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| − | [[ | + | [[File:Pass warehouse.png|thumb|right|300px|The nexus of [[Brickyard]], here showing the JACK spawn point and [[RED]] base]] |
{{Quotation|Publicity blurb|PASS Time combines TF2's usual fast-paced bloodsport with the actual fast-paced sports of soccer, hockey and basketball.}} | {{Quotation|Publicity blurb|PASS Time combines TF2's usual fast-paced bloodsport with the actual fast-paced sports of soccer, hockey and basketball.}} | ||
| − | '''PASS Time''' is a game mode | + | '''PASS Time''' is a game mode developed by [https://www.badrobotgames.com/ Bad Robot], [[w:Bethesda Game Studios Dallas|Escalation Studios]], and Valve. First announced on August 18th, 2015 with the [[Mann Co. Beta Maps|beta release]] of Warehouse, which later became [[Brickyard]], PASS Time was made an official game mode with the [[Meet Your Match Update]] on July 7th, 2016. |
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
| − | All of the current PASS Time maps are symmetrical. A neutral ball, | + | All of the current PASS Time maps are symmetrical. A neutral ball, called the JACK, spawns near the center of the map. Players must take the ball and successfully score it in one of the opposing team's goals. By default, the scoring limit is five; the team that first reaches this limit wins. Otherwise, the team with the most points wins when time runs out. |
| − | === | + | === The JACK === |
| − | + | At the beginning of the round, after successful goals, or after the previous JACK lays dormant on the ground for a while, a fresh JACK is dropped by the JACK Dispenser at the center of the map, at which point a whistle is blown. A neutral dormant JACK that no player has touched will not despawn. The JACK is visible through walls. The JACK may be picked up from the ground, thrown using primary fire, and stolen by hitting the JACK carrier with melee. | |
| − | Players carrying the | + | Players carrying the JACK, called the "JACK carriers", are unable to use any weapons. The JACK can be thrown or passed to teammates in view via the primary fire button. However, it can be stolen if an enemy strikes the player with their melee weapon. It is also possible to steal the JACK from your own teammate in this way if the player holds it for too long, which is useful in a pub setting to counteract [[Griefing|griefers]] who refuse to give up the JACK. The JACK becomes neutral when it touches the floor after being thrown and resets after some time. |
| − | === | + | The JACK carrier can see both teammates and enemies through walls. When stolen (through melee hit) or intercepted from an enemy player, the JACK gives its new carrier a brief speed boost and even briefer invulnerability. After the invulnerability wears off, the JACK carrier is [[marked for death]] whenever no teammates are nearby. When there ''are'' teammates nearby, the JACK carrier is not marked for death. The JACK carrier and all nearby teammates move at the speed of the fastest teammate in the pack. In addition to this, all teammates within the radius experience passive health regeneration. |
| − | Passing the | + | |
| + | === Throwing the JACK === | ||
| + | To throw the JACK, the JACK carrier must press and release the primary fire button. Upon pressing and holding primary fire, the JACK carrier enters an animation in which they hold the JACK back, in preparation for a throw. If the JACK carrier presses the alt-fire button instead of releasing their primary fire button, then the JACK is not thrown; instead, the JACK carrier "fakes" a pass, performing the throw animation without giving up the JACK. | ||
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| + | If a visible teammate is in the JACK carrier's crosshairs when throwing the JACK, then the throw is classified as a "pass" and is locked on to that player. In a pass from one teammate to another, the JACK rushes towards the targeted teammate as if pulled towards them by a magnet, following the teammate around even as they move from their original position. A pass may not be successful, however; despite swerving to avoid most obstacles, the JACK may still hit an obstacle, making it neutral, and an enemy player may intercept the JACK mid-pass as well. When locked on to a teammate and prepared to pass, the thrower can pull their crosshair away from the receiver to put "spin" on the JACK, curving the throw in that direction.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIQKHvkfoRQ Video example.]</ref> | ||
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| + | If there is ''no'' visible teammate in the JACK carrier's crosshairs when throwing the JACK, then the JACK is thrown only a short distance, which can depend on the user's class. The three "offense" classes — [[Scout]], [[Soldier]], and [[Pyro]] — all have weaker throws than the rest of the classes. The Scout's throw is the weakest, the Soldier's throw is only slightly weaker than that of the other classes, and the Pyro's throw is halfway between the Scout's and the Soldier's. All other classes throw the JACK approximately the same distance. | ||
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| + | === Goals === | ||
| + | Each team has three separate goals on each PASS Time map: the Throw-In Goal, the Run-In Goal, and the Bonus Goal. A team's goals, located on that team's side of the map, may only be scored upon by an enemy player; in other words, a RED player may not score upon any RED goal. | ||
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| + | The {{anchor|Run-In Goal}} Run-In Goal is a wide zone located at the extreme end of either side of the map. As the name of the goal suggests, players are required to run into the goal zone while carrying the JACK to score, since attempting to throw the JACK into the Run-In Goal results in the JACK bouncing back out without scoring. Alternatively, the JACK may be passed to a player who is already standing in the Run-In Goal. | ||
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| + | The {{anchor|Throw-In Goal}} Throw-In Goal is a team-colored hole in the wall typically located between the Run-In Goal and the middle of the map. To score upon an enemy's Throw-In Goal, the JACK must be thrown into the goal. | ||
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| + | The {{anchor|Bonus Goal}} Bonus Goal, like the Throw-In Goal, is a team-colored hole into which the JACK must be thrown to score. Traditionally, the Bonus Goal is high up and normally requires the use of a particular Jump Pad to reach. However, unlike the Throw-In Goal, the Bonus Goal is worth three points and cannot be scored upon unless the [[#JACK Power|JACK Power Meter]] is filled. | ||
