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Valve announces details for matchmaking beta expansion
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February 18, 2016

After hype building up for weeks, Valve has finally come forward and formally announced details for their upcoming matchmaking beta expansion.

Similar to the currently ongoing Overwatch beta, access to the beta will be distinguished between permanent access and stress-test access. Players randomly selected for permanent access will receive a Competitive Matchmaking Beta Pass (the same item previously distributed to top players and other community personalities for testing) that grants them ongoing access to the beta. In addition, larger numbers of players will be randomly selected for stress-test events (which may or may not be announced ahead of time), though they will not be given a Beta Pass.

In order to be selected, players will need to be part of the Competitive Beta Steam group. Priority will be given to members meeting certain requirements, which include having a premium account, having the Steam Mobile Authenticator enabled, and having a phone number associated with their Steam account.

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#1
3 Frags +

Wow looks promising(!)

Wow looks promising(!)
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#2
3 Frags +

n i c e

n i c e
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#3
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Honest thanks to the TF2 Dev Team to still giving the slightest of a care to even do this. : )
(im not getting a pass anytime soon tho)

Honest thanks to the TF2 Dev Team to still giving the slightest of a care to even do this. : )
(im not getting a pass anytime soon tho)
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#4
45 Frags +

Also, valve has just fucked me over with this mobile authenticatior thing because I still use this
http://cdn.shopclues.net/images/detailed/26184/833120728150567578233586images5137905128414328619601439196005_1444891081.jpg

Also, valve has just fucked me over with this mobile authenticatior thing because I still use this
http://cdn.shopclues.net/images/detailed/26184/833120728150567578233586images5137905128414328619601439196005_1444891081.jpg
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#5
9 Frags +

:)

:)
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#6
9 Frags +
nykAlso, valve has just fucked me over with this mobile authenticatior thing because I still use this
http://cdn.shopclues.net/images/detailed/26184/833120728150567578233586images5137905128414328619601439196005_1444891081.jpg

probably its because they want the person thats linked to the mobile guard is the one who gets the pass, and eliminates possible smurfs i think.

[quote=nyk]Also, valve has just fucked me over with this mobile authenticatior thing because I still use this
http://cdn.shopclues.net/images/detailed/26184/833120728150567578233586images5137905128414328619601439196005_1444891081.jpg[/quote]
probably its because they want the person thats linked to the mobile guard is the one who gets the pass, and eliminates possible smurfs i think.
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#7
2 Frags +
nykAlso, valve has just fucked me over with this mobile authenticatior thing because I still use this
http://cdn.shopclues.net/images/detailed/26184/833120728150567578233586images5137905128414328619601439196005_1444891081.jpg

https://www.reddit.com/r/tf2/comments/3ug38r/introducing_the_steam_desktop_authenticator_beta/

[quote=nyk]Also, valve has just fucked me over with this mobile authenticatior thing because I still use this
http://cdn.shopclues.net/images/detailed/26184/833120728150567578233586images5137905128414328619601439196005_1444891081.jpg[/quote]

https://www.reddit.com/r/tf2/comments/3ug38r/introducing_the_steam_desktop_authenticator_beta/
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#8
10 Frags +

http://i.imgur.com/OFohMAy.png

LETS GO BOYS

[img]http://i.imgur.com/OFohMAy.png[/img]

LETS GO BOYS
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#9
6 Frags +
concor-nykAlso, valve has just fucked me over with this mobile authenticatior thing because I still use this
http://cdn.shopclues.net/images/detailed/26184/833120728150567578233586images5137905128414328619601439196005_1444891081.jpg
probably its because they want the person thats linked to the mobile guard is the one who gets the pass, and eliminates possible smurfs i think.

I understand why they do it, but I'm still gonna get mad at them about it

[quote=concor-][quote=nyk]Also, valve has just fucked me over with this mobile authenticatior thing because I still use this
http://cdn.shopclues.net/images/detailed/26184/833120728150567578233586images5137905128414328619601439196005_1444891081.jpg[/quote]
probably its because they want the person thats linked to the mobile guard is the one who gets the pass, and eliminates possible smurfs i think.[/quote]
I understand why they do it, but I'm still gonna get mad at them about it
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#10
0 Frags +

http://imgur.com/gallery/7drHiqr

http://imgur.com/gallery/7drHiqr
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#11
6 Frags +

downloading the steam mobile app

https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/emoticons/v1/361/3.0

downloading the steam mobile app[img]https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/emoticons/v1/361/3.0[/img]
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#12
69 Frags +

I can't wait for all the "pubs are real tf2" people to have brain aneurysms and die when matchmaking comes out.

I can't wait for all the "pubs are real tf2" people to have brain aneurysms and die when matchmaking comes out.
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#13
-4 Frags +

why do people complain about steam mobile

why do people complain about steam mobile
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#14
-7 Frags +

Called it

Called it
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#15
-4 Frags +
hoXyynykAlso, valve has just fucked me over with this mobile authenticatior thing because I still use this
http://cdn.shopclues.net/images/detailed/26184/833120728150567578233586images5137905128414328619601439196005_1444891081.jpg

https://www.reddit.com/r/tf2/comments/3ug38r/introducing_the_steam_desktop_authenticator_beta/

I still don't trust that site not to lose my items

[quote=hoXyy][quote=nyk]Also, valve has just fucked me over with this mobile authenticatior thing because I still use this
http://cdn.shopclues.net/images/detailed/26184/833120728150567578233586images5137905128414328619601439196005_1444891081.jpg[/quote]

https://www.reddit.com/r/tf2/comments/3ug38r/introducing_the_steam_desktop_authenticator_beta/[/quote]
I still don't trust that site not to lose my items
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#16
7 Frags +

Honestly I'm the most excited about the attention this will give tf2. I think pugging will still be more fun.

Honestly I'm the most excited about the attention this will give tf2. I think pugging will still be more fun.
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#17
10 Frags +

is this finally the end of tf2center?

is this finally the end of tf2center?
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#18
39 Frags +

http://puu.sh/nd62q/6dc623e2f3.png

[img]http://puu.sh/nd62q/6dc623e2f3.png[/img]
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#19
-2 Frags +

losing a phone and not being able to replace it sucks.

losing a phone and not being able to replace it sucks.
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#20
23 Frags +
nykis this finally the end of tf2center?

http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/51b5f9f269beddc327000019/lebron-james-dunk-knicks-gif.gif

[quote=nyk]is this finally the end of tf2center?[/quote]
[img]http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/51b5f9f269beddc327000019/lebron-james-dunk-knicks-gif.gif[/img]
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#21
7 Frags +
liasnykis this finally the end of tf2center?http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/51b5f9f269beddc327000019/lebron-james-dunk-knicks-gif.gif

http://q9ajg3m8r764ux2l1qldhv3k5.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/zlatan1.gif

[quote=lias][quote=nyk]is this finally the end of tf2center?[/quote]
[img]http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/51b5f9f269beddc327000019/lebron-james-dunk-knicks-gif.gif[/img][/quote]
http://q9ajg3m8r764ux2l1qldhv3k5.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/zlatan1.gif
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#22
28 Frags +

r a n d o m l y s e l e c t e d

r a n d o m l y s e l e c t e d
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#23
10 Frags +
fatswimdudewhy do people complain about steam mobile

cause not everyone has a phone capable of downloading the app, let alone a phone at all

[quote=fatswimdude]why do people complain about steam mobile[/quote]

cause not everyone has a phone capable of downloading the app, let alone a phone at all
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#24
1 Frags +

This is great, hopefully everything'll go smoothly!

It's nice to actually have real info on this, as well.

This is great, hopefully everything'll go smoothly!

It's nice to actually have real info on this, as well.
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#25
9 Frags +
a complete fix&buff of Pyro is MUCH needed, it's pretty much the most imprtant part of any fix to the game.

the comments in the comp group broke my brain

[quote]a complete fix&buff of Pyro is MUCH needed, it's pretty much the most imprtant part of any fix to the game.[/quote]

the comments in the comp group broke my brain
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#26
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deetrhttp://puu.sh/nd62q/6dc623e2f3.png

lol weird because that's one of the only times the heavy is at his strongest but tbh heavy with a much smaller cone and less damage per bullet would be pretty cool

[quote=deetr][img]http://puu.sh/nd62q/6dc623e2f3.png[/img][/quote]

lol weird because that's one of the only times the heavy is at his strongest but tbh heavy with a much smaller cone and less damage per bullet would be pretty cool
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#27
8 Frags +
clckwrkdeetrhttp://puu.sh/nd62q/6dc623e2f3.png
lol weird because that's one of the only times the heavy is at his strongest but tbh heavy with a much smaller cone and less damage per bullet would be pretty cool

that would actually be a pretty cool change
have to aim which rewards skill
woah what a cool concept

[quote=clckwrk][quote=deetr][img]http://puu.sh/nd62q/6dc623e2f3.png[/img][/quote]

lol weird because that's one of the only times the heavy is at his strongest but tbh heavy with a much smaller cone and less damage per bullet would be pretty cool[/quote]
that would actually be a pretty cool change
have to aim which rewards skill
woah what a cool concept
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#28
marketplace.tf
5 Frags +
nykhoXyynykAlso, valve has just fucked me over with this mobile authenticatior thing because I still use this
http://cdn.shopclues.net/images/detailed/26184/833120728150567578233586images5137905128414328619601439196005_1444891081.jpg

https://www.reddit.com/r/tf2/comments/3ug38r/introducing_the_steam_desktop_authenticator_beta/
I still don't trust that site not to lose my items

it's not a site, mate.

[quote=nyk][quote=hoXyy][quote=nyk]Also, valve has just fucked me over with this mobile authenticatior thing because I still use this
http://cdn.shopclues.net/images/detailed/26184/833120728150567578233586images5137905128414328619601439196005_1444891081.jpg[/quote]

https://www.reddit.com/r/tf2/comments/3ug38r/introducing_the_steam_desktop_authenticator_beta/[/quote]
I still don't trust that site not to lose my items[/quote]

it's not a site, mate.
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#29
-2 Frags +
Geel9nykhoXyynykAlso, valve has just fucked me over with this mobile authenticatior thing because I still use this
http://cdn.shopclues.net/images/detailed/26184/833120728150567578233586images5137905128414328619601439196005_1444891081.jpg

https://www.reddit.com/r/tf2/comments/3ug38r/introducing_the_steam_desktop_authenticator_beta/
I still don't trust that site not to lose my items

it's not a site, mate.

It's a thing
And it's an insecure thing
Unlike scrap.tf but oH w3ll

[quote=Geel9][quote=nyk][quote=hoXyy][quote=nyk]Also, valve has just fucked me over with this mobile authenticatior thing because I still use this
http://cdn.shopclues.net/images/detailed/26184/833120728150567578233586images5137905128414328619601439196005_1444891081.jpg[/quote]

https://www.reddit.com/r/tf2/comments/3ug38r/introducing_the_steam_desktop_authenticator_beta/[/quote]
I still don't trust that site not to lose my items[/quote]

it's not a site, mate.[/quote]
It's a thing
And it's an insecure thing
Unlike scrap.tf but oH w3ll
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#30
26 Frags +
Antaresa complete fix&buff of Pyro is MUCH needed, it's pretty much the most imprtant part of any fix to the game.
the comments in the comp group broke my brain

I can't play my favorite class in every situation all the time! Clearly the game is at fault in it's balance and not me in my skill or brain capacity!

[quote=Antares][quote]a complete fix&buff of Pyro is MUCH needed, it's pretty much the most imprtant part of any fix to the game.[/quote]

the comments in the comp group broke my brain[/quote]
I can't play my favorite class in every situation all the time! Clearly the game is at fault in it's balance and not me in my skill or brain capacity!
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