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Boom, headshot: Meet the Sniper
2:09 PM on 06.17.2008, Jordan Grim Devore 63 comments

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The latest installment in the "meet the insert TF2 character here" series of videos is proof that Valve hasn't even come close to losing its touch.

I don't want to spoil the whole video for you guys, however, I will say that the Sniper's accent was pretty unexpected, but in a good way. Also, pee jars.

In case you missed the previous character videos, here they are: Heavy Weapons guy, the Scout, the Soldier, the Engineer, and the Demoman. Just a few more to go!

[Thanks, ConsFEARacy and Doug]


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Jordan Grim Devore's Avatar
Jordan Grim Devore at 06/17/2008 14:10
Yes, apparently. I've only played as the sniper a few times.
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pendelton21 at 06/17/2008 14:14
Hooray for pee jars!!!
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Necros at 06/17/2008 14:17
Fuck yes, this is awesome!
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Dexter345 at 06/17/2008 14:17
I am surprised but pleased that they're still coming out with these, months after everybody has already met the characters in the game.
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Diomeneus at 06/17/2008 14:18
That sounded much more harsh then I meant it to but I have never really had the opportunity for first post before. Yes I'm lame I know.
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LarkOhiya at 06/17/2008 14:20
I find it depressing that the latter videos are looking so much better then the first ones.
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b33b3s at 06/17/2008 14:20
I hate the sniper slightly less now
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Grimhound at 06/17/2008 14:21
The Pyro appears to be holding the new shotgun replacement.
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nademagnet at 06/17/2008 14:21
I love how smooth the Source Engine is with the animation. I swear I could watch an entire animated film made with it.
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Lode40 at 06/17/2008 14:27
Love the reference to the Civilian class.
It's the Bobble head
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ConsFEARacy at 06/17/2008 14:28
Awesome video! These things just keep getting better and better!

@Grimhound - Huh, I never noticed that before! If you watch in the video, the Pyro launches something out of that weapon as well! Napalm Grenades anyone???
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Jordan Grim Devore at 06/17/2008 14:31
Wow, y'all have great eyes.
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bbrigg1 at 06/17/2008 14:37
One of my least favorite so far. The "I think his mate saw me" part was pretty good, though.
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ajaxender at 06/17/2008 14:39
Lol ive stayed up all night waiting for this... not dissapointed in the slightest! Very funny vid, of course, but i was more impressed at how well they made it, all the interesting things that happened.
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flaming burrito at 06/17/2008 14:39
haha i can never get enough of these... valve should totally open up an animation studio...

and the new pyro weapon! cant wait for the update
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Schmo0zle at 06/17/2008 14:40
This was perhaps the best one.
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Sharpless at 06/17/2008 14:43
As soon as I saw this post, everything in the world stopped. TF2 takes priority over life!

On Sunday, I blitzed the Sniper for the Grey Matter achievement, so I've really gotten a new appreciation for him, even moreso after seeing the above clip. The deal was sealed from the moment I got a headshot on a Scout by shooting him in the crotch.

I love Valve.
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AlienGuy18 at 06/17/2008 14:53
Best one yet.

Can't wait for Spy video, my favorite class by far.
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jfbguy at 06/17/2008 14:54
They showed the VIP as the bobblehead, hopefully it was a hint that a hunted map is coming soon.
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rpbowlinggod at 06/17/2008 14:56
"the difference being one's a job and the others mental sickness" for the mother. fucking. win.
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Rockvillian at 06/17/2008 14:58
Man I love Valve.
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godkow at 06/17/2008 15:01
I've lost count of how many times I've watched this.

Valve = AMAZING
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sexycommando at 06/17/2008 15:05
Snipers don't stick their barrels out of windows. They take their shots recessed inside the room.

Funny video. I liked the Heavy Weapons Guy and Demoman the best though.
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Pedro Blandino at 06/17/2008 15:11
you guys see the new weapon the pryo is holding ;)
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Twosixteen at 06/17/2008 15:17
Time lapse pee jars for the total win!
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Spartacus at 06/17/2008 15:19


Looks like some sort of grenade launcher to me.
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Wexx at 06/17/2008 15:24
Love it.
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Eschatos at 06/17/2008 15:37
Be polite

Be efficient

Have a plan to kill everyone you meet
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Marc of Arabia at 06/17/2008 15:43
Wow, I think this is my favorite one so far. LOL at the Demo.
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maxio098ui at 06/17/2008 15:51
omg i fell to the floor ehen he shot the heavy. that was amazing
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Ratcliff at 06/17/2008 15:54
"I think his bloke saw me.... yep he did!"

This is the best one by far, the scout was kinda weak.
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casualweaponry at 06/17/2008 15:57
Pee jar in the sniper update? I think so...
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bahss at 06/17/2008 16:00
Oh my god. The fact that he talked about his parents was brilliant. My favorite one so far.
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SWE3tMadness at 06/17/2008 16:04
Heh, this is actually the first video of the series I've seen. Very awesome though. :D
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Pedro Blandino at 06/17/2008 16:15
any one seen this on the video? or am I the only one who saw it?
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Teta at 06/17/2008 16:27
Haahahahahahahahhahaha
OMG I spilled my coffee, where is my pee jar?
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moocow21 at 06/17/2008 17:30
lol one of the best ones yet. BTW ^^ whats up with the huge pic?
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Fleet3000 at 06/17/2008 18:17
lolz. oh that sniper.
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Amethystine at 06/17/2008 18:18
Before I even heard his accent, I always assumed he was an Aussie, thanks to that hat. Nice video, thanks Grim.
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MEE at 06/17/2008 18:19
It was so awesome i vomitted all over my keyboard, pissed on myself and shitted in my pants. oopsie.
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CannibalCalvin at 06/17/2008 18:21
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Puppetpallmich at 06/17/2008 18:23
best one yet epic video. omg the pee jars fill up. ftw
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DaedHead8 at 06/17/2008 19:03
Totally Awesome! I still like the engineer video the best.
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The-Excel at 06/17/2008 19:45
I always thought those Meet the __________ videos were fan creations.
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Mr Lazy at 06/17/2008 20:14
i am so glad they're still making these vids, cant wait for the next one
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Cyanosis117 at 06/17/2008 20:22
Why is the sniper British all of a sudden...?
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Sharpless at 06/17/2008 20:36
He's Australian, and he's always been that way.
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Cyanosis117 at 06/17/2008 20:48
@ Sharpless
Yes, I know he's always been Australian, his taunts I can accept as being an Australian accent, but the accent in the video sounds British to me, and as an Australian, I know the full breadth of accents here, and that is not one of them, its far beyond even the stereotypical Australian accents.
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