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| + | It may be helpful to think of the Run-In Goal as the "touchdown zone", the Throw-In Goal as the "hockey goal", and the Bonus Goal as the "basketball hoop". | ||
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| + | === JACK Power === | ||
| + | Passing the JACK to teammates fills a JACK Power Meter, which is visible on the [[Heads-up display|HUD]] at the top of the screen. The meter must be filled in order to unlock the Bonus Goals, which grant three points to the scoring team. If a JACK is taken by the enemy team, the JACK Power ''does not reset'', allowing a team to score on the Bonus Goal using the JACK Power built up by the enemy team. After a goal is scored, or after the JACK lays dormant on the ground for too long, the JACK resets, and JACK Power resets to zero along with it. JACK Power also starts to decay slowly after some time. | ||
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| + | === Other JACK effects === | ||
| + | Several weapons or other equipable items or player conditions have various effects on the JACK. | ||
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| + | ==== JACK manipulation ==== | ||
| + | Each class has a selection of either primary or secondary weapons that are capable of manipulating the JACK at some distance farther than a player's melee reach. Some of these weapons can only simply move the JACK away from the player, while others can move the JACK in other directions under the player's control. Advantages for manipulating the JACK include picking up the JACK from far beyond melee range, retrieving the JACK from an enemy kill zone, moving the JACK towards teammates or away from enemies when not close enough to pick it up, or moving the JACK to a more defensible position without resetting the dead JACK timer. | ||
| + | * [[Hitscan|Bullets]] push the JACK away from the shooting player at a range as far as the weapon can shoot. This effect also applies to the [[Short Circuit]] within its limited range. Several other [[projectiles]] have a similar effect when they hit the JACK (e.g., Scout's thrown items), but some have no such effect. | ||
| + | * [[Explosions]] deflect the JACK away from the exploding rocket, grenade, sticky bomb, or [[Scorch Shot]] projectile. The player can steer the JACK by controlling where the weapon explodes. | ||
| + | ** Only those explosive projectiles that explode on world impact explode when they directly hit the JACK (e.g., Scorch Shot). | ||
| + | * [[Compression blast]]s deflect the JACK; however, the JACK ''follows'' the aim point, the opposite of explosions. | ||
| + | * Thrown weapons can push the JACK away if they directly hit the JACK. | ||
| + | ** The [[Flying Guillotine]], [[Mad Milk]], and [[Jarate]] all can push the JACK if they hit it. | ||
| + | ** The [[Sandman]] ball is more accurate at longer distances and hits the JACK harder. | ||
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| + | The following weapons have no manipulative active effect on the JACK when used: | ||
| + | * [[Crusader's Crossbow]] bolts disappear upon hitting the JACK. | ||
| + | * [[Rescue Ranger]] bolts break upon hitting the JACK. | ||
| + | * [[Sentry Gun#Combat Mini-Sentry Gun|Combat Mini-Sentry Gun]] under the effects of the [[Wrangler]] (The standard [[Sentry Gun]] will be able to manipulate the JACK) | ||
| + | * [[Pomson 6000]] | ||
| + | * [[Detonator]] | ||
| + | * [[Flare Gun]] | ||
| + | * [[Fortified Compound]] and [[Huntsman]] arrows are shattered by the JACK. | ||
| + | * [[Righteous Bison]] | ||
| + | * [[Rocket Jumper]] | ||
| + | * [[Sticky Jumper]] (although direct hits from the stickies deflect the JACK) | ||
| + | * No Pyro [[Flame Thrower|primary weapon]] has any effect on the JACK other than compression blast. | ||
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| + | ==== Prohibited pick up ==== | ||
| + | The following conditions prohibit JACK pick up: | ||
| + | * Engineer carrying a [[Buildings|building]] | ||
| + | * Soldier equipped with a [[Rocket Jumper]] | ||
| + | * Demoman equipped with a [[Sticky Jumper]] | ||
| + | * [[Spy]] using any [[cloak]] device | ||
| + | * Spy using a [[Disguise Kit]] | ||
| + | * Heavy spinning any [[Heavy#Primary|primary weapon]] | ||
| + | * Heavy under the effects of the [[Buffalo Steak Sandvich]] | ||
| + | * Scout using [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] | ||
| + | * Any class using a [[Taunts|Taunt]] | ||
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| + | ==== Dribbling ==== | ||
| + | Under the above conditions that prohibit JACK pick up, the players can nudge or dribble the JACK with their feet. While this effect is generally rather weak, the Demoman seems to have the strongest dribble. A Bonk! Scout generally runs faster than the kicked JACK. | ||
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| + | ==== Taunting ==== | ||
| + | * No player may pick up the JACK while taunting. | ||
| + | * Certain weapon-related taunts are prohibited while carrying the JACK (e.g., [[Grenade (taunt)|Grenade]] and [[Armageddon]]), while other taunts are permitted. | ||
| + | * The JACK carrier drops the JACK while taunting. | ||
| + | * Players can kick the JACK while performing the [[Conga]] taunt. | ||
== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
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== Related achievements == | == Related achievements == | ||
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PASS Time has 2 [[PASS Time achievements|achievements]] related to this game mode. | PASS Time has 2 [[PASS Time achievements|achievements]] related to this game mode. | ||
{{PASS Time achievement list}} | {{PASS Time achievement list}} | ||
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== Update history == | == Update history == | ||
| − | {{Update history | '''{{Patch name|8|18|2015}} #1''' | + | {{Update history| |
| + | '''{{Patch name|8|18|2015}} #1''' | ||
* Added new game mode 'PASS Time' to the TF2 Beta. | * Added new game mode 'PASS Time' to the TF2 Beta. | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''{{Patch name|8|18|2015|no-link=yes}} #2''' |
| − | * Fixed a client crash related to the HUD. | + | * Fixed a client crash related to the [[Heads-up display|HUD]]. |
