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{{hatnote|This article is about the scrapped class known as the Civilian. For the weapon skin grade, see [[Decorated]].}}
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The '''Civilian''' is a [[scrapped]] [[Classes|class]] in ''[[Team Fortress 2]]''. He is the unfinished equivalent of the [[Civilian (Classic)|Civilian]] [[Classes (Classic)|class]] from ''[[Team Fortress]]'' and ''[[Team Fortress Classic]]''.
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The '''Civilian''' is a [[Unused content|scrapped]] [[Classes|class]] in ''[[Team Fortress 2]]''. He is the unfinished equivalent of the [[Civilian (Classic)|Civilian]] [[Classes (Classic)|class]] from ''[[Team Fortress]]'' and ''[[Team Fortress Classic]]''.
  
==Information==
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== Civilian class ==
===Civilian class===
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By default, the '''Civilian class''' shares the [[Scout]] class model, though this can be changed to other class models. He possesses very low health – the lowest of any class – and the same as the [[Civilian (Classic)|Civilian]] from the ''Team Fortress'' Classic series of the game. He does not have any [[weapons]] and cannot attack, lacks both [[voice commands]] and [[taunts]], and uses generic speech files when he is wounded or killed. Civilians do not possess animations except for the [[ragdoll]] or [[Gibs|gibbing]] effect upon death, and therefore appear to glide along the ground in a reference pose when moving. The Civilian was originally able to be selected by typing <code>join_class civilian</code> into the [[console]] upon joining a game.
By default, the '''Civilian class''' shares the [[Scout]] class model, though this can be changed to other class models. He possesses very low health – the lowest of any class – and the same as the [[Civilian (Classic)|Civilian]] from the ''Team Fortress'' Classic series of game. He does not have any [[weapons]] and cannot attack, lacks both [[voice commands]] and [[taunts]], and uses generic speech files when he is wounded or killed. Civilians do not possess animations except for the [[ragdoll]] or [[gib]]bing effect upon dying, and therefore appear to glide along the ground in a reference pose when moving. The Civilian was originally able to be selected by typing <code>join_class civilian</code> into the [[console]] upon joining a game.
 
  
The existence of the Civilian class seems to indicate a planned updated version of the [[Hunted (Classic)|VIP Escort]] game mode from the ''Team Fortress'' Classic series of games. Alternatively, the class may have been included in the game files so that independent map makers and modders could add this feature. Additionally, a sound file exists in the VPK in which the [[Administrator]] commands the team to [[Media:Announcer stop courier.wav|"Stop the courier!"]], suggesting an official Hunted game mode was in the works at some point.
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The existence of the Civilian class seems to indicate a planned updated version of the [[Hunted (Classic)|VIP Escort]] game mode from the ''Team Fortress'' {{botignore|classic}} series of games. Alternatively, the class may have been included in the game files so that independent map makers and modders could add this feature. Additionally, a sound file exists in the VPK in which the [[Administrator]] commands the team to [[Media: Announcer stop courier.wav|"Stop the courier!"]], suggesting an official Hunted game mode was in the works at some point.
  
===The reference pose===
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== Tenth class legacy ==
The '''reference pose''' is often referred to as "the Civilian". It places the player in a "reference pose" without animations or the use of weapons. It does not change the player's actual class, so health and movement speed is unaffected, along with all special abilities of the class (such as the Scout's [[Jumping#double jump|double jump]]).
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While the Civilian class may have been removed from the final release, the possibility remains that a tenth class may or may not arrive in the future. In an interview with Escapist Magazine in 2009, [[Robin Walker]] said:
  
==== Entering the reference pose ====
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{{Quotation|'''Robin Walker in an interview with Escapist Magazine's Nathan Meunier <ref>[https://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/issues/issue_185/5668-Storming-the-Fortress.3 Escapist Magazine interview with Robin walker]</ref>'''|Walker says they haven't made any decisions about adding new classes yet, but that doesn't mean they're not considering them. "We've got several new class designs floating around, some of which we like a lot, but right now we're focusing on the broadening of our existing classes through the addition of the unlockables"}}
* There are [[glitches]] which allow the player to '''enter the reference pose''', giving them a similar appearance to the original placeholder Civilian model.
 
