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== Information  ==
 
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The '''Civilian''' is a 'hidden' unused class in Team Fortress 2. He was originally able to be selected by typing ''join_class civilian'' into the console upon joining a game. A later patch removed the 'join_class civilian' command, rendering players unable to join the class.
 
  
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By default, he used the [[Scout]]'s model, most likely as a placeholder, though this could be changed to other class models. He possessed very low health (the lowest of any class, and the same as the Team Fortress Classic civilian), had no [[weapon]]s or form of attack, lacked both [[voice commands]] and [[taunts]] and used generic speech files when he was wounded or killed. Civilians possessed no animations except the [[ragdoll]]/[[gib]]bing effect upon dying and so appeared to glide along the ground in a reference pose when moving.  
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The '''Civilian''' is a playable character in [[Team Fortress Classic]] and a 'hidden' and unused class in Team Fortress 2.
  
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The existence of the civilian class seems to indicate that Valve either had planned an updated version of the VIP escort [[List of maps|maps]] from the original [[Team Fortress]], or plans to add this type of map into the game in future patches. Alternatively, the class may have been included in the game files so that independent map makers and modders could add this feature. Additionally, the [[Administrator]] possesses a sound file in the GCF in which she commands the team to [[Media:Announcer stop courier.wav|"Stop the courier."]] suggesting an official hunted game-mode was in the works at some point.
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== Team Fortress 2  ==
  
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==History==
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===Civilian Class===
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[[Image:Tfccivilian.png|thumb|75px|The original Civilian class from [[Team Fortress Classic]] ]]
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By default, he uses the [[Scout]]'s model, though this can be changed to other class models. He possessed very low health (the lowest of any class, and the same as the Team Fortress Classic civilian), has no [[weapon]]s or form of attack, lacks both [[voice commands]] and [[taunts]] and uses generic speech files when he is wounded or killed. Civilians possess no animations except the [[ragdoll]]/[[gib]]bing effect upon dying and so appear to glide along the ground in a reference pose when moving.  
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The Civilian class originated from the game [[Team Fortress Classic]]. In the game, its main and only weapon was an umbrella, which worked quite similarly to the crowbar used by most other classes. It was used as the VIP in the escort maps. He was armed with only an umbrella (essentially a reskinned Crowbar), and required the team's protection. As the civilian, you have the least health of any class, an average movement speed, and no means of attack, meaning the civilian was forced to rely on the team to complete the objective. There is absolutely no function that can be performed by this class that can not be done better by another class. Typically, "playing" as a civilian is considered a form of [[griefing]], and is punishable by banning on most servers.
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The Civilian was originally able to be selected by typing ''join_class civilian'' into the console upon joining a game. A later patch removed the command, rendering players unable to join the class.
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[[Image:Umbrella_Classic_TFs.png|thumb|100px|The umbrella weapon of the Civilian Class from [[Team Fortress Classic]] ]]
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The existence of the civilian class seems to indicate a planned updated version of the VIP escort [[List of maps|maps]] from the original [[Team Fortress]]. Alternatively, the class may have been included in the game files so that independent map makers and modders could add this feature. Additionally, the [[Administrator]] possesses a sound file in the GCF in which she commands the team to [[Media:Announcer stop courier.wav|"Stop the courier."]] suggesting an official hunted game-mode was in the works at some point.
  
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==Becoming the Civilian==
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===The Reference Pose===
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*There were several [[glitches]] which reportedly allowed the player to become a 'civilian'. However, these did not actually cause the player to join the civilian class but instead placed the character in the default reference pose, giving them a similar appearance to the original placeholder civilian model. All of these (except for the 10th, 11th and 12th glitch) have since been patched:
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The reference pose is often referred to as the "Civilian". It places the player in a "T" shaped pose without animations or the use of their weapons. However, it does not change the player's health or movement speed.
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** For classes that have single clip weapons, using up all the ammo and changing weapons, then choosing the same class.
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** By spinning the [[Minigun]] and quickly choosing Heavy in the class selection screen.
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====Entering the Reference Pose====
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** Using the "equip" command (used for equipping unlockable weapons).
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*There are [[glitches]] which allow the player to enter the default reference pose, giving them a similar appearance to the original placeholder civilian model.
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** Equipping The [[Razorback]] while holding [[Jarate]] or the [[SMG]]. This was patched as it could cause servers to crash.
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** As any class, exit the resupply room and change your loadout. Enter the resupply room and change to the weapon that you have replaced. Taunt with this weapon while sliding into the resupply cabinet.
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** Disguising and holding the Electro Sapper then walking into a [[Resupply locker]] as a [[Spy]] would cause the [[disguise]] model to go into the reference pose to any enemy players. This was because the other classes do not possess a "build" animation except for the Spy and [[Engineer]].
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** While sv_cheats is set to 1, using "addcond 0" will force the player into the reference pose.
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** Equipping a different Minigun and then taunting after resupplying at a locker.
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** Ticking the box in Advanced Multiplayer options called "Remember Active Weapon Between Lives", then dying while holding your secondary or melee weapon.
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==== Demonstration ====
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** Drawing the Huntsman when the [[Humiliation]] animations start.
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** Unequiping any weapon, then taunting in front of a resupply locker.
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** Emptying all Minigun ammo and holding the empty gun out when Humiliation starts.
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==Team Fortress Classic==
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** Equipping the [[Buff Banner]], filling your rage meter, then pressing M and equipping the [[Gunboats]]. The player then activates the banner and touches a resupply locker before the bugle has finished sounding.
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The Civilian class originated from the game [[Team Fortress Classic]]. In the game, its main and only weapon was an umbrella, which worked quite similarly to the crowbar used by most other classes. It was used as the VIP in the escort maps.  
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** As a [[Demoman]], [[Soldier]] or [[Sniper]], tick the box in Advanced Multiplayer options called "Remember Active Weapon Between Lives", equip a [[secondary]] that is non passive and have it out, then press M and equip the [[Targe]], [[Gunboats]] or [[Razorback]] (Don't go to a [[Resupply locker]]), kill yourself.
 
