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{{Hatnote|See also: [[Pyrovision]] and [[Pyroland Contracts]].}}
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{{Hatnote|"Pyrovision" redirects here. For the cosmetic item, see [[Pyrovision Goggles]].}}
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[[Image:PyroLand.png‎‎|300px|right|thumb|The RED courtyard of [[2Fort]] in Pyroland.]]
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{{Other uses|this=the way Pyro sees the world|for=the contracts|Pyroland Contracts}}
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{{quotation|'''Pyroland''' publicity blurb|Enter a world of imagination that's so superior to the long-winded world of imagination in books that you'll want to put all of your books in a pile and light them on fire.}}
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[[File:PyroLand.png‎‎|300px|right|thumb|The [[2Fort]] bridge in Pyroland.]]
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'''Pyroland''', as it is officially named, is how the [[Pyro]] sees the world through its eyes. It was first seen in ''[[Meet the Pyro]]''.
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{{Quotation|'''Pyroland''' publicity blurb|Enter a world of imagination that's so superior to the long-winded world of imagination in books that you'll want to put all of your books in a pile and light them on fire.}}
  
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== In Media ==
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'''Pyroland''' is how the [[Pyro]] sees the world through their eyes. A surreal and whimsical pastel-colored dreamworld distinct from ''Team Fortress 2'''s usual rustic [[Illustrative Rendering in Team Fortress 2|artstyle]], it was first seen in ''[[Meet the Pyro]]''. This aspect of the [[Storyline|lore]] can also be viewed in-game by equipping certain [[weapons]] or [[cosmetic items]].
  
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As seen in ''Meet the Pyro'', Pyroland is a stark contrast to the dark, deserted desert locations in Team Fortress 2, such as [[Badlands]]. Instead of run-down desert towns, Pyroland appears as an even more cartoonish, bright and pasted-colored land with big flowery meadows, a very light blue sky with giant, pudgy kittens, puppies, and hamsters floating around, giant lollipops and candy sprouting out of the ground, and a little town full of candy shops and party decorations. The song "Do You Believe In Magic" by The Lovin' Spoonful plays in the background.
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== In media ==
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As seen in ''Meet the Pyro'', Pyroland is a stark contrast to the usual aesthetics of ''Team Fortress 2''. Instead of run-down desert towns or secret {{botignore|spy}} bases, Pyroland appears as an extremely cartoonish pastel-colored landscape including big flowery meadows, a bright blue sky with giant, pudgy kittens, puppies, and hamsters floating around, giant lollipops and candy sprouting out of the ground, and a little town full of candy shops and party decorations. The 1965 song [[w:Do You Believe in Magic (song)|''Do You Believe In Magic'']] by ''The Lovin' Spoonful'' plays in the background.
  
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Through the Pyro's insane mind, the [[BLU]] team are seen as little winged babies, or [[w:Putto|Cherubs]], having their normal heads on chubby diapered bodies. They gleefully coo and giggle at Pyro's seemingly innocent antics, when in reality they are being brutally hunted and killed- for example, in Pyroland, the Pyro blows bubbles at the Scout-baby, making him laugh and swat at the bubbles, while the real Scout is actually being hit in the face with a [[Scorch Shot]] flare. In both Pyroland and reality, the Pyro keeps an air of carefree, happy-go-lucky cheerfulness.  It is also discovered in [[Ring of Fired]] that fire is mostly the source of the bright colors and scenery for Pyroland; without it, the Pyro views Pyroland in a more grey, muffled, dull, and bland perspective, with people appearing as cartoony creatures speaking in a garbled language.
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Members of the [[BLU]] team are seen as little winged babies, having their normal heads on chubby diapered bodies. They gleefully coo and giggle at Pyro's seemingly-innocent antics, whereas they are actually being brutally hunted and killed in the real world — for example, in Pyroland, the Pyro blows bubbles at a baby Scout, which is humored by their actions; the real Scout is actually being shot in the face with a [[Scorch Shot]] flare at point blank. In both the real world and in Pyroland, the Pyro keeps an air of carefree, happy-go-lucky cheerfulness.
  
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== In Game ==
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In the comic [[Ring of Fired]], it is implied that fire is the main source of the bright colors and scenery for Pyroland; without it, the Pyro views the world in a grey, muffled, dull, and bland perspective, with people appearing as rectangular creatures speaking nearly unintelligible language.<ref name="RoFPage46">[[:File:RingofFired46.png|Ring of Fired, page 46]]</ref> This is contrast to Pyroland seen in ''Team Fortress 2'' gameplay, which always retains its childish pastel theme regardless of a total lack of fire and other horrors of combat at the moment.
  
