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== Videos == | == Videos == | ||
| − | The main feature of the update was the community-created [[SFM]] video titled [[End of the Line (video)|End of the Line]]. Its plot consists of [[BLU]] sending off a runaway train filled with bombs, and [[RED]]'s attempts to stop it from reaching their base. | + | The main feature of the update was the community-created [[Source Filmmaker|SFM]] video titled [[End of the Line (video)|End of the Line]]. Its plot consists of [[BLU]] sending off a runaway train filled with bombs, and [[RED]]'s attempts to stop it from reaching their base. |
{{youtube|6aLjwVVNq4s}} | {{youtube|6aLjwVVNq4s}} | ||
| − | The trailer for the SFM was uploaded on August 28th, 2013, and originally started as a spontaneous passion project made by [https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197965532939 | + | The trailer for the SFM was uploaded on August 28th, 2013, and originally started as a spontaneous passion project made by [https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197965532939 McVinnie] to practice her visual storytelling and animation. A week after the release of the trailer, she was invited to Valve headquarters to talk and present what she had made to the SFM team before being proposed by [[Robin Walker]] with the idea of 'making it official'.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200120001046/http://mym.kritzkast.com/day_2/ Kritzkast Meet Your Makers] day 2</ref> |
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=== Unusual effects === | === Unusual effects === | ||
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{{End of the Line Update Unusual effects}} | {{End of the Line Update Unusual effects}} | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| − | * The map [[Snowplow]] was made to release as part of the update, but | + | * The map [[Snowplow]] was made to release as part of the update, but was not included because Valve deemed it "too confusing and challenging for new players".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190201205433/https://tf2maps.net/threads/snowplow.23104/page-4#post-315021 TF2Maps thread] explaining removal of Snowplow</ref> The map was later added in the [[Gun Mettle Update]]. |
** In the beta testing version of the map, many objects that would 'spoil' the SFM were temporarily made into error signs. | ** In the beta testing version of the map, many objects that would 'spoil' the SFM were temporarily made into error signs. | ||
| − | + | * While weapons were not guaranteed to be added in the update, the End of the Line team still focused on creating them. One of them, the [[B.A.S.E. Jumper]], was added in the [[Love & War Update]], while the others were scrapped due to not making the quality cut.<ref>[https://ia903405.us.archive.org/23/items/freemann/McVinnie.png McVinnie answering a question] about weapons</ref> | |
| − | * While weapons were not guaranteed to be added in the update, the End of the Line team still focused on creating them. One of them was added in the [[Love & War Update]], while the others were scrapped due to not making the quality cut.<ref>https:// | ||
* After the release of the update, promotional posters for End of the Line could be found in a few select areas on certain maps such as [[Lumberyard]]. | * After the release of the update, promotional posters for End of the Line could be found in a few select areas on certain maps such as [[Lumberyard]]. | ||
** Certain maps also contained the BLU [[Pyro]]'s mural seen in the SFM video. | ** Certain maps also contained the BLU [[Pyro]]'s mural seen in the SFM video. | ||
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File:BLU EOTL Bombcart.png|The BLU team's special End of the Line bomb cart. | File:BLU EOTL Bombcart.png|The BLU team's special End of the Line bomb cart. | ||
File:EOTL Graffiti.png|The Pyro's drawing on one of the train cars, as seen in the SFM video. It was seen in several ingame maps. | File:EOTL Graffiti.png|The Pyro's drawing on one of the train cars, as seen in the SFM video. It was seen in several ingame maps. | ||
| − | File:EOTL Poster.png|A promotional poster for the SFM video which was seen in several ingame maps. A physical version of this poster design | + | File:EOTL Poster.png|A promotional poster for the SFM video which was seen in several ingame maps. A physical version of this poster design could also be bought at the [https://valvestore.forfansbyfans.com/end-of-the-line-movie-8720.html Valve Store]. |
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* [https://www.teamfortress.com/endoftheline/ Update page] | * [https://www.teamfortress.com/endoftheline/ Update page] | ||
* [https://www.teamfortress.com/endoftheline/credits/ Credits] | * [https://www.teamfortress.com/endoftheline/credits/ Credits] | ||
| − | * [https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/interview-james-mcvinnie-director-of-end-of-the-line | + | * [https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/interview-james-mcvinnie-director-of-end-of-the-line McVinnie RPS interview] |
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| + | == References == | ||
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{{End of the Line Update Nav}} | {{End of the Line Update Nav}} | ||
{{Major Updates Nav}} | {{Major Updates Nav}} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:49, 24 October 2024
This article is for content released in the update. For the patch itself, see December 8, 2014 Patch.
