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− | {{Patch info|8|15|2012}} | + | -->{{Patch info|8|15|2012}} |
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{{Quotation|'''Saxton Hale; TF2 Official Website'''|Alright, enough reading advice. It's man-to-man talk time. I am not going to lie to you: I am going to have to lie to you. You men are '''absolutely''' prepared to deal with this, and '''you are going to be just fine'''. Right. End of lie. Now get ready to absorb some bullets so they don’t hit my factories.}} | {{Quotation|'''Saxton Hale; TF2 Official Website'''|Alright, enough reading advice. It's man-to-man talk time. I am not going to lie to you: I am going to have to lie to you. You men are '''absolutely''' prepared to deal with this, and '''you are going to be just fine'''. Right. End of lie. Now get ready to absorb some bullets so they don’t hit my factories.}} | ||
− | [[File:mvm logo.png|right|500px|link= | + | [[File:mvm logo.png|right|500px|link=https://www.teamfortress.com/mvm/]] |
− | '''Mann vs. Machine''' | + | '''Mann vs. Machine''' was a [[Patches#MU|major update]] for ''Team Fortress 2'', announced on August 13, 2012 and released on August 15, 2012. |
== Day 1: Machines == | == Day 1: Machines == | ||
− | Day 1 revealed a new co-op game mode in which a team of six players fights a horde of bots, as well as a new map, [[Mannworks]], and multiple special classes of robots introduced for the new mode. It also revealed the [[Mann vs. Machine ( | + | Day 1 revealed [[Mann vs. Machine]], a new co-op game mode in which a team of six players fights a horde of bots, as well as a new map, [[Mannworks]], and multiple special classes of robots introduced for the new mode. It also revealed the [[Mann vs. Machine (teaser)|trailer]] for the mode. |
=== Robots === | === Robots === | ||
− | ''Note: This article details the original set of robots released with the | + | {{Main|Robots}} |
− | + | ''Note: This article details the original set of robots released with the {{Patch name|8|15|2012}}. For an up-to-date list, please see the Robots article.'' | |
The majority of the robot legion represent each class (with the exception of the [[Engineer]]) equipped with basic weaponry. | The majority of the robot legion represent each class (with the exception of the [[Engineer]]) equipped with basic weaponry. | ||
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==== Sentry Buster ==== | ==== Sentry Buster ==== | ||
+ | {{Main|Sentry Buster}} | ||
Day 1 also introduced the Sentry Buster, a robot designed to take down co-op players' Sentry Guns. | Day 1 also introduced the Sentry Buster, a robot designed to take down co-op players' Sentry Guns. | ||
{{MvM sentry buster}} | {{MvM sentry buster}} | ||
==== Tank Robot ==== | ==== Tank Robot ==== | ||
− | The Day 1 update page also teased another robot, displaying only an image of a set of tracks in the dirt, accompanied by a mysterious note. It was revealed in-game that the said robot was a | + | {{Main|Tank Robot}} |
+ | The Day 1 update page also teased another robot, displaying only an image of a set of tracks in the dirt, accompanied by a mysterious note. It was revealed in-game that the said robot was a Tank Robot. | ||
{{MvM tank robot}} | {{MvM tank robot}} | ||
==== Bomb Carrier Upgrades ==== | ==== Bomb Carrier Upgrades ==== | ||
− | The longer a Bomb Carrier survives, the more attributes they get, making them tougher to kill. The upgrades accumulate, and can make them very dangerous should they be ignored or otherwise not killed quickly. | + | The longer a Bomb Carrier survives, the more attributes they get, unfortunately, making them tougher to kill. The upgrades accumulate, and can make them very dangerous should they be ignored or otherwise not killed quickly. One upside is that every time they upgrade, they stop for a few seconds and [[Taunts|taunt]], giving nearby players a chance to take it out while its guard is down. However, while giant variations are able to carry bombs, they do not upgrade. |
− | One upside is that every time they upgrade, they | ||
− | However, while giant variations are able to carry bombs, they do not upgrade. | ||
{{MvM bomb upgrades}} | {{MvM bomb upgrades}} | ||
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{| class="wikitable grid" style="text-align:center;" | {| class="wikitable grid" style="text-align:center;" | ||
|- style="height: 20px;" | |- style="height: 20px;" | ||
− | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | Name | + | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | {{common string|Name}} |
− | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | Picture | + | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | {{common string|Picture}} |
− | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | Game | + | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | {{common string|Game mode}} |
− | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | File | + | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | {{common string|File name}} |
|- | |- | ||