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By equipping the [[Pyrovision Goggles]], [[Rainblower]], [[Lollichop]], [[Infernal Orchestrina]], [[Burning Bongos]], [[Balloonicorn]], or [[Reindoonicorn]], the player is allowed to see certain [[#Maps|maps]] [[Pyrovision Goggles|through Pyro's eyes]]. Flames appear rainbow-colored and are accompanied by bubbles, explosions are replaced by confetti, while rockets and flares leave trails of bubbles. When players take damage, they laugh in a high pitch instead of shouting in pain, and "bleed" balloons and confetti. [[Gibs]] are the same as those in [[Birthday mode]] or servers with sillygibs on. Health pickups appear as cake slices, and ammo boxes appear wrapped as gift boxes.
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== In-game ==
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By equipping the [[Pyrovision Goggles]], [[Rainblower]], [[Lollichop]], [[Infernal Orchestrina]], [[Burning Bongos]], [[Balloonicorn]], or [[Reindoonicorn]], players of any class can view Pyroland, which results in changes that affect both the game world and the player.
  
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Certain items can only be viewed while in Pyrovision; outside of Pyrovision, the Rainblower and Lollichop will be viewed as the stock [[Flamethrower]] and [[Fire Axe]], respectively. However, all Pyrovision items are visible in [[deathcam]]s, whether or not the player is in Pyroland.
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A selection of features from [[birthday mode]] are enabled:
  
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In the kill feed, [[Domination]] messages read, "[Player] is BEST FRIENDS with [Player]", while Revenge notices read, "[Player] BROKE UP with [Player]". Additionally, certain cosmetic items will appear to assist or be assisted by a player for unassisted kills, using the item's [[Name Tag|custom name]], if it has one. If the player has more than one of these items equipped, one will be picked at random for the killfeed notice. Items that provide assists include:
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* [[Health]] and [[ammo]] [[pickups]] appear as cakes or wrapped as presents, respectively;
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* [[Gibs]] turn into gears, toys, and other silly objects, such as unicycles and fish;
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* Cables and ropes from [[Grappling Hook]]s are adorned with festive lights;
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* Blood effects become balloons, streamers, and confetti.
  
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{{Assist items}}
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In addition, a number of additional cosmetic changes to the game world are applied. Many surfaces found in the game world are retextured into brightly-colored pink or blue materials that represent either the [[RED]] or [[BLU]] team. Certain lights, such as the ones found on the left side of the RED spawn in [[Sawmill]], may be turned on or have their brightness increased. The contents of existing signs seen in objective-based game modes such as [[Capture the Flag]] or [[Control Point (game mode)|Control Points]] are replaced with "MMM MMMPH", with the exception of those found in the [[Special Delivery (game mode)|Special Delivery]] game mode. Most [[List of companies|company logos]] are replaced with swatches of white paint, while others are changed to fit Pyroland aesthetic; for example, the ''Cornwell'' branding on [[Dustbowl]] and [[2Fort]] is changed to ''Candy''. Resupply lockers found in spawn rooms are colored purple with yellow handles and have pictures of a cuddly cat and dog in place of the ammo and health symbols.
  
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Because some cosmetic items are not compatible with the Pyrovision Goggles, such as the [[Spiral Sallet]], the [[Balloonicorn]] and the [[Reindoonicorn]] allow for classes to wear any hat and still view Pyroland. These items occupy the different [[Equip region]]s, allowing for a second item to be placed on the character model and allowing for [[item sets]] to be used in Pyroland.
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Other players also receive minor cosmetic changes that are not visible outside of Pyroland. The [[Soldier]], [[Pyro]], and [[Demoman]]'s grenade packs (and items that override them) are replaced with baby bottles, and all voices except the player's are heard at a higher pitch. Igniting a player with a weapon such as the [[Cow Mangler 5000]] or the [[Degreaser]] results in the affected player being covered in colorful sparkles instead of [[fire]], and certain smoke effects that are triggered by explosive or fire-based weapons (such as the Soldier's [[Rocket Launcher]] or the Pyro's [[Detonator]]) are replaced with soap bubbles. A lit [[Huntsman]] or [[Fortified Compound]] arrowhead shows colorful, yellowish sparkles instead of a flamelet. Players gleefully laugh instead of grunting in pain or screaming in agony when hurt or killed.
  
