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TF2 Medic update scrapped?
Author: Joe MartinPublished: 10th March 2008
The planned Overhealer updates for TF2 have now been scrapped, apparently.
The change in question, an unlockable called 'Overhealer', would have let Medics double the maximum health of their allies instead of being able to give them invincibility-empowering Ubercharges. Now though, according to a post on the Steam forums, the planned unlockables have been scrapped.
Speaking on the forums, Valve overlord Robin Walker said;
"[There are] no details on the Pyro’s unlockable weapons yet, sorry. We’re still focusing on the Medic, and the underlying system. Your fire axe will be happy to hear that the Overhealer didn’t work out as well as we wanted it to, and won’t be making an appearance."
So, good news then for all you skeptics. Personally we weren't too keen on the idea of double-healthed Heavies rushing our Sniper spots either, and it goes to show that the Valve's commitment to playtesting has once again saved a good game from being broken.
Or has it? Let us know what you think in the forums.
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Seems like the "overhealer" could not measure up to the dramatic effects of ubercharge; as a big fan of TF2, I'm glad this change didn't make it past playtesting. Specially because the Medic is one of my favourite characters.
in fact i hope they scrap the idea of unlockables entirely, its just a bad idea imo
(PS, give me back my rockets :p)
+1
Its anoying running out of grenades and rockets when you trying to push.
As a big medic player, I don't care about the overhealer, i just want Achievements !
yea i'd like to see more achievements go in too
dont really understand why they havent yet, it surely cant be that complicated to add them and im sure the community would be more than happy to submit suggestions :p
Thats what I'm waiting on.
I hope the additions are well thought out. Major game changes like this can very bad if not done right. People get used to a gameplay type just to have it changed completely. I can understand trying to keep nit fresh though. Considering I bought OB mostly for EP2 and Portal, it is nice to see that TF2 is still getting as much support as it is. It is an insanely fun game.
.... and EA is keen on trying to copy the formula....