− | |style="background: gray; border:1px solid #333;" width="120px" |'''[[Mannworks{{if lang}}|<span style="color:white;">Mannworks</span>]]''' | + | | style="background: gray; border:1px solid #333;" width="120px" | '''[[Mannworks{{if lang}}|<span style="color:white;">Mannworks</span>]]''' |
− | | style="border:1px solid #333;" |[[File:Poster Mannworks.png|250px|link=Mannworks{{if lang}}]] | + | | style="border:1px solid #333;" | [[File:Poster Mannworks.png|250px|link=Mannworks{{if lang}}]] |
− | | style="border:1px solid #333;" | '''[[Mann vs. Machine | + | | style="border:1px solid #333;" | '''[[Mann vs. Machine{{if lang}}|{{common string|Mann vs. Machine}}]]'''<br />[[File:Mvm navicon.png|50px|link=Mann vs. Machine{{if lang}}]] |
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | {{code|mvm_mannworks}} | | style="border:1px solid #333;" | {{code|mvm_mannworks}} | ||
− | |||
|} | |} | ||
== Day 2: Mercs == | == Day 2: Mercs == | ||
− | + | Day 2 revealed a variety of new upgrades and power-ups that players can purchase using in-game currency to boost their effectiveness on the battlefield, as well as [[Power Up Canteen|Canteens]]. A new map, [[Coal Town]], was also featured. Day 2 also revealed [[Mann vs. Machine#Abilities and Upgrades|a set of sample tactics for each class]], indicating each class's special abilities and the effects of upgrading some weapons. | |
− | Day 2 revealed a variety of new upgrades and power-ups that players can purchase using in-game currency to boost their effectiveness on the battlefield, as well as [[Canteen]] | ||
=== Power Up Canteens === | === Power Up Canteens === | ||
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{| class="wikitable grid" style="text-align:center;" | {| class="wikitable grid" style="text-align:center;" | ||
|- style="height: 20px;" | |- style="height: 20px;" | ||
− | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | Name | + | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | {{common string|Name}} |
− | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | Picture | + | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | {{common string|Picture}} |
− | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | Game | + | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | {{common string|Game mode}} |
− | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | File | + | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | {{common string|File name}} |
|- | |- | ||
− | |style="background: gray; border:1px solid #333;" width="120px" |'''[[Coal Town{{if lang}}|<span style="color:white;">Coal Town</span>]]''' | + | | style="background: gray; border:1px solid #333;" width="120px" | '''[[Coal Town{{if lang}}|<span style="color:white;">Coal Town</span>]]''' |
− | | style="border:1px solid #333;" |[[File:Poster Coal Town.png|250px|link=Coal Town{{if lang}}]] | + | | style="border:1px solid #333;" | [[File:Poster Coal Town.png|250px|link=Coal Town{{if lang}}]] |
− | | style="border:1px solid #333;" | '''[[Mann vs. Machine | + | | style="border:1px solid #333;" | '''[[Mann vs. Machine{{if lang}}|{{common string|Mann vs. Machine}}]]'''<br />[[File:Mvm navicon.png|50px|link=Mann vs. Machine{{if lang}}]] |
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | {{code|mvm_coaltown}} | | style="border:1px solid #333;" | {{code|mvm_coaltown}} | ||
− | |||
|} | |} | ||
== Day 3: Bounty == | == Day 3: Bounty == | ||
− | |||
Day 3 revealed 35 new [[Mann vs. Machievements|achievements]], as well as an alternative [[Mann Up]] game mode, obtainable with the purchase of a ticket from the Mann Co. Store. A new map, [[Decoy]], was also featured. | Day 3 revealed 35 new [[Mann vs. Machievements|achievements]], as well as an alternative [[Mann Up]] game mode, obtainable with the purchase of a ticket from the Mann Co. Store. A new map, [[Decoy]], was also featured. | ||
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{| class="wikitable grid" style="text-align:center;" | {| class="wikitable grid" style="text-align:center;" | ||
|- style="height: 20px;" | |- style="height: 20px;" | ||
− | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | Name | + | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | {{common string|Name}} |
− | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | Picture | + | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | {{common string|Picture}} |
− | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | Game | + | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | {{common string|Game mode}} |
− | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | File | + | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | {{common string|File name}} |
|- | |- | ||
− | |style="background: gray; border:1px solid #333;" width="120px" |'''[[Decoy{{if lang}}|<span style="color:white;">Decoy</span>]]''' | + | | style="background: gray; border:1px solid #333;" width="120px" | '''[[Decoy{{if lang}}|<span style="color:white;">Decoy</span>]]''' |
− | | style="border:1px solid #333;" |[[File:Decoy.png|250px|link=Decoy{{if lang}}]] | + | | style="border:1px solid #333;" | [[File:Decoy.png|250px|link=Decoy{{if lang}}]] |
− | | style="border:1px solid #333;" | '''[[Mann vs. Machine | + | | style="border:1px solid #333;" | '''[[Mann vs. Machine{{if lang}}|{{common string|Mann vs. Machine}}]]'''<br />[[File:Mvm navicon.png|50px|link=Mann vs. Machine{{if lang}}]] |