| − | * Fixed the [[Short Circuit]] being used to remove the | + | * Fixed the [[Short Circuit]] being used to remove the JACK from the game. |
| − | * Fixed players being able to pick-up the | + | * Fixed players being able to pick-up the JACK while they have weapons deployed that cannot be holstered. |
| − | ''' | + | '''{{Patch name|8|18|2015|no-link=yes}} #3''' |
| − | * Fixed a PASS Time sound bug related to carrying the | + | * Fixed a PASS Time sound bug related to carrying the JACK. |
'''{{Patch name|8|19|2015}}''' | '''{{Patch name|8|19|2015}}''' | ||
| − | * Fixed | + | * Fixed disguised Spies not having a shield drawn for them in the HUD. |
| − | * Fixed players being able to carry the | + | * Fixed players being able to carry the JACK while taunting (fixes an exploit with [[Eureka Effect|The Eureka Effect]]). |
| − | * Fixed being able to 'inspect' the | + | * Fixed being able to 'inspect' the JACK while players are carrying it. |
| − | * Fixed capturing the | + | * Fixed capturing the JACK not incrementing Scout [[Gun Mettle Campaign#Contracts|contract points]]. |
'''{{Patch name|8|27|2015}}''' | '''{{Patch name|8|27|2015}}''' | ||
| − | * Fixed scoring in your own goal if you change teams while the | + | * Fixed scoring in your own goal if you change teams while the JACK is in flight. |
| − | * Fixed disguised and cloaked enemy Spies having a shield drawn for them in the HUD | + | * Fixed disguised and cloaked enemy Spies having a shield drawn for them in the HUD. |
| − | * Fixed players sometimes not being able to throw the jack | + | * Fixed players sometimes not being able to throw the jack. |
| − | * Fixed another case where players could teleport the jack with The Eureka Effect | + | * Fixed another case where players could teleport the jack with The Eureka Effect. |
| − | * Fixed The Dead Ringer making it impossible to throw the | + | * Fixed The Dead Ringer making it impossible to throw the JACK or deactivate the Dead Ringer. |
| − | * All global special abilities that are activated with alt-fire are now available while carrying the jack, unless you're actively aiming the | + | * All global special abilities that are activated with alt-fire are now available while carrying the jack, unless you're actively aiming the JACK. |
| − | * Unlocked console variables for community servers to experiment with without requiring sv_cheats | + | * Unlocked console variables for community servers to experiment with without requiring sv_cheats. |
| − | * Fixed Scouts being able to pick up the | + | * Fixed Scouts being able to pick up the JACK while drinking. |
| − | * Fixed disguised Spies being able to carry the | + | * Fixed disguised Spies being able to carry the JACK in some situations. |
| − | * Made weapon switch faster after throwing the | + | * Made weapon switch faster after throwing the JACK. |
| − | * Fixed not getting a speed boost if you score and then get the | + | * Fixed not getting a speed boost if you score and then get the JACK after it respawns. |
| − | * Fixed a crash if mp_tournament was enabled and someone scored during pre-game | + | * Fixed a crash if mp_tournament was enabled and someone scored during pre-game. |
| − | * Improved the way blocking works | + | * Improved the way blocking works. |
| − | * Fixed being able to cancel enemy taunts by hitting them with the ball | + | * Fixed being able to cancel enemy taunts by hitting them with the ball. |
| − | * Fixed seeing a phantom | + | * Fixed seeing a phantom JACK in your hand if you threw the JACK and couldn't switch back to your previous weapon (jars, cleavers, etc.) |
'''{{Patch name|9|10|2015}}''' | '''{{Patch name|9|10|2015}}''' | ||
| − | * If the | + | * If the JACK is neutral for too long, it will automatically respawn. |
| − | * If a player holds the | + | * If a player holds the JACK for too long, teammates can steal the JACK from that player. |
| − | * Catching and intercepting a tossed | + | * Catching and intercepting a tossed JACK is slightly easier. |
| − | * Demoman can no longer charge or detonate while holding the | + | * Demoman can no longer charge or detonate while holding the JACK. |
| − | * Enabled melee-only for sudden death mode | + | * Enabled melee-only for sudden death mode. |
'''{{Patch name|9|24|2015}}''' | '''{{Patch name|9|24|2015}}''' | ||
| − | * Rounds will continue after the timer expires until the | + | * Rounds will continue after the timer expires until the JACK becomes neutral or someone scores. |
| − | * The | + | * The JACK will heal its carrier to full [[health]]. |
| − | * Added {{cvar|tf_passtime_unstable}} for testing unstable features | + | * Added {{cvar|tf_passtime_unstable}} for testing unstable features. |
| − | * Unstable features | + | * Unstable features. |
| − | ** Attack, defense, and support classes have different throwing arcs ({{cvar|tf_passtime_throwspeed}}, {{cvar|tf_passtime_throwarc}}) | + | ** Attack, defense, and support classes have different throwing arcs ({{cvar|tf_passtime_throwspeed}}, {{cvar|tf_passtime_throwarc}}). |
| − | ** The | + | ** The JACK inherits some of the thrower's velocity ({{cvar|tf_passtime_throwspeed_velocity}}). |
| − | * Added an alternate version of {{code|pass_warehouse}}: {{code|pass_warehouse_goal2}} | + | * Added an alternate version of {{code|pass_warehouse}}: {{code|pass_warehouse_goal2}}. |
| − | ** Instead of scoring by throwing the | + | ** Instead of scoring by throwing the JACK into the goal, players need to carry the JACK into the goal. |
'''{{Patch name|10|21|2015}}''' | '''{{Patch name|10|21|2015}}''' | ||
| − | * Trying out some new sounds | + | * Trying out some new sounds. |
| − | * Catching and intercepting a tossed | + | * Catching and intercepting a tossed JACK is slightly easier. |
| − | * Added [[List of useful console commands|convar]] {{cvar|tf_passtime_ball_model}} | + | * Added [[List of useful console commands|convar]] {{cvar|tf_passtime_ball_model}}. |
| − | * Fixed an issue that prevented | + | * Fixed an issue that prevented disguised Spies from receiving a pass from enemies. |
| − | * Fixed a bug that allowed overloadable weapons to continue reloading while carrying the | + | * Fixed a bug that allowed overloadable weapons to continue reloading while carrying the JACK. |
| − | * Fixed an issue that awarded a [[Scoreboard#Points|point]] to the wrong [[team]] during team switch | + | * Fixed an issue that awarded a [[Scoreboard#Points|point]] to the wrong [[team]] during team switch. |
