Besser spät als nie - Am 27. Juni 2012, einige Stunden nach dem Release des Meet the Pyro-Trailers, wurde das Pyromania Update endlich released und ein großer Haufen neuer Items sowie ein neuer Spielmodus und eine dazu passende Map in das Spiel integriert. Es wurden aber auch viele bereits vorhandene Waffen und Hüte angepasst sowie andere, teilweise schon für längere Zeit bestehende Fehler ausgemerzt. 

Folgende Items sind neu und wurden bereits in unsere Item-Datenbank aufgenommen:

• Items Listenansicht ändern

  • Baby Face's Blaster

    
    • 40% more accurate
    • On Hit: Builds Boost Run at up to double speed at maximum Boost
    • -30% damage penalty
    • 35% slower movement speed on wearer
    • Boost resets on jump

  • Beggar's Bazooka

    
    • Hold Fire to load up to three rocketsRelease Fire to unleash the barrage
    • Overloading the chamber will cause a misfire
    • +%s1 degrees random projectile deviation
    • Cannot collect ammo from dispensers

  • Rainblower

    
    • On Equip: Visit Pyroland
    • Only visible in Pyroland

    Your friends (enemies) will squeal with delight (be consumed with fire) when you cover them in sparkly rainbows (all-consuming fire). (Equips Pyrovision.)

  • Hitman's Heatmaker

    
    • Gain Focus on kills and assists
    • Focus activates on Fire when Focus meter is full
    • In Focus: 25% faster charge rate and no unscoping
    • Headshot kills cause decapitation
    • Focus activates on Fire when Focus meter is fullIn Focus: +25% faster charge and no unscoping
    • 20% damage penalty on body shot

    Heads will roll.

  • Pretty Boy's Pocket Pistol

    
    • +15% max. health on wearer
    • Wearer never takes falling damage
    • 25 % slower firing speed
    • 50% fire damage vulnerability on wearer

  • Scorch Shot

    
    • Flare stößt Gegner beim Treffer zurück und setzt Gegner in einem kleinen Radius in Brand
    • -50% Schaden

  • Cleaner's Carbine

    
    • Bei Abschuss: 100% Chance auf kritische Treffer für 3 Sekunden
    • -20% Magazingröße
    • 35% niedrigere Schussfrequenz
    • Keine zufälligen kritischen Treffer

  • Escape Plan

    
    • Bewegungsgeschwindigkeit erhöht sich, wenn der Träger verletzt wird
    • Blockiert Heilungen bei Benutzung

  • Lollichop

    
    • On Equip: Visit Pyroland
    • Only visible in Pyroland

    Fill (split) your buddies' tummies (skulls) with delicious candy (cold steel) with this oversized sugary treat. (Equips Pyrovision.)

  • Robot Chicken Hat

    

    Why did the chicken REALLY cross the road? To get hit by a car, stolen by a mad scientist, and transformed into a terrifying cyborg that you can wear on your head. So the next time you hear someone telling you that joke, set that smug joke-teller straight, because you've got the FACTS.

  • Gentle Munitionne of Leisure

    
    • Effekt: Genteel Pipe Smoke

    This snappy all-class stovepipe commemorates man and monkey's joint attempt to conquer the heavens with a built-in rocket that, every year on the anniversary of the launch, might violently explode.

  • Fed-Fightin' Fedora

    

    This hat commemorates that time you stuck it on a broom and tricked the Feds into shooting at it for an hour while you scooted off with all that bank money. Goes great with all those bullet wounds in your torso from that time you pulled the same trick on much smarter Feds.

  • Helmet Without a Home

    

    Think of this helmet as a fortified, portable home for your head. It's also lined with tin foil, so nobody will be able to steal your valuable tramp-thoughts.

  • Gentleman's Ushanka

    

    Made from genuine German rabbit fur, this military-grade trappers' hat makes the perfect complement to the Officer's Ushanka. Let the officer in your life know you'll always be right behind them, with a Medigun at the ready and a matching wardrobe.

  • Liquidator's Lid

    

    This wool cap/granny glasses combo fits any assassin, whether he's saving orphans in heated gun battles with the mob or impersonating lead guitarists in world-famous Irish rock bands.

  • Pile Of Ash

    
    • (nicht mehr verfügbar)
    • (Nicht Handelbar)

    Sieht so aus als wäre etwas da drinne...
    
    Dieser Aschehaufen wird nach dem 11.07.2012 aus dem Backpack verschwinden.

  • Pyrovision Goggles

    
    • On Equip: Visit Pyroland
    • Witnessed the %s1 inferno

    Enter a world of imagination that's far superior to the crap-ass worlds of imagination you get from books. Pyrovision lets you see the TF2niverse from our favorite arsonist's perspective.