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | {{code|mvm_decoy}} | | style="border:1px solid #333;" | {{code|mvm_decoy}} | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Additions == | ||
+ | === Weapons === | ||
+ | {{main|Weapons}} | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable collapsible" cellpadding=2 style="text-align:center;" | ||
+ | | width="75px" style="background:#333;" | '''{{class link|Heavy|br=yes|color=white}}''' | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | {{Icon item|Deflector|75px}} | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''{{item link|Deflector}}''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="background:#333;" | '''{{class link|All Classes|br=yes|color=white}}''' | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | {{icon item|Botkiller Wrench|link=Botkiller weapons{{if lang}}|75px}} | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | Mk.I '''{{item link|Botkiller weapons}}''' | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Cosmetic items === | ||
+ | {{main|Cosmetic items}} | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable collapsible" cellpadding=2 style="text-align:center;" | ||
+ | | width="75px" style="background:#333;" | '''{{class link|Scout|br=yes|color=white}}''' | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | {{Icon item|Robot Running Man|75px}} | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''{{item link|Robot Running Man}}''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="background:#333;" rowspan="2" | '''{{class link|Soldier|br=yes|color=white}}''' | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | {{Icon item|Soldier's Stogie|75px}} | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''{{item link|Soldier's Stogie}}''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | {{Icon item|Tin Pot|75px}} | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''{{item link|Tin Pot}}''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="background:#333;" rowspan="1" | '''{{class link|Pyro|br=yes|color=white}}''' | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | {{Icon item|Pyrobotics Pack|75px}} | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''{{item link|Pyrobotics Pack}}''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="background:#333;" rowspan="1" | '''{{class link|Demoman|br=yes|color=white}}''' | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | {{Icon item|Battery Bandolier|75px}} | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''{{item link|Battery Bandolier}}''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="background:#333;" rowspan="1" | '''{{class link|Heavy|br=yes|color=white}}''' | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | {{Icon item|U-clank-a|75px}} | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''{{item link|U-clank-a}}''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="background:#333;" rowspan="1" | '''{{class link|Engineer|br=yes|color=white}}''' | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | {{Icon item|Tin-1000|75px}} | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''{{item link|Tin-1000}}''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="background:#333;" rowspan="2" | '''{{class link|Medic|br=yes|color=white}}''' | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | {{Icon item|Archimedes|75px}} | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''{{item link|Archimedes}}''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | {{Icon item|Medic Mech-Bag|75px}} | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''{{item link|Medic Mech-Bag}}''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="background:#333;" rowspan="1" | '''{{class link|Sniper|br=yes|color=white}}''' | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | {{Icon item|Bolted Bushman|75px}} | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''{{item link|Bolted Bushman}}''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="background:#333;" rowspan="1" | '''{{class link|Spy|br=yes|color=white}}''' | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | {{Icon item|Stealth Steeler|75px}} | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''{{item link|Stealth Steeler}}''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="background:#333;" rowspan="2" | '''{{class link|All Classes|br=yes|color=white}}''' | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | {{Icon item|Operation Steel Trap Badge|75px}} | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''{{item link|Operation Steel Trap Badge}}''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | {{Icon item|RoBro 3000|75px}} | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''{{item link|RoBro 3000}}''' | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Action items === | ||
+ | {{main|Action items}} | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable collapsible" cellpadding=2 style="text-align:center;" | ||
