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| release_date = September 11, 2007
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== Video ==
 
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== "Meet the Engineer" Video Transcript ==
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== Video transcript ==
 
 
 
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! class="header" | Transcript
 
! class="header" | Transcript
 
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|[''("Meet the [[Engineer]]" text appears)''
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|''("Meet the [[Engineer]]" text appears)''
  
''(Cut to the Engineer sitting on his toolbox and playing [[More Gun (Soundtrack)|'More Gun']] on his [[guitar]]. Next to him is a kill counter displaying 209.)''
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''(Cut to the Engineer sitting on his toolbox and playing [[More Gun (Soundtrack)|'More Gun']] on his [[Guitar Smash|guitar]]. Next to him is a kill counter displaying 209. The Engineer is sitting in the bend of one of the pathways between the Warehouse and the Radar Dish in [[Hydro]].)''
  
 
'''Engineer:''' Hey look, buddy, I'm an Engineer. That means I solve problems.
 
'''Engineer:''' Hey look, buddy, I'm an Engineer. That means I solve problems.
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'''Engineer:''' ...use a gun. And if that don't work.... [''A level 3 sentry gun fires rockets''] ...use more gun.
 
'''Engineer:''' ...use a gun. And if that don't work.... [''A level 3 sentry gun fires rockets''] ...use more gun.
  
''(The Engineer stops playing. A large explosion is heard and the Engineer grins happily'']
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''(The Engineer stops playing. A large explosion is heard and the Engineer grins happily.)''
  
 
'''Unknown Assailant:''' '''''My arm!''''' ''(from off-screen)''
 
'''Unknown Assailant:''' '''''My arm!''''' ''(from off-screen)''
  
''(The Kill counter clicks up to 214. A severed hand (depending on how it looks, it's a Sniper's) lands in front of the Engineer, who continues playing. The level 1 Sentry Gun targets the hand)''
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''(The Kill counter clicks up to 214. A severed Sniper hand lands in front of the Engineer; the level 1 Sentry Gun follows the hand, while the Engineer continues playing.)''
  
'''Engineer:''' Like this Heavy caliber, tripod-mounted, little 'ol number designed by me...
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'''Engineer:''' Like this {{botignore|heavy}} caliber, tripod-mounted, little ol' number designed by me...
  
''(The Engineer kicks the hand, which is shot out of the air by the level 1 Sentry Gun.)''
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''(The Engineer kicks the hand away, which is shot out of the air by the level 1 Sentry Gun.)''
  
 
'''Engineer:''' ...Built by me...
 
'''Engineer:''' ...Built by me...
  
''(The level 1 Sentry Gun shoots another Soldier. The Kill Counter clicks up to 215.)''
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''(The level 1 Sentry Gun an off-screen [[Soldier]]. The Kill Counter clicks up to 215.)''
  
 
'''Engineer:''' ...and you'd best hope... not pointed at you.
 
'''Engineer:''' ...and you'd best hope... not pointed at you.
  
''(The camera zooms out from the Engineer as his Sentry Guns continue to devastate the attackers. It is revealed that the Engineer's truck is crammed full of BLU [[Intelligence]], and that his "campfire" is in fact the burning body of a BLU Sniper.)''
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''(The camera zooms out from the Engineer as his Sentry Guns continue to devastate the attackers. It is revealed that the Engineer's truck is crammed full of BLU [[Capture the Flag#Intelligence|Intelligence]], and that his "campfire" is in fact the burning body of a BLU Sniper.)''
  
 
''(Various screams)''
 
''(Various screams)''
  
''(The Engineer's guitar sounds blend into the ambience, before the piece ends with the Team Fortress 2 ending flourish.)''
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''(The Engineer's guitar sounds blend into the ambiance, before the piece ends with the Team Fortress 2 ending flourish.)''
 
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==Notes==
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== Notes ==
 
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* The title card displays "COPYRIGHT LOLOLOL" on the bottom right corner, a recurring joke throughout the "Meet the Team" videos.
* The titlecard displays "COPYRIGHT LOLOLOL" on the bottom right corner, a recurring joke throughout the "Meet the Team" videos.  
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* The song the [[Engineer]] plays on his guitar is a section of 'Someone Else's Song' by ''[[w:Wilco|Wilco]]''. The track used in the video was later released in full as a part of the [[Team Fortress 2 Soundtrack]], under the name ''[[More Gun (Soundtrack)|More Gun]]''.
 
 
* The song the [[Engineer]] plays on his guitar seems to be a section of 'Someone Else's Song,' by the American band ''[[Wikipedia:Wilco|Wilco]]''. The track used in the video was later released in full as a part of the [[Team Fortress 2 Soundtrack]], under the name ''[[More Gun (Soundtrack)|More Gun]]''.
 
 
 
 
* The guitar the Engineer uses has a steel bridge, which is uncommon for acoustic guitars.
 
* The guitar the Engineer uses has a steel bridge, which is uncommon for acoustic guitars.
 
 
* The [[Shotgun]] is visible throughout the video behind a crate, leaning on the side of the truck.
 
* The [[Shotgun]] is visible throughout the video behind a crate, leaning on the side of the truck.
 
 
* The kill counter is made out of the back of a [[Sentry Gun]].
 