| − | * Fixed an issue that prevented automatic | + | * Fixed an issue that prevented automatic JACK respawn from working in some cases. |
| − | * Fixed a wrong texture on goal visualizers | + | * Fixed a wrong texture on goal visualizers. |
| − | * Fixed pass lock sound not playing for the targeted player | + | * Fixed pass lock sound not playing for the targeted player. |
| − | * The announcer now says "overtime" at the appropriate time | + | * The announcer now says "overtime" at the appropriate time. |
| − | * Updated {{code|[[ | + | * Updated {{code|[[Brickyard|pass_warehouse]]}} and {{code|pass_warehouse_goal2}}. |
| − | ** Removed jump pads from the second floor of the warehouse | + | ** Removed jump pads from the second floor of the warehouse. |
| − | ** Added more [[Team#Spectate|spectator]] cameras | + | ** Added more [[Team#Spectate|spectator]] cameras. |
| − | ** Added lateral jump pads to the middle arena | + | ** Added lateral jump pads to the middle arena. |
'''{{Patch name|10|28|2015}}''' ([[Scream Fortress 2015]]) | '''{{Patch name|10|28|2015}}''' ([[Scream Fortress 2015]]) | ||
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'''{{Patch name|10|29|2015}}''' | '''{{Patch name|10|29|2015}}''' | ||
| − | * Updated PASS Time to fix not seeing the Halloween version of the | + | * Updated PASS Time to fix not seeing the Halloween version of the JACK while it's being carried by a player. |
'''{{Patch name|11|25|2015}}''' | '''{{Patch name|11|25|2015}}''' | ||
| − | * Each class now has slightly different throwing power and arc | + | * Each class now has slightly different throwing power and arc. |
| − | * During Overtime, the round doesn't end until the | + | * During Overtime, the round doesn't end until the JACK has been neutral for a few seconds ({{cvar|tf_passtime_overtime_idle_sec}}) . |
| − | * All available enemy goals will show a reticle on the HUD while carrying the | + | * All available enemy goals will show a reticle on the HUD while carrying the JACK. |
| − | * Added max pass range parameter to {{code|passtime_logic}} | + | * Added max pass range parameter to {{code|passtime_logic}}. |
| − | * | + | * The JACK won't automatically respawn unless it's been picked up at least once. |
| − | * New map: {{code|[[ | + | * New map: {{code|[[Timbertown|pass_pinewood]]}}. |
'''{{Patch name|12|7|2015}}''' | '''{{Patch name|12|7|2015}}''' | ||
| − | * Fixed a dedicated server crash related to dropped weapons and the | + | * Fixed a dedicated server crash related to dropped weapons and the JACK in PASS Time mode. |
'''{{Patch name|12|22|2015}}''' | '''{{Patch name|12|22|2015}}''' | ||
| − | * Experimenting with new | + | * Experimenting with new HUD elements and art. |
* Experimenting with new viewmodel animations. | * Experimenting with new viewmodel animations. | ||
* New testing feature '{{cvar|tf_passtime_team_bonuses}}' that shares pass, steal, and intercept bonuses with the whole team. | * New testing feature '{{cvar|tf_passtime_team_bonuses}}' that shares pass, steal, and intercept bonuses with the whole team. | ||
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'''{{Patch name|7|7|2016}} #1''' ([[Meet Your Match Update]]) | '''{{Patch name|7|7|2016}} #1''' ([[Meet Your Match Update]]) | ||
| − | * PASS Time update | + | * PASS Time update. |
** No longer in Beta! | ** No longer in Beta! | ||
| − | ** New Items Available | + | ** New Items Available. |
*** An [[PASS Time Early Participation Pin|Early Participation Pin]] will be awarded to everyone who played PASS Time during beta | *** An [[PASS Time Early Participation Pin|Early Participation Pin]] will be awarded to everyone who played PASS Time during beta | ||
| − | *** Two new achievements with item rewards | + | *** Two new achievements with item rewards. |
| − | **** Tune Merasmus's Multi-Dimensional Television | + | **** Tune Merasmus's Multi-Dimensional Television. |
**** Jackpot! | **** Jackpot! | ||
** Map Changes | ** Map Changes | ||
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*** Renamed {{code|pass_warehouse}} to {{code|[[Brickyard|pass_brickyard]]}} | *** Renamed {{code|pass_warehouse}} to {{code|[[Brickyard|pass_brickyard]]}} | ||
*** Added a new city-themed map, {{code|[[District|pass_district]]}} | *** Added a new city-themed map, {{code|[[District|pass_district]]}} | ||
| − | *** An updated {{code| | + | *** An updated {{code|pass_template}} for level designers will be released on http://www.escalation.com/news |
** Game Mode Changes | ** Game Mode Changes | ||
*** Changed the score limit from 3 to 5 | *** Changed the score limit from 3 to 5 | ||
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*** Added {{ent|tf_glow}} entity that can be used to enable the glow effect on any entity | *** Added {{ent|tf_glow}} entity that can be used to enable the glow effect on any entity | ||
*** Updated {{ent|trigger_passtime_ball}} FGD entry to hide unimplemented features, temporarily | *** Updated {{ent|trigger_passtime_ball}} FGD entry to hide unimplemented features, temporarily | ||
| − | *** Spawnflag added to {{ent|func_passtime_goal}} to indicate to the HUD that a goal is unlocked by JACK power | + | *** Spawnflag added to {{ent|func_passtime_goal}} to indicate to the HUD that a goal is unlocked by JACK power. |
'''{{Patch name|7|9|2016}}''' | '''{{Patch name|7|9|2016}}''' | ||
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'''{{Patch name|9|12|2016}}''' | '''{{Patch name|9|12|2016}}''' | ||
| − | * Fixed players being able to pick-up the PASS Time | + | * Fixed players being able to pick-up the PASS Time JACK while they are stunned. |
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| + | '''{{Patch name|12|21|2016}}''' | ||
| + | * Fixed PASS Time exploit related to bonus points. | ||
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| + | '''{{Patch name|1|9|2024}}''' | ||
| + | * Fixed a server crash related to PASS Time and the round timer at the end of a round | ||
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| + | == Bugs == | ||
| + | * Loaded rockets with the [[Beggar's Bazooka]] can be fired while holding the JACK.<ref>[https://youtu.be/t_mVBmBvGKc Video example.]</ref> | ||
| + | * If a player attempts to pass the JACK to another player who has the [[ConTracker]] open, the JACK appears to slow down near the player with the ConTracker.<ref>[https://youtu.be/nJoLo2973YE Video example.]</ref> | ||
| + | * Holding or performing repeatedly {{code|+attack3}} (the "Pass to me!" [[voice command]] in PASS Time) disconnects the client for "issuing too many commands".<ref>[https://youtu.be/c8EIBAQIfgI Video example.]</ref> | ||
