Valve Trip
DieHard, Hellchick and The Warthog flew to Seattle to visit Valve Software and see what exactly is going on over there these days. Some very cool things are going down, plus we got lots of needed questions answered. Rock!
— The Warthog
DieHard, The Warthog, and Hellchick went to Valve Software’s office, talk about being blown away! I know that you are thinking, “Man, how cool would it be to go visit Valve, I mean, nothing could make the trip a bummer for me!” For myself, that’s the truth. But you’d better ask DieHard how he really felt before we actually got to the offices. He managed to get hit by a truck while in a crosswalk (with right of way for him by the light). I told him that blood pulsating in spurts was good because it meant his heart was working! Add that to passing up for a copy of the Adrenaline Pack at a great price [DieHard: I would have went back to the dirt mall, but I didn’t want to risk my life again over fifteen dollars]. The taxi’s meter are great learning tools, the rate jumps up so fast, you'll swear you've learned how to speed read!
Really though, it was a great trip. Thanks to Valve & GSI for this opportunity. We got to meet: Robin Walker, Doug Lombardi, Erik Johnson, John Cook, Gabe Newell, Pink (Front Line Force), Eric Smith, and in passing we saw many others. These are the guys that make the game - in person! Life does not get any better than this.
Everyone at the office was extremely nice and laid back, making it great hanging out with there. (As if that wasn't
enough, we got to see new content and play with it as well!) In all honesty, the whole town is that way! The guy at the gas station across the street from our hotel was more enthusiastic then if he’d just gotten laid for the first time (both days we went to talk to him).
As a result of our trip we got a but-load (which has a bit more spice than a boat-load) of content. Over the next 6 days, we’ll have a new item up on our site. Here’s what’s in store:
Note: PlanetFortress will be giving away an autographed Half-Life CD by all the members of Valve who were present
the day we visited. Keep tuned the PlanetFortress Newswire for more details to come soon.
Day 1: Overview
Our basic overview of the entire trip.. Better than taking all the "w"'s out of the keyboards in Washington.
Day 2: New TFC Models Preview
Just like the title says, our preview of the TFC Models Valve will be rolling out in the new 1.1.0.6 patch, we got a hands on view and will provide shots of them all with some comments.
Day 3: Robin Walker Interview
We had the chance to talk to Robin for quite a while, you won’t believe some of the cool things he was able to tell us.
Day 4: Doug Lombardi & Erik Johnson Interviews
Sometimes good captions are hard to come by, but you’ll like these interviews much more. Included today’s article is an exclusive on Doug’s Heavy weapon guy tactics!
Day 5: Upcoming TFC Goodies
Robin was able to tell us some of the cool things in store for TFC. Voice Communication, The currently dubbed “Commander Bot” and a new stats program to help Valve learn about TFC.
Day 6: Powerplay Update & Trip Wrap Up
What the hell ever happened to PowerPlay? & Our Trip Wrap Up.
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