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== Maps ==
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All Pyroland-enabling items except the Pyrovision Goggles can only be seen by players in Pyroland. Outside of Pyrovision, the Rainblower and Lollichop appear as their respective [[stock]] variants. However, all Pyrovision-enabling items are shown in [[deathcam]]s, even if the dead spectating player is not in Pyroland. All fire effects from the Pyro's primary weapons appear as a rainbow that changes color as it travels, and the [[Dragon's Fury]] fires a large assortment of lollipops and rainbow swirls in place of a fireball. The [[Thermal Thruster]]'s jet streams retain the same, but its [[Gas Blast]] taunt is replaced with rainbows.
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The following maps have differing textures while in Pyroland:
 
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*[[2Fort]]
 
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*[[5Gorge]]
 
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*[[Badlands (Arena)]]
 
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*[[Badlands (Control Point)]]
 
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*[[Badlands (King of the Hill)]]
 
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*[[Badwater Basin]]
 
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*[[Barnblitz]]
 
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*[[Doomsday]]
 
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*[[Dustbowl]]
 
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*[[Foundry]]
 
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*[[Gravel Pit]]
 
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*[[Gold Rush]]
 
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*[[Hightower]]
 
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*[[Mannhattan]]
 
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*[[Mann Manor]]
 
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*[[Viaduct]]
 
  
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Note that changes in 5Gorge, Barnblitz, Foundry, Mann Manor, and Mannhattan are minor. Those five only add strings of holiday lights, where the others in the list are totally re-colored.
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Both the [[Domination]] and [[Domination#Revenge|Revenge]] messages in the [[Kill icon|kill feed]] are replaced with "[Player1] is '''BEST FRIENDS''' with [Player2]" and "[Player1] '''BROKE UP''' with [Player2]", respectively. Additionally, certain cosmetic items, such as the [[Catastrophic Companions]] or the [[Balloonicorn]], appear to [[Kill assist|assist or be assisted]] by a player for unassisted kills (using the item's [[Name Tag|custom name]] if applied). If the player has more than one applicable items equipped, one is picked at random for the kill feed notice.
  
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== In-game features ==
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{{Assist items}}
  
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* Multiple [[birthday mode]] and holiday mode features are active:
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=== Maps changed by Pyroland ===
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** [[Health]] and [[ammo]] [[pickup]]s appear as cakes or wrapped as presents, respectively.
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The player is allowed to see certain maps through Pyro's eyes:
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** [[Gib]]s turn into gears, toys and other silly items such as a unicycle.
 
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** Cables are adorned with lights as well as the ropes for grappling hooks.
 
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** Blood effects become balloons, streamers, and confetti.
 
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* Lights will be turned on/glow brighter (e.g. outside lights on the left side of the [[RED]] spawn in [[Sawmill]]).
 
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* Signs in objective-based games say "MMM MMMPH", except those in [[Doomsday]].
 
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*Most [[List of companies|company logos]] are erased with white paint, but some change to fit the theme. For example, "Cornwell" on [[Dustbowl]] is changed to the word "Candy".
 
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* Resupply lockers are purple with yellow handles and have pictures of a cuddly dog on the left side (for bullets) and a cuddly cat on the right side (for health).
 
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* The [[Soldier]]'s, [[Pyro]]'s, and [[Demoman]]'s grenades (and items that replace them) appear as baby bottles.
 
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* Enemies' and allies' voices become high-pitched (does not apply to the player's own voice).
 
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* Enemies and allies on fire will be surrounded by sparkles, but not the player in third person.
 
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* Certain smoke effects will become bubbles, such as the rockets from the Soldier's [[Rocket Launcher]] and the flares from the Pyro's [[Flare Gun]].
 
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* By editing the "mtp" configuration file, the player can add support for Pyroland to any map, or can disable the visual changes on currently supported official maps.
 
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* Instead of death or injury sounds, players will laugh when hurt or killed.
 
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* Items such as the [[Rainblower]] or [[Lollichop]] and other Pyro-based [[Pyromania Update|Pyromania]] items are visible to the player.
 
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* All flames from the Pyro's primary weapons appear multicolored, changing colors as they travel. The [[Dragon's Fury]] fires a large ball of lollipops and rainbow swirls.
 
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* The [[Thermal Thruster]]'s taunt, [[Gas Blast]], shoots out rainbows instead of flames.
 
  
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{{weapon demonstration|weapon=pyrovision goggles}}
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* {{map link|2Fort}}
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* {{map link|Badlands (Arena)}}
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* {{map link|Badlands (Control Point)}}
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* {{map link|Badlands (King of the Hill)}}
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* {{map link|Badwater Basin}}
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* {{map link|Doomsday}}
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* {{map link|Dustbowl}}
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* {{map link|Gold Rush}}
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* {{map link|Gravel Pit}}
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* {{map link|Hightower}}
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* {{map link|Viaduct}}
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Note that changes in other maps such as [[5Gorge]], [[Barnblitz]], or [[Mannhattan]] only add strings of holiday lights, as opposed to the total re-texturing used for the maps in this list. By modifying the <code>mtp.cfg</code> configuration file, one can '''implement support for Pyroland to any map''', or completely disable the visual changes on currently supported official maps; however, not every map properly supports Pyroland in its integrity, and some may cause [[glitch]]es or even crashing.
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{{Weapon Demonstration|weapon=pyrovision goggles}}
  
