Difference between revisions of "Mann vs. Machine (disambiguation)"

From Team Fortress Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search
(Hatnote)
(→‎Trivia)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
{{Hatnote|This page is about the upcoming update to Team Fortress 2. For the game mode, see "[[Mann vs. Machine (game mode)]]"; for the update trailer, see "[[Mann vs. Machine (video)]]".}}
 
{{Hatnote|This page is about the upcoming update to Team Fortress 2. For the game mode, see "[[Mann vs. Machine (game mode)]]"; for the update trailer, see "[[Mann vs. Machine (video)]]".}}
 +
<!-- {{Patch info|8|15|2012}} -->
 
{{stub}}
 
{{stub}}
 
{{Unreleased}}
 
{{Unreleased}}
 
{{Quotation|'''Saxton Hale; TF2 Official Website'''|Alright, enough reading advice. It's man-to-man talk time. I am not going to lie to you: I am going to have to lie to you. You men are '''absolutely''' prepared to deal with this, and '''you are going to be just fine'''. Right. End of lie. Now get ready to absorb some bullets so they don’t hit my factories.}}
 
{{Quotation|'''Saxton Hale; TF2 Official Website'''|Alright, enough reading advice. It's man-to-man talk time. I am not going to lie to you: I am going to have to lie to you. You men are '''absolutely''' prepared to deal with this, and '''you are going to be just fine'''. Right. End of lie. Now get ready to absorb some bullets so they don’t hit my factories.}}
−
[[File:mvm logo.png|right|link=http://www.teamfortress.com/mvm/]]
+
[[File:mvm logo.png|right|500px|link=http://www.teamfortress.com/mvm/]]
 +
 
 
'''Mann vs. Machine''' is an upcoming update for Team Fortress 2, announced on August 13, 2012 and due to be released on August 15, 2012.
 
'''Mann vs. Machine''' is an upcoming update for Team Fortress 2, announced on August 13, 2012 and due to be released on August 15, 2012.
  
 
== Day 1: Machines ==
 
== Day 1: Machines ==
−
Day 1 revealed a new co-op game mode in which teams of six players fight a horde of bots, as well as a new map, [[Mannworks]], and multiple special classes of robots introduced for the new mode. It also revealed the trailer for the mode.
+
Day 1 revealed a new co-op game mode in which a team of six players fights a horde of bots, as well as a new map, [[Mannworks]], and multiple special classes of robots introduced for the new mode. It also revealed the [[Mann vs. Machine (video)|trailer]] for the mode.
  
 
=== Robots ===
 
=== Robots ===
 +
 
==== Special Robots ====
 
==== Special Robots ====
 
The majority of the robot legion can be any class equipped with basic weaponry. In addition, several Special Robots exist:
 
The majority of the robot legion can be any class equipped with basic weaponry. In addition, several Special Robots exist:
Line 20: Line 23:
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | '''Minor League Scout'''
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | '''Minor League Scout'''
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | {{Class link|Scout}}
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | {{Class link|Scout}}
−
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | [[Sandman]]
+
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | [[Sandman]]<br>[[Batter's Helmet]]
−
| style="border:1px solid #333;" |
+
| style="border:1px solid #333;" |  
 
* Uses [[Sandman|baseballs]] to temporarily stun
 
* Uses [[Sandman|baseballs]] to temporarily stun
 
|-
 
|-
Line 45: Line 48:
 
* Attacks in large groups
 
* Attacks in large groups
 
|-
 
|-
−
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | '''[[Quick-Fix]] Medic'''
+
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | '''Quick-Fix Medic'''
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" rowspan="2" | {{Class link|Medic}}
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" rowspan="2" | {{Class link|Medic}}
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | [[Quick-Fix]]
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | [[Quick-Fix]]
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" |
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" |
 
* Heals fast
 
* Heals fast
−
* Can't use ÜberCharge
+
* Can't use [[ÜberCharge]]
 
|-
 
|-
−
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | '''[[Über]] Medic'''
+
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | '''Über Medic'''
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | [[Medi Gun]]
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | [[Medi Gun]]
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" |
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" |
Line 64: Line 67:
 
* Quick on the draw
 
* Quick on the draw
 
|-
 
|-
−
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | '''[[Sydney Sniper]]'''
+
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | '''Sydney Sniper'''
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | [[Sydney Sleeper]]
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | [[Sydney Sleeper]]
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" |
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" |
 
* Shoots [[Jarate]]-coated darts
 
* Shoots [[Jarate]]-coated darts
 
|}
 
|}
−
 
  
 
==== Giant Robots ====
 
==== Giant Robots ====
−
Giant Robots are larger and more durable than normal robots, but move half as fast.
+
Giant Robots are larger and more durable than normal robots, but also move at half speed. Each Giant Robot has its own unique ability.
 
