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(None of these are system messages, they are regular notifications. We should probably add the types of notifications on Main Menu, I might do that, but no promises. Additionally, the ring message is localized.)
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Team Fortress 2 features a global messaging system, which allows Valve to send custom notifications to all in-game players at once. These are referred to as '''system messages'''. System messages are custom messages sent from Valve and are therefore not translated for non-English players. The system is used rarely, and usually to broadcast maintenance notifications, scheduled broadcasts, or tournaments.
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'''System messages''' are custom notifications from [[Valve]] to all players playing ''Team Fortress 2''. System messages are not translated based on the player's game language. The system is used rarely, and usually to broadcast maintenance notifications, scheduled broadcasts, or tournaments.
  
The [[Blood Brothers]] comic was announced as part of the [[MvM ARG]] through a system message.
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The ''[[Blood Brothers]]'' comic was announced as part of the [[MvM ARG]] through a system message.
  
 
System messages appear in both the chat area and in the notification area and are accompanied by a [[Media:System message alert.wav|beeping sound]].
 
System messages appear in both the chat area and in the notification area and are accompanied by a [[Media:System message alert.wav|beeping sound]].
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== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File: Blood Brothers Main Menu Alert.png|A system message as displayed in the notification area
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File:Blood Brothers Main Menu Alert.png|A system message as displayed in the notification area.
File: Blood Brothers Main Menu Alert 2.png|A system message as displayed in the main menu
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File:Blood Brothers Main Menu Alert 2.png|A system message as displayed in the main menu.
File: System Message Full.jpg|A system message as displayed in the notification area and chat area
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File:System_Message_Full.png|A system message as displayed in the notification area and chat area.
 
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[[Category:Customization]]
 
[[Category:Gameplay]]
 
[[Category:Gameplay]]
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Latest revision as of 02:21, 31 July 2024

System messages are custom notifications from Valve to all players playing Team Fortress 2. System messages are not translated based on the player's game language. The system is used rarely, and usually to broadcast maintenance notifications, scheduled broadcasts, or tournaments.

The Blood Brothers comic was announced as part of the MvM ARG through a system message.

System messages appear in both the chat area and in the notification area and are accompanied by a beeping sound.

Gallery