 
 
** While playing as [[Scout]] equip [[Mad Milk]]. Hold out the milk and type ''kill'' in [[Console]]. When you respawn, quickly find the dropped milk and hold down your mouse one, then pick up the item without letting go. This will cause you to enter the '''reference pose'''.
 
*** The [[Flying Guillotine]] also works in place of the Mad Milk.
 
*** This same method is available with the [[Sniper]], using [[Jarate]] instead of Mad Milk.
 
** While playing as [[Spy]], hold out the Sapper and use an action slot taunt, then quickly open the console and type in ''build 3 0'' before the taunt ends.
 
 
 
** While playing as [[Engineer]], equip an action slot taunt such as the [[Director's Vision]] and open the developer console. Type in ''build 1'' and hit enter. Then, use the action taunt, and quickly go to the developer console again and type in ''build 2'' and hit enter.
 
 
 
** While playing as [[Heavy]] at your base, type ''kill'' in [[Console]]. When you respawn, quickly find the dropped [[Minigun]] and begin firing. When the clip is depleted and the weapon is still revved up  (do not let go of fire), pick up the dropped old Minigun.
 
*** The [[Huo-Long Heater]] is particularly encouraged for this case, as the other Miniguns consume ammo far slower and the dropped Minigun may disappear before you get the chance to pick it up. If you do not have the Huo-Long Heater, you will merely need to be swift.
 
**** Its also possible to switch between miniguns to prevent the old minigun from disappearing.
 
 
 
** While playing as [[Pyro]], equip the [[Thermal Thruster]]. Stand outside the spawn room and switch to a different secondary (or switch to another loadout with a different secondary) then touch the resupply locker as the jetpack's holster animation plays.
 
 
 
**While playing as [[Soldier]], equip the [[Cow Mangler 5000]] and the [[Mantreads]] then rocket jump high enough to take fall damage and you will go into a reference pose until you hits the surface, or land on somebody.
 
 
 
** The reference pose also quite rarely occurs to players of any class whose connection to a server lags before or during spawning.
 
 
 
==Tenth class legacy==
 
While the Civilian class may have been removed from final release, the possibility remains that a tenth class may or may not arrive in the future. In an interview with Escapist Magazine in 2009, Robin Walker said:
 
 
 
{{Quotation|'''Robin Walker in an interview with Escapist Magazine's Nathan Meunier <ref>[http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/issues/issue_185/5668-Storming-the-Fortress.3 Escapist Magazine interview with Robin walker]</ref>'''|Walker says they haven't made any decisions about adding new classes yet, but that doesn't mean they're not considering them. "We've got several new class designs floating around, some of which we like a lot, but right now we're focusing on the broadening of our existing classes through the addition of the unlockables"}}
 
  
 
However, in a later interview with TFPortal.de, Walker redacted his point on the matter:
 
However, in a later interview with TFPortal.de, Walker redacted his point on the matter:
  
{{Quotation|'''Robin Walker in an interview with tfportal.de<ref>[http://www.tfportal.de/article/61/tfportal-de-robin-walker-interview/ TFPortal.de interview with Robin Walker]</ref>'''|TFPortal.de: In another Interview you mentioned about a 10th Class for Team Fortress 2? Do you think that would be a good idea? We have now 3 Supporter Classes, 3 Offense Classes and 3 Defense Classes. Also the part of 9 Classes which we got in Team Fortress Classic.<br>Robin Walker: We've got some ideas for further classes, but right now we're focusing on new game modes and items that are additive to all classes. A 10th class is something we'd really like to do, it's just an order of magnitude more work than adding a new unlockable. Also, the 9 classes provide a wide spread of gameplay for us, and often we find that new class ideas are more like subclasses of an existing class. In some cases, we're able to design an unlockable that provides a boost to that style of play, essentially creating the subclass in the game."}}  
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{{Quotation|'''Robin Walker in an interview with tfportal.de<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160503061235/https://www.tfportal.de/article/61/tfportal-de-robin-walker-interview/ TFPortal.de interview with Robin Walker]</ref>'''|TFPortal.de: In another interview, you mentioned about a 10th Class for Team Fortress 2? Do you think that would be a good idea? We have now 3 Supporter Classes, 3 Offense Classes, and 3 Defense Classes. Also the part of 9 Classes which we got in Team Fortress Classic.<br>Robin Walker: We've got some ideas for further classes, but right now we're focusing on new game modes and items that are additive to all classes. A 10th class is something we'd really like to do, it's just an order of magnitude more work than adding a new unlockable. Also, the 9 classes provide a wide spread of gameplay for us, and often we find that new class ideas are more like subclasses of an existing class. In some cases, we're able to design an unlockable that provides a boost to that style of play, essentially creating the subclass in the game."}}  
  
