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  okay okay okay. I know, I know, more hats, another store. But, doesn't that mean Valve has longer term pl... : geedeck
  • Man, I'd hope so. Me and mah buddy are having a blast playing through it. : runinal
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    If muppets paying through the nose for virtu-items that I never have to see means Valve has both extra fu... : AlexW1203
    • I can't wait for the mod tools to come out. : TOnez
    • I don't see how anyone could have a problem with that. There is a certain breed of sperg out there th... : ColoradoCNC
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    Even if they release more maps, it's not the kind of game that has the same replayability as TF2. It's ve... : Zek
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      Well, yeah I agree it would be weird... but that's why I think it'll be more maps and even maybe more gam... : geedeck
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        I think the ship sailed on further profits out of L4D2. That said... I'd really love an L4D3 with new : LoioshDwaggie
        • I want L4D3:Midnight Riders : Degenerate
        • Like a FPS Alien Swarm? : james_austintx
  • I think its almost guaranteed, based on the fact that almost all of their marketing went towards showing ... : maulla
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    I hope so. I want to see some ridiculously hard maps. : The Grolar Bear
    • Dunno how interested I'd be in that without some kind of mini-campaign with voice acting and scene progre... : Chipwarrior
• In before people bitch about the store as if it has any effect what-so-ever on the amazing SP and CO-OP e... : eonix
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  I am totally, 100% cool with for-pay additions like this that don't affect the gameplay. Who cares if som... : Bean
  • I agreed 100% with everything you said until heck. At that point, my agreement level dropped by 1.2%. : ajvitaly
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  If this were EA people would be up in arms. But since it's Valve they get a pass. Hint, I don't care eith... : Phreakin
  • It amuses me too. I say if people are stupid enough to pay for it, let em. : avatar_58
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    This has been said a thousand times before, but valve doesnt catch as much shit for a few reasons: 1) ... : maulla
    • This 1000% : atom519
    • ...and the thread has a winnar! : master_disaster_17
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      fucking signed. because valve keeps it fun/gaming oriented. it's clean simple disposable fun and consu... : Downforce
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        It's still a microtransaction : Phreakin
        • so what? you either buy it or you don't. you're not being forced to in any way, shape or form. : zerog83
        • so? the simple fun/gaming stuff is all around you. do you have a smartphone by chance? back on the PC, ha... : Downforce
    • Exactly : ShXIII
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      People sure derp it up when it comes down to this subject. : MercFox1
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        Yeah, they buy hats and pre-order games they don't want for more hats : avatar_58
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          That would be their perogative and non of your business. : MercFox1
          • ewwwww : MercFox1
          • Yeah but I can still point and laugh. : avatar_58
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            which would be fine if they didn't post about it : Dravenport
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              D-port, did nuShack remove the ability to collapse threads? I can't keep up with all these changes. : The Grolar Bear
              • i see no collapsable thread option G-Bear, and thus 3/4 of my chatty is filled with Valve nonsense : Dravenport
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              what? why do you care? For someone who posts as much as you do (most of it being off topic) you should ha... : maulla
              • I don't give a shit about hat threads, but if it was really none of our business, your words, then people... : Dravenport
    • BUT IF EA DID IT : dmason
    • There's an exception to the items not affecting gameplay with the TF2 hats required for a set bonus, they... : nem00
  • ya it is pretty funny to watch. : .frame
  • Just proves that you have to have a really good track record before people will trust you or cut you slac : Schnapple
  • I didn't give a shit about the special "hats" or special skins in BC2. It's cosmetic -- as long as it ha... : DrWaffles
  • If this were EA it would be maps, weapons, levels and so on. But since it's Valve it's only cosmetic item... : Viprime
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    I don't see how it's astounding when it's been pretty obvious why it's different and been discussed to de... : atom519
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      Ok, since you dont think it is I better change my mind : Phreakin
      • I'm astounded that you changed your mind so easily. : atom519
      • Yeah, because nobody else provided you with any legitimate points in this entire subthread. : The Grolar Bear
  • EA sells things that affect gameplay, usually pretty drastically. Valve sells cosmetic items. They are ... : Ambient80
  • Apples != Oranges : watcherxp
  • Shit, people hate on Valve for adding free hats to TF2. People hate on everything. : HockeyJohnston
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    Not the same thing. When Valve starts charging for map packs and gameplay mechanics I'll change my tune. : The Grolar Bear
    • That's a good example. Instead of charging for maps, they not only give them away, but give you an option... : geedeck
  • If this were EA half the game would be sold after the fact as DLC, instead of just hats. : duffman03
  • EA Raped and Killed my horse, Valve did not. : rosewood
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    I'm pretty sure some items in the Polycount Pack give increased Health? (I guess I'm asking if I'm pretty... : AxeMan808
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      If there is increased health then there is usually a downside to it as well, something like reduced damag... : Serpico74
      • Or having to equip three shitty weapons. : dmason
  • So what you're saying is, If this were done by a publisher that constantly charges for DLC, people wou : zehh
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  I am so fucking sick of hats : Slowtreme
  • stop eating them then. : master_disaster_17
  • WHY DON'T THEY JUST DIE? I am up to my head with these hats, and I had enough. Just go away, crawl in to... : The_Turbinator
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  I didn't read the article for fear of spoilers but can these hats be earned for free through achievements... : Mmmmmoo
  • I think there are two hats you earn for beating both single-player and co-op. (No plot spoilers) : The Grolar Bear
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  So is there going to be Portal 2 MP CTF? Dropping people through portals to kill them, etc keep them aw... : unjustend
  • Sounds frustrating and not fun. : kek
• That is a pleasant surprise. Only thing I wonder is: Why not make the Japan charity hats cross-over? : Interrobangin