| + | * When using any of the Stickybomb Launchers, if a player holds down primary fire while picking up the JACK, the charge-up sound continues to play even after picking it up.<ref>[https://youtu.be/AfP40la-_K0 Video example.]</ref> | ||
| + | * It is possible to fire the [[Cow Mangler 5000]]'s charged shot after picking up the JACK.<ref>[https://youtu.be/Ga1b8H0gkn8 Video example.]</ref> | ||
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| + | == Notes == | ||
| + | * Because PASS Time was created by a third party, [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] PASS Time maps will not be added to the game by Valve.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220511033814/https://i.imgur.com/1QaYBTw.png Confirmation E-mail] from [[Eric Smith]].</ref> | ||
| + | * The [[Voice commands|voice command]] "Pass to me!" only works in PASS Time. | ||
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| + | == Trivia == | ||
| + | * When each class gets the JACK, there is a very small chance of them playing a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0QTlzUQKCY unique animation]. | ||
| + | * The [[main menu]] calls PASS Time as a sport, "soccerhockeybasketball". | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
| − | <gallery> | + | <!-- |
| − | File:Jack Neutral.png|The | + | No need to include images of other PASS Time maps, just the Brickyard one is fine! |
| − | File:Jack Red.png|The | + | --> |
| − | File:Jack Blu.png|The | + | {{Tabs |
| − | File:Jack Halloween.png|The | + | | title = Gallery |
| + | | orientation = horizontal | ||
| + | | icon1 = JACK First person views | ||
| + | | icon2 = Other | ||
| + | | content1 = <gallery> | ||
| + | File:JACK Scout RED First Person.png|[[RED]] [[Scout]] JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Scout BLU First Person.png|[[BLU]] Scout JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Halloween Scout First Person.png|Scout [[Halloween event|Halloween]] JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Soldier RED First Person.png|RED [[Soldier]] JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Soldier BLU First Person.png|BLU Soldier JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Halloween Soldier RED First Person.png|RED Soldier Halloween JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Halloween Soldier BLU First Person.png|BLU Soldier Halloween JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Pyro RED First Person.png|RED [[Pyro]] JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Pyro BLU First Person.png|BLU Pyro JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Halloween Pyro First Person.png|Pyro Halloween JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Demoman RED First Person.png|RED [[Demoman]] JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Demoman BLU First Person.png|BLU Demoman JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Halloween Demoman First Person.png|Demoman Halloween JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Heavy RED First Person.png|RED [[Heavy]] JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Heavy BLU First Person.png|BLU Heavy JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Halloween Heavy First Person.png|Heavy Halloween JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Engineer RED First Person.png|RED [[Engineer]] JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Engineer BLU First Person.png|BLU Engineer JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Halloween Engineer First Person.png|Engineer Halloween JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Medic RED First Person.png|RED [[Medic]] JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Medic BLU First Person.png|BLU Medic JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Halloween Medic RED First Person.png|RED Medic Halloween JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Halloween Medic BLU First Person.png|BLU Medic Halloween JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Sniper RED First Person.png|RED [[Sniper]] JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Sniper BLU First Person.png|BLU Sniper JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Halloween Sniper RED First Person.png|RED Sniper Halloween JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Halloween Sniper BLU First Person.png|BLU Sniper Halloween JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Spy RED First Person.png|RED [[Spy]] JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Spy BLU First Person.png|BLU Spy JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Halloween Spy RED First Person.png|RED Spy Halloween JACK first person view. | ||
| + | File:JACK Halloween Spy BLU First Person.png|BLU Spy Halloween JACK first person view. | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | | content2 = <gallery> | ||
| + | File:HUD PASS Time.png|The HUD on PASS Time. | ||
| + | File:Jack Neutral.png|The JACK when no one is holding it. | ||
| + | File:Jack Red.png|The JACK when RED is holding it. | ||
| + | File:Jack Blu.png|The JACK when BLU is holding it. | ||
| + | File:Jack Halloween.png|The JACK during Halloween. | ||
| + | File:Beta_passtime_blueprints.png|The main menu illustration used while in beta. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | == See also == | ||
| + | * [[Push (Classic)]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
| − | *[ | + | * [https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=17833 Introducing PASS Time, a New Beta Game Mode!] |
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| − | {{ | + | == References == |
| + | <references/> | ||
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| + | {{Meet Your Match Update Nav}} | ||
| + | {{Maps Nav}} | ||
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[[Category:Game modes]] | [[Category:Game modes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:25, 7 October 2024
| “ | PASS Time combines TF2's usual fast-paced bloodsport with the actual fast-paced sports of soccer, hockey and basketball.
— Publicity blurb
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PASS Time is a game mode developed by Bad Robot, Escalation Studios, and Valve. First announced on August 18th, 2015 with the beta release of Warehouse, which later became Brickyard, PASS Time was made an official game mode with the Meet Your Match Update on July 7th, 2016.