+ | | width="75px" style="background:#333;" | '''{{class link|All Classes|br=yes|color=white}}''' | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | {{Icon item|Power Up Canteen|75px}} | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''{{item link|Power Up Canteen}}''' | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Tools === | ||
+ | {{main|Tools}} | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable collapsible" cellpadding=2 style="text-align:center;" | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | {{Icon item|Squad Surplus Voucher|75px}} | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''{{item link|Squad Surplus Voucher}}''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | {{Icon item|Tour of Duty Ticket|75px}} | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''{{item link|Tour of Duty Ticket}}''' | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Maps === | ||
+ | {{main|List of maps}} | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="text-align:center;" | ||
+ | |- style="height: 20px;" | ||
+ | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | {{common string|Name}} | ||
+ | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | {{common string|Picture}} | ||
+ | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | {{common string|Game mode}} | ||
+ | ! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | {{common string|File name}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | '''[[Coal Town{{if lang}}|<span style="color: #FFF;">Coal Town</span>]]''' | ||
+ | | style="background:#EFEFEF;" | [[File:Poster Coal Town.png|160px|link=Coal Town{{if lang}}]] | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''[[Mann vs. Machine{{if lang}}|{{common string|Mann vs. Machine}}]]'''<br />[[File:Mvm navicon.png|50px|link=Mann vs. Machine{{if lang}}]] | ||
+ | | style="background:#EFEFEF;" | {{code|mvm_coaltown}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | '''[[Decoy{{if lang}}|<span style="color: #FFF;">Decoy</span>]]''' | ||
+ | | style="background:#EFEFEF;" | [[File:Decoy.png|160px|link=Decoy{{if lang}}]] | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''[[Mann vs. Machine{{if lang}}|{{common string|Mann vs. Machine}}]]'''<br />[[File:Mvm navicon.png|50px|link=Mann vs. Machine{{if lang}}]] | ||
+ | | style="background:#EFEFEF;" | {{code|mvm_decoy}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | '''[[Example{{if lang}}|<span style="color: #FFF;">Example</span>]]''' | ||
+ | | style="background:#EFEFEF;" | [[File:Example5.png|160px|link=Example{{if lang}}]] | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''[[Mann vs. Machine{{if lang}}|{{common string|Mann vs. Machine}}]]'''<br />[[File:Mvm navicon.png|50px|link=Mann vs. Machine{{if lang}}]] | ||
+ | | style="background:#EFEFEF;" | {{code|mvm_example}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="background:gray;" | '''[[Mannworks{{if lang}}|<span style="color: #FFF;">Mannworks</span>]]''' | ||
+ | | style="background:#EFEFEF;" | [[File:Poster Mannworks.png|160px|link=Mannworks{{if lang}}]] | ||
+ | | style="background:#D6D6D6;" | '''[[Mann vs. Machine{{if lang}}|{{common string|Mann vs. Machine}}]]'''<br />[[File:Mvm navicon.png|50px|link=Mann vs. Machine{{if lang}}]] | ||
+ | | style="background:#EFEFEF;" | {{code|mvm_mannworks}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
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=== Haunted Hallowe'en Special === | === Haunted Hallowe'en Special === | ||
− | The 2009 [[Haunted Hallowe'en Special]] revealed [[Non-player characters#Zepheniah Mann|Zepheniah Mann]]'s Last Will and Testament, written on his sloughed-off skin, with several lines obscured by sand. | + | The 2009 [[Haunted Hallowe'en Special]] revealed [[Non-player characters#Zepheniah Mann|Zepheniah Mann]]'s [[The Last Will and Testament of Zepheniah Mann|last will and testament]], written on his sloughed-off skin, with several lines obscured by sand. |
+ | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | File:The_Last_Will_and_Testament_of_Zepheniah_Mann_aka_Issue_97.jpg|A mysterious will | + | File:The_Last_Will_and_Testament_of_Zepheniah_Mann_aka_Issue_97.jpg|A mysterious will. |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== 119th Update === | === 119th Update === | ||
− | {{youtube| | + | {{youtube|dl1_7TBbzj0}} |
− | On May 5, 2010, as part of the [ | + | On May 5, 2010, as part of the [https://www.teamfortress.com/119/ 119th update], Valve released [https://www.teamfortress.com/119/comingsoon.html a 27-second teaser] for the Engineer update. [[Engineer Update (teaser)|The teaser]] shows an early skin-toned model of the [[Heavy Robot]]'s head passing in front of the camera at '''00:08''' and a [[Demoman Robot]]'s head with a red eye socket in the background at '''00:15'''. The blueprint seen behind the Engineer shows what looks like a [[Scout Robot]]. |
=== Engineer Update === | === Engineer Update === | ||
− | Day 0 of the [[Engineer Update]] itself started as a [[:File:Engineer_Update_Page0.jpg|wall covered with pictures]] which was eventually covered with blueprints. One of the pictures depicts a [[Scout Robot]] in the style of [[w:Leonardo da Vinci|Leonardo da Vinci's | + | Day 0 of the [[Engineer Update]] itself started as a [[:File:Engineer_Update_Page0.jpg|wall covered with pictures]] which was eventually covered with blueprints. One of the pictures depicts a [[Scout Robot]] in the style of [[w:Leonardo da Vinci|Leonardo da Vinci]]'s [[w:Vitruvian Man|Vitruvian Man]]. |
+ | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Engineer_update_robot_diagram.png|Diagram of a robot from the [[Engineer Update]]. | File:Engineer_update_robot_diagram.png|Diagram of a robot from the [[Engineer Update]]. | ||
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=== Australian Christmas 2011 === | === Australian Christmas 2011 === | ||
− | [[Australian Christmas 2011]] released a new map, [[Foundry]]. Exploration revealed two secret rooms; One with four blurry photographs of [[robots]] and the numbers "13 22 13" (which read MVM when translated to letters; 1 = A, 2 = B, etc.). The other room had a sign reading "Doctor Wilson's AUTO-BORAX," with two wooden planks leaning against the sign. When reading the text between the two boards, it reads "TOBOR," "ROBOT" backwards. | + | [[Australian Christmas 2011]] released a new map, [[Foundry (Control Point)|Foundry]]. Exploration revealed two secret rooms; One with four blurry photographs of [[robots]] and the numbers "13 22 13" (which read MVM when translated to letters; 1 = A, 2 = B, etc.). The other room had a sign reading "Doctor Wilson's AUTO-BORAX," with two wooden planks leaning against the sign. When reading the text between the two boards, it reads "TOBOR," "ROBOT" backwards. |
+ | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | File: | + | File:Cp_foundry photos.png|The four photographs. |
− | File: | + | File:Cp_foundry date.png|The numbers. |
− | File: | + | File:Cp_Foundry hidden room blu.png|TO-BOR. |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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=== June 19, 2012 Patch === | === June 19, 2012 Patch === | ||
− | The {{Patch name|6|19|2012}} added the [[Damaged Capacitor]]. Closer examination of the numbers imprinted on it reveals two sets of numbers. The larger, '6.22V1800', corresponds to a future date: June 22, 1800 PST. This would lead up to [ | + | The {{Patch name|6|19|2012}} added the [[Barely-Melted Capacitor|Damaged Capacitor]]. Closer examination of the numbers imprinted on it reveals two sets of numbers. The larger, '6.22V1800', corresponds to a future date: June 22, 1800 PST. This would lead up to [https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=8256 a blog post made by the Pyro]. The smaller set, '07180125', corresponds to the same alphanumeric code (07-18-01-25, A=1, B=2...), reading 'GRAY'. |
=== Pyromania Update === | === Pyromania Update === | ||
− | The [[Pyromania Update]] released a new map, [[Doomsday]]. Exploration revealed another secret room with the same four photographs | + | The [[Pyromania Update]] released a new map, [[Doomsday]]. Exploration revealed another secret room with the same four photographs seen in Foundry; but, also a map showing three locations; [[Mannworks]], "Death Pit" ([[Coal Town]]), and "Cactus Valley" ([[Decoy]]). |
+ | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | File: | + | File:Doomsday secret closer look.png|Four photographs. |
− | File: | + | File:Doomsday secret map.png|A secret map. |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== Source Filmmaker === | === Source Filmmaker === | ||
− | The release of the [[Pyromania Update]] coincided with the release of [[Source Filmmaker]]. An internal version was | + | The release of the [[Pyromania Update]] coincided with the release of [[Source Filmmaker]]. An internal version was accidentally leaked a few days prior to the official release. This contained various models and materials that were not included with the full version. Models of robot heads used in the [[Engineer Update (teaser)|Engineer Update teaser]] were included, an [https://imgur.com/a/cUQwr album of each class' robotic head was leaked to the public]. |
=== ARG === | === ARG === | ||
{{main|ARG#Mann_vs._Machine}} | {{main|ARG#Mann_vs._Machine}} | ||
− | On August 10, 2012 a bloodstain appeared on the TF2 Website, leading to the start of an ARG. It lead to a photograph of the birth certificate of the previously unknown third son of [[Non-player characters#Zepheniah Mann|Zepheniah Mann]], [[Gray Mann]]. | + | On August 10, 2012 a bloodstain appeared on the TF2 Website, leading to the start of an ARG. It lead to a photograph of the birth certificate of the previously unknown third son of [[Non-player characters#Zepheniah Mann|Zepheniah Mann]], [[Non-player characters#Gray Mann|Gray Mann]]. |
− | The following day, a second bloodstain appeared, again linking to Zephaniah Mann's will revealing new text which was previously obscured by sand. He mentions Gray Mann and leaves his cache of "miracle gravel" to [[Elizabeth]]. | + | The following day, a second bloodstain appeared, again linking to Zephaniah Mann's will revealing new text which was previously obscured by sand. He mentions Gray Mann and leaves his cache of "miracle gravel" to [[Non-player characters#Elizabeth|Elizabeth]]. |