| “ | Introducing the End of the Line Update, featuring a whopping thirteen-and-a-half-minute long animated short, new cosmetics, a new taunt from the short, and an update page, all thought up and designed by the TF2 community. Awesome job!
— TF2 Blog
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The End of the Line Update was a major community-created update. It brought one new multi-class weapon, 23 new cosmetic items, a new Pyro taunt, as well as a collection of items for leaderboard tracking.
Contents
Videos
The main feature of the update was the community-created SFM video titled End of the Line. Its plot consists of BLU sending off a runaway train filled with bombs, and RED's attempts to stop it from reaching their base.
The trailer for the SFM was uploaded on August 28th, 2013, and originally started as a spontaneous passion project made by McVinnie to practice her visual storytelling and animation. A week after the release of the trailer, she was invited to Valve headquarters to talk and present what she had made to the SFM team before being proposed by Robin Walker with the idea of 'making it official'.[1]
Additions
Weapon
Main article: Weapons
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Crossing Guard† | |
| Notes | † Not available for the Engineer and the Spy. | |
Cosmetics
Main article: Cosmetic items
Taunts
Main article: Taunts
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Pool Party |
Action items
Main article: Action items
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A Random Duck Token Gift |
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A Random End of the Line Key Gift |
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Duck Journal |
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Pile of Duck Token Gifts |
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Pile of End of the Line Key Gifts |
Tools
Main article: Tools
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Duck Token |
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End of the Line Key |
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End of the Line Community Crate† |
| Notes | † Actually added in the November 13, 2014 Patch. |
Unusual effects
Main article: Unusual
| End of the Line Update Unusual effects | ||||||
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| Cosmetic effects |  |
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| Frostbite | Molten Mallard | Morning Glory | Death at Dusk | |||
| Community Sparkle Unusual effects | ||||||
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| Taunt effects |  | |||||
| Community Sparkle | ||||||
Trivia
- The map Snowplow was made to release as part of the update, but was not included because Valve deemed it "too confusing and challenging for new players".[2] The map was later added in the Gun Mettle Update.
- In the beta testing version of the map, many objects that would 'spoil' the SFM were temporarily made into error signs.
- While weapons were not guaranteed to be added in the update, the End of the Line team still focused on creating them. One of them, the B.A.S.E. Jumper, was added in the Love & War Update, while the others were scrapped due to not making the quality cut.[3]
- After the release of the update, promotional posters for End of the Line could be found in a few select areas on certain maps such as Lumberyard.
- Certain maps also contained the BLU Pyro's mural seen in the SFM video.
Gallery
The Ducks as they appear in the SFM video.
The End of the Line Key as it appears in the SFM video.
The Pyro with Pool Party as it appears in the SFM video.
In-game notification.
The RED team's special End of the Line bomb cart.
The BLU team's special End of the Line bomb cart.
The Pyro's drawing on one of the train cars, as seen in the SFM video. It was seen in several ingame maps.
A promotional poster for the SFM video which was seen in several ingame maps. A physical version of this poster design could also be bought at the Valve Store.
External links
References
- ↑ Kritzkast Meet Your Makers day 2
- ↑ TF2Maps thread explaining removal of Snowplow
- ↑ McVinnie answering a question about weapons
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