Contents
Gameplay
All of the current PASS Time maps are symmetrical. A neutral ball, called the JACK, spawns near the center of the map. Players must take the ball and successfully score it in one of the opposing team's goals. By default, the scoring limit is five; the team that first reaches this limit wins. Otherwise, the team with the most points wins when time runs out.
The JACK
At the beginning of the round, after successful goals, or after the previous JACK lays dormant on the ground for a while, a fresh JACK is dropped by the JACK Dispenser at the center of the map, at which point a whistle is blown. A neutral dormant JACK that no player has touched will not despawn. The JACK is visible through walls. The JACK may be picked up from the ground, thrown using primary fire, and stolen by hitting the JACK carrier with melee.
Players carrying the JACK, called the "JACK carriers", are unable to use any weapons. The JACK can be thrown or passed to teammates in view via the primary fire button. However, it can be stolen if an enemy strikes the player with their melee weapon. It is also possible to steal the JACK from your own teammate in this way if the player holds it for too long, which is useful in a pub setting to counteract griefers who refuse to give up the JACK. The JACK becomes neutral when it touches the floor after being thrown and resets after some time.
The JACK carrier can see both teammates and enemies through walls. When stolen (through melee hit) or intercepted from an enemy player, the JACK gives its new carrier a brief speed boost and even briefer invulnerability. After the invulnerability wears off, the JACK carrier is marked for death whenever no teammates are nearby. When there are teammates nearby, the JACK carrier is not marked for death. The JACK carrier and all nearby teammates move at the speed of the fastest teammate in the pack. In addition to this, all teammates within the radius experience passive health regeneration.
Throwing the JACK
To throw the JACK, the JACK carrier must press and release the primary fire button. Upon pressing and holding primary fire, the JACK carrier enters an animation in which they hold the JACK back, in preparation for a throw. If the JACK carrier presses the alt-fire button instead of releasing their primary fire button, then the JACK is not thrown; instead, the JACK carrier "fakes" a pass, performing the throw animation without giving up the JACK.
If a visible teammate is in the JACK carrier's crosshairs when throwing the JACK, then the throw is classified as a "pass" and is locked on to that player. In a pass from one teammate to another, the JACK rushes towards the targeted teammate as if pulled towards them by a magnet, following the teammate around even as they move from their original position. A pass may not be successful, however; despite swerving to avoid most obstacles, the JACK may still hit an obstacle, making it neutral, and an enemy player may intercept the JACK mid-pass as well. When locked on to a teammate and prepared to pass, the thrower can pull their crosshair away from the receiver to put "spin" on the JACK, curving the throw in that direction.[1]
If there is no visible teammate in the JACK carrier's crosshairs when throwing the JACK, then the JACK is thrown only a short distance, which can depend on the user's class. The three "offense" classes — Scout, Soldier, and Pyro — all have weaker throws than the rest of the classes. The Scout's throw is the weakest, the Soldier's throw is only slightly weaker than that of the other classes, and the Pyro's throw is halfway between the Scout's and the Soldier's. All other classes throw the JACK approximately the same distance.
Goals
Each team has three separate goals on each PASS Time map: the Throw-In Goal, the Run-In Goal, and the Bonus Goal. A team's goals, located on that team's side of the map, may only be scored upon by an enemy player; in other words, a RED player may not score upon any RED goal.
The Run-In Goal is a wide zone located at the extreme end of either side of the map. As the name of the goal suggests, players are required to run into the goal zone while carrying the JACK to score, since attempting to throw the JACK into the Run-In Goal results in the JACK bouncing back out without scoring. Alternatively, the JACK may be passed to a player who is already standing in the Run-In Goal.
The Throw-In Goal is a team-colored hole in the wall typically located between the Run-In Goal and the middle of the map. To score upon an enemy's Throw-In Goal, the JACK must be thrown into the goal.
The Bonus Goal, like the Throw-In Goal, is a team-colored hole into which the JACK must be thrown to score. Traditionally, the Bonus Goal is high up and normally requires the use of a particular Jump Pad to reach. However, unlike the Throw-In Goal, the Bonus Goal is worth three points and cannot be scored upon unless the JACK Power Meter is filled.
It may be helpful to think of the Run-In Goal as the "touchdown zone", the Throw-In Goal as the "hockey goal", and the Bonus Goal as the "basketball hoop".
JACK Power
Passing the JACK to teammates fills a JACK Power Meter, which is visible on the HUD at the top of the screen. The meter must be filled in order to unlock the Bonus Goals, which grant three points to the scoring team. If a JACK is taken by the enemy team, the JACK Power does not reset, allowing a team to score on the Bonus Goal using the JACK Power built up by the enemy team. After a goal is scored, or after the JACK lays dormant on the ground for too long, the JACK resets, and JACK Power resets to zero along with it. JACK Power also starts to decay slowly after some time.
Other JACK effects
Several weapons or other equipable items or player conditions have various effects on the JACK.
JACK manipulation
Each class has a selection of either primary or secondary weapons that are capable of manipulating the JACK at some distance farther than a player's melee reach. Some of these weapons can only simply move the JACK away from the player, while others can move the JACK in other directions under the player's control. Advantages for manipulating the JACK include picking up the JACK from far beyond melee range, retrieving the JACK from an enemy kill zone, moving the JACK towards teammates or away from enemies when not close enough to pick it up, or moving the JACK to a more defensible position without resetting the dead JACK timer.
- Bullets push the JACK away from the shooting player at a range as far as the weapon can shoot. This effect also applies to the Short Circuit within its limited range. Several other projectiles have a similar effect when they hit the JACK (e.g., Scout's thrown items), but some have no such effect.
- Explosions deflect the JACK away from the exploding rocket, grenade, sticky bomb, or Scorch Shot projectile. The player can steer the JACK by controlling where the weapon explodes.
- Only those explosive projectiles that explode on world impact explode when they directly hit the JACK (e.g., Scorch Shot).
