[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 8835751. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric -- - Fixed a crash caused by using -dxlevel commands - Fixed some ABI compatibility regressions for server plugins/mods - Fixed a crash under 64-bit caused by some custom HUDs using Half-Life 2 HUD elements which assume the player is Gordon Freeman - Fixed a crash when opening options/going into game (mostly affecting Windows 7 users) - Fixed the snd_cull_duplicates command not working - Fixed a hang when importing cosmetics into the Workshop tools to upload - Fixed an issue selecting surround sound audio settings (Headphones, 4, 5.1, 7.1, etc.) ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 8622567. The notes for the update are here: https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=215056 Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 8604597. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric -- - Updated cp_carrier - Fixed a clipping issue near the bell tower - Fixed the carrier being able to take teleporters - Fixed players dropping flags during waiting for players - Adjusted gravity and health formula for the carrier - Half-Zatoichi reverted back to restoring 50% of the carrier's health - The carrier is now able to use the Thermal Thruster, the Pain Train, as well as taunts - Decreased size of the frog ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 8600658. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric -- - Updated koth_krampus - Added a second trigger_hurt in the underworld that becomes active after Krampus' portal closes - Fixed players dropping flags during waiting for players ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 8598246. The note for the update is below. Thanks. -Eric -- - Fixed a regression with the Clue Hairdo where the smoke attachment was missing ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 8596679. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric -- - Updated the Carry-Van to fix a problem with the LOD files - Updated the Scruffed 'n Stitched to fix the blue material using the red diffuse texture for the second style - Updated main menu background to fix missing nomip/nolod settings - Updated pl_camber to fix a crack in the forward spawn - Updated the Cozy Coverup - Fixed backpack icon - Fixed broken paint region - Fixed jigglebones - Fixed Scout's headphones being hidden for style 3 - Fixed Soldier's lod0 for style 3 not matching style 1 - Updated the Clue Hairdo - Updated to fix issues with shading on maps - Updated to fix the clipping of the loose hair strand with the forehead - Updated the Sleuth Suit - Updated all models to fix issues with shading on maps - Fixed clipping/changed rigging in some poses - Fixed the fourth style having only one material, which caused the problems - Fixed parts of the textures - Changed the backpack icon to reflect the changes in the item ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. This is the Smissmas update. The new version number is 8562712. The notes for the update are here: https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=213565 Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 8453904. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric -- - Updated koth_sawmill_event - Fixed missing model and material - Updated pd_farmageddon - Fixed instances where players can get stuck when leaving the cap zone (Thanks Lo-fi) - Added custom announcer lines for gargoyle spawn - Updated zi_atoll - Significantly reduced strength of trigger_push in water - Adjusted trigger_push entities on trees - Improved clipping/collision on wood plank structures - Adjusted distribution of health and ammo pickups to make structures easier for Red to hold - Reduced file size of map ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 8449996. The notes for the update are here: https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=211509 Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 8431293. The notes for the update are here: https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=211041 Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released another mandatory update for TF2. Apologies for so many updates today. The new version number is 8405658. The note for the update is below. Thanks. -Eric -- - Updated zi_woods to add missing content ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 8192807. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - - Fixed a crash when opening the achievement dialog - Fixed a bug where custom replacement materials in a map could persist to other maps - Fixed a bug where some particles were not the using correct particle types on clients - Fixed EmitSoundEx not using the correct sound name - Fixed the Strange Filter prefix for vsh_tinyrock - Fixed missing sounds and animation blends for the Taunt: Teufort Tango - Fixed the equip_region for The Shrapnel Shell - Updated vsh_skirmish to fix an issue where some props would disappear when viewed at certain angles - Updated pl_phoenix - Fixed missing materials - Fixed various physics props obstructing the payload cart - Updated vsh_nucleus - Fixed an exploit that allowed players to build out of bounds - Added decals to ammo pack locations throughout the map ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] RE: Mandatory CS:S, DoD:S, HL2:DM, and HLDM:S updates released
