Discovery! A word full of amazing potential. What does it mean... to truly discover? Since the dawn of time, mankind has sought out knowledge of the unknown. Centuries ago, cavemen discovered fire. In 1841, President William Henry Harrison discovered pneumonia.
Here at Particle Mayhem, we're about more than just fires and lung infections. Today, we're proud to announce that we've cracked the code to one of the universe's biggest secrets. Some said it was impossible. To them, we say: to hell with you! What would you know about science!?
That's right, fellow particle enthusiasts. We're going beyond time and space!
Not only will we explore the vast reaches of space, but we'll be breaking the boundaries of time itself! The best part is... YOU are once again tasked with creating experiments! Can your creations stand the test of time, or survive the rings of Saturn? Will they travel back in time and enslave all of Ancient Rome? Anything and everything is possible!
Prize Pool
524 Keys
1st place (3 cats): 15%
2nd place (3 cats): 10%
3rd place (3 cats): 5%
Honorable mentions (x5): 2%
This time around, our top experiments will have the chance to win an ever-growing Key surplus! The starting prize pool will be 100 Keys, with more being contributed as the event progresses!
Want to contribute? Other questions? See the FAQ below!
What is Particle Mayhem 2?
Particle Mayhem 2 is a community-created contest, put together by various members of the Team Fortress 2 community. We want time travelers and astronauts from all over the world to make the most out-of-this-world Steam Workshop submissions anyone has even seen!
Is this an official update for Team Fortress 2?
No, this is not an official update. This is a community-created project, and is not directly affiliated with Valve. This basically means that whatever you submit for the contest has no guarantee to be officially added to the game.
What can I submit, and what can't I submit?
Cosmetics, war paints, and of course, particles! Any of these item types can be submitted to the contest, as long as it fits the theme of time and space! We ask that you do not submit anything that breaks the rules of the contest.
Last time you mentioned medals. What's the deal?
Back in 2019, Valve had quietly put a halt to any new and upcoming community-made medals due to over-saturation and high demand.
Sadly, the original medals we had made specifically for the first event were not implemented before then, and we have no idea if Valve will ever add new medals again. We apologize for the inconvenience.
How do the prizes work? Can I contribute?
We're starting the contest's prize pool off with a total of 100 Mann Co. Keys. These will be divided into 3 categories: particles, cosmetics, and war paints. Keys will be split equally among all contributors on a winning submission.
You may donate more Mann Co. Keys to the prize pool by sending them over to Pr0p3r on Steam. Donating will get you a plaque on the site (updated when most convenient)!
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