− | The {{Patch name|8|11|2012}} created an intricate [[ARG]] involving the [[Barely-Melted Capacitor]] and the [[High Five! | + | The {{Patch name|8|11|2012}} created an intricate [[ARG]] involving the [[Barely-Melted Capacitor]] and the [[High Five!]] taunt. See the associated article for more details. |
The conclusion of the ARG led to the release of the comic, [[Blood Brothers]], on August 12, 2012, which explained the origins of Gray Mann. A day later, the Mann vs. Machine update was formally announced. | The conclusion of the ARG led to the release of the comic, [[Blood Brothers]], on August 12, 2012, which explained the origins of Gray Mann. A day later, the Mann vs. Machine update was formally announced. | ||
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− | File: | + | File:Blog Birth Certificate.jpg|Birth certificate of Zephaniah Mann's sons. |
File:ZepheniahMannLastWill.jpg|Zephaniah Mann's updated last will. | File:ZepheniahMannLastWill.jpg|Zephaniah Mann's updated last will. | ||
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− | == Update | + | == Update gallery == |
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− | File: | + | File:Mann vs. Machine_Update Page1.jpg|'''Main Update Page''' Updates from Day 1 to Day 3 displayed as posters. |
− | File: | + | File:MvM update page Day 1.jpg|'''Day 1''' "Machines" update page. |
− | File: | + | File:Team Fortress 2 Mannworks.png|'''Day 1''' "Mannworks" update page. |
− | File:MvM update page Day 2.jpg|'''Day 2''' "Mercs" update page | + | File:MvM update page Day 2.jpg|'''Day 2''' "Mercs" update page. |
− | File:TF2-MvM-CoalTown.jpg|'''Day 2''' "Coal Town" update page | + | File:TF2-MvM-CoalTown.jpg|'''Day 2''' "Coal Town" update page. |
− | File: | + | File:MvM Update Page Day Three.png|'''Day 3''' "Bounty" update page. |
− | File: | + | File:MvM Update Page Decoy.png|'''Day 3''' "Decoy" update page. |
− | File: | + | File:MvM Update Secret UI Page.jpg|'''Hidden Image''' Upgrade Store UI. |
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− | == Promotion | + | == Promotion gallery == |
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− | File:Mann vs Machine - Promotion Announcement.png|Steam announcement for ''Mann vs. Machine'' | + | File:Mann vs Machine - Promotion Announcement.png|Steam announcement for ''Mann vs. Machine''. |
− | File:Mann vs Machine - Store Announcement.png|Store announcement for the Update | + | File:Mann vs Machine - Store Announcement.png|Store announcement for the Update. |
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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“ | Alright, enough reading advice. It's man-to-man talk time. I am not going to lie to you: I am going to have to lie to you. You men are absolutely prepared to deal with this, and you are going to be just fine. Right. End of lie. Now get ready to absorb some bullets so they don’t hit my factories.
— Saxton Hale; TF2 Official Website
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Mann vs. Machine was a major update for Team Fortress 2, announced on August 13, 2012 and released on August 15, 2012.
Contents
Day 1: Machines
Day 1 revealed Mann vs. Machine, a new co-op game mode in which a team of six players fights a horde of bots, as well as a new map, Mannworks, and multiple special classes of robots introduced for the new mode. It also revealed the trailer for the mode.
Robots
Note: This article details the original set of robots released with the August 15, 2012 Patch. For an up-to-date list, please see the Robots article. The majority of the robot legion represent each class (with the exception of the Engineer) equipped with basic weaponry.
Special Robots
In addition, several Special Robots were announced:
Machine Class | Name | Equipped with | Abilities |
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Scout | Minor League Scout | Sandman Batter's Helmet |
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Demoman | Demoknight | Eyelander Chargin' Targe |
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Heavy | Steel Gauntlet | Fists of Steel |
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Heavyweight Champ | Killing Gloves of Boxing Pugilist's Protector |
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Medic | Quick-Fix Medic | Quick-Fix |
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Über Medic | Medi Gun |
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Sniper | Bowman | Huntsman |
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Sydney Sniper | Sydney Sleeper |
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Giant Robots
Giant Robots are larger and more durable than normal robots, but also move at half speed. Each Giant Robot has its own unique ability.
Machine Class | Name | Abilities |
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Scout | Super Scout |
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Soldier | Rapid Fire Soldier |
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Heavy | Deflector Heavy |
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Sentry Buster
Day 1 also introduced the Sentry Buster, a robot designed to take down co-op players' Sentry Guns.