Since the release of Team Fortress 2, the Tenth Class, while teased during development, had become a running joke with the developers, beleaguering the community even more.
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Since the release of ''Team Fortress 2'', the Tenth Class, while teased during development, had become a running joke with the developers, beleaguering the community even more.
  
[[Image:TF2dog.png‎|250px|thumb|right|The [[Guard Dog]], a proposed fake Tenth Class.]]
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[[File:TF2dog.png‎|250px|thumb|right|The [[Guard Dog]], a proposed fake Tenth Class.]]
  
 
{{Quotation|'''TF2 Blog's A Week in the Life of the TF2 Team blog entry
 
{{Quotation|'''TF2 Blog's A Week in the Life of the TF2 Team blog entry
<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=3692 TF2 Blog's A Week in the Life of the TF2 Team blog entry]</ref>'''|TUESDAY, APRIL 6th, 2010
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<ref>[https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=3692 TF2 Blog's A Week in the Life of the TF2 Team blog entry]</ref>'''|TUESDAY, APRIL 6th, 2010
  
...Big team meeting today. I came prepared. I've been programming a playable demo version of TF2 with an entirely new tenth class. I had to teach myself programming, modeling, level design, character design and about twenty other skills, but I think the results speak for themselves. Everybody took a crack at playing it.
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...Big team meeting today. I came prepared. I've been programming a playable demo version of TF2 with an entirely new tenth class. I had to teach myself programming, modeling, level design, character design, and about twenty other skills, but I think the results speak for themselves. Everybody took a crack at playing it.
  
 
"This is pretty balanced gameplay," admitted Robin.
 
"This is pretty balanced gameplay," admitted Robin.
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"I hope it's soon, I can't wait much longer," said Corey Peters. "Look how stupid this tenth class's bare head looks!" More big laughs.
 
"I hope it's soon, I can't wait much longer," said Corey Peters. "Look how stupid this tenth class's bare head looks!" More big laughs.
  
"Actually, there aren't any hats in this demo," I said, chuckling. Deathly silence. Then everybody got up at once and stopped playing. Eric Smith got really mad and threw his keyboard through a wall, then stormed out and went home. Robin asked to speak to me privately.}}
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"Actually, there aren't any hats in this demo," I said, chuckling. Deathly silence. Then everybody got up at once and stopped playing. [[Eric Smith]] got really mad and threw his keyboard through a wall, then stormed out and went home. Robin asked to speak to me privately.}}
  
The joke hasn't escaped the fans either. The idea of a new member to enter the fray has inspired the community to search through for clues in each game patch and even design their own idea of a tenth class; The most infamous would be the [[Guard Dog Update]], a fan-made update by graphic Designer Diogo Lima. The idea proposed of a dog fitted with a machine to help be a suitable contributing mercenary in battle; this design with its attention to detail, imitated TF2 style and convincing character model took the community by storm and even got the attention of Valve, sending a very (jokingly) passive-aggressive thank you letter from Saxton Hale himself.
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The joke has not escaped the fans either. The idea of a new member to enter the fray has inspired the community to search through for clues in each game patch and even design their own idea of a tenth class; The most well-known would be the [[Guard Dog Update]], a fan-made update by graphic designer Diogo Lima. The idea proposed of a dog fitted with a machine to help be a suitable contributing mercenary in battle; this design with its attention to detail, imitated TF2 style and convincing character model took the community by storm and even got the attention of Valve, sending a very (jokingly) passive-aggressive thank you letter from Saxton Hale himself.
  
