PASS Time
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| “ | PASS Time combines TF2's usual fast-paced bloodsport with the actual fast-paced sports of soccer, hockey and basketball.
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PASS Time is an upcoming game mode announced on August 18th, 2015 developed by Bad Robot, Escalation Studios, and Valve. Currently, PASS TIME is in beta and only includes one beta map, pass_warehouse. The release date for the game mode and map are currently unknown.
Because the game mode and its map are in development, certain textures and animations may be missing, and any gameplay elements described in this article are subject to change.
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Gameplay
The only current PASS Time map is symmetrical, similar to Capture the Flag maps. A neutral ball or Jack spawns near the center. Players must take a hold of the ball and successfully throw it into the opposing team's goal. Players must score more points than the other team when time runs out in order to win. Otherwise Sudden Death goes into effect.
Jack
When carried by a player, the Jack provides health regeneration, a temporary speed increase, and the ability to see both teammates and enemies through walls. Temporary invulnerability is also granted when the Jack is stolen via a melee weapon or intercepted.
Players are unable to use any weapons. It can be thrown or passed to teammates via the primary fire button. However, it can be intercepted if an enemy strikes the player with their melee weapon or if the enemy hits the carrier with a projectile from the Sandman or the Wrap Assassin. The Jack becomes neutral when it touches the floor after being thrown.
Announcer lines
Note: These voice lines are in beta and may be altered in the future. Notably, the announcer is male.
| Player delivers the Jack |
Strategy
Maps
PASS Time
PASS Time maps carry the pass_ prefix.
| Name | Picture | File name |
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| Warehouse | 
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pass_warehouse
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Update history
- Added new game mode 'PASS Time' to the TF2 Beta.
August 18, 2015 Patch #2
- Fixed a client crash related to the HUD.
- Fixed the Short Circuit being used to remove the Jack from the game.
- Fixed players being able to pick-up the Jack while they have weapons deployed that cannot be holstered.
August 18, 2015 Patch #3
- Fixed a PASS Time sound bug related to carrying the Jack.
- Fixed disguised Spies not having a shield drawn for them in the HUD
- Fixed players being able to carry the jack while taunting (fixes an exploit with The Eureka Effect)
- Fixed being able to 'inspect' the jack while players are carrying it
- Fixed capturing the jack not incrementing Scout contract points
- Fixed scoring in your own goal if you change teams while the jack is in flight
- Fixed disguised and cloaked enemy Spies having a shield drawn for them in the HUD
- Fixed players sometimes not being able to throw the jack
- Fixed another case where players could teleport the jack with The Eureka Effect
- Fixed The Dead Ringer making it impossible to throw the jack or deactivate the Dead Ringer
- All global special abilities that are activated with alt-fire are now available while carrying the jack, unless you're actively aiming the jack
- Unlocked console variables for community servers to experiment with without requiring sv_cheats
- Fixed Scouts being able to pick up the jack while drinking
- Fixed disguised Spies being able to carry the jack in some situations
- Made weapon switch faster after throwing the jack
- Fixed not getting a speed boost if you score and then get the jack after it respawns
- Fixed a crash if mp_tournament was enabled and someone scored during pre-game
- Improved the way blocking works
- Fixed being able to cancel enemy taunts by hitting them with the ball
- Fixed seeing a phantom jack in your hand if you threw the jack and couldn't switch back to your previous weapon (jars, cleavers, etc.)
Gallery
The Jack when no one is holding it
The Jack when RED is holding it
The Jack when BLU is holding it
External links
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