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**As a [[Heavy]], charge toward a [[Resupply locker]] and taunt with your [[Shotgun]]. Quickly switch to your [[Sandvich]] or [[Dalokohs Bar]] before the taunt ends, keeping the quick equip window open.
 
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** Be close to locker then taunt , change your weapon with any class (for example: Bonesaw > Übersaw) , wait in menu for another locker open then close menu.
 
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** As an [[Engineer]], equip the [[Gunslinger]]. Go outside the spawn and choose the [[Wrench]] in your loadout (the [[Southern Hospitality]] works fine too). Go back inside the spawn and taunt towards the medical cabinet, using the momentum of the walking to slide close enough. The Engineer will equip a different melee weapon, making his real hand reappear again (which adds a humorous effect to the taunt). When the taunt finishes, the Engineer goes into reference pose. An interesting sidenote is that the Wrench is now invisible in the view model and instead you see his real hand in the Gunslinger pose.
 
  
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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[[Image:Bobbleheads.jpg|thumb|200px|A caricature of the classic Civilian (right), seen in [[Meet the Sniper]] ]]
 
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*While sv_cheats is set to 1, using "addcond 0" will force the player into the reference pose.
 
 
*The [[Sniper]] keeps a bobble-head of the original [[Team Fortress Classic]] civilian in his RV. This made a brief cameo appearance in the [[Meet the Sniper]] video.
 
*The [[Sniper]] keeps a bobble-head of the original [[Team Fortress Classic]] civilian in his RV. This made a brief cameo appearance in the [[Meet the Sniper]] video.
 
*The original (Scout) civilian possesses completely unique death screams. These sounds can still be found in the game files, under crit_death1-5.wav in the player folder. These were also all the death sounds for all classes before they were all given unique voice acting. [[Media:Crit death1.wav|One]] [[Media:Crit death2.wav|Two]] [[Media:Crit death3.wav|Three]] [[Media:Crit death4.wav|Four]] [[Media:Crit death5.wav|Five]]
 
*The original (Scout) civilian possesses completely unique death screams. These sounds can still be found in the game files, under crit_death1-5.wav in the player folder. These were also all the death sounds for all classes before they were all given unique voice acting. [[Media:Crit death1.wav|One]] [[Media:Crit death2.wav|Two]] [[Media:Crit death3.wav|Three]] [[Media:Crit death4.wav|Four]] [[Media:Crit death5.wav|Five]]
  
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Image:Tfccivilian.png|The original Civilian class from [[Team Fortress Classic]]
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Image:Bobbleheads.jpg|A caricature of the classic Civilian (right)seen in [[Meet the Sniper]]
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==See also==
 
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPoKaoJu0m4#t=06m23s Team Roomba's First Griefing video, featuring the unofficial 'Meet the Civilian']
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPoKaoJu0m4#t=06m23s Team Roomba's First Griefing video, featuring the unofficial 'Meet the Civilian']
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38LwvhBxx0o SWar production's 'How to play the civilian']
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38LwvhBxx0o SWar production's 'How to play the civilian']
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Revision as of 01:54, 20 October 2010

Civilian
Civilian
Basic Information
Icon: N/A
Type: N/A
Health: 50 / 75
Speed: 100%
“
Stop the courier!
Click to listen
— The Administrator
 ”

The Civilian is a playable character in Team Fortress Classic and a 'hidden' and unused class in Team Fortress 2.

Team Fortress 2

Civilian Class

By default, he uses the Scout's model, though this can be changed to other class models. He possessed very low health (the lowest of any class, and the same as the Team Fortress Classic civilian), has no weapons or form of attack, lacks both voice commands and taunts and uses generic speech files when he is wounded or killed. Civilians possess no animations except the ragdoll/gibbing effect upon dying and so appear to glide along the ground in a reference pose when moving. The Civilian was originally able to be selected by typing join_class civilian into the console upon joining a game. A later patch removed the command, rendering players unable to join the class. The existence of the civilian class seems to indicate a planned updated version of the VIP escort maps from the original Team Fortress. Alternatively, the class may have been included in the game files so that independent map makers and modders could add this feature. Additionally, the Administrator possesses a sound file in the GCF in which she commands the team to "Stop the courier." suggesting an official hunted game-mode was in the works at some point.

The Reference Pose

The reference pose is often referred to as the "Civilian". It places the player in a "T" shaped pose without animations or the use of their weapons. However, it does not change the player's health or movement speed.

Entering the Reference Pose

  • There are glitches which allow the player to enter the default reference pose, giving them a similar appearance to the original placeholder civilian model.
    • As any class, exit the resupply room and change your loadout. Enter the resupply room and change to the weapon that you have replaced. Taunt with this weapon while sliding into the resupply cabinet.
    • While sv_cheats is set to 1, using "addcond 0" will force the player into the reference pose.

Demonstration

Team Fortress Classic

The Civilian class originated from the game Team Fortress Classic. In the game, its main and only weapon was an umbrella, which worked quite similarly to the crowbar used by most other classes. It was used as the VIP in the escort maps.

Trivia

  • The Sniper keeps a bobble-head of the original Team Fortress Classic civilian in his RV. This made a brief cameo appearance in the Meet the Sniper video.
  • The original (Scout) civilian possesses completely unique death screams. These sounds can still be found in the game files, under crit_death1-5.wav in the player folder. These were also all the death sounds for all classes before they were all given unique voice acting. One Two Three Four Five

Gallery

See also

External links

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