TF2 free weekend. Anyone taking advantage?

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#1 REforever101
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I'm curious to see if tf2 can run on my pos pc if i just lower all the settings (my friend's pc sucks too and he could do it)

i figure this will give me the chance.

i have the 360 version....but it sucks. which is literally painful because ive played the pc version before and it rocked. i really hope i can get it

well, here's to hoping

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i heard about this; would love to be a part of it. What do I have to do?
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i heard about this; would love to be a part of it. What do I have to do?jpKNOCKOUT

just download steam.

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I'm curious to see if tf2 can run on my pos pc if i just lower all the settings (my friend's pc sucks too and he could do it)

i figure this will give me the chance.

i have the 360 version....but it sucks. which is literally painful because ive played the pc version before and it rocked. i really hope i can get it

well, here's to hoping

REforever101
how is the 360 version worse? I have only played the PC version and I assumed it would be better on the 360 cause everyone has headsets.
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#5 tmatte
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i heard about this; would love to be a part of it. What do I have to do?jpKNOCKOUT

Just download it tomorrow from steam. :D

As for me, I already have it, and it's one of the best online shooters ever made, bar none.

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[QUOTE="REforever101"]

I'm curious to see if tf2 can run on my pos pc if i just lower all the settings (my friend's pc sucks too and he could do it)

i figure this will give me the chance.

i have the 360 version....but it sucks. which is literally painful because ive played the pc version before and it rocked. i really hope i can get it

well, here's to hoping

jack_russel

how is the 360 version worse? I have only played the PC version and I assumed it would be better on the 360 cause everyone has headsets.

INSANE lag. ever since day 1, and its never been fixed

much smaller player cap

no sprays

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#7 II-FBIsniper-II
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It's just going to be free? So I can download it and play it forever?
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#8 Mr_lulz
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Wow, the PCs cost so much money you guys have to pay for WEEKENDS!!?!?!?:lol::P
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[QUOTE="REforever101"]

I'm curious to see if tf2 can run on my pos pc if i just lower all the settings (my friend's pc sucks too and he could do it)

i figure this will give me the chance.

i have the 360 version....but it sucks. which is literally painful because ive played the pc version before and it rocked. i really hope i can get it

well, here's to hoping

jack_russel

how is the 360 version worse? I have only played the PC version and I assumed it would be better on the 360 cause everyone has headsets.

almost non-exsistant player community.

rather bad lag.

tiny player cap.

no sprays.

no mods.

no free updates from valve.

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#10 UnknownSniper65
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I just built my new PC xD

Do we get the FULL game for free? because if we do...then thats just madness

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It's just going to be free? So I can download it and play it forever?II-FBIsniper-II

no, its free just for the weekend.

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#12 cobrax75
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I just built my new PC xD

Do we get the FULL game for free? because if we do...then thats just madness

UnknownSniper65

yes, but just for the weekend...

and everyone will be using pyro this week since the update just came out.

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INSANE lag. ever since day 1, and its never been fixed

much smaller player cap

no sprays

REforever101

The lag is non existent for me and it's easy to find a good full room. But it's definitely better on PC. Still very fun on 360 though

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Wow, the PCs cost so much money you guys have to pay for WEEKENDS!!?!?!?:lol::PMr_lulz

?

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[QUOTE="II-FBIsniper-II"]It's just going to be free? So I can download it and play it forever?cobrax75

no, its free just for the weekend.

Still good, I'm interested if it will run on my crap PC.
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#16 SaintsRowSam
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the 360 version isnt THAT bad, its actually pretty good, but the PC version sounds more kick ass
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#17 jpKNOCKOUT
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ah, gotcha. I was trying to do the pre-download thing today hahaha. Thanks for the info'
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#18 II-FBIsniper-II
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ah, gotcha. I was trying to do the pre-download thing today hahaha. Thanks for the info'jpKNOCKOUT
I clicked "Pre-Load today" and it didn't take me anywhere :?
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#19 REforever101
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i remember reading somewhere that it was possible to pre-download it, so its ready to go for this weekend. that true?

if so, how?