 
== Related achievements ==
 
== Related achievements ==
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=== {{Achiev type link|general}} ===
 
{{Achievement table
 
{{Achievement table
 
| 1 = {{Show achievement|General|BFF!}}
 
| 1 = {{Show achievement|General|BFF!}}
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      {{Show achievement|General|The Great Deflate}}
 
| 2 = {{Show achievement|General|Mass Hysteria}}
 
| 2 = {{Show achievement|General|Mass Hysteria}}
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      {{Show achievement|General|A Fresh Pair of Eyes}}
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{{Achievement table
 
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| 1 = {{Show achievement|General|The Great Deflate}}
 
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| 2 = {{Show achievement|General|A Fresh Pair of Eyes}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
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{{Update history | '''{{Patch name|6|27|2012}}''' ([[Pyromania Update]])
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{{Update history|
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'''{{Patch name|6|27|2012}}''' ([[Pyromania Update]])
 
* Added Pyrovision!
 
* Added Pyrovision!
 
* {{Undocumented}} Added 4 General Achievements related to Pyrovision.
 
* {{Undocumented}} Added 4 General Achievements related to Pyrovision.
 
* {{Undocumented}} Brain Parasites are now credited as being assisted by the player on unassisted kills.
 
* {{Undocumented}} Brain Parasites are now credited as being assisted by the player on unassisted kills.
 
* {{Undocumented}} Pocket Buddies are now credited with assists on unassisted kills.
 
* {{Undocumented}} Pocket Buddies are now credited with assists on unassisted kills.
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* {{Undocumented}} Added [[advanced multiplayer options]] to turn on Pyrovision while spectating and during replays.  
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* {{Undocumented}} Added [[Multiplayer options#Advanced multiplayer options|advanced multiplayer options]] to turn on Pyrovision while spectating and during replays.  
  
 
'''{{Patch name|6|28|2012}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|6|28|2012}}'''
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* Fixed seeing through Sniper fences in [[2Fort]] when using Pyrovision.
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* Fixed seeing through Sniper fences in 2Fort when using Pyrovision.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|7|2|2012}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|7|2|2012}}'''
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'''{{Patch name|9|4|2012}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|9|4|2012}}'''
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* The Birdcage, HOUWAR, and Scrap Pack can now get assists in Pyroland.
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* The Birdcage, [[Hat of Undeniable Wealth And Respect|HOUWAR]], and Scrap Pack can now get assists in Pyroland.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|10|26|2012}}''' ([[Spectral Halloween Special]])
 
'''{{Patch name|10|26|2012}}''' ([[Spectral Halloween Special]])
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* {{undocumented}} Items which are only visible in pyroland now have a Balloonicorn icon in the backpack view.
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* {{Undocumented}} Items which are only visible in Pyroland now have a Balloonicorn icon in the backpack view.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|1|16|2013}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|1|16|2013}}'''
 
* The Prize Plushy can now get assists in Pyrovision.
 
* The Prize Plushy can now get assists in Pyrovision.
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* Fixed the achievement "The Great Deflate" not counting certain [[Balloonicorn]] and [[Reindoonicorn]] items.
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* Fixed the achievement "The Great Deflate" not counting certain Balloonicorn and Reindoonicorn items.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|2|22|2013}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|2|22|2013}}'''
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* {{undocumented}} Tux now counts as assister in Pyroland.
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* {{Undocumented}} Tux now counts as assister in Pyroland.
  
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'''{{item schema|6|14|2013|id=http://git.optf2.com/schema-tracking/commit/?h=teamfortress2&id=14f331b8f2104383df77f739e7e9e3c12be1cfa1}}'''
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'''{{Item schema|6|14|2013}}'''
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* The Pocket Pyro now gets assists in Pyroland.
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* {{Undocumented}} The Pocket Pyro now gets assists in Pyroland.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|6|19|2013}}'''
 
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'''{{Patch name|3|12|2015}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|3|12|2015}}'''
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* Updated The [[Little Bear]] so it can get assists in Pyrovision.
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* Updated the Little Bear so it can get assists in Pyrovision.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|5|15|2017}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|5|15|2017}}'''
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* Updated the [[Hillbilly Speed-Bump]], [[Pocket Heavy]], [[Pocket Raiders]] and [[Pocket Villains]] so they can get assists in Pyroland.
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* {{Undocumented}} Updated the Hillbilly Speed-Bump, Pocket Heavy, Pocket Raiders and Pocket Villains so they can get assists in Pyroland.
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'''{{Patch name|10|11|2022}} #1'''
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* Updated the Magical Mount and The Pony Express to be assisters in Pyrovision.
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'''{{Patch name|8|31|2023}}'''
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* Updated Clubsy The Seal to be an assister in Pyrovision.
 
