New TF2 Art Style Revealed

We decided to create a new TF environment after sensing some desert-fatigue, both internally and externally. The new theme had to be a departure from the current look without being so different that the characters felt out of place in it. We also wanted to leverage some content from our existing environments, since crafting every asset from scratch would mean we'd be moving the release beyond Valve time and into the realm of geologic time. Given these goals and constraints, we settled on the Alpine theme for two reasons: Its green foliage and blue-gray rocks let us introduce a new, cooler color palette to the game, and the lumber mill / mining camp buildings fit our existing set of structures. For Arena Lumberyard, the goal was to establish a clear difference between the two sides of the map. One side climbs up toward a large mountain peak, and the other dips down into a vast valley. We're excited to have a new visual theme to play with, and we'll definitely be using it in future maps.

http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=1760

im actually happy for this, im tired of Dustbowl :twisted:

Haven't you played since the update? The new artstyle is already in one of the maps (Lumberyard)

pics:

http://www.steampowered.com/tf2/heavy/images/05_lumberyard_1.jpg

http://www.steampowered.com/tf2/heavy/images/05_lumberyard_2.jpg

I really want The Orange Box on the PC but my computer can't run Portal or TF2...

Damn you PC owners!!

looks very good, i loved the artstyle of tf2, too bad this isnt coming to consoles, but whatever.....not complainingDante2710

It would be nice if EA would support the console releases better...

Haven't you played since the update? The new artstyle is already in one of the maps (Lumberyard)kudols

console version :(, but im planning on upgrading so i can max this game out :D

So are they modifying the engine to look more like a painting or is that just concept art for the new area? Because if they modify it then that would be quite awesome.foxhound_fox

It's concept art, but the real thing isn't far off.

[QUOTE="Dante2710"]looks very good, i loved the artstyle of tf2, too bad this isnt coming to consoles, but whatever.....not complainingGundamGuy0

It would be nice if EA would support the console releases better...

Hmm...I'm tempted to buy TF2 for PC. I only have it for 360, but the PC version seems to have a better community and obviously more accurate gameplay. I do hate buying games far after release though...I end up not being able to really learn how to play since everyone else is so much better :?

Rockclmbr6

Well there's a free weekend coming up, so you can use that to test the waters. Besides TF2 is a pretty easy game to get into.

[QUOTE="Rockclmbr6"]Hmm...I'm tempted to buy TF2 for PC. I only have it for 360, but the PC version seems to have a better community and obviously more accurate gameplay. I do hate buying games far after release though...I end up not being able to really learn how to play since everyone else is so much better :?

Arsuz

Well there's a free weekend coming up, so you can use that to test the waters. Besides TF2 is a pretty easy game to get into.

Looks good.

Only Map i ever play is umm.. The one with capture the briefcase thingy.

i have the orange box on pc, but i never played TF2, if i went on now would i get completely owned?river_rat3117

No, the learning curve for TF2 is quick and easy. You will need to experiment with the classes to find what fits you and most weapons for the game have a secondary feature.

Hints: Engineers can turn equipment 360 degrees by right clicking the mouse BEFORE you build. When reviving people with the medic, you will hear "I am fully charged" which means when you hit the right button you will have a timed invincibility, but only use it when the other person is ready. Demo's have a sticky bomb that you can detonate with right clicking.

Edit: There are 3 classes that have achievements that will unlock different weapons. Pyro, Medic, and Heavy. You will get the hang of it, but I will say to learn quickly go to a CTF server so you can mess around a bit to see how everything works.

i have the orange box on pc, but i never played TF2, if i went on now would i get completely owned?river_rat3117

Naah, just stick to the newby friendly classes like soldier. The game is more about teamwork than twicht reflexes and headshots.

These maps download automatically right?JakeTD21

correct

Looks good.

Only Map i ever play is umm.. The one with capture the briefcase thingy.

angelkimne

It's 2 Fort. >_> :P

Valve hurry up with these updates so the 360 community gets a kick in the rear for new life assuming you release this stuff for 360 users after the PC gets it all.

And before someone says "Buy it for PC" I tried the Free Weekend with a previous update and the game runs awful on my computer.

[QUOTE="angelkimne"]

Looks good.

Only Map i ever play is umm.. The one with capture the briefcase thingy.

ZeldaMaster32

It's 2 Fort. >_> :P

Valve hurry up with these updates so the 360 community gets a kick in the rear for new life assuming you release this stuff for 360 users after the PC gets it all.

And before someone says "Buy it for PC" I tried the Free Weekend with a previous update and the game runs awful on my computer.

as much as we want that to happen, it aint likely Dante2710

Let me live my life a lie. :cry:

[QUOTE="Dante2710"]as much as we want that to happen, it aint likely ZeldaMaster32

Let me live my life a lie. :cry:

Naah, just stick to the newby friendly classes like soldier. The game is more about teamwork than twicht reflexes and headshots.

Arsuz

I find soldier rather difficult. demo is easiest if you just spam pill bombs, and pyro is good as long as you don't try to go long range.

Lumberyard is a fantastic map, plays well and looks incredible!TenP

[QUOTE="Arsuz"]

Naah, just stick to the newby friendly classes like soldier. The game is more about teamwork than twicht reflexes and headshots.

Hewkii

I find soldier rather difficult. demo is easiest if you just spam pill bombs, and pyro is good as long as you don't try to go long range.

It's not so much an art-style change as a new map. :?Ninja-Hippo

[QUOTE="Ninja-Hippo"]It's not so much an art-style change as a new map. :?II-FBIsniper-II

I'm just saying... where's the new art style? It's just a new map in a new environment. The art style doesnt appear to have changed at all.