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[Zaranthan]

Don't run! It's only ham!

[Sowelu]

Oh, and here's the HD screencap of the Alert screen. Some interesting stuff on there.

Lower left corner people.

Leaked Video.

Analysis of the high-res version (which was only available from the official release) and the low-res version (leaked) shows that the original did not say "leaked video".  The words are clearly different, the space in the middle is in a different place...but there's just not enough detail to see what it originally said.

In any case, they did change it for the release.

[Yanlin]

There's a light that says "Leaked video" on that huge lights panel the soldier is looking at.

It also appears in the Youtube versions. I could make it out.

PREWF that Valve leaked it on purpose!

[Sowelu]

It also appears in the Youtube versions. I could make it out.

Nope.



Note that the space is on different sides of the wire in the low and high res version.  Different words.

[Soulwynd]

It also appears in the Youtube versions. I could make it out.

Nope.



Note that the space is on different sides of the wire in the low and high res version.  Different words.

The low res version says "Is bullshitting" and don't be fooled, "Hungry" on the low res version also reads "Yanlin".

[umiman]

"on toilet" in the low res version also says "always".

[Nilocy]

Spy update! Meet the ambassador. I fucking WANT this gun. IRL. Even though its illegal.
http://www.teamfortress.com/spyupdate/english.htm

[Sowelu]

I'm intrigued.  It makes the spy viable as a dedicated longer-range class. Pop out from behind a wall and put two shots into an oncoming scout--you won't get more than two, most likely, but with good aim, you'll get him good.

I'm betting the revolver still has better DPS, so at close range, you don't want the Ambassador.

Yeah, there's going to be a lot more spies NOT cloaking, now.  A spy just sitting there below the balcony in 2fort will be a force to be reckoned with, as long as there are no enemy snipers.

...Which means...that the sniper is a valid counter for the Spy all of a sudden!  The spy can be a mini-sniper and very effective, but would get rocked by a real sniper at range.

[Duke 2.0]

I'm intrigued.  It makes the spy viable as a dedicated longer-range class. Pop out from behind a wall and put two shots into an oncoming scout--you won't get more than two, most likely, but with good aim, you'll get him good.

I'm betting the revolver still has better DPS, so at close range, you don't want the Ambassador.

Yeah, there's going to be a lot more spies NOT cloaking, now.  A spy just sitting there below the balcony in 2fort will be a force to be reckoned with, as long as there are no enemy snipers.

...Which means...that the sniper is a valid counter for the Spy all of a sudden!  The spy can be a mini-sniper and very effective, but would get rocked by a real sniper at range.

The thing is, you can move about quickly with this gun. A good enough spy could take a down a sniper, partially because the sniper is a lot slower, partially because the spy is still sneaky and if the sniper does not get in a headshot the spy will use the watch that leaves a corpse and cloaks himself. Then just pop on a disguise and run for some nearby health before going after the sniper again.

[Yanlin]

It also appears in the Youtube versions. I could make it out.

Nope.



Note that the space is on different sides of the wire in the low and high res version.  Different words.

Hmm. Perhaps It wasn't Youtube... But this upload is still before the real one.

http://www.wegame.com/watch/Meet_the_spy_7/

Upon further examination you appear to be right. I withdraw my original claim.

[Jreengus]

I'm intrigued.  It makes the spy viable as a dedicated longer-range class. Pop out from behind a wall and put two shots into an oncoming scout--you won't get more than two, most likely, but with good aim, you'll get him good.

I'm betting the revolver still has better DPS, so at close range, you don't want the Ambassador.

Yeah, there's going to be a lot more spies NOT cloaking, now.  A spy just sitting there below the balcony in 2fort will be a force to be reckoned with, as long as there are no enemy snipers.

...Which means...that the sniper is a valid counter for the Spy all of a sudden!  The spy can be a mini-sniper and very effective, but would get rocked by a real sniper at range.

The thing is, you can move about quickly with this gun. A good enough spy could take a down a sniper, partially because the sniper is a lot slower, partially because the spy is still sneaky and if the sniper does not get in a headshot the spy will use the watch that leaves a corpse and cloaks himself. Then just pop on a disguise and run for some nearby health before going after the sniper again.

But a good sniper would just charge 100% and then get a body shot on them if they can't get a head shot.

[Ampersand]

The new revolver has a cooldown time, however, so presumably, it has a higher damage per shot, but probably a roughly equal damage per second if you do the math.

[Sowelu]

I'm hoping it has a lower DPS, because seriously, the revolver on its own is a serious beast and very unappreciated.  55-60 damage at point blank?

Then again, it has 20-25 at long range.  That needs to be bumped up a lot to make it competitive.  40 damage at long range, while still 55-60 at point blank as well as lowering its ROF, and it'll still get a lot of use.

[Ampersand]

Maybe the video gives some hint at what the spy is soon to become. The rolling sapper for one thing might be a clue as to the next unlockable. Maybe the revolver shot to the head instantly killing the engineer is some clue as to what the weapon's intent is. Critical headshots like the sniper rifle?

[Duke 2.0]

 We must face the reality of the current spy pistol: It is horribly inaccurate. Sure at medium range you could land a good number of hits in, but trying to hit targets consistently with the thing is like wielding a stormtroopers gun from Star Wars.

 Also, I'm starting to warm up with using the demoman. I can see clearly why people want him nerfed, because I feel like a god with him. As long as you can aim in front of targets properly you can do well.