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== Bugs ==
 
== Bugs ==
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* The Ready sound in [[Mann vs. Machine]] and [[Demoman shield|Charging]] Demomen's yells are not higher pitched. This may or may not be intended by Valve.
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* The Ready voice lines in [[Mann vs. Machine]] and Demoman's [[Charging|shield charge]] yells do not play at a higher pitch.
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* The Pyroland textures will not appear when using DX8.
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* Most effects seen in Pyroland (such as texture replacements) are not supported under DirectX 8 and instead display their regular counterparts.
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* Some users will not have the Pyroland flame effect.
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* Pyroland flame effects and baby bottles may fail to properly display on some configurations.
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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File:Pyromania Day 3.jpg|[[Pyromania Update|Pyromania]] Day 3 update page
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File:Pyromania Day 3.jpg|[[Pyromania Update|Pyromania]] Day 3 update page.
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File:Pyroland Supply Closed.png|A picture of the [[Respawn#Resupply|Resupply Cabinet]] Cabinet when closed
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File:Pyroland Supply Closed.png|A [[Respawn#Resupply|resupply cabinet]].
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File:Pyroland Supply Open.png|A picture of the Resupply when open
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File:Pyroland Supply Open.png|Ditto, opened.
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File:Pyroland Flowers.png|A picture of the flowers seen in Pyroland on [[Dustbowl]]
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File:Pyroland Flowers.png|Pyroland foliage on [[Dustbowl]]
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File:Pyroland Intel Sign BLU.png|A picture of the Intel/Battlements sign seen in [[Turbine]].  
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File:Pyroland Intel Sign RED.png|[[Turbine]]'s intelligence sign as seen in Pyroland.
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File:Pyroland Intel Sign RED.png|A picture of the Intel/Battlements sign seen in Turbine.  
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File:Pyroland Intel Sign BLU.png|Ditto.
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File:Pyroland Reupply Sign BLU.png|A picture of the "Resupply" sign seen in [[2Fort]].  
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File:Pyroland Resupply Sign RED.png|[[2Fort]]'s spawn room sign as seen in Pyroland.
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File:Pyroland Supply Sign RED.png|A picture of the "Resupply" sign seen in 2Fort.
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File:Pyroland Resupply Sign BLU.png|Ditto.
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File:Pyroland cable lights.png|A picture of the cables adorned with lights seen in Pyroland on [[Double Cross]].
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File:Pyroland cable lights.png|Festive lights on [[Double Cross]].
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File:Kitteh.png|A cuddly cat found in Pyroland
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File:Kitteh.png|A cuddly cat found in Pyroland.
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File:Puppeh.png|A cuddly dog found in Pyroland
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File:Puppeh.png|A cuddly dog found in Pyroland.
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File:Hamstah.png|A cuddly hamster found in Pyroland
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File:Hamstah.png|A cuddly hamster found in Pyroland.
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File:Pyroland Bottles Soldier.png|The baby bottles as it appears on the Soldier.
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File:Pyroland Bottles Soldier.png|The baby bottles as they appear on the Soldier.
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File:Pyroland Bottles Pyro.png|The baby bottles as it appears on the Pyro.
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File:Pyroland Bottles Pyro.png|The baby bottles as they appear on the Pyro.
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File:Pyroland Bottles Demoman.png|The baby bottles as it appears on the Demoman.
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File:Pyroland Bottles Demoman.png|The baby bottles as they appear on the Demoman.
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File:Hunstmanpyro.png|Sparkly particle effects on the Huntsman when lit in Pyroland.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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== References ==
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<references/>
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
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* "[http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=8502 Dreams of Chronic and Sustained Cruelty]", [[TF2 Official Website]], July 31, 2012
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* "[https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=8502 Dreams of Chronic and Sustained Cruelty]", [[TF2 Official Website]], 31 July 2012.
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* "[https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Pyro_vision Pyro vision]", Valve Developer Community wiki
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* [[vdc:Team Fortress 2/Pyrovision|Pyrovision]] on the Valve Developer Community.
  
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{{PyromaniaNav}}
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{{Pyromania Nav}}

Latest revision as of 03:02, 4 July 2024

"Pyrovision" redirects here. For the cosmetic item, see Pyrovision Goggles.
This article is about the way Pyro sees the world. For the contracts, see Pyroland Contracts.
The 2Fort bridge in Pyroland.
“
Enter a world of imagination that's so superior to the long-winded world of imagination in books that you'll want to put all of your books in a pile and light them on fire.
— Pyroland publicity blurb
 ”

Pyroland is how the Pyro sees the world through their eyes. A surreal and whimsical pastel-colored dreamworld distinct from Team Fortress 2's usual rustic artstyle, it was first seen in Meet the Pyro. This aspect of the lore can also be viewed in-game by equipping certain weapons or cosmetic items.

