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| − | The <span class="plainlinks">'''[http://steamgames.com/tf2/goldrush/ Goldrush Update]'''</span>, also referred to as the Medic Update, was | + | The <span class="plainlinks">'''[http://steamgames.com/tf2/goldrush/ Goldrush Update]'''</span>, also referred to as the '''Medic Update''', was the first major content update for [[Team Fortress 2]]. |
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| + | The patch centered around the update of the [[Medic]] as the first class to recieve major content. Alongside the introduction of three Medic weapons, the [[Character Info]] and [[Loadout]] system was implemented to allow players to equip different [[Primary]], [[Secondary]], and [[Melee]] weapons that would come in later updates. The patch also detailed the introduction of the new [[Payload]] gamemode, and included the release of [[Meet the Scout]]. Numerous improvements and additions were also included as part of the update. | ||
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| + | The update was released on [[April 29, 2008 Patch|April 29th, 2008]]. | ||
== Additions == | == Additions == | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| − | * Soon after the | + | *Although Meet the Scout was released alongside the update, it was depicted at the bottom of the page, indicating it was not a major part of the update. |
| − | * The | + | * Soon after the update, players could use console commands to automatically unlock all of the [[Medic#Weapons|Medic weapons]] without unlocking any achievements. This was soon patched out. |
| − | * The | + | * The Blutsauger originally had "''no critical hits''" as its negative attribute. |
| − | * The | + | * The Kritzkrieg initially charged only 10% faster than the [[Medigun]]. |
| + | * The Übersaw was previously only unlocked after completing all 39 [[Medic achievements]]. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 11:09, 22 March 2011
| “ | All I can tell you about this next procedure is that it will be... excruciating!
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— The Medic
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The Goldrush Update, also referred to as the Medic Update, was the first major content update for Team Fortress 2.
The patch centered around the update of the Medic as the first class to recieve major content. Alongside the introduction of three Medic weapons, the Character Info and Loadout system was implemented to allow players to equip different Primary, Secondary, and Melee weapons that would come in later updates. The patch also detailed the introduction of the new Payload gamemode, and included the release of Meet the Scout. Numerous improvements and additions were also included as part of the update.
The update was released on April 29th, 2008.
Additions
Weapons
| Class | Weapon | Name |
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 Medic |
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Blutsauger |
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Kritzkrieg | |
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Übersaw |
Maps
| Game Mode | Image | Map Name | File Name |
|---|---|---|---|
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Gold Rush | pl_goldrush |
Update progress
The official page for the Gold Rush Update.
Trivia
- Although Meet the Scout was released alongside the update, it was depicted at the bottom of the page, indicating it was not a major part of the update.
- Soon after the update, players could use console commands to automatically unlock all of the Medic weapons without unlocking any achievements. This was soon patched out.
- The Blutsauger originally had "no critical hits" as its negative attribute.
- The Kritzkrieg initially charged only 10% faster than the Medigun.
- The Übersaw was previously only unlocked after completing all 39 Medic achievements.
External links
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