Additionally, the [[Harvest Event]] map contains a tombstone that reads "RIP The Tenth Class".
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Additionally, several maps like [[Harvest Event]] and [[Sandcastle]] contain a tombstone that reads "RIP The Tenth Class".
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== The reference pose ==
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The '''reference pose''' is often referred to as a few nicknames, such as "the Civilian", "T-posing", or "A-posing." It places the player in a state with no weapons or animations. Being in a reference pose does not affect class-specific stats or abilities (such as the Scout's [[Jumping#double jump|double jump]]). The reference pose also quite rarely occurs to players of any class whose connection to a server lags before or during spawning.
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== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
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'''{{Patch name|3|29|2018}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|3|29|2018}}'''
* Fixed [[Scout]]s taking [[Community fads#Fads Found In-Game|to the skies]] ''(meaning: Fixed Scouts being able to jump indefinitely while in Civilian due to the {{Patch name|3|28|2018}})''.
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* Fixed [[Scout]]s taking [[Community fads#Fads Found In-Game|to the skies]]
  
==Trivia==
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== Trivia ==
* The Sniper keeps a bobblehead of the Civilian from the ''Team Fortress'' Classic series of games in his RV. This made a brief cameo appearance in the beginning of ''[[Meet the Sniper]]''.
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* The Sniper keeps a bobblehead of the Civilian from the ''Team Fortress'' {{botignore|classic}} series of games in his RV. This made a brief cameo appearance at the beginning of ''[[Meet the Sniper]]''.
* The original "Scout" Civilian possesses 5 completely unique death screams and 2 Medic calls. These sounds can still be found in the game files under <code>crit_death1-5.wav</code> in the player folder. These were also the death sounds for all classes before they were given unique voice acting. [[Media:Crit death1.wav|One]] [[Media:Crit death2.wav|Two]] [[Media:Crit death3.wav|Three]] [[Media:Crit death4.wav|Four]] [[Media:Crit death5.wav|Five]]
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* The original Civilian class possesses 5 completely unique death screams and 2 Medic calls, reused from Day of Defeat: Source. These sounds can still be found in the game files under <code>crit_death1-5.wav</code> in the player folder. These were also the death sounds for all classes before they were given unique voice acting: [[Media:Crit death1.wav|One]], [[Media:Crit death2.wav|Two]], [[Media:Crit death3.wav|Three]], [[Media:Crit death4.wav|Four]], [[Media:Crit death5.wav|Five]].
  
==Gallery==
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== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Image:Tfccivilian.png|The original Civilian class from the ''Team Fortress'' classic series of games.
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File:Civilianscout2.png|The Civilian in RED.
Image:Bobbleheads.jpg|A caricature of the Civilian (Classic) on the right as seen in ''[[Meet the Sniper]]''.
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File:Tfccivilian.png|The original Civilian class from the ''Team Fortress'' classic series of games.
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File:Bobbleheads.jpg|A caricature of the Civilian (Classic) on the right as seen in ''[[Meet the Sniper]]''.
 
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== References ==
 
== References ==
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{{Unused Content Nav}}
  
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Latest revision as of 13:45, 18 April 2024

This article is about the scrapped class known as the Civilian and the Civilian community fad. For the weapon skin grade, see Decorated.
Civilian
Civilian
Basic Information
Icon: N/A
Type: N/A
Health: 50 /Medic emblem RED.png75
Speed: 100%
Stop the courier!
The Administrator

The Civilian is a scrapped class in Team Fortress 2. He is the unfinished equivalent of the Civilian class from Team Fortress and Team Fortress Classic.

Civilian class

By default, the Civilian class shares the Scout class model, though this can be changed to other class models. He possesses very low health – the lowest of any class – and the same as the Civilian from the Team Fortress Classic series of the game. He does not have any weapons and cannot attack, lacks both voice commands and taunts, and uses generic speech files when he is wounded or killed. Civilians do not possess animations except for the ragdoll or gibbing effect upon death, and therefore appear to glide along the ground in a reference pose when moving. The Civilian was originally able to be selected by typing join_class civilian into the console upon joining a game.

The existence of the Civilian class seems to indicate a planned updated version of the VIP Escort game mode from the Team Fortress classic series of games. Alternatively, the class may have been included in the game files so that independent map makers and modders could add this feature. Additionally, a sound file exists in the VPK in which the Administrator commands the team to "Stop the courier!", suggesting an official Hunted game mode was in the works at some point.