In media

As seen in Meet the Pyro, Pyroland is a stark contrast to the usual aesthetics of Team Fortress 2. Instead of run-down desert towns or secret spy bases, Pyroland appears as an extremely cartoonish pastel-colored landscape including big flowery meadows, a bright blue sky with giant, pudgy kittens, puppies, and hamsters floating around, giant lollipops and candy sprouting out of the ground, and a little town full of candy shops and party decorations. The 1965 song Do You Believe In Magic by The Lovin' Spoonful plays in the background.

Members of the BLU team are seen as little winged babies, having their normal heads on chubby diapered bodies. They gleefully coo and giggle at Pyro's seemingly-innocent antics, whereas they are actually being brutally hunted and killed in the real world — for example, in Pyroland, the Pyro blows bubbles at a baby Scout, which is humored by their actions; the real Scout is actually being shot in the face with a Scorch Shot flare at point blank. In both the real world and in Pyroland, the Pyro keeps an air of carefree, happy-go-lucky cheerfulness.

In the comic Ring of Fired, it is implied that fire is the main source of the bright colors and scenery for Pyroland; without it, the Pyro views the world in a grey, muffled, dull, and bland perspective, with people appearing as rectangular creatures speaking nearly unintelligible language.[1] This is contrast to Pyroland seen in Team Fortress 2 gameplay, which always retains its childish pastel theme regardless of a total lack of fire and other horrors of combat at the moment.

In-game

By equipping the Pyrovision Goggles, Rainblower, Lollichop, Infernal Orchestrina, Burning Bongos, Balloonicorn, or Reindoonicorn, players of any class can view Pyroland, which results in changes that affect both the game world and the player.

A selection of features from birthday mode are enabled:

  • Health and ammo pickups appear as cakes or wrapped as presents, respectively;
  • Gibs turn into gears, toys, and other silly objects, such as unicycles and fish;
  • Cables and ropes from Grappling Hooks are adorned with festive lights;
  • Blood effects become balloons, streamers, and confetti.

In addition, a number of additional cosmetic changes to the game world are applied. Many surfaces found in the game world are retextured into brightly-colored pink or blue materials that represent either the RED or BLU team. Certain lights, such as the ones found on the left side of the RED spawn in Sawmill, may be turned on or have their brightness increased. The contents of existing signs seen in objective-based game modes such as Capture the Flag or Control Points are replaced with "MMM MMMPH", with the exception of those found in the Special Delivery game mode. Most company logos are replaced with swatches of white paint, while others are changed to fit Pyroland aesthetic; for example, the Cornwell branding on Dustbowl and 2Fort is changed to Candy. Resupply lockers found in spawn rooms are colored purple with yellow handles and have pictures of a cuddly cat and dog in place of the ammo and health symbols.

Other players also receive minor cosmetic changes that are not visible outside of Pyroland. The Soldier, Pyro, and Demoman's grenade packs (and items that override them) are replaced with baby bottles, and all voices except the player's are heard at a higher pitch. Igniting a player with a weapon such as the Cow Mangler 5000 or the Degreaser results in the affected player being covered in colorful sparkles instead of fire, and certain smoke effects that are triggered by explosive or fire-based weapons (such as the Soldier's Rocket Launcher or the Pyro's Detonator) are replaced with soap bubbles. A lit Huntsman or Fortified Compound arrowhead shows colorful, yellowish sparkles instead of a flamelet. Players gleefully laugh instead of grunting in pain or screaming in agony when hurt or killed.

All Pyroland-enabling items except the Pyrovision Goggles can only be seen by players in Pyroland. Outside of Pyrovision, the Rainblower and Lollichop appear as their respective stock variants. However, all Pyrovision-enabling items are shown in deathcams, even if the dead spectating player is not in Pyroland. All fire effects from the Pyro's primary weapons appear as a rainbow that changes color as it travels, and the Dragon's Fury fires a large assortment of lollipops and rainbow swirls in place of a fireball. The Thermal Thruster's jet streams retain the same, but its Gas Blast taunt is replaced with rainbows.

Both the Domination and Revenge messages in the kill feed are replaced with "[Player1] is BEST FRIENDS with [Player2]" and "[Player1] BROKE UP with [Player2]", respectively. Additionally, certain cosmetic items, such as the Catastrophic Companions or the Balloonicorn, appear to assist or be assisted by a player for unassisted kills (using the item's custom name if applied). If the player has more than one applicable items equipped, one is picked at random for the kill feed notice.