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#20 II-FBIsniper-II
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[QUOTE="jpKNOCKOUT"]ah, gotcha. I was trying to do the pre-download thing today hahaha. Thanks for the info'II-FBIsniper-II
I clicked "Pre-Load today" and it didn't take me anywhere :?

I can't find it any more, wtf?
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#21 KeeperofDingo
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Wow, the PCs cost so much money you guys have to pay for WEEKENDS!!?!?!?:lol::PMr_lulz


The hell sort of crack are you smoking? Is it laced with Arsenic by chance?
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#22 beast667
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:o sweetness, I didn't know this was happening. Will definately check it out.
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#23 UnknownSniper65
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[QUOTE="UnknownSniper65"]

I just built my new PC xD

Do we get the FULL game for free? because if we do...then thats just madness

cobrax75

yes, but just for the weekend...

and everyone will be using pyro this week since the update just came out.

dang =( lol I was hoping i could save myself 20 dollars xP

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#24 II-FBIsniper-II
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Anyone know where I can pre download it?
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#25 REforever101
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Anyone know where I can pre download it?II-FBIsniper-II

i'd like to know too...

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#26 SaintsRowSam
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where the hell is it?

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#27 warmaster670
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[QUOTE="cobrax75"]

[QUOTE="II-FBIsniper-II"]It's just going to be free? So I can download it and play it forever?II-FBIsniper-II

no, its free just for the weekend.

Still good, I'm interested if it will run on my crap PC.

if you can run HL2 you should be able to run this

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#28 SaintsRowSam
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http://www.steampowered.com/v/index.php?area=posts&id=1559

this was for may

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are people looking for this?
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#30 REforever101
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[QUOTE="II-FBIsniper-II"][QUOTE="cobrax75"]

[QUOTE="II-FBIsniper-II"]It's just going to be free? So I can download it and play it forever?warmaster670

no, its free just for the weekend.

Still good, I'm interested if it will run on my crap PC.

if you can run HL2 you should be able to run this

doesnt hl2 require a duel core processor?

cause i dont have one...and even if it doesnt, i doubt my comp can run it. even on the lowest settings

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#31 II-FBIsniper-II
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[QUOTE="II-FBIsniper-II"][QUOTE="cobrax75"]

[QUOTE="II-FBIsniper-II"]It's just going to be free? So I can download it and play it forever?warmaster670

no, its free just for the weekend.

Still good, I'm interested if it will run on my crap PC.

if you can run HL2 you should be able to run this

That is good. Anyone have a pic of what TF2 looks like on low settings? Because HL2 + Ep. 1 looked pretty good on my PC.
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#32 IndianaJosh
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Install Steam first here http://storefront.steampowered.com/download/SteamInstall.msi and then click Pre-Load here http://www.steampowered.com/pyro/.

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#33 REforever101
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are people looking for this?Hewkii

thanks a lot dude

question though. once this is pre-loaded, ill be able to run it as soon as the free weekened starts?

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#34 II-FBIsniper-II
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are people looking for this?Hewkii
Yup. Thanks a lot man.
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[QUOTE="warmaster670"][QUOTE="II-FBIsniper-II"][QUOTE="cobrax75"]

[QUOTE="II-FBIsniper-II"]It's just going to be free? So I can download it and play it forever?II-FBIsniper-II

no, its free just for the weekend.

Still good, I'm interested if it will run on my crap PC.

if you can run HL2 you should be able to run this

That is good. Anyone have a pic of what TF2 looks like on low settings? Because HL2 + Ep. 1 looked pretty good on my PC.

use this site to see if you can run it

http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest

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#36 II-FBIsniper-II
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If anyone else is interested, this is the texture difference between the graphic settings link Not as big of a difference as I was expecting. Edit: Looks like I can run it. If I like it, anyone willing to gift me the full version for a $15 iTunes gift card? (serious ) :P
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[QUOTE="REforever101"]

I'm curious to see if tf2 can run on my pos pc if i just lower all the settings (my friend's pc sucks too and he could do it)

i figure this will give me the chance.

i have the 360 version....but it sucks. which is literally painful because ive played the pc version before and it rocked. i really hope i can get it

well, here's to hoping

jack_russel

how is the 360 version worse? I have only played the PC version and I assumed it would be better on the 360 cause everyone has headsets.

