[NOT COMFIRMED] Valve changes item drop mechanics

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I used to idle till I quitted TF2. When I came back, I never idled. Just traded like a fag with a lolipop.
 
I mean, it's sad how something as popular as this has been taken away. But, to be honest, it's also good that everything will be earned fairly now, and no one will be overly rich for doing absolutely nothing.
 
Scyro said:
I mean, it's sad how something as popular as this has been taken away. But, to be honest, it's also good that everything will be earned fairly now, and no one will be overly rich for doing absolutely nothing.
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4th test with no checking for 8 hours, on a no glass server with high/fast death rate with auto fire and +forward on. Received 4 weapons, 2 crates and 4 claim checks but I had to hit 'J' twice, first time gave me one weapon, second time, 5 seconds later, gave me all the rest of the items, no more items at all after that. Talking with a few other people on what the next test will be, we will play with a few ideas on legal ways around this 'fix'.

3rd test was to see if checking every 50 mins was any different. Received 16 weapons 4 crates 4 claim tickets and was still getting weapons when test was stopped. This account did its full idle last week so no reason for it to receive more than normal amounts but it did.
 
Various things have been figured out, so it will continue. It will have an effect on idlers, no doubt, and I think many will drop out. But it will still be around. I think larger idling communities will become more insular. No more random joins, can only be invited by an established idler, that sort of thing.
VALVE HAS SPIES!
 
Interesting, I idled before but I stopped because it was too much of a hassle and the profits were quite low anyways. Normal trading works better for me =)
 
officially confirmed: http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=11105
Your time is valuable, and the fact that you choose to spend it on Team Fortress 2 is awesome. When we introduced the Item Drop System back in 2009, one of our goals was to reward you for spending your time with us.

We recently made a change that helps ensure players are playing TF2, not just leaving their computers on in order to get item drops. As of last week, players can no longer receive item drops unless they are actively playing the game.

As with any update, this change is meant to keep the game as fair, fun, and rewarding to as many players as possible. We will continue to examine how the Item Drop System is used, and make any adjustments as needed to benefit the players.

Questions and Answers:
  • What is the definition of “actively playing” Team Fortress 2?
    • From an item drop perspective, a player is considered to be actively playing if they meet all of the following criteria:
      • Is connected to a VAC secured server.
      • Is responding to in-game drop notifications while not utilizing external programs to do so.
      • Is running only one instance of the game.
      • Is not in textmode.
    • A player who meets all of those criteria is earning time towards random item drops (subject to the weekly cap).
  • Will I be VAC banned for not actively playing the game, also known as ‘idling’?
    • No, you will not be banned for just idling. You may be banned if you use external programs to circumvent idle detection. See VAC FAQ.
  • Will I lose my drops if I'm idling? Will it affect my weekly drop cap?
    • No, drops are not lost and the drop cap remains unaffected. Players will simply have their item drops paused. Item drops will return when normal play is resumed.
  • Why are you changing how the Item Drop System works?
    • This change is designed to make the TF2 experience equally rewarding for all players. The previous system had flaws that allowed players to collect rewards without actively playing TF2.
  • I don’t idle. How does this impact me?
    • The new system ensures you won’t become disadvantaged for playing TF2 the way you always have.
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Willem said:
Interesting, I idled before but I stopped because it was too much of a hassle and the profits were quite low anyways. Normal trading works better for me =)
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Yeah, I only used mine to stock my weapons shop. I guess I'll just go back to scrap banking to restock my weapons like I used to.

lol, and I thought I was excessive at 6 idle accounts. At least I only idled one a day, and never used textmode to idle.:D
 
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