{| class="wikitable grid"
 
{| class="wikitable grid"
 
! class="header" width="150px" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | Machine
 
! class="header" width="150px" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | Machine
Line 90: Line 92:
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | Can shoot down projectiles such as rockets and grenades.
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | Can shoot down projectiles such as rockets and grenades.
 
|}
 
|}
−
 
  
 
==== Sentry Buster ====
 
==== Sentry Buster ====
Line 104: Line 105:
 
|}
 
|}
  
 +
==== Bombs ====
 +
Bomb Carrier Upgrades (stacking):
 +
{| class="wikitable grid" style="text-align:center;"
 +
|- style="height: 20px;"
 +
! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | Stages
 +
! class="header" style="background: #333; color: white; border:1px solid #333;" | Upgrades
 +
|-
 +
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | '''First stage'''
 +
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | Defensive buff, shared with all nearby robots
 +
|-
 +
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | '''Second stage'''
 +
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | Health regeneration
 +
|-
 +
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | '''Final stage'''
 +
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | Full crits all the time
 +
|}
  
−
=== Maps ===
+
==== Maps ====
 
{| class="wikitable grid" style="text-align:center;"
 
{| class="wikitable grid" style="text-align:center;"
 
|- style="height: 20px;"
 
|- style="height: 20px;"
Line 114: Line 131:
 
|-
 
|-
 
|style="background: gray; border:1px solid #333;" width="120px" |'''[[Mannworks{{if lang}}|<span style="color:white;">Mannworks</span>]]'''
 
|style="background: gray; border:1px solid #333;" width="120px" |'''[[Mannworks{{if lang}}|<span style="color:white;">Mannworks</span>]]'''
−
| style="border:1px solid #333;" |[[File:Poster Mannworks.jpg|250px|link=Mannworks{{if lang}}]]
+
| style="border:1px solid #333;" |[[File:Poster Mannworks.png|250px|link=Mannworks{{if lang}}]]
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | '''[[Mann vs. Machine (game mode){{if lang}}|{{common string|Mann vs. Machine}}]]'''<br />[[File:Mvm_navicon.png|50px|link=Mann vs. Machine (game mode){{if lang}}]]
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | '''[[Mann vs. Machine (game mode){{if lang}}|{{common string|Mann vs. Machine}}]]'''<br />[[File:Mvm_navicon.png|50px|link=Mann vs. Machine (game mode){{if lang}}]]
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | TBC<!--{{code|mvm_mannworks}}-->
 
| style="border:1px solid #333;" | TBC<!--{{code|mvm_mannworks}}-->
Line 129: Line 146:
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
 
* Mann vs. Machine was heavily teased by the second [[ARG]], which led to the [[Blood Brothers]] comic. Hints were also included in the maps [[Foundry]] and [[Doomsday]].
 
* Mann vs. Machine was heavily teased by the second [[ARG]], which led to the [[Blood Brothers]] comic. Hints were also included in the maps [[Foundry]] and [[Doomsday]].
−
* A robot which looks like a Bowman or Sydney Sniper without a hat appears on the [[Engineer Update]] page, and a Demoknight head appears in the teaser trailer for the update.
+
* Mann vs. Machine was also teased in the [[Loose Canon]] comic, where the last page features a mention of a third Life Extender Machine, which may have been the portable version designed for [[Gray Mann]].
 +
* A diagram of a Scout Robot appears on the [[Engineer Update]] page, and both a Heavy and a Demoman Robot head appear in the teaser trailer for the update.
 +
* The music used in the first part of the trailer is similar to the main theme of "A Fistful of Dollars", which was composed by Ennio Morricone.
 +
 
 +
== Update Gallery ==
 +
<gallery>
 +
File:Mann_vs._Machine_Update_Page1.jpg|'''Day 1''' Main update page
 +
File:MvM_update_page_Day_1.jpg|'''Day 1''' "Machines" update page
 +
File:Team_Fortress_2_Mannworks.png|'''Day 1''' "Mannworks" update page
 +
</gallery>
 +
 
 +
=== Other Gallery ===
 +
<gallery>
 +
File:Engineer_update_robot_diagram.png|Diagram of a robot from the [[Engineer Update]].
 +
File:Blog_Birth_Certificate.jpg|'''2nd ARG''' Birth certificate of Zephaniah Mann's sons.
 +
File:ZepheniahMannLastWill.jpg|'''2nd ARG''' Zephaniah Mann's updated last will.
 +
</gallery>
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
−
* [http://www.teamfortress.com/mvm/ Mann vs. Machine update page]
+
* [http://www.teamfortress.com/mvm/ Mann vs. Machine Update]
−
* [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=8622 MVM Day One: They Are Legion] on the TF2 blog
+
* [http://www.teamfortress.com/mvm/machines/ Day One: Machines]
 +
* [http://www.teamfortress.com/mvm/mannworks/ Day One: Mannworks]
 
* [http://www.teamfortress.com/bloodbrothers Blood Brothers]
 
* [http://www.teamfortress.com/bloodbrothers Blood Brothers]
 
* [http://www.teamfortress.com/fateworsethanchess/ A Fate Worse Than Chess]
 
* [http://www.teamfortress.com/fateworsethanchess/ A Fate Worse Than Chess]
−
 
  
 
