How should VALVe commemorate Rick May’s passing?

[Have A Nice Life]

With a voice that could captivate and characters that charmed audiences worldwide, Rick left a mark on the world of gaming. From his iconic portrayal of the Soldier in "Team Fortress 2" to his countless other roles in animated series, his talent knew no bounds. In light of his passing, I think it is only fitting that VALVe release new merchandise to commemorate the 4 years since Rick May’s death.
I think limited edition funko pops would be a fitting tribute to honor his legacy and the impact he had on fans worldwide. Proceeds from the sale of Rick May merchandise could be donated to charity organizations for COVID-19 research and relief.
I was also thinking that VALVe could also collaborate with other leading brands in the gaming industry such as riot and epic to create an event that extends across various platforms. I see companies like Gamer Supps and Youtooz partnering with valve to release products that we can buy for the cause if it becomes relevant enough.

What do you guys think? How should VALVe commemorate Rick May’s legacy for 2024?

[Alastor]

Just keep putting statues everywhere

[wayWardwaves]

build a pyramid with "free" laborers and entomb him in it. this is the only logical option

[Emily (She/Her)]

id go to a rick may themed amusement park
it could have the rocket jump ride, the rocket jump carousel, the rocket jump hall of mirrors, the rocket jump house of horrors, and rocket jump tower
they could even sell rocket jump juice and mint their own rocket jump coins
valves stock would practically be rocket jumping!

[/I\]

they added a statue of soldier on 2fort few years ago,

[Zumo Nacho INC]

At least edit the text or something man, if you copypaste it right out of whatever bloody ai you used it looks way too obvious...

[wayWardwaves]

Originally posted by Zumo Nacho INC:

At least edit the text or something man, if you copypaste it right out of whatever bloody ai you used it looks way too obvious...

why do you assume it is ai? you know what they say about assuming right?

[Fireschlong #2Broke4MannUp]

They could place a statue in regards to his passing. Maybe play that trumpet music that's played for fallen soldiers in the main menu too. The simple melody with twenty-something notes. Dunno what it's called. I wonder why they haven't done that yet.

[Voice Communication Disabled]

we don't need a whole ass gaming industry wide collaboration for rick may just give the man a statue on every tf2 map

[Voice Communication Disabled]

Originally posted by wayWardwaves:

Originally posted by Zumo Nacho INC:

At least edit the text or something man, if you copypaste it right out of whatever bloody ai you used it looks way too obvious...

why do you assume it is ai? you know what they say about assuming right?

thats literally ai

[Scott, President of Dominos]

Haha 😂 bro, what if like they added a mask of Rick May’s face that you can wear to show how much you care!

Bro, they could even add it into another Mann Co. Crate full of new community created cosmetics taken from the workshop xD

That would be EPIC

[wayWardwaves]

Originally posted by Makise Kurisu:

Haha 😂 bro, what if like they added a mask of Rick May’s face that you can wear to show how much you care!

Bro, they could even add it into another Mann Co. Crate full of new community created cosmetics taken from the workshop xD

That would be EPIC

we need the great pyramids of rick may

[the BIG sloppy]

Originally posted by Alastor:

Just keep putting statues everywhere

I want them EVERYWHERE (no really)

[Have A Nice Life]

Originally posted by Rickleton D. Pickleton:

thats literally ai

You can run it through an ai detector. Better yet, I’ve saved you the work and did it myself:
https://prnt.sc/HQrZwIB1ngXO
Internet trolls are so quick to assume that everything they can’t read is automatically ai-generated. Just admit you’re a miserable person in real life who can’t stand the thought of someone being commemorated for their contributions to the gaming industry.

[Have A Nice Life]

Originally posted by Makise Kurisu:

Haha 😂 bro, what if like they added a mask of Rick May’s face that you can wear to show how much you care!

Bro, they could even add it into another Mann Co. Crate full of new community created cosmetics taken from the workshop xD

That would be EPIC

Lol yeah they could even make a paper bag hat like they did with scream fortress with Rick may like they do for party hats and noise makers. We could designate it Rick May Day. Any modders want to dm me and help create a proof of concept?

[Shark Guy]

There is already a tribute to Rick May annually throughout the month of May.

The main menu throughout the month has Soldier saluting and a rendition of Taps plays when opening the game.

Statues are also temporarily added to certain maps, and one was permanently placed on Granary with several BLU team heads sitting on a fence (a nod to Meet the Soldier).