In my opinion from playing, it just didn't feel right with out a mouse and keyboard. Some games can be adapted well to a controller, some can't and TF2 was one of them.

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[QUOTE="II-FBIsniper-II"][QUOTE="warmaster670"][QUOTE="II-FBIsniper-II"][QUOTE="cobrax75"]

[QUOTE="II-FBIsniper-II"]It's just going to be free? So I can download it and play it forever?SaintsRowSam

no, its free just for the weekend.

Still good, I'm interested if it will run on my crap PC.

if you can run HL2 you should be able to run this

That is good. Anyone have a pic of what TF2 looks like on low settings? Because HL2 + Ep. 1 looked pretty good on my PC.

use this site to see if you can run it

http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest

that site has never been reliable

according to it, i fail ever last requirement for cod1....but i can really play it perfectly. literally perfect. no slow down at all

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[QUOTE="SaintsRowSam"][QUOTE="II-FBIsniper-II"][QUOTE="warmaster670"][QUOTE="II-FBIsniper-II"][QUOTE="cobrax75"]

[QUOTE="II-FBIsniper-II"]It's just going to be free? So I can download it and play it forever?REforever101

no, its free just for the weekend.

Still good, I'm interested if it will run on my crap PC.

if you can run HL2 you should be able to run this

That is good. Anyone have a pic of what TF2 looks like on low settings? Because HL2 + Ep. 1 looked pretty good on my PC.

use this site to see if you can run it

http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest

that site has never been reliable

according to it, i fail ever last requirement for cod1....but i can really play it perfectly. literally perfect. no slow down at all

seriously? son of a..

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Just go to http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest
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The Source engine scales well, but the only thing I'd be worried about is being Ubered.

On my work PC at lowest settings it becomes a slideshow when I get ubered.

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#42 REforever101
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The Source engine scales well, but the only thing I'd be worried about is being Ubered.

On my work PC at lowest settings it becomes a slideshow when I get ubered.

elbow2k

well, from my experiance as long as you're not a heavy, thats not much of a "problem"

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#43 elbow2k
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[QUOTE="elbow2k"]

The Source engine scales well, but the only thing I'd be worried about is being Ubered.

On my work PC at lowest settings it becomes a slideshow when I get ubered.

REforever101

well, from my experiance as long as you're not a heavy, thats not much of a "problem"

It'll be this weekend.

New Pyro achievements + medic achievements + millions of noobs = crappy weekend.

Looks like I might not be on this weekend :(

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I hope I can. My graphics card should be able to run Counter Strike Source perfectly, but it only gets 5-6 fps. Hopefully I go return it tomorrow.

I'm preloading it though. I really like the 360 version, but I want the PC version because of all the custom made maps.

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Nah. I have it (came with Orange Box; I have it on both PC and 360) but I still have GTA IV to finish up, and surprisingly, I'm actually enjoying MGS4 (they toned down some of the ridiculousness that really put me off of 2 & 3, and cloned Splinter Cell's aiming mechanic to great effect).
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#46 REforever101
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Question.

what time does this start tomorrow?

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[QUOTE="REforever101"][QUOTE="elbow2k"]

The Source engine scales well, but the only thing I'd be worried about is being Ubered.

On my work PC at lowest settings it becomes a slideshow when I get ubered.

elbow2k

well, from my experiance as long as you're not a heavy, thats not much of a "problem"

It'll be this weekend.

New Pyro achievements + medic achievements + millions of noobs = crappy weekend.

Looks like I might not be on this weekend :(

Noobs = easier kills to go towards the Firefighter achievement. :D

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#48 TheRealMC01
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Question.

what time does this start tomorrow?

REforever101

anyone know?

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#49 REforever101
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[QUOTE="REforever101"]

Question.

what time does this start tomorrow?

TheRealMC01

anyone know?

i just finished pre-loading it. when i clicked it in "my games" it said it would start in 16 hours and 39 mins. so thats about 4 pm eastern time