New Backstab\headshot Animations

[The Lorax 25]

All right, so this is kind of late given that most of these animations were in the spy update, but given the recent patch change, they have added more. Presumably they will add animations for all classes over time. Good idea, or Bad?

Personally I hate them. It makes the spies job even easier. The spy doesn't need any more subtlety in his movements that these animations provide. It's okay now simply because it's only snipers and heavies, but once all classes have them it will become an annoyance. It's not always easy hearing the scream of the stabee in the midst of battle, and although it was silly that people flew forward when stabbed, it was a way of making people aware of the spy so they could react before they too were stabbed. Now, their will be no warning except the scream. Bad. Generally I just find the animations annoying. They are slow, and don't really add much flair to the game anyway.

Discuss

[Spartan_0214 18]

Decidedly Nay.

[Stabby McKnife-Face 17]

As a spy, I have absolutely no problem with them. They neither hurt or aid me, though it is a little weird to be able to run through an enemy sniper that is still standing.

[You suck and have no life 203]

Some people love discussing things not worth discussing.

[+Henry Spencer 117]

Some people love discussing things not worth discussing.

Hmm, kind of like how you love to discuss your KDR as a demo when nobody cares?

[redruM_13 17]

Hmm, kind of like how you love to discuss your KDR as a demo when nobody cares?

I care. Or, I can learn to care. What the fuck are we talking about anyway?

[Spartan_0214 18]

Some people love discussing things not worth discussing.

You should know. You're the pro at it (well, you would be pro if you got paid for it, which would probably pay more than whatever pathetic job you currently have).

[Josh 18]

Some people love discussing things not worth discussing.

some people love joining in on conversations that no one wants them in and then say nothing worth while.

I say nay

Edited June 10, 2009 by Josh¹

[Graedus 9]

I find them amusing.

[The Computer Geek 6]

Personally I like them. They add more spice to the backstab. I would like it the Pyros backstab animation to be his tank getting stabbed and then him blowing up.

[Melissia 7]

I like the animations. They're fun and made of win.

[Victoreem the V of doom 30]

While playing sniper I killed a heavy with a medic healing him ready too uber and while he was in his new death animation the medic just stood there confused for 2 whole seconds and THEN started to run back...he dident make it.

The V takes no prisoners. YAY I say!