  • Balloonicorn

    
    • On Equip: Visit Pyroland
    • Only visible in Pyroland

    Oh my goodness! Is it Balloonicorn? The Mayor of Pyroland? Don't be ridiculous, we're talking about an inflatable unicorn. He's the Municipal Ombudsman. Between you and me, Balloonicorn's a joke down at City Hall. Gary Brottman, the inflatable Sewer Superintendent, is sleeping with Balloonicorn's wife. Anyway, when he's riding around on your shoulder don't mention ANY of this to him, because Balloonicorn is on a hair trigger and he's usually pretty drunk.

  • Dillinger's Duffel

    

    This duffel comes with leather straps so all your money doesn't fall out. The leather straps also don't tighten all the way, so some money WILL fall out, and ladies will know how rich you are. (Answer: Very. Also handsome.)

  • Captain's Cocktails

    

    Attention, tramps! Are you MAN enough to carry around cans full of expired soup? Are you CRAZY enough to pretend they're grenades? Are you HUNGRY enough to probably eat the soup later, when nobody's looking? We bet yes!

  • HazMat Headcase

    

    This impermeable, gas-tight hood keeps your head at a comfortable 350-degree temperature throughout the day. The tinted visor lets you sweat off that unsightly face fat in the privacy of your own sweltering hell.

  • Burning Bongos

    
    • On Equip: Visit Pyroland
    • Only visible in Pyroland

    When you were a kid, all you wanted was to play the bongos. But then you grew up and, like all of us, realized you're not as good at bongos as Matthew McConaughey. Well, guess what, pal: Nobody is, or ever will be. (Equips Pyrovision.)

  • Infernal Orchestrina

    
    • On Equip: Visit Pyroland
    • On Taunt: Plays a happy tune
    • Only visible in Pyroland

    Your BFFs (enemies) will turn their frowns upside down (confront their own mortality) as they dance a merry jig to (run in terror from) these cheery tunes (soul-destroying funeral dirges). (Equips Pyrovision.)

  • Bird-Man of Aberdeen

    

    This shoulder-mounted feathered friend comes in any color you like, and is so full of whiskey it couldn't fly off if it wanted to. Great to have around if you decide to eat it—just turn your head and bite!

  • Apparatchik's Apparel

    

    Toting around a 150-kilogram minigun gives those forearm muscles a nice workout. Show them off with these rolled-sleeved shirts, in your choice of argyle, lumberjack, rugby stripe or vertical pinstripe.

  • Idea Tube

    

    This handsome leather cylinder improves on the diary in every way. Do you have secret thoughts? Write 'em down, ball 'em up, and stuff 'em in the tube. It's incredibly easy to find a thought when you need it, too. Simply empty out the tube and there they all are. You're just one simple unballing away from remembering it.

  • Business Casual

    

    It's casual business up front, and more casual business in the back. Now: check those sides. Yep. It's casual business there too. Cover all the casual business bases with this unbuttoned suit jacket.

  • Scorched Key

    

    Damit kannst du verbrannte Kisten (Scorched Crates) öffnen.
    
    Dieser Schlüssel wird nach dem 11.07.2012 zu einem normalen Schlüssel.

  • Scorched Crate #46

    
    • Lollichop
    • Rainblower
    • Balloonicorn
    • Bird-Man of Aberdeen
    • Business Casual
    • Captain's Cocktails
    • Dillinger's Duffel
    • Fed-Fightin' Fedora
    • Gentleman's Ushanka
    • HazMat Headcase
    • Helmet Without a Home
    • Idea Tube
    • Liquidator's Lid
    • Or an Exceedingly Rare Special Item!
    • nicht mehr verfügbar
    • (Nicht Handelbar)

    Der Inhalt dieser Kiste ist unbekannt und nur ein verbrannter Schlüssel (Scorched Key) kann sie öffnen.
    
    Es fühlt sich merkwürdig warm an wenn man sie berührt.
    
    Die Kiste wird am 11.07.2012 aus dem Backpack verschwinden.

Die mysteriösen Crafting-Zutaten vom Patch letzte Woche wurden alle in kleine Aschehäufchen verwandelt. Aus 4 Aschehäufchen kann man einen Pile of Ash craften. Diesen kann man dann benutzen und erhält eine Scorched Crate und eines der neuen Items (nicht immer). Diese kann nur mit einen dazu passenden Scorched Key geöffnet werden. Die Aschehaufen sowie die Scorched Crates werden nach dem 7. Juli 2012 aus dem Backpack verschwinden während die Scorched Keys zu normalen Keys werden. Ihr müsst euch also etwas beeilen, wenn ihr noch eine Scorched Crate öffnen wollt. 