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Cosmetic items that affect the killfeed in Pyroland
Beep Boy Chucklenuts Pocket Pauling Catcher's Companion
Beep Boy Chucklenuts Pocket Pauling Catcher's Companion
Pocket Medic Deadliest Duckling Compatriot Lieutenant Bites Lieutenant Bites the Dust Larval Lid Private Maggot Muncher Semi-Tame Trapper's Hat
Pocket Medic Deadliest Duckling Compatriot Lieutenant Bites Lieutenant Bites the Dust Larval Lid† Private Maggot Muncher Semi-Tame Trapper's Hat
Grub Grenades
Grub Grenades
Triboniophorus Tyrannus Birdcage Cremator's Conscience Scrap Pack Deadliest Duckling Carrion Companion Metal Slug Beep Boy
Triboniophorus Tyrannus† Birdcage Cremator's Conscience Scrap Pack Deadliest Duckling Carrion Companion Metal Slug† Beep Boy
Pocket Pardner Fiery Phoenix Sole Mate Nabler Magical Mount
Pocket Pardner Fiery Phoenix Sole Mate Nabler† Magical Mount
Bird-Man of Aberdeen Deadliest Duckling Polly Putrid
Bird-Man of Aberdeen Deadliest Duckling Polly Putrid
Pocket Medic Red Army Robin Ivan The Inedible Little Bear Sucker Slug Momma Kiev
Pocket Medic Red Army Robin Ivan the Inedible Little Bear Sucker Slug† Momma Kiev
Teddy Roosebelt Pocket Purrer Deadliest Duckling Prize Plushy Teddy Robobelt Pocket Pyro Beep Boy Ein
Teddy Roosebelt Pocket Purrer Deadliest Duckling Prize Plushy Teddy Robobelt Pocket Pyro Beep Boy Ein
Hillbilly Speed Bump Tropical Toad Aim Assistant Mini-Engy Puggyback Pony Express Clubsy The Seal
Hillbilly Speed Bump Tropical Toad Aim Assistant Mini-Engy Puggyback Pony Express Clubsy The Seal
Scrap Pack Archimedes Mecha-Medes Archimedes the Undying Pocket Heavy Harry Pocket-Medes
Scrap Pack Archimedes Mecha-Medes Archimedes the Undying Pocket Heavy Harry Pocket-Medes
Koala Compact Sir Hootsalot Deadliest Duckling Steel Songbird Li'l Snaggletooth Cobber Chameleon Carious Chameleon Hillbilly Speed-Bump
Koala Compact Sir Hootsalot Deadliest Duckling Steel Songbird Li'l Snaggletooth Cobber Chameleon Carious Chameleon Hillbilly Speed Bump
Elizabeth the Third Glow from Below Rocko
Elizabeth the Third Glow from Below Rocko
Backstabber's Boomslang Spycrab Aristotle Harry Bird's Eye Viewer Monsieur Grenouille
Backstabber's Boomslang Spycrab Aristotle Harry Bird's Eye Viewer Monsieur Grenouille
Alien Swarm Parasite Hat of Undeniable Wealth And Respect Balloonicorn RoBro 3000 Boo Balloon Dead Little Buddy Unknown Monkeynaut Reindoonicorn
Alien Swarm Parasite† Hat of Undeniable Wealth And Respect Balloonicorn RoBro 3000 Boo Balloon Dead Little Buddy Unknown Monkeynaut Reindoonicorn
Tux Accursed Apparition Guano Pocket Horsemann Unidentified Following Object Quoth Sackcloth Spook Grim Tweeter
Tux Accursed Apparition Guano Pocket Horsemann Unidentified Following Object Quoth Sackcloth Spook Grim Tweeter
Catastrophic Companions Pocket Raiders Space Hamster Hammy Pocket Villains Croaking Hazard Pocket Saxton Quizzical Quetzal Slithering Scarf
Catastrophic Companions Pocket Raiders Space Hamster Hammy Pocket Villains Croaking Hazard Pocket Saxton Quizzical Quetzal Slithering Scarf
Pocket Santa Pocket Yeti Sledder's Sidekick Terror-antula Polar Pal Pocket Halloween Boss Gingerbread Mann Pebbles the Penguin
Pocket Santa Pocket Yeti Sledder's Sidekick Terror-antula Polar Pal Pocket Halloween Boss Gingerbread Mann Pebbles the Penguin
Breadcrab A Handsome Handy Thing Balloonicorpse Ominous Offering Battle Bear
Breadcrab† A Handsome Handy Thing Balloonicorpse Ominous Offering Battle Bear
Note
  • †This item gets credited with the kill instead, with the player receiving the assist credit.