Tenth class legacy

While the Civilian class may have been removed from the final release, the possibility remains that a tenth class may or may not arrive in the future. In an interview with Escapist Magazine in 2009, Robin Walker said:

Walker says they haven't made any decisions about adding new classes yet, but that doesn't mean they're not considering them. "We've got several new class designs floating around, some of which we like a lot, but right now we're focusing on the broadening of our existing classes through the addition of the unlockables"
Robin Walker in an interview with Escapist Magazine's Nathan Meunier [1]

However, in a later interview with TFPortal.de, Walker redacted his point on the matter:

TFPortal.de: In another interview, you mentioned about a 10th Class for Team Fortress 2? Do you think that would be a good idea? We have now 3 Supporter Classes, 3 Offense Classes, and 3 Defense Classes. Also the part of 9 Classes which we got in Team Fortress Classic.
Robin Walker: We've got some ideas for further classes, but right now we're focusing on new game modes and items that are additive to all classes. A 10th class is something we'd really like to do, it's just an order of magnitude more work than adding a new unlockable. Also, the 9 classes provide a wide spread of gameplay for us, and often we find that new class ideas are more like subclasses of an existing class. In some cases, we're able to design an unlockable that provides a boost to that style of play, essentially creating the subclass in the game."
Robin Walker in an interview with tfportal.de[2]

Since the release of Team Fortress 2, the Tenth Class, while teased during development, had become a running joke with the developers, beleaguering the community even more.

The Guard Dog, a proposed fake Tenth Class.
TUESDAY, APRIL 6th, 2010

...Big team meeting today. I came prepared. I've been programming a playable demo version of TF2 with an entirely new tenth class. I had to teach myself programming, modeling, level design, character design, and about twenty other skills, but I think the results speak for themselves. Everybody took a crack at playing it.

"This is pretty balanced gameplay," admitted Robin.

"I like how we haven't found any hats yet," said Brandon Reinhart. "It sets up the suspense better. I'm all, 'When am I going to find a hat already?'" Everyone laughed.

"I hope it's soon, I can't wait much longer," said Corey Peters. "Look how stupid this tenth class's bare head looks!" More big laughs.

"Actually, there aren't any hats in this demo," I said, chuckling. Deathly silence. Then everybody got up at once and stopped playing. Eric Smith got really mad and threw his keyboard through a wall, then stormed out and went home. Robin asked to speak to me privately.
TF2 Blog's A Week in the Life of the TF2 Team blog entry [3]

The joke has not escaped the fans either. The idea of a new member to enter the fray has inspired the community to search through for clues in each game patch and even design their own idea of a tenth class; The most well-known would be the Guard Dog Update, a fan-made update by graphic designer Diogo Lima. The idea proposed of a dog fitted with a machine to help be a suitable contributing mercenary in battle; this design with its attention to detail, imitated TF2 style and convincing character model took the community by storm and even got the attention of Valve, sending a very (jokingly) passive-aggressive thank you letter from Saxton Hale himself.

Additionally, several maps like Harvest Event and Sandcastle contain a tombstone that reads "RIP The Tenth Class".

The reference pose

The reference pose is often referred to as a few nicknames, such as "the Civilian", "T-posing", or "A-posing." It places the player in a state with no weapons or animations. Being in a reference pose does not affect class-specific stats or abilities (such as the Scout's double jump). The reference pose also quite rarely occurs to players of any class whose connection to a server lags before or during spawning.


Class Method
While playing any class, find a friendly Engineer's Dispenser. Get close to their Dispenser and type kill in console.
After respawning, run over and pick up your recently dropped weapon to reset its disappear timer. Try to pick it up while standing in the Dispenser (easier to do if the Dispenser is up against a wall).
Pictogram comment.png Versus Saxton Hale only
While in Setup time, use the command autoteam and then select the class you were playing as to enter the reference pose.
Pictogram comment.png Mann vs. Machine only
While playing as any class, equip a weapon that you can taunt with. Walk outside of the spawn room and equip a different weapon that you can also taunt with. Go back into the spawn room and make sure you have enough money left for an upgrade. While holding the item, go towards the Upgrade Station then taunt. While the taunt is playing, get an upgrade. When you get out of the Upgrade Station, you are in the reference pose as indicated by the bugged viewmodel.

