TF2 Free to Play?

**Shinobi** · 06-23-11, 09:18 PM

Time to check if I have my hat

**Zelmon** · 06-23-11, 09:22 PM

I think TF2 tried to give me my hat or something. I recieved a nameless item that had weird characters and references the the pyro gas jockey set. Then locked up my computer. Had to unplug, replug and reboot to get back on. Now I cant verify game integrity.... So does that mean everybody is getting the update right now? I feel so left out, lol

**~~insanegammer109~~** · 06-23-11, 09:24 PM

My download just started to download, stay tuned.

**Shinobi** · 06-23-11, 09:26 PM

Originally Posted by insanegammer109

My download just started to download, stay tuned.

Lawl, insane you may run into problems. Steam's servers are being overrun right now. My update periodically pauses on its own.

**Oozish** · 06-23-11, 09:26 PM

I got that 'free promotional item and my game crashed when i opened my backpack, does that fit every class?

**Zelmon** · 06-23-11, 09:27 PM

Oh, I kinda like that proof of purchase hat. I am glad Valve bumped everybody who already bought the game to premium.

**Zelmon** · 06-23-11, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by Oozish

I got that 'free promotional item and my game crashed when i opened my backpack, does that fit every class?

Same thing happened to me. It is supposed to be for every class

**guise** · 06-23-11, 09:28 PM

I'm not surprised or mad that the game is now f2p. I'm sure our admins are competent and active enough to ban any hackers/griefers, just make sure they get a refresher course and can do it within the minute to minimize disdain from the rest of the community. Besides Valve has handled hacker's quite well I'm sure their might be a slight spike in hacker activity but in time they will be back to pre-f2p levels.

Everyone is making it a bigger deal then it should be nothing hass changed just more newbs, noobs and possibly more people to finally get our servers active for more then 5 hours a day with differing ammounts of activity during those 5 hours.

**~~insanegammer109~~** · 06-23-11, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by Zelmon

I am glad Valve bumped everybody who already bought the game to premium.

I really hope that is sarcasm, of course they did.

Originally Posted by guise

I'm sure our admins are competent and active enough to ban any hackers/griefers.

Also hope Valve has it covered.

Q. Won’t going Free to Play mean more griefers and cheaters?

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.

**Vexon** · 06-23-11, 09:33 PM

"Premium accounts have a few extra features, including access to rare and cosmetic items through random item drops, the ability to store more items in your backpack, and more powerful trading and crafting abilities. Otherwise, the gameplay experience will be identical for both accounts." -TF2 FAQ page

...does this mean the premium members (us) can get unusual hats in drops now and that people who don't have premium still need crates or something?