We've also updated "Source SDK Base 2013 Multiplayer" and "Source SDK Base 2013 Dedicated Server". Let me know if there are any problems. Thanks. -Eric -Original Message----- From: Eric Smith Sent: Friday, July 2, 2021 1:43 PM To: Half-Life dedicated Win32 server mailing list ; 'hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com' ; 'hlds_li...@list.valvesoftware.com' Subject: Mandatory CS:S, DoD:S, HL2:DM, and HLDM:S updates released We've released mandatory updates for Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch, and Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. The new version number for each game is 6630498. The notes for the updates are below. Thanks. -Eric - Numerous security and stability improvements ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory CS:S, DoD:S, HL2:DM, and HLDM:S updates released
We've released mandatory updates for Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch, and Half-Life Deathmatch: Source. The new version number for each game is 6630498. The notes for the updates are below. Thanks. -Eric - Numerous security and stability improvements ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released another mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 6623512. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - Fixed players not being able to download large custom maps from servers - Added check to prevent players without admin access using the dump_all_caches server command ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] RE: Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We're looking into the reports of large maps not being downloaded to clients. Thanks. -Eric -Original Message- From: Eric Smith Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 10:07 AM To: Half-Life dedicated Win32 server mailing list ; 'hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com' ; 'hlds_li...@list.valvesoftware.com' Subject: Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 6616932. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - Added the Summer 2021 Cosmetic Case - Contains 18 new community-contributed items - Adds 6 new community-created Unusual effects - Numerous security and stability improvements - Added a cooldown before a player can create a vote when they join a match already in-progress - sv_vote_late_join_time controls the grace period after the match starts before the cooldown is applied: default 90 secs - sv_vote_late_join_cooldown controls the length of the cooldown: default 5 min - Kick votes will end early and automatically pass if the vote target leaves the match during the vote - Added a ConVar to control players changing their name during a match - tf_allow_player_name_change: default is 1 - Matchmaking servers will set this to 0 - Updated the player list in the vote-kick dialog to show the time each player has been connected to the server - Removed the disconnect reason from the message when players leave the server - Updated the Mann vs. Machine "inspect" command to only work for players in your party or in your Friends list - Moved materials for the community particle effects into the Effects/workshop sub-folder to distinguish them from Valve materials - Updated/Added some tournament medals - Updated the localization files - Updated cp_snakewater_final1 - Fixed clipping throughout map - Fixed explosion splash being caught by objects throughout map - Made movement smoother throughout map - Reworked some problematic areas like the kitchen - Minor visual enhancements throughout the map - Updated cp_process - Fixed incorrect skin for the Red radio tower ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 6394067. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - Added a round timer to cp_powerhouse - Updated/Added some tournament medals - Updated the localization files ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 6300758. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - Updated pl_pier - Added additional exits to forward spawns - Added windows to RED final spawn - Added small platform to the first beach - Improved general clipping - Players can no longer build on the tables in RED spawn ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 6269048. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - Fixed a client crash related to inspecting the same item twice - Fixed the Strange Count Transfer Tool not being able to transfer stats between Mad Milk and Mutated Milk - Fixed the equip_region for Pebbles the Penguin - Fixed not being able to use Taunt: The Table Tantrum Unusualifier on Taunt: The Boiling Point - Updated Taunt: The Pooped Deck to fix some sounds - Updated the localization files - Updated ctf_snowfall_final - Fixed an issue some players were having with candy cane textures - Updated the lighting - Updated pl_wutville_event - The Smissmas trees are now properly colliding with mercs and ordinance - The larger first BLU spawn has been re-zoned for proper class changes and no more Engineer shenanigans - Wooden crates and furniture from the 2Fort division has had the minimum DirectX levels restored and should now be visible to mercs - Clipping of ledges and outcroppings around the Control Points has been installed to keep the merc's boots on the ground - The train tunnels will no longer allow for early escape ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 6258167. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - Fixed the Spy's arms not cloaking - Updated Taunt: Spin-to-Win to fix an animation timing issue - Updated Taunt: The Pooped Deck with missing animations and sounds - Updated the equip_region for The Cammy Jammies - Updated the localization files ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 6252422. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - Fixed Strange war paint weapons not including the Strange attribute in their name - Fixed an issue with the Select Style and Adjust Unusual dialogs not displaying properly in the loadout panel at some resolutions - Added jingle sound to the Elf Care Provider - Added Taunt: The Table Tantrum to the list of items for the Unusualifier - Updated the Anodized Aloha war paint to fix an issue with the Back Scratcher - Updated Taunt: The Fist Bump to add a particle effect on success - Updated Taunt: The Boston Boarder to fix moving forward too early - Updated Taunt: Spin-to-Win to have the sign stay longer at the end of the taunt - Updated web page with community fixes from Liam Stone (boba) - Updated Spy invis materials with community fixes from Liam Stone (boba) - Updated/Added some tournament medals - Updated the localization files - Updated pd_snowville_event - Fixed ground texture incompatibility with mat_specular 0 - Fixed clipping issues - Rewrote HUD file to not conflict with custom HUDs - Festivized the middle pine tree - Updated pl_pier - Expanded hallways to BLU spawn exits - Players can no longer build inside RED spawn - Fixed rock occasionally missing a texture - Fixed clipping not covering some roof overhangs ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. This is the Smissmas update. The new version number is 6239334. The notes for the update can be found here: https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=78083 Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 6186971. The notes for the update can be found here: https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=77492 Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 6173888. The notes for the update can be found here: https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=77157 Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 6145689. The notes for the update can be found here: https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=76577 Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 6131739. The notes for the update can be found here: https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=76348 Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2 to fix an issue with the Handsome Devil. The new version number is 6121893. Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 6121705. The notes for the update can be found here: https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=76161 Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. This is the Scream Fortress update. The new version number is 6118528. The notes for the update can be found here: https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=76112 Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Team Fortress 2 mandatory update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The update notes are below. The new version number is 6064914. -Eric - - Fixed bsp-embedded models caching rules to allow for reloading the correct model when transitioning to a different map - Fixed a couple instances that were not correctly checking for anti-aliasing being disabled - Fixed the name of the Replica Titanium Tank 2020 medal - Updated The Flatliner to fix a problem when taunting - Updated the Hazard Headgear to fix a problem with the material - Updated the Crabe de Chapeau to add the smoke effect - Updated The Sophisticated Smoker - Fixed some clipping issues - Added the smoke effect - Updated the backpack image - Updated the Hypno-eyes - Added a style that was not included in the original release - Updated the equip_region ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Team Fortress 2 mandatory update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The update notes are below. The new version number is 6054732. -Eric - - Added the Summer 2020 Cosmetic Case - Contains 22 new community-contributed items - Adds 4 new community-created Unusual effects - Fixed an issue where values computed from server bounded ConVars could be incorrect on the client and therefore possibly exploitable - Fixed Australium Medi-gun/Wrench items not dropping for the Mann vs. Machine rewards - Fixed the chat window not always being restored to the appropriate place - Fixed Competitive badges not displaying correctly - Increased the default caps_per_round for Mannpower mode - Updated the Watch Streams dialog to open the Twitch page - Updated cp_granary with a permanent Soldier statue - Updated/Added some tournament medals - Updated the localization files ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The notes for the update are below. The new version number is 5948754. -Eric -- - Added rate limit checks for in-game text chat - Accounts that are unable to chat in matchmaking can no longer update their in-game name while connected to the server - Fixed being able to update team name while in matchmaking games - Fixed seeing the RED team skin for the TF2VRH while on the BLU team - Updated/Added some tournament medals - Updated the localization files ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The