Pictogram comment.png If done with a consumable, you can only equip a similar consumable (e.g. if you equip a Sandvich you have to equip another food item).

Equip and switch to the Flying Guillotine, Mad Milk, or Bonk! Atomic Punch. Walk outside of your spawnroom and type kill in the console. When you respawn, quickly go back to your dropped weapon. Switch to the same weapon and use it by holding down primary fire. While still holding down primary fire, pick up the dropped item. You are now in the reference pose, indicated by a bugged viewmodel.
Equip and switch to the Beggar's Bazooka. Walk outside of your spawnroom and type kill in the console. When you respawn, quickly go back to your dropped Beggar's Bazooka. Switch to it and empty its ammo by holding down primary fire. The last rocket cannot be a misfire. While still holding down primary fire, pick up the dropped Beggar's Bazooka. You are now in the reference pose, indicated by a bugged viewmodel.
By equipping the Cow Mangler 5000 and the Mantreads, then rocket jumping high enough to take fall damage, you may occasionally switch to the reference pose until you land on either the ground or another player.
You can use any of the three banners and the B.A.S.E. Jumper to enter the reference pose. Equip any of the banners, then charge them up by damaging another player; once charged, go into your loadout and equip the B.A.S.E. Jumper. Once done, use the banner by holding down primary fire. Now return to the spawn and simply walk into the Resupply Cabinet. You are now in the reference pose indicated by a bugged viewmodel.

Pictogram comment.png You will not have the effects of the banner you are using, but you can use the B.A.S.E. Jumper's parachute.

Equip and switch to any primary that can airblast. Walk outside of your spawnroom and type kill in the console. When you respawn, quickly go back to your dropped primary. Switch to it and empty its ammo by holding down alt-fire. While still holding down alt-fire, pick up the dropped primary. You are now in the reference pose, indicated by a bugged viewmodel.
Pictogram comment.png Zombie Infection only
If you use the Thermal Thruster just as you get turned into the first Zombie, you enter the reference pose.
Equip the B.A.S.E. Jumper and any non-shield secondary. With your secondary weapon out, switch to any shield and refresh your loadout by either swapping the weapons in spawn or touching the Resupply cabinet. You are now in the reference pose, indicated by a bugged viewmodel.

Pictogram comment.png You will not be able to charge with your shield while in the reference pose, but you can use the B.A.S.E. Jumper's parachute.

Equip and switch to any primary (the Huo-Long Heater is recommended due to its increased ammo consumption rate). Walk outside of your spawnroom and type kill in the console. When you respawn, quickly go back to your dropped primary. Pick up the dropped primary (this will drop your current primary) and empty it by holding primary fire. While still holding down primary fire, pick up the previously dropped weapon. You are now in the reference pose, indicated by a bugged viewmodel.
Pictogram comment.png Zombie Infection only
If you unrev your primary just as you get turned into the first Zombie, you will enter the reference pose.
Equip and switch to the Jarate. Walk outside of your spawnroom and type kill in the console. When you respawn, quickly go back to your dropped weapon. Switch to the same weapon and use it by holding down primary fire. While still holding down primary fire, pick up the dropped item. You are now in the reference pose, indicated by a bugged viewmodel.

Update history

December 20, 2007 Patch

  • Prevented players from playing the Civilian class.

July 22, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Fixed players going in the reference pose when changing the currently-held weapon and taunting near a resupply locker. Players can still do the Reference pose in the same way.

August 23, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed supply closets regenerating players while they are taunting.

March 29, 2018 Patch

Trivia

  • The Sniper keeps a bobblehead of the Civilian from the Team Fortress classic series of games in his RV. This made a brief cameo appearance at the beginning of Meet the Sniper.
  • The original Civilian class possesses 5 completely unique death screams and 2 Medic calls, reused from Day of Defeat: Source. These sounds can still be found in the game files under crit_death1-5.wav in the player folder. These were also the death sounds for all classes before they were given unique voice acting: One, Two, Three, Four, Five.

Gallery

See also

References