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| type   = weapon
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| type           = weapon
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| unused = yes
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| used-by = [[Sniper]]
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| hide-kill-icon = yes
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The '''Walkabout''' is a [[scrapped]] unlockable [[primary]] weapon for the [[Sniper]].
 
  
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The Walkabout would have allowed the Sniper to walk at normal speed while scoped, at the cost of reduced damage dealt and no [[headshot]]ting or charging. It was replaced by the [[Huntsman]] because the development team thought it made the Sniper function too similarly to players wielding {{botignore|sniper rifles}} in the {{W|Counter-Strike}} series of games.
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{{Quotation|'''The Sniper''' on traditional sniping|Standin' around like a bloody idiot!|sound=Sniper_specialcompleted16.wav}}
  
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Information can be found in <code>tf_english.txt</code>.
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The '''Walkabout''' is a [[Unused content|scrapped]] [[Achievement items|unlockable]] [[Weapons#sniperprimary|primary weapon]] for the [[Sniper]].
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{{Blockquote|"TF_Unique_Achievement_SniperRifle" "Walkabout" // ADD THE}}
 
  
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==Demonstration==
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According to text found in <code>tf_english.txt</code>, the Walkabout would have been available to Snipers after attaining a certain number of [[achievements]]. Additionally, it indicates that the Walkabout would have no headshots and a different charge rate.
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==Trivia==
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== Unused content ==
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* The name of the weapon is derived from a rite of passage, of the same name, in aboriginal culture.  
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Text relating to the Walkabout can be found in <code>tf_english.txt</code>.
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* The "no-headshot" attribute was later recycled for the [[Sydney Sleeper]].
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* The Walkabout appears in the fan-made mod [[Advanced Weaponiser]].
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The Walkabout's name:
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* The general attributes for the Walkabout have a striking resemblance to the Sniper's counterpart from ''[[Gang Garrison 2]]'' at the time of the Walkabout's conception. Neither could headshot, there was no charge mechanic, and there was no movement penalty when scoped. However, this was only a coincidence according to Robin Walker.[http://imgur.com/VaXMK.png]
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:<code>"TF_Unique_Achievement_SniperRifle" "Walkabout" </code>
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Some unique attributes likely related to the Walkabout:
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:<code>"Attrib_ZoomSpeedMod_Disabled" "No move speed penalty from zoom"</code>
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:<code>"Attrib_SniperCharge_Per_Sec" "+%s1% charge rate"</code>
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:<code>"Attrib_SniperNoHeadshots" "No headshots"</code>
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:<code>"Attrib_SniperZoom_Penalty" "%s1% zoom reduction"</code>
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:<code>"Attrib_SniperNoCharge" "No zoom or damage charge"</code>
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== Trivia ==
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* The name of the weapon is derived from a [[w:Walkabout|rite of passage]] of the same name, in Australia's Aboriginal culture.
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* The Walkabout's lack of headshots and increased charge rate attributes were later recycled for the [[Sydney Sleeper]].
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{{Scrappedweapons Nav}}
 
 
[[Category:Sniper]]
 
[[Category:Sniper]]

Latest revision as of 04:13, 11 November 2023

Pictogram question.png“Ok guys, bad news: we lost that last one.”
This article documents beta/cut/unused/experimental content for Team Fortress 2. It may contain speculation, broken links or errors.
“
Standin' around like a bloody idiot!
Click to listen
— The Sniper on traditional sniping
 ”

The Walkabout is a scrapped unlockable primary weapon for the Sniper.

According to text found in tf_english.txt, the Walkabout would have been available to Snipers after attaining a certain number of achievements. Additionally, it indicates that the Walkabout would have no headshots and a different charge rate.

Unused content

Text relating to the Walkabout can be found in tf_english.txt.

The Walkabout's name:

"TF_Unique_Achievement_SniperRifle" "Walkabout"

Some unique attributes likely related to the Walkabout:

"Attrib_ZoomSpeedMod_Disabled" "No move speed penalty from zoom"
"Attrib_SniperCharge_Per_Sec" "+%s1% charge rate"
"Attrib_SniperNoHeadshots" "No headshots"
"Attrib_SniperZoom_Penalty" "%s1% zoom reduction"
"Attrib_SniperNoCharge" "No zoom or damage charge"

Trivia

  • The name of the weapon is derived from a rite of passage of the same name, in Australia's Aboriginal culture.
  • The Walkabout's lack of headshots and increased charge rate attributes were later recycled for the Sydney Sleeper.
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