Wie schon erwähnt gab es neben den neu dazu gekommenen Items auch Anpassungen von bereits bestehenden Items. Die krasseste Änderung wurde beim Equalizer vollzogen. Der Equalizer selbst hat ein neues Aussehen bekommen aber gleichzeitig auch den Geschwindigkeitsbonus verloren. Für diesen wurde nun eine neue Spitzhacke in das Spiel integriert: Der Escape Plan. Spieler die bereits im Besitz des Equalizers waren, haben den Escape Plan automatisch bekommen. Wer ihn nicht hatte, kann den Escape Plan finden oder aber, wie einige der neuen Items auch, craften. Die Blaupausen dazu könnt ihr in unserer Blueprints-Sektion ansehen. Eine weitere nennenswerte Veränderung wurde bei der Quick-Fix vorgenommen. Wenn ihr als Medic einen Soldier oder Demoman mit der Quick-Fix heilt, und dieser einen Rocket- bzw. Stickyjump vollübt, werdet ihr mit in die Luft gezogen und verliert somit euer Heilziel nicht. Weitere Anpassungen könnt ihr im Changelog nachlesen.

Auch neu ist der neue Spielmodus Special Delivery sowie die dazu passende Map sd_Doomsday. Zusätzlich gibt es 12 Map-spezifische Achievements, von denen ihr wenigstens 7 absolvieren müsst, um den neuen Gentle Munitionne of Leisure Hut aufsetzen zu können.

Mit Hilfe der neuen Pyrovision Goggles, die jeder von euch, der zwischen dem 27. Juni bis 5. Juli 2012 Team Fortress 2 spielt, automatisch in Vintage Qualität erhält, könnt ihr nun ins Pyroland abtauchen und das Kampfgeschehen mit den Augen des unter LSD-Dauereinfluss-stehenden Pyros erleben. Genauso wie im Meet the Pyro Trailer gezeigt wurden ist, wird die Spielumgebung bunt und quietschfröhlich, solange ihr die Brille ausgerüstet habt. Einige der neuen Items sind außerdem nur in der Pyrovision zu sehen, ohne die Pyrovision Goggles sieht man den Pyro nämlich nur mit dem normalen Flammenwerfer und der Feueraxt rumlaufen, statt mit den neuen Rainblower und Lollichop. Es gibt übrigens 4 neue Achievements, die ihr nur im Pyroland absolvieren könnt.

Alle Details zum Update wie immer im kompletten Changelog nachzulesen:

Source Engine Changes (TF2, DoD:S, HL2:DM)

• Added ConVars sv_rcon_maxpacketsize and sv_rcon_maxpacketbans to allow server admins to control the maximum RCON packet size and whether or not users get banned for exceeding that limit. The defaults reflect the existing behavior.
• Fixed not being able to import custom spray images on Macs
• Fixed Macs cancelling http map downloads that take longer than 30 seconds

Team Fortress 2

• Added Pyrovision!
• Added new game mode Special Delivery and map Doomsday!
• Friendly players glow when carrying the flag
• Fixed rare cases where flag could fall out of the world
• Fixed cases where the Payload HUD looked like the cart is still on a hill when it isn't
• Fixed cases where some clients didn't receive broadcasts about long continuous particle effects being started or stopped
• Updated the HTML renderer for displaying server MOTD
• Votes created by a dedicated server no longer trigger a failed vote cooldown
• Fixed map triggered annotation events not working on dedicated servers
• Fixed the game crashing if tempents are created that use invalid materials
• Using a Name Tag while in game notifies everyone of the name change
• Fixed Strange Part: Projectiles Reflected not tracking grenade and sentry rocket deflections
• Added new items
  • City on Fire item sets
  • Pyroland weapons and cosmetics
  • Community-contributed cosmetic items for all classes
  • Mysterious treasures have been incinerated, but are now craftable
  • Added crafting recipe for Pile of Ash
  • Scorched Keys are now available in the store for a limited time
  • New promo item
• Weapon balancing changes
  • Gloves of Running Urgently
    • Removed self-damage over time penalty
    • Heavy takes mini-crits while active and for 3 seconds after switching away
    • Attack damage penalty reduced from -50% to -25%
  • Tomislav
    • Spin-up speed bonus reduced from +40% to +10%
  • Quick-Fix
    • Medic mirrors blast jump of their heal target
  • Crusader's Crossbow
    • Reload speed time reduced by +40%
  • Cozy Camper
    • Regenerates 1 heath per second
    • Reduced movement penalty from -90% to -80%
  • Sticky Jumper and Rocket Jumper
    • Added 'flying' sound to blast jumps
  • The Concheror
    • Changed rage building source from "damage done and damage received" to only "damage done"
    • Increased the rate at which Rage builds for this item by +25%
  • The Equalizer
    • Removed player move speed modification and added it to a new item named the Escape Plan
    • All owners of the Equalizer will be automatically granted the Escape Plan
  • Crit-a-Cola
    • Added +25% increased movement speed while active
    • Increased duration from 6 to 8 seconds
  • Atomic Bonk
    • Increased duration from 6 to 8 seconds
  • All Flamethrowers
    • Increased base damage by +10%.
  • Backburner
    • Removed +10% damage bonus attribute
    • Note: Because of base damage increase, damage remains unchanged
  • Degreaser
    • Added -10% damage penalty attribute
    • Note: Because of base damage increase, damage remains unchanged
  • Phlogistinator
    • Damage defense while taunting reduced from -90% to -75%
• Item bug fixes
  • Fixed sentry sometimes spawning in shielded mode while the Wrangler was equipped, but not deployed
  • Improved visual and audio cues for when the Manmelter is ready to fire
  • Fixed Manmelter being able to earn crits via friendly Pyro self-damage
  • Fixed Scotch Bonnet's blue team skin not showing
  • Fixed Unarmed Combat's taunt not working
  • Unarmed Combat's color now matches the team using it
  • Fixed the Apparition's Aspect showing a burning texture in DX8