Maps changed by Pyroland

The player is allowed to see certain maps through Pyro's eyes:

Note that changes in other maps such as 5Gorge, Barnblitz, or Mannhattan only add strings of holiday lights, as opposed to the total re-texturing used for the maps in this list. By modifying the mtp.cfg configuration file, one can implement support for Pyroland to any map, or completely disable the visual changes on currently supported official maps; however, not every map properly supports Pyroland in its integrity, and some may cause glitches or even crashing.

Demonstration

Related achievements

Achieved.png General achievements

BFF²
 BFF²
Have 2 BEST FRIENDS at the same time.


The Great Deflate
 The Great Deflate
Kill 79 enemies who have the Balloonicorn pets.
Mass Hysteria
 Mass Hysteria
Have 6 teammates using Pyrovision at the same time.


A Fresh Pair of Eyes
 A Fresh Pair of Eyes
Dominate a player using the Pyrovision Goggles and earn your own pair!

Reward: Pyrovision Goggles

Update history

June 27, 2012 Patch (Pyromania Update)
  • Added Pyrovision!
  • [Undocumented] Added 4 General Achievements related to Pyrovision.
  • [Undocumented] Brain Parasites are now credited as being assisted by the player on unassisted kills.
  • [Undocumented] Pocket Buddies are now credited with assists on unassisted kills.
  • [Undocumented] Added advanced multiplayer options to turn on Pyrovision while spectating and during replays.

June 28, 2012 Patch

  • Fixed seeing through Sniper fences in 2Fort when using Pyrovision.

July 2, 2012 Patch

  • Teddy Roosebelt can now get assists in Pyrovision.
  • Fixed Pyrovision sometimes activating in killcams for more than just weapons and cosmetics.
  • Fixed blood getting sprayed on the world in some cases in Low Violence and Pyrovision.
  • Fixed decapitations creating head gibs in Low Violence and Pyrovision.
  • Added team color to rainbow-showered players in Pyrovision.

July 5, 2012 Patch

  • Added options for Pyrovision to the Advanced Options dialog.
    • Added enable/disable for the HUD border.
    • Added the ability to make the HUD border static.
    • Added the ability to turn off the skybox depth of field.

September 4, 2012 Patch

  • The Birdcage, HOUWAR, and Scrap Pack can now get assists in Pyroland.

October 26, 2012 Patch (Spectral Halloween Special)

  • [Undocumented] Items which are only visible in Pyroland now have a Balloonicorn icon in the backpack view.

January 16, 2013 Patch

  • The Prize Plushy can now get assists in Pyrovision.
  • Fixed the achievement "The Great Deflate" not counting certain Balloonicorn and Reindoonicorn items.

February 22, 2013 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Tux now counts as assister in Pyroland.

June 14, 2013 [Item schema update]

  • [Undocumented] The Pocket Pyro now gets assists in Pyroland.

June 19, 2013 Patch

  • Updated the Pocket Pyro so it can get assists in Pyrovision.

February 11, 2014 Patch

  • Updated several cosmetic items to count as assisters in Pyrovision.

March 12, 2015 Patch

  • Updated the Little Bear so it can get assists in Pyrovision.

May 15, 2017 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Updated the Hillbilly Speed-Bump, Pocket Heavy, Pocket Raiders and Pocket Villains so they can get assists in Pyroland.

October 11, 2022 Patch #1

  • Updated the Magical Mount and The Pony Express to be assisters in Pyrovision.

August 31, 2023 Patch

  • Updated Clubsy The Seal to be an assister in Pyrovision.

Bugs

  • The Ready voice lines in Mann vs. Machine and Demoman's shield charge yells do not play at a higher pitch.
  • Most effects seen in Pyroland (such as texture replacements) are not supported under DirectX 8 and instead display their regular counterparts.
  • Pyroland flame effects and baby bottles may fail to properly display on some configurations.

Gallery

  • Pyromania Day 3 update page.

  • Ditto, opened.

  • Pyroland foliage on Dustbowl

  • Turbine's intelligence sign as seen in Pyroland.

  • Ditto.

  • 2Fort's spawn room sign as seen in Pyroland.

  • Ditto.

  • Festive lights on Double Cross.

  • A cuddly cat found in Pyroland.

  • A cuddly dog found in Pyroland.

  • A cuddly hamster found in Pyroland.

  • The baby bottles as they appear on the Soldier.

  • The baby bottles as they appear on the Pyro.

  • The baby bottles as they appear on the Demoman.

  • Sparkly particle effects on the Huntsman when lit in Pyroland.

References

  1. ↑ Ring of Fired, page 46

External links

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