- Compression blasts deflect the JACK; however, the JACK follows the aim point, the opposite of explosions.
- Thrown weapons can push the JACK away if they directly hit the JACK.
- The Flying Guillotine, Mad Milk, and Jarate all can push the JACK if they hit it.
- The Sandman ball is more accurate at longer distances and hits the JACK harder.
The following weapons have no manipulative active effect on the JACK when used:
- Crusader's Crossbow bolts disappear upon hitting the JACK.
- Rescue Ranger bolts break upon hitting the JACK.
- Combat Mini-Sentry Gun under the effects of the Wrangler (The standard Sentry Gun will be able to manipulate the JACK)
- Pomson 6000
- Detonator
- Flare Gun
- Fortified Compound and Huntsman arrows are shattered by the JACK.
- Righteous Bison
- Rocket Jumper
- Sticky Jumper (although direct hits from the stickies deflect the JACK)
- No Pyro primary weapon has any effect on the JACK other than compression blast.
Prohibited pick up
The following conditions prohibit JACK pick up:
- Engineer carrying a building
- Soldier equipped with a Rocket Jumper
- Demoman equipped with a Sticky Jumper
- Spy using any cloak device
- Spy using a Disguise Kit
- Heavy spinning any primary weapon
- Heavy under the effects of the Buffalo Steak Sandvich
- Scout using Bonk! Atomic Punch
- Any class using a Taunt
Dribbling
Under the above conditions that prohibit JACK pick up, the players can nudge or dribble the JACK with their feet. While this effect is generally rather weak, the Demoman seems to have the strongest dribble. A Bonk! Scout generally runs faster than the kicked JACK.
Taunting
- No player may pick up the JACK while taunting.
- Certain weapon-related taunts are prohibited while carrying the JACK (e.g., Grenade and Armageddon), while other taunts are permitted.
- The JACK carrier drops the JACK while taunting.
- Players can kick the JACK while performing the Conga taunt.
Strategy
Main article: Community PASS Time strategy
Maps
Main article: List of maps
PASS Time maps carry the pass_ prefix.
| Name | Picture | File name |
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| Brickyard | 
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pass_brickyard
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| District | 
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pass_district
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| Timbertown | 
|
pass_timbertown
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Related achievements
See also: Obtaining PASS Time achievements
PASS Time has 2 achievements related to this game mode.
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Update history
August 18, 2015 Patch #1
- Added new game mode 'PASS Time' to the TF2 Beta.
August 18, 2015 Patch #2
- Fixed a client crash related to the HUD.
- Fixed the Short Circuit being used to remove the JACK from the game.
- Fixed players being able to pick-up the JACK while they have weapons deployed that cannot be holstered.
August 18, 2015 Patch #3
- Fixed a PASS Time sound bug related to carrying the JACK.
- Fixed disguised Spies not having a shield drawn for them in the HUD.
- Fixed players being able to carry the JACK while taunting (fixes an exploit with The Eureka Effect).
- Fixed being able to 'inspect' the JACK while players are carrying it.
- Fixed capturing the JACK not incrementing Scout contract points.
- Fixed scoring in your own goal if you change teams while the JACK is in flight.
- Fixed disguised and cloaked enemy Spies having a shield drawn for them in the HUD.
- Fixed players sometimes not being able to throw the jack.
- Fixed another case where players could teleport the jack with The Eureka Effect.
- Fixed The Dead Ringer making it impossible to throw the JACK or deactivate the Dead Ringer.
- All global special abilities that are activated with alt-fire are now available while carrying the jack, unless you're actively aiming the JACK.
- Unlocked console variables for community servers to experiment with without requiring sv_cheats.
- Fixed Scouts being able to pick up the JACK while drinking.
- Fixed disguised Spies being able to carry the JACK in some situations.
- Made weapon switch faster after throwing the JACK.
- Fixed not getting a speed boost if you score and then get the JACK after it respawns.
- Fixed a crash if mp_tournament was enabled and someone scored during pre-game.
- Improved the way blocking works.
- Fixed being able to cancel enemy taunts by hitting them with the ball.
- Fixed seeing a phantom JACK in your hand if you threw the JACK and couldn't switch back to your previous weapon (jars, cleavers, etc.)
- If the JACK is neutral for too long, it will automatically respawn.
- If a player holds the JACK for too long, teammates can steal the JACK from that player.
- Catching and intercepting a tossed JACK is slightly easier.
- Demoman can no longer charge or detonate while holding the JACK.
- Enabled melee-only for sudden death mode.
- Rounds will continue after the timer expires until the JACK becomes neutral or someone scores.
- The JACK will heal its carrier to full health.
- Added
tf_passtime_unstablefor testing unstable features. - Unstable features.
- Attack, defense, and support classes have different throwing arcs (
tf_passtime_throwspeed,tf_passtime_throwarc). - The JACK inherits some of the thrower's velocity (
tf_passtime_throwspeed_velocity).
- Attack, defense, and support classes have different throwing arcs (
- Added an alternate version of
pass_warehouse:pass_warehouse_goal2.- Instead of scoring by throwing the JACK into the goal, players need to carry the JACK into the goal.
- Trying out some new sounds.
- Catching and intercepting a tossed JACK is slightly easier.
- Added convar
tf_passtime_ball_model. - Fixed an issue that prevented disguised Spies from receiving a pass from enemies.
- Fixed a bug that allowed overloadable weapons to continue reloading while carrying the JACK.
- Fixed an issue that awarded a point to the wrong team during team switch.
- Fixed an issue that prevented automatic JACK respawn from working in some cases.
- Fixed a wrong texture on goal visualizers.
- Fixed pass lock sound not playing for the targeted player.
- The announcer now says "overtime" at the appropriate time.
- Updated
pass_warehouseandpass_warehouse_goal2.- Removed jump pads from the second floor of the warehouse.
- Added more spectator cameras.
- Added lateral jump pads to the middle arena.