Undocumented Changes

• “Meet the Pyro” startup music added.
• Added Scorch Shot
• Added Scorched Crate
• Added Pickaxe Pack bundle
• Added 12 new Doomsday achievements
• Added 4 new General Achivements related to Pyrovision
• Added the Gentle Munitionne of Leisure as an achievement reward for Doomsday.
• Added new equip regions, 'scout or heavy shirt' and 'left shoulder'
  • Updated Fast Learner equip region to 'scout or heavy shirt'
• Removed equip regions 'crsk_left' and 'crsk_right'
• Brain Parasites are now credited as being assisted by the player on unassisted kills.
• Pocket Buddies are now credited with assists on unassisted kills.
• Added the Sticky Jumper and Rocket Jumper to the item drop system
• Increased the running speed cap from 450HU/s to 520HU/s
• Added advanced multiplayer options to turn on Pyrovision while spectating and during replays.
• Updated localization files

Am 28. Juni 2012 folgte dann wie immer ein Patch-nachdem-Update, welcher einige wenige Fehler behob, die neuen Items auf die Dropliste setzte und noch ein paar Kleinigkeiten an der neuen Map veränderte. Es wurde z.B. der Spawnbereich gefixt. Leider kann die Engineer-Fraktion jetzt keine Teleporter mehr hinter dem Spawn bauen. 

Auch hier gibts alle Details des Patches zum Selberlesen im kompletten Changelog:

• Added sd_doomsday to the mapcycle files
• Fixed exploit that allowed Beggar's Bazooka to indefinitely hold rockets in the chamber without misfiring
• Fixed hatless hats not not-drawing correctly
• Fixed bugs with The Hitman's Heatmaker
  • Headshot kills now properly decapitate
  • Bodyshot damage penalty is properly applied
  • Fixed sound issues while in focus
• Fixed missing DX8 particle effects
• Fixed seeing through Sniper fences in 2Fort when using Pyrovision
• Fixed the second style for the Robot Chicken hat
• Teddy Roosebelt can now get assist credits
• Updated sd_doomsday:
  • Players can now fall into the launch pad after the rocket lifts off
  • Optimized some prop_dynamics to reduce server hitching
  • Engineers can no longer build teleporters behind the spawn
  • Players will no longer get pushed through the terrain if the elevator falls on them
  • Death pits now kill dead ringer Spies
  • Lowered the frequency of announcer lines

Undocumented changes

• The Pyrovision Goggles now display their level in the backpack.
• Added the Pyromania update cosmetics to the drop system

Zum Schluss noch ein kleiner Tipp: Wer sich noch bis zum 04. Juli 2012 für den Adult Swim Newsletter anmeldet, hat die Chance sich den Robot Chicken Hat zu ergattern. Ihr erhaltet einen Promo-Code per Email, den ihr über "Produkt auf Steam aktivieren" einlösen könnt und dafür den ulkigen Hühnerirokese in das Backpack bekommt.

Das war alles. Verzeiht die Verspätung der News, Arbeit, EM-Niederlage und Bier und Schnaps haben mich verhindert ;-)

Viel Spaß noch weiterhin!