Machine | Based on | Abilities |
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Sentry Buster | Demoman |
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Tank Robot
The Day 1 update page also teased another robot, displaying only an image of a set of tracks in the dirt, accompanied by a mysterious note. It was revealed in-game that the said robot was a Tank Robot.
Machine | Abilities |
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Tank | Has an extremely large amount of health, more than most other robots. Does not attack players through any means, but will instantly crush to death any players caught between the tank and (for example) a wall while it is turning. Carries a separate bomb that it will automatically begin to deploy if it reaches the hatch, regardless of whether a robot has the main bomb or not. |
Bomb Carrier Upgrades
The longer a Bomb Carrier survives, the more attributes they get, unfortunately, making them tougher to kill. The upgrades accumulate, and can make them very dangerous should they be ignored or otherwise not killed quickly. One upside is that every time they upgrade, they stop for a few seconds and taunt, giving nearby players a chance to take it out while its guard is down. However, while giant variations are able to carry bombs, they do not upgrade.
Stages | Upgrades |
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First stage |
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Second stage |
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Final stage |
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Maps
Name | Picture | Game mode | File name |
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Mannworks | Mann vs. Machine |
mvm_mannworks
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Day 2: Mercs
Day 2 revealed a variety of new upgrades and power-ups that players can purchase using in-game currency to boost their effectiveness on the battlefield, as well as Canteens. A new map, Coal Town, was also featured. Day 2 also revealed a set of sample tactics for each class, indicating each class's special abilities and the effects of upgrading some weapons.
Power Up Canteens
Image | Type | Usage |
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Become Übercharged | Supplies 5 seconds of personal invincibility. | |
Become Crit Boosted | Full critical power for 5 seconds. | |
Refill Clips and Ammo | Instant ammo and magazine refill. | |
Teleport To Spawn | Immediately returns user to respawn room and supplies temporary speed boost. | |
Building Upgrade | Upgrades user Engineer's buildings to level 3 in a hurry. |
Maps
Name | Picture | Game mode | File name |
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Coal Town | Mann vs. Machine |
mvm_coaltown
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Day 3: Bounty
Day 3 revealed 35 new achievements, as well as an alternative Mann Up game mode, obtainable with the purchase of a ticket from the Mann Co. Store. A new map, Decoy, was also featured.
Maps
Name | Picture | Game mode | File name |
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Decoy | Mann vs. Machine |
mvm_decoy
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Additions
Weapons
Deflector | ||
Mk.I Botkiller weapons |
Cosmetic items
Robot Running Man | ||
Soldier's Stogie | ||
Tin Pot | ||
Pyrobotics Pack | ||
Battery Bandolier | ||
U-clank-a | ||
Tin-1000 | ||
Archimedes | ||
Medic Mech-Bag | ||
Bolted Bushman | ||
Stealth Steeler | ||
Operation Steel Trap Badge | ||
RoBro 3000 |
Action items
Power Up Canteen |
Tools
Squad Surplus Voucher | |
Tour of Duty Ticket |
Maps
Name | Picture | Game mode | File name |
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Coal Town | Mann vs. Machine |
mvm_coaltown
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Decoy | Mann vs. Machine |
mvm_decoy
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Example | Mann vs. Machine |
mvm_example
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Mannworks | Mann vs. Machine |
mvm_mannworks
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Trailer
Pre-announcement references
While officially announced on August 13, 2012, numerous references had been made by Valve prior to the release.
Haunted Hallowe'en Special
The 2009 Haunted Hallowe'en Special revealed Zepheniah Mann's last will and testament, written on his sloughed-off skin, with several lines obscured by sand.
119th Update
On May 5, 2010, as part of the 119th update, Valve released a 27-second teaser for the Engineer update. The teaser shows an early skin-toned model of the Heavy Robot's head passing in front of the camera at 00:08 and a Demoman Robot's head with a red eye socket in the background at 00:15. The blueprint seen behind the Engineer shows what looks like a Scout Robot.
Engineer Update
Day 0 of the Engineer Update itself started as a wall covered with pictures which was eventually covered with blueprints. One of the pictures depicts a Scout Robot in the style of Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man.
Diagram of a robot from the Engineer Update.
Australian Christmas 2011
Australian Christmas 2011 released a new map, Foundry. Exploration revealed two secret rooms; One with four blurry photographs of robots and the numbers "13 22 13" (which read MVM when translated to letters; 1 = A, 2 = B, etc.). The other room had a sign reading "Doctor Wilson's AUTO-BORAX," with two wooden planks leaning against the sign. When reading the text between the two boards, it reads "TOBOR," "ROBOT" backwards.