October 28, 2015 Patch (Scream Fortress 2015)
- Fixed viewmodel/worldmodel when
tf_passtime_ball_modelis set - Added convar:
tf_passtime_ball_sphere_collision - Added entity:
tf_logic_on_holiday
- Updated PASS Time to fix not seeing the Halloween version of the JACK while it's being carried by a player.
- Each class now has slightly different throwing power and arc.
- During Overtime, the round doesn't end until the JACK has been neutral for a few seconds (
tf_passtime_overtime_idle_sec) . - All available enemy goals will show a reticle on the HUD while carrying the JACK.
- Added max pass range parameter to
passtime_logic. - The JACK won't automatically respawn unless it's been picked up at least once.
- New map:
pass_pinewood.
- Fixed a dedicated server crash related to dropped weapons and the JACK in PASS Time mode.
- Experimenting with new HUD elements and art.
- Experimenting with new viewmodel animations.
- New testing feature '
tf_passtime_team_bonuses' that shares pass, steal, and intercept bonuses with the whole team.
- Fixed workshop maps not loading correctly.
- Fixed being able to get inside jump pads.
- Removed Sandman long-distance steal.
- Added experimental cvars for playtesting.
- Fixed PASS Time game mode showing up in the wrong quickplay UI categories.
July 7, 2016 Patch #1 (Meet Your Match Update)
- PASS Time update.
- No longer in Beta!
- New Items Available.
- An Early Participation Pin will be awarded to everyone who played PASS Time during beta
- Two new achievements with item rewards.
- Tune Merasmus's Multi-Dimensional Television.
- Jackpot!
- Map Changes
- All maps are tweaked, polished, and out of beta
- Renamed
pass_pinewoodtopass_timberlodge - Renamed
pass_warehousetopass_brickyard - Added a new city-themed map,
pass_district - An updated
pass_templatefor level designers will be released on http://www.escalation.com/news
- Game Mode Changes
- Changed the score limit from 3 to 5
- Tweaked various JACK throwing parameters
- Pack Running
- The JACK no longer heals the player carrying it
- A player carrying the JACK with no nearby teammates is marked for death
- Teammates near a player holding the JACK will be slowly healed, and can run as fast as the fastest nearby teammate
- JACK Power
- Passing the JACK increases a power meter
- The power meter will decay over time
- Filling the power meter unlocks a special goal worth extra points
- Art Changes
- New view model animations
- The HUD provides more information about goal type and status
- Player pips for Spies will reflect cloak and disguise status
- Misc Details
- Added cvar
tf_passtime_scores_per_round - Added
tf_glowentity that can be used to enable the glow effect on any entity - Updated
trigger_passtime_ballFGD entry to hide unimplemented features, temporarily - Spawnflag added to
func_passtime_goalto indicate to the HUD that a goal is unlocked by JACK power.
- Added cvar
- Fixed the Jackpot! PASS Time achievement not tracking wins.
- Updated several HUD materials to support mat_picmip
- Fixed seeing the wrong cap limit in the win panel
- Fixed achievement items (e.g. Civilian Grade JACK Hat) not cloaking with the Spy.
- Tweaks and fixes for all maps.
- Fix pack speed not being updated sometimes.
- Aiming players will no longer receive pack speed bonus.
- Some adjustments to reduce average round length.
- Overtime will end immediately if the winning team touches the ball.
- Overtime won't happen if it's impossible for the losing team to win.
- Updated PASS Time view model positions to support using FOV 70
- Fixed players being able to pick-up the PASS Time JACK while they are stunned.
- Fixed PASS Time exploit related to bonus points.
- Fixed a server crash related to PASS Time and the round timer at the end of a round
Bugs
- Loaded rockets with the Beggar's Bazooka can be fired while holding the JACK.[2]
- If a player attempts to pass the JACK to another player who has the ConTracker open, the JACK appears to slow down near the player with the ConTracker.[3]
- Holding or performing repeatedly
+attack3(the "Pass to me!" voice command in PASS Time) disconnects the client for "issuing too many commands".[4] - When using any of the Stickybomb Launchers, if a player holds down primary fire while picking up the JACK, the charge-up sound continues to play even after picking it up.[5]
- It is possible to fire the Cow Mangler 5000's charged shot after picking up the JACK.[6]
Notes
- Because PASS Time was created by a third party, community-created PASS Time maps will not be added to the game by Valve.[7]
- The voice command "Pass to me!" only works in PASS Time.
Trivia
- When each class gets the JACK, there is a very small chance of them playing a unique animation.
- The main menu calls PASS Time as a sport, "soccerhockeybasketball".
Gallery
[hide]Gallery
- JACK First person views
- Other
BLU Scout JACK first person view.
Scout Halloween JACK first person view.
RED Soldier JACK first person view.
BLU Soldier JACK first person view.
RED Soldier Halloween JACK first person view.
BLU Soldier Halloween JACK first person view.
RED Pyro JACK first person view.
BLU Pyro JACK first person view.
Pyro Halloween JACK first person view.
RED Demoman JACK first person view.
BLU Demoman JACK first person view.
Demoman Halloween JACK first person view.
RED Heavy JACK first person view.
BLU Heavy JACK first person view.
Heavy Halloween JACK first person view.
RED Engineer JACK first person view.
BLU Engineer JACK first person view.
Engineer Halloween JACK first person view.
RED Medic JACK first person view.
BLU Medic JACK first person view.
RED Medic Halloween JACK first person view.
BLU Medic Halloween JACK first person view.
RED Sniper JACK first person view.
BLU Sniper JACK first person view.
RED Sniper Halloween JACK first person view.
BLU Sniper Halloween JACK first person view.
RED Spy JACK first person view.
BLU Spy JACK first person view.
RED Spy Halloween JACK first person view.
BLU Spy Halloween JACK first person view.
The HUD on PASS Time.
The JACK when no one is holding it.
The JACK when RED is holding it.
The JACK when BLU is holding it.
The JACK during Halloween.
The main menu illustration used while in beta.
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See also
External links
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