{{MannVsMachineNav}}
 
{{MannVsMachineNav}}
 
{{Major updates nav}}
 
{{Major updates nav}}

Revision as of 12:13, 14 August 2012

This page is about the upcoming update to Team Fortress 2. For the game mode, see "Mann vs. Machine (game mode)"; for the update trailer, see "Mann vs. Machine (video)".
Crafting anvil.png“You are so small! Is funny to me!”
This article is a stub. As such, it is not complete. You can help Team Fortress Wiki by expanding it.
Pictogram question.png“Ok guys, bad news: we lost that last one.”
This article documents unreleased content. It may contain speculation, broken links, or errors.
“
Alright, enough reading advice. It's man-to-man talk time. I am not going to lie to you: I am going to have to lie to you. You men are absolutely prepared to deal with this, and you are going to be just fine. Right. End of lie. Now get ready to absorb some bullets so they don’t hit my factories.
— Saxton Hale; TF2 Official Website
 ”
Mvm logo.png

Mann vs. Machine is an upcoming update for Team Fortress 2, announced on August 13, 2012 and due to be released on August 15, 2012.

Day 1: Machines

Day 1 revealed a new co-op game mode in which a team of six players fights a horde of bots, as well as a new map, Mannworks, and multiple special classes of robots introduced for the new mode. It also revealed the trailer for the mode.

Robots

Special Robots

The majority of the robot legion can be any class equipped with basic weaponry. In addition, several Special Robots exist:

Machine Based on Equipped with Abilities
Minor League Scout Leaderboard class scout.png Scout Sandman
Batter's Helmet
Demoknight Leaderboard class demoman.png Demoman Eyelander
Chargin' Targe
  • Sword-wielding maniac
  • Can cover large distances very quickly by charging
Steel Gauntlet Leaderboard class heavy.png Heavy Fists of Steel
  • Very durable
  • Damage resistant
  • Good with its fists
Heavyweight champ Killing Gloves of Boxing
Pugilist's Protector
  • Doesn't need weapons to rough you up
  • Attacks in large groups
Quick-Fix Medic Leaderboard class medic.png Medic Quick-Fix
Über Medic Medi Gun
  • ÜberCharges like a maniac
Bowman Leaderboard class sniper.png Sniper Huntsman
  • Deadly accurate
  • Quick on the draw
Sydney Sniper Sydney Sleeper

Giant Robots

Giant Robots are larger and more durable than normal robots, but also move at half speed. Each Giant Robot has its own unique ability.

Machine Based on Abilities
Super Scout Leaderboard class scout.png Scout Unlike other giant robots, Super Scout moves lightning fast, so don't let it pick up the bomb!
Rapid Fire Soldier Leaderboard class soldier.png Soldier The machine gun of rocket launchers. Don't stand in one place for too long.
Deflector Heavy Leaderboard class heavy.png Heavy Can shoot down projectiles such as rockets and grenades.

Sentry Buster

Day 1 also introduced the Sentry Buster, a robot designed to take down co-op players' Sentry Guns.

Machine Based on Abilities
Sentry Buster Leaderboard class demoman.png Demoman Detects Sentry Guns that are dealing sustained damage to the horde and runs at the offending Sentry Gun, exploding after a couple of seconds.

Bombs

Bomb Carrier Upgrades (stacking):

Stages Upgrades
First stage Defensive buff, shared with all nearby robots
Second stage Health regeneration
Final stage Full crits all the time

Maps

Name Picture Game mode File name
Mannworks Poster Mannworks.png Mann vs. Machine
Mvm navicon.png 		TBC

Day 2: Mercs

Day 3: Bounty

Trailer

Trivia

  • Mann vs. Machine was heavily teased by the second ARG, which led to the Blood Brothers comic. Hints were also included in the maps Foundry and Doomsday.
  • Mann vs. Machine was also teased in the Loose Canon comic, where the last page features a mention of a third Life Extender Machine, which may have been the portable version designed for Gray Mann.
  • A diagram of a Scout Robot appears on the Engineer Update page, and both a Heavy and a Demoman Robot head appear in the teaser trailer for the update.
  • The music used in the first part of the trailer is similar to the main theme of "A Fistful of Dollars", which was composed by Ennio Morricone.

Update Gallery

  • Day 1 Main update page

  • Day 1 "Machines" update page

  • Day 1 "Mannworks" update page

Other Gallery

  • Diagram of a robot from the Engineer Update.

  • 2nd ARG Birth certificate of Zephaniah Mann's sons.

  • 2nd ARG Zephaniah Mann's updated last will.

External links

v • d • e
Mvm navicon.png Mann vs. Machine Update
Game modes
Maps
Missions
Weapons
Cosmetics
Action items
Tools
Achievements
Other
Comics
Video
Soundtrack
v • d • e
Major updates
Major updates
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Seasonal updates
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Content packs
2010
2011
2012
2014
Retrieved from "https://wiki.teamfortress.com/w/index.php?title=Mann_vs._Machine_(disambiguation)&oldid=1114335"