update notes are below. The new version number is 5840528. -Eric - -Added a tribute to Rick May, voice of the Soldier -Fixed a client crash related to malformed custom spray files -Fixed an exploit where sentry guns could fire through thin walls -Fixed confirm dialog showing the error model for some items when using paint cans -Updated the Aim Assistant and Telefragger Toque to fix jigglebones issues -Updated the ConTracker font to fix missing characters in some languages -Updated/Added some tournament medals -Updated the localization files ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The update notes are below. The new version number is 5830736. -Eric - - Fixed Heavy exploit related to infinite overheal - Updated localization files ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've release a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 5615298. The notes for the update are here: http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=57794 Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Team Fortress 2 mandatory update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version is 5567135. The update notes are here: http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=56987 -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_linux] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 5508706. The notes for the update can be found here: http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=56314 Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 5425261. The notes for the update can be found here: http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=55277 Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_linux] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 5421849. The notes for the update can be found here: http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=55229 Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The new version number is 5417376. The notes for the update can be found here: http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=55155 Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_linux] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. This is the Scream Fortress XI update. The new version number is 5410965. The notes for the update can be found here: http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=55078 Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_linux] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. This is the Scream Fortress XI update. The new version number is 5407238. The notes for the update can be found here: http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=54757 Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory TF2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The notes for the update are below. The new version number is 5038698. Thanks. -Eric - - Fixed an exploit related to the Flamethrower shooting long distances - Fixed being able to build outside the map on Badwater - Fixed being able to build through gates on some maps - Updated/Added some tournament medals ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory TF2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The notes are below. The new version is 4912374. Thanks. -Eric --- - Improved memory usage on OS X and Linux systems - This should reduce the occurrence of "Out of memory or address space" errors on high texture quality settings - In particular, drastically improved memory usage for Linux users using mesa prior to mesa 19.0 - Added Respawn League AUS/NZ Highlander Season 2, AUS/NZ 4v4 Season 1, Asia Highlander Season 1, and Asia 4v4 Season 1 tournament medals - Added Eu Mixes Cup 1 tournament medals - Added KnightComp Season 1 tournament medals - Updated cp_snakewater_final1 to fix missing player clips - Updated the localization files ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory TF2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The notes are below. The new version is 4894223. Thanks. -Eric --- - Added NewbiDuo Cup Winter 2019 tournament medals - Added Streamer Cup Season 1 tournament medals - Updated the localization files - Updated cp_snakewater_final1 - Fixed missing clip brush in RED kitchen - Fixed minor clipping issues ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The notes for the update are below. The new version number is 4883963. Thanks. -Eric - Updated cp_gullywash_final1 to fix func_rotating entities not working in the skybox - Updated some of the cosmetic items from the Winter 2018 Cosmetics Collection to fix missing styles ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The notes for the update are here: http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=46984 The new version number is 4881676. Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The notes for the update are below. The new version number is 4783668. Thanks. -Eric == - Fixed XP-earned text being truncated for some clients - Fixed some missing particles when running in DirectX8 - Fixed the Athenian Attire not being paintable - Added server ConVar "sv_downloadlist_include_navfile" to control downloading .nav files to clients (disabled by default) - Added ESEA 6s Invite Season 29 and Season 30 tournament medals - Added Brazil Fortress 6v6 Season 1 and Season 2 tournament medals - Updated the LODs for the TFNew tournament medals - Updated the Roaring Rockets unusual taunt particle effect - Updated pl_rumble_event - Fixed bumper car head start not being awarded correctly to the winning team of the normal world - Fixed Merasmus announcing winner of the bumper car race twice - Fixed players sometimes getting stuck on closing doors - Added spawn locations for the collectable soul gargoyle in the normal world - Increased sound distance for the flying sawblades so they can be heard from farther away - Improved clipping in the underworld race area - Updated pl_millstone_event - Fixed an issue where players were able to trap Headless Horseman above the death pit - Updated pd_cursed_cove_event - Fixed missing materials - Updated koth_slasher - Fixed an inconsistent set of func_nobuilds at mid - Fixed a spot where Engineers could hide buildings in trees - Fixed players being able to build on top of the spawn rooms - Updated koth_bagel_event - Entering the underworld now puts players back to full health - Players will no longer fall off the platform if they enter the underworld while moving backwards or sideways - Added a couple pumpkin spawn locations in the underworld - Minor visual update to underworld exit ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory Team Fortress 2 update for Scream Fortress X. The notes for the update can be found at the link below. The new version number is 4767377. http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=45049 Thanks. -Eric ___ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: https://list.valvesoftware.com/
[HLDS_Announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The notes for the update are below. The new version number is 4549959. Thanks. -Eric == - Several fixes to address exploits and stability issues - Fixed server crash related to the CTriggerAddTFPlayerCondition map entity - Fixed client crash when playing Mann vs. Machine - Fixed client crash on exit - Fixed Scouts not being able to pick-up the Sandman's baseball - Fixed broken Unusual effects for the Exquisite Rack, the Stainless Pot, and the Universal Translator - Fixed broken Strange Filter store images for Brimstone, Maple Ridge Event, and Pit of Death - Updated r_screenoverlay command to accept '0' as well as 'off' to disable overlays. This fixes some community mods that were incorrectly expecting 0 to disable the overlay, resulting in unexpected behavior. - Added "Reset All Achievements" button to the Achievements dialog - A small number of achievements are based on player stats and will be awarded again when Team Fortress 2 is restarted unless the player stats are also reset - Resetting achievements will not allow you to receive achievement-based items multiple times - Players who consistently demonstrate a pattern of negative behavior in-game (based upon excessive reports from other players and several other factors) will now receive a temporary matchmaking ban - Added RGL.gg tournament medals - Added Copenhagen Games tournament medals - Added PURE League tournament medals - Added Beginnings 5 tournament medals - Added ozfortress Season 22 tournament medals To unsubscribe from this list please go to http://www.simplelists.com/confirm.php?u=2shj4xowpWcHJU0fkFfLEST9jFY4O2Fj
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We're released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The notes for the update are below. The new version number is 4462894. -Eric - Matchmaking Changes - The initial load time into a match no longer counts against a player's abandon timer - Changed the timeout before a missing player is marked as having abandoned a competitive match to be three minutes from the first time a player disconnects from the server, rather than from the moment the match is formed - Queue times should now be significantly faster when dealing with large numbers of placement and recently-placed players in queue - Moved the Competitive MMR change notification so it no longer overlaps your rank - Fixed continuing to receive the prompt to rejoin a match after you have been dropped from said match - Fixed a case where players would receive a rank change in matches that dissolved due to abandon General - Added a stomp animation to Pyro that plays when coming down after blasting off from the Thermal Thruster - Added HLPugs.tf tournament medals - Added Gette it Onne! tournament medals - Added TFCL tournament medals - Added Copenhagen Games tournament medals - Fixed Medics having an accelerated Übercharge build-rate when healing full-health Snipers who are using The Razorback - Fixed being able to capture control points during setup time - Fixed the Golden Wrench not having an offset when using minimized viewmodels - Fixed the Private Maggot Muncher hiding the Soldier's hat when equipped - Fixed the Medic's auto-call feature not including enemy Spies disguised as the Medic's team - Fixed The Lugermorph not displaying when inspected in the backpack - Fixed unusual effects on the Brass Bucket rendering in the wrong spot - Fixed Mann vs. Machine late-join failing for parties of two or more - Fixed the Short Circuit orb not changing particle color after being deflected - Fixed the Short Circuit orb not being able to destroy rockets/grenades during the first 0.25 seconds of their lifetime - Updated models and materials for the Private Maggot Muncher - Updated the localization files ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The notes for the update are below. We should have it ready