firing. The closer to the overheat the AC is, the faster it fires, so players can either play it safe or try and keep it in the danger zone. It allows players to use it as they see fit depending on the situation, plus it stops people just wailing on everyone without thinking about it. The engy build indicator is pretty superficial, but it's also very useful. You can also build sentries using the 'slots' as weapons, reorientate sentries by clicking using the VGUI and lots more stuff that makes sense from a usability standpoint. We've tried to simplify the interface and make it more intuitive for new and old players alike.
More innovation how exactly? Aesthetically it has had a huge overhaul and it is clear we can't compete with Valve in terms of art, direction and quality. I'm not being a sour puss here, but Valve's TF2 trailer has shown little in terms of new gameplay so far. We've seen an engy building a sentry, soldiers rocket jumping, snipers headshotting, scouts running, demos blowing stuff up etc. I'm not having a go at Valve as I think TF2 looks great, but if you're having a go at us for a perceived lack of originality and innovation based on a video, then I don't see why Valve isn't receiving the same criticism. Thus far, the only discernable difference between TF2 and traditional TF is the graphics. This may obviously change as they release more information, but ultimately you're making judgements on the same information all of us have, information that just doesn't support your case at the present time.
:cheers:dingus said:
I was going to rant, but got busy with work...groan...anyhoo, no rant.. but...