May 3, 2012 Patch
The May 3, 2012 Patch added sound paths to the pl_thundermountain manifest which referenced sound files involving 'mvm' and 'robot'.
"sound\mvm\giant_heavy\giant_heavy_step01.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_heavy\giant_heavy_step02.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_heavy\giant_heavy_step03.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_heavy\giant_heavy_step04.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_soldier\giant_soldier_step01.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_soldier\giant_soldier_step02.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_soldier\giant_soldier_step03.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_soldier\giant_soldier_step04.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_demoman\giant_demoman_step_01.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_demoman\giant_demoman_step_02.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_demoman\giant_demoman_step_03.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_demoman\giant_demoman_step_04.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_scout\giant_scout_step_01.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_scout\giant_scout_step_02.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_scout\giant_scout_step_03.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_scout\giant_scout_step_04.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_pyro\giant_pyro_step_01.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_pyro\giant_pyro_step_02.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_pyro\giant_pyro_step_03.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_pyro\giant_pyro_step_04.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_heavy\giant_heavy_loop.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_soldier\giant_soldier_loop.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_demoman\giant_demoman_loop.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_scout\giant_scout_loop.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_heavy\giant_heavy_explodes.wav" "sound\mvm\giant_common\giant_common_explode.wav" "sound\mvm\sentrybuster\mvm_sentrybuster_explode.wav" "sound\mvm\sentrybuster\mvm_sentrybuster_loop.wav" "sound\mvm\sentrybuster\mvm_sentrybuster_step_01.wav" "sound\mvm\sentrybuster\mvm_sentrybuster_step_02.wav" "sound\mvm\sentrybuster\mvm_sentrybuster_step_03.wav" "sound\mvm\sentrybuster\mvm_sentrybuster_step_04.wav" "sound\mvm\sentrybuster\mvm_sentrybuster_spin. wav" "sound\mvm\mvm_deploy_small.wav" "sound\mvm\mvm_deploy_giant.wav" "sound\mvm\melee_impacts\cbar_hitbod_robo01.wav" "sound\mvm\melee_impacts\cbar_hitbod_robo02.wav" "sound\mvm\melee_impacts\cbar_hitbod_robo03.wav" "sound\mvm\mvm_tank_loop.wav" "sound\mvm\mvm_tank_deploy.wav" "sound\mvm\mvm_tank_start.wav" "sound\mvm\mvm_tank_smash.wav" "sound\mvm\mvm_tank_explode.wav" "sound\music\mvm_wave_done.wav" "sound\mvm\mvm_bought_upgrade.wav" "sound\mvm\mvm_bought_in.wav" "sound\mvm\mvm_used_powerup.wav" "sound\mvm\mvm_player_died.wav"
June 19, 2012 Patch
The June 19, 2012 Patch added the Damaged Capacitor. Closer examination of the numbers imprinted on it reveals two sets of numbers. The larger, '6.22V1800', corresponds to a future date: June 22, 1800 PST. This would lead up to a blog post made by the Pyro. The smaller set, '07180125', corresponds to the same alphanumeric code (07-18-01-25, A=1, B=2...), reading 'GRAY'.
Pyromania Update
The Pyromania Update released a new map, Doomsday. Exploration revealed another secret room with the same four photographs seen in Foundry; but, also a map showing three locations; Mannworks, "Death Pit" (Coal Town), and "Cactus Valley" (Decoy).
Source Filmmaker
The release of the Pyromania Update coincided with the release of Source Filmmaker. An internal version was accidentally leaked a few days prior to the official release. This contained various models and materials that were not included with the full version. Models of robot heads used in the Engineer Update teaser were included, an album of each class' robotic head was leaked to the public.
ARG
On August 10, 2012 a bloodstain appeared on the TF2 Website, leading to the start of an ARG. It lead to a photograph of the birth certificate of the previously unknown third son of Zepheniah Mann, Gray Mann.
The following day, a second bloodstain appeared, again linking to Zephaniah Mann's will revealing new text which was previously obscured by sand. He mentions Gray Mann and leaves his cache of "miracle gravel" to Elizabeth.
The August 11, 2012 Patch created an intricate ARG involving the Barely-Melted Capacitor and the High Five! taunt. See the associated article for more details.
The conclusion of the ARG led to the release of the comic, Blood Brothers, on August 12, 2012, which explained the origins of Gray Mann. A day later, the Mann vs. Machine update was formally announced.
Update gallery
Promotion gallery
External links
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