Sniper Update~~

[Angry Mugi 23]

I'm afraid what Xiel might be able to do once he unlocks the new rifle... Whatever it is.

[Repth (Hatred) 2]

Linear doesn't mean y = x newb. The ratio doesn't have to be 1:1.

All linear means is that the R square coefficient is close to 1.

i thought X,Y,Z = length, width, hieght. when in reference to axis's. lol

[Oww My Nose 19]

yes, but the equation for a straigth line on a graph has the general format of

y = mx + b

where m is the slope of the line, and b is the distance from the y axis when x is 0

SO BASICALLY dw about it, it's just an equation for a straight line

[boywonder03 2]

Linear system < Nonlinear system for all values of how much I care.

[LunchBox 10]

http://www.teamfortress.com/sniperupdate/

[kuttlewug 28]

http://www.teamfortress.com/sniperupdate/

I was trying to think what would replace the sniper rifle and a bow and arrow makes sense. It would be awesome to have fire arrows!

[friedrice 8]

I'm wondering how close enemies have to be to the wall to get pinned. Be sweet if you can pin ubers to the wall. No more 5 scouts on defense!

Phantom is a good sniper, though if you ever watch the score board when i play sniper i'm usually double his score. But i usually only play sniper in Badwater. I dunno why he scores so low sometimes cause I know him and I are about the same level.

It's because he body shots people to death. So he's getting only one point per kill while you get two, hence why you double

[Spartan_0214 18]

Bah. Bow and Arrow? Wonder if it's gonna arc or fire straight. Is it supposed to replace the Sniper rifle or the SMG? Hope it's the SMG >_> (probably not).

[Rydawg 14]

awesome

[+Henry Spencer 117]

Oh God, I can see it now... Heavies running around with arrows sticking out of their heads, calling for a Medic...

[Spartan_0214 18]

Rofl. What an image.

[KillerKeg 10]

I can't wait to ragespy all the noob snipers trying to get achievements.

[Spartan_0214 18]

I can't wait to burn all of the ragespies trying to kill the n00b snipers trying to get achievements.

[Melissia 7]

Can't wait to stab noob pyros in the back. From the front. While I'm being set on fire.

[The Lorax 25]

I can't wait for a week to pass after the update so that people will go back to PLAYING USEFUL FUCKING CLASSES!!!!

[h3gi 5]

Can't wait to stab noob pyros in the back. From the front. While I'm being set on fire.

You should uncloak right in front of them undisguised as an added insult.

18 shots, huh? Wonder if that means each arrow does more base damage.

[KillerKeg 10]

I can't wait to burn all of the ragespies trying to kill the n00b snipers trying to get achievements.

Good luck not getting shot in the head by the 15 snipers on each team.

[Melissia 7]

You should uncloak right in front of them undisguised as an added insult.

18 shots, huh? Wonder if that means each arrow does more base damage.

And I'll also have my gun out and be switching to the butterfly knife too late, and yet STILL get the frontal backstab before I die.

Also lol what? A fucking bow and arrow? How the crap does THAT make snipers better at closer range like they wanted?

Edited May 12, 2009 by Melissia

[redruM_13 17]

what does day 1 mean?

[Spartan_0214 18]

Can't wait to stab noob pyros in the back. From the front. While I'm being set on fire.

Heh. This is what the compression blast is for. But I guess you were referring to n00b pyros, so I guess this doesn't apply to me...

what does day 1 mean?

First day of Sniper Update Reveals. Valve feels the need to update slowly as to be able to have enough time to recover from their perpetually negative feeback. They've done this with all of the updates. Methinks they think it keeps people interested. Those who play TF2 don't care all that much and those who don't play TF2 aren't likely to start playing just because Valve keeps them on their toes... Just release the info, get feedback, maybe alter content a little (like the Scout Update Unlock Vote), and release. Seriously, Valve makes updating way too hard.

[h3gi 5]

Updated, now has a shield.

And, what the crap, valve? From all I can tell, this is specifically anti-spy. Once you get backstabbed, the shield dies, and either the spy gets stunned or he can't use his knife for a certain period of time, allowing you to counterattack while your shield regenerates.

Maybe it'll work against all melee weapons? And what does this replace?

[Spartan_0214 18]

H3gi, considering that pretty much the only death a Sniper will really complain about is a backstab, I understand Valve creating the shield. Which, as of writing, is the only specifically anti-spy weapon the Sniper will have. It should be replacing the Kukri as the melee weapon. The shield shocks the spy and heats up his knife, which he has to let cool before using it again.

Edited May 15, 2009 by Spartan_0214

[Rydawg 14]

Now i wonder if the shield will be visible or not. Hopefully it is, then a sniper will never have to worry about spies. This will make it more important for snipers to kill snipers before everyone else which saddens me cause i usually hide from enemy snipers and deal with the rest of the team cause seriously sniper v sniper = retarded for both teams.

[Rivanor 1]

Since the spy is one of the only ways to deal with a sniper who has good positioning, I doubt this shield is intended to stop spies in all cases. Most likely what it will do is stop spies who suicide-stab snipers for revenge, for example snipers who are standing next to sentry guns.

At any rate, I am displeased to see them introduce an anti-spy element to the sniper. May as well give the heavy a helmet so he can't get sniped while you're at it, Valve.

[KillerKeg 10]

The anti-ragespy device is awesome.