* The kill counter is made out of the back of a [[Sentry Gun]].
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* At 0:25, the Engineer drinks a beer called "[[List of companies|Blu Streak]]", introduced in the video, despite being on the [[RED]] team. Additionally, he is sitting in front of a truck with a [[BLU]] logo on it. This implies that the truck, beer, and [[Capture the Flag#Intelligence|Intelligence]] were all stolen from a BLU base.
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* At 0:38, a [[Sniper]] creeps up in an attempt to eliminate the Engineer. However, when the Sentry Gun fires at the Sniper, a [[Soldier]] death sound is heard.
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* The Level 2 Sentry Gun appears to be ejecting [[Shotgun]] shells.
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* At 0:53, a nondescript, disembodied voice of a male yells "My arm!", followed by what appears to be a dismembered Sniper arm falling on the ground in camera view. Despite a Sniper hand being thrown into view, the voice seems to sound much more like that of a [[Scout]].
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* On the hood of the truck, there is a Level 1 Sentry Gun that does nothing throughout the video.
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* As the camera begins to zoom out at 1:10, two Level 1 Sentry Guns, one Level 2 Sentry Gun, and one Level 3 Sentry Gun can be seen already built. This, however, is impossible in-game, as an Engineer can only build one Sentry Gun at a time, with the exception of disposable Sentry Guns in [[Mann vs. Machine]].
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* At 1:10, as the camera pulls away from the Engineer, a dead Scout is draped atop the stack of Intelligence cases.
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* At 1:12, a Level 3 Sentry can be seen shooting rockets to the sky aimlessly.
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* At 1:13, the Level 3 Sentry Gun's rockets shot in the sky disappear before they are out of the camera's view.
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* As the camera pans out from the Engineer at 1:12, a BLU [[Pyro]] is killed next to the Sentry Gun, but a Sniper death sound is made.
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* At 1:16, a set of rockets are launched from the location of the Level 2 Sentry Gun.
  
* At 0:25, the Engineer is seen drinking a beer called "[[Companies|Blu Streak]]", despite being on the [[RED]] team. Additionally, he is sitting in front of a truck with a [[BLU]] logo on it. This seems to imply that the truck, beer, and [[Intelligence]] were all stolen from a BLU base.
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== See also ==
 
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* [[Meet the Team]]
* At 0:38, a [[Sniper]] can be seen creeping up to attempt at eliminating the Engineer. However, when the Sentry Gun fires at the Sniper, a [[Soldier]] death sound is played.
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* [[More Gun (Soundtrack)]]
  
* The Level 2 Sentry Gun appears to be ejecting Shotgun shells.
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== Related merchandise ==
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File:MeettheEngineerLithograph.png|[https://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=P3421 Meet the Engineer Lithograph]
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</gallery>
  
* At 0:53 you can hear the nondescript, disembodied voice of a male yell "My arm," followed by what appears to be a dismembered Sniper arm falling on the ground in camera view.
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== External links ==
 
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* [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2302721/ Meet the Engineer] on IMDb
* As the camera begins to zoom out at 1:10, two Level 1 Sentry Guns, one Level 2 Sentry Gun, one Level 3 Sentry Gun can be seen already built. This, however, is impossible in-game, as an Engineer can only build one Sentry Gun at a time.
 
 
 
* At 1:10, as the camera pulls away from the Engineer, a dead [[Scout]] can be seen draped atop the stack of Intelligence cases.
 
 
 
* At the end of the video, it is revealed that the Engineer's "campfire" is the corpse of a burning BLU Sniper.
 
 
 
* The Engineer is shown camping outside. This is a reference to "camping" which is when a player stations themselves at a certain area and waits for other players in order to get a advantage.
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 14:00, 11 August 2024

Meet the Engineer
Meet the Engineer Titlecard
Video Info
Released: September 11, 2007
Run time: 1:27

Video

Video transcript

Notes

  • The title card displays "COPYRIGHT LOLOLOL" on the bottom right corner, a recurring joke throughout the "Meet the Team" videos.
  • The song the Engineer plays on his guitar is a section of 'Someone Else's Song' by Wilco. The track used in the video was later released in full as a part of the Team Fortress 2 Soundtrack, under the name More Gun.
  • The guitar the Engineer uses has a steel bridge, which is uncommon for acoustic guitars.
  • The Shotgun is visible throughout the video behind a crate, leaning on the side of the truck.
  • The kill counter is made out of the back of a Sentry Gun.
  • At 0:25, the Engineer drinks a beer called "Blu Streak", introduced in the video, despite being on the RED team. Additionally, he is sitting in front of a truck with a BLU logo on it. This implies that the truck, beer, and Intelligence were all stolen from a BLU base.
  • At 0:38, a Sniper creeps up in an attempt to eliminate the Engineer. However, when the Sentry Gun fires at the Sniper, a Soldier death sound is heard.
  • The Level 2 Sentry Gun appears to be ejecting Shotgun shells.
  • At 0:53, a nondescript, disembodied voice of a male yells "My arm!", followed by what appears to be a dismembered Sniper arm falling on the ground in camera view. Despite a Sniper hand being thrown into view, the voice seems to sound much more like that of a Scout.
  • On the hood of the truck, there is a Level 1 Sentry Gun that does nothing throughout the video.
  • As the camera begins to zoom out at 1:10, two Level 1 Sentry Guns, one Level 2 Sentry Gun, and one Level 3 Sentry Gun can be seen already built. This, however, is impossible in-game, as an Engineer can only build one Sentry Gun at a time, with the exception of disposable Sentry Guns in Mann vs. Machine.
  • At 1:10, as the camera pulls away from the Engineer, a dead Scout is draped atop the stack of Intelligence cases.
  • At 1:12, a Level 3 Sentry can be seen shooting rockets to the sky aimlessly.
  • At 1:13, the Level 3 Sentry Gun's rockets shot in the sky disappear before they are out of the camera's view.
  • As the camera pans out from the Engineer at 1:12, a BLU Pyro is killed next to the Sentry Gun, but a Sniper death sound is made.
  • At 1:16, a set of rockets are launched from the location of the Level 2 Sentry Gun.

See also

Related merchandise

External links