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Papa Canis Jul 1, 2016 @ 7:12pm
Why does the Pyro take damage from the flamethrower (or any fire-based weapon in general)?
He has a flame retardant suit, so why does he take any damage from a flamethrower? This always puzzled me...
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Jimmy Hunter Jul 1, 2016 @ 7:13pm 
It's not Flame immune, just resists catching fire after the flames are gone.
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Pakaku Jul 1, 2016 @ 7:13pm 
Because even though the suit is flame-retardant, it can't protect the wearer from getting roasted by the direct heat.

This is why the suit is so bulky and loose, because that means less of the suit is in direct contact with the wearer's skin, and that's also why skin-tight suits on fem-Pyro models make absolutely no sense.
Last edited by Pakaku; Jul 1, 2016 @ 7:13pm
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Bykeshgoly (Banned) Jul 1, 2016 @ 7:13pm 
Because if the pyro wasn't like that you find two noobs ever next minute burning each other
Last edited by Bykeshgoly; Jul 1, 2016 @ 7:13pm
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Saply Jul 1, 2016 @ 7:13pm 
Because it's a game and logic is a myth

Much like rocket/sticky jumping
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SolNestra Jul 1, 2016 @ 7:13pm 
You still get damaged because of too hot.
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Hue-Two Jul 1, 2016 @ 7:14pm 
A better question, why DOSEN'T the pyro's air tank explode/not work when it's on fire.
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Vlad the Impala Jul 1, 2016 @ 7:14pm 
I don't remember flame retardant being equivalent to non-conductive to heat. Firefighters still die in bushfires/wildfires/whatever fires because the heat is too much.
Last edited by Vlad the Impala; Jul 1, 2016 @ 7:15pm
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Pakaku Jul 1, 2016 @ 7:15pm 
Originally posted by Hue-Two:
A better question, why DOSEN'T the pyro's air tank explode/not work when it's on fire.
Why doesn't the Soldier's helmet protect his head from bullets?
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SinkangReyna Jul 1, 2016 @ 7:15pm 
The air tank is for design -.-
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SinkangReyna Jul 1, 2016 @ 7:15pm 
Why doesn't scout headset have any music in it?
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Hue-Two Jul 1, 2016 @ 7:17pm 
Originally posted by Pakaku:
Originally posted by Hue-Two:
A better question, why DOSEN'T the pyro's air tank explode/not work when it's on fire.
Why doesn't the Soldier's helmet protect his head from bullets?

Why doesn't the Heavy die from high blood pressure?
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OatsMealz Jul 1, 2016 @ 7:17pm 
There is no such thing as fire proof, only fire resistant.
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Pakaku Jul 1, 2016 @ 7:18pm 
Originally posted by Hue-Two:
Originally posted by Pakaku:
Why doesn't the Soldier's helmet protect his head from bullets?

Why doesn't the Heavy die from high blood pressure?
Why isn't the Scout's handsome head of hair falling out from all the radiation poisoning from drinking so much Bonk?
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Sleepy Bear Jul 1, 2016 @ 9:11pm 
Originally posted by Supernova:
Originally posted by Pakaku:
Because even though the suit is flame-retardant, it can't protect the wearer from getting roasted by the direct heat.

This is why the suit is so bulky and loose, because that means less of the suit is in direct contact with the wearer's skin, and that's also why skin-tight suits on fem-Pyro models make absolutely no sense.
You're dumb.
....But he is correct....
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supadog Jul 1, 2016 @ 9:15pm 
Originally posted by Supernova:
Originally posted by Pakaku:
Because even though the suit is flame-retardant, it can't protect the wearer from getting roasted by the direct heat.

This is why the suit is so bulky and loose, because that means less of the suit is in direct contact with the wearer's skin, and that's also why skin-tight suits on fem-Pyro models make absolutely no sense.
You're dumb.
Supernova...

You all right man?
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