soon. -Eric - Matchmaking Changes - The initial load time into a match no longer counts against a player's abandon timer - Changed the timeout before a missing player is marked as having abandoned a competitive match to be three minutes from the first time a player disconnects from the server, rather than from the moment the match is formed - Queue times should now be significantly faster when dealing with large numbers of placement and recently-placed players in queue - Moved the Competitive MMR change notification so it no longer overlaps your rank - Fixed continuing to receive the prompt to rejoin a match after you have been dropped from said match - Fixed a case where players would receive a rank change in matches that dissolved due to abandon General - Added a stomp animation to Pyro that plays when coming down after blasting off from the Thermal Thruster - Added HLPugs.tf tournament medals - Added Gette it Onne! tournament medals - Added TFCL tournament medals - Added Copenhagen Games tournament medals - Fixed Medics having an accelerated Übercharge build-rate when healing full-health Snipers who are using The Razorback - Fixed being able to capture control points during setup time - Fixed the Golden Wrench not having an offset when using minimized viewmodels - Fixed the Private Maggot Muncher hiding the Soldier's hat when equipped - Fixed the Medic's auto-call feature not including enemy Spies disguised as the Medic's team - Fixed The Lugermorph not displaying when inspected in the backpack - Fixed unusual effects on the Brass Bucket rendering in the wrong spot - Fixed Mann vs. Machine late-join failing for parties of two or more - Fixed the Short Circuit orb not changing particle color after being deflected - Fixed the Short Circuit orb not being able to destroy rockets/grenades during the first 0.25 seconds of their lifetime - Updated models and materials for the Private Maggot Muncher - Updated the localization files ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The update notes can be found using the link below. The new version number is 4439428. http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=38643 Thanks. -Eric ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released another mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The new version number is 4294355. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - - Fixed missing sounds for the new taunts - Fixed a bug that prevented already-Festivized weapons from drawing their lights - Updated materials/model for the Blast Blocker - Updated the Heals for Reals medals so they can be painted ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The new version number is 4293828. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - Happy Smissmas 2017! - All players who play TF2 during the event will receive a Stuffed Stocking as a gift! Stockings contain goodies for good little Mercenaries. - Event runs through January 10th, 2018 - Added the Winter 2017 War Paint Case - Contains 15 new community-contributed War Paints - Randomly dropped for players who have activated a Jungle Inferno Campaign Pass - Added the Winter 2017 Cosmetic Case - Contains 20 new community-contributed items - The Festivizer can be found as a bonus drop when opening the case - Added 6 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store - Taunt: The Skating Scorcher - Taunt: The Bunnyhopper - Taunt: Runner's Rhythm - Taunt: Luxury Lounge - Taunt: Surgeon's Squeezebox - Taunt: The Trackman's Touchdown - Expanded the list of weapons that can be Festivized! - Ubersaw, Dragon's Fury, Amputator, Air Strike, Back Scratcher, Scotsman's Skullcutter, Bazaar Bargain, Black Box, Claidheamh Mòr, Crusader's Crossbow, Degreaser, Loose Cannon, Persian Persuader, Detonator, Brass Beast, Holy Mackerel, Loch-n-Load, Powerjack, Iron Bomber, Reserve Shooter, Disciplinary Action, Family Business, Shahanshah, Scorch Shot, Shortstop, Soda Popper, Rescue Ranger, Tomislav, Panic Attack, Winger - Mann Co. Store winter sale! General - War Paints can now be used for Mann Co. Trade-Ups - Fixed a rendering issue with the Misty Skull unusual effect - Fixed a case where it was possible to use the Thermal Thruster twice in one launch - Fixed the inspect animation for the Shortstop - Fixed the Festive Sandvich not showing the bite mark when eaten - Increased the maximum number of backpack slots to 3000 (from 2500) - Added the UGC Highlander Season 21, Highlander Season 22, Highlander Season 23, 6v6 Season 23, 6v6 Season 24, 6v6 Season 25, 4v4 Season 10, 4v4 Season 11, and 4v4 Season 12 tournament medals - Added Ready Steady Pan Season 3 tournament medals - Updated cp_mercenarypark - Added a forward spawn for BLU when attacking the final control point - Added a connecting stairwell to the mid-structure of the final control point - Fixed area portal rendering issues between the first and second control points - Updated pd_watergate - Respawn times of the teams will change dynamically based on the difference in scores. This should help balance any extreme differences in the team skills/scores. - <50% difference in scores: 8s for leading team, 4s for trailing - >50% difference in scores: 12s for leading team, 0s for trailing - Equal scores: 6s for each team - Relocated the player beer pickup counter on the HUD to the lower left, but made it slightly larger - Updated the soundscape to have more alien-y sounