Holy shit, TF2 is free? Forever? Wow, there is no reason not to play it now! (Assuming this isn't a hoax.)

I think its more like a free trial thing

MEET THE MEDIC

TF2 confirmed for f2p

The ending is awesome.

And I would not have taken Medic for being a fan of birds.

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Well I'll be damned. That was not expected...

Also, this has made my day.

Weapons are up too.

The Quick Fix medigun is there as predicted - Ubercharge increases healing by 300% and grants immunity to movement-impairing effects. It also has a base +40% healing rate, +25% Ubercharge rate and you can move at the same speed as faster targets (scouts, explosives jumping soldiers/demomen?) if you're healing them. No overhealing, though. And I guess no invincibility.

The Solemn Vow allows the medic to see enemy health. I guess it's a melee weapon? Wouldn't be able to resist bludgeoning people with a bust of Hippocrates.

The Overdose syringe gun boosts movement speed based on your Ubercharge percentage - up to 10% faster. It' does -10% damage, though.

Damn, that's all upgrades... I don't think that's really sidegrade material save the Solemn Vow.

The Quick-Fix doesn't invuln, though

And the Overdose... I'd rather use the Blutsauger.

Cheater's Lament V2.0.

"To thank you for your years of support, we will be giving players who have purchased TF2 a special Proof of Purchase hat to wear on any character in-game."

Also, "Q. How does the Coaching feature work?
If a new player on a Free account upgrades to a premium account and indicates that you were their most helpful friend, you will receive a wearable item. Helping new users via the Coaching feature is a great way to meet new players and help them out! "

This is at the Free to Play FAQ.

Cannot decide between Serious and Warbot tags.
 

This makes me all the more sorrowful that my computer cannot handle TF2.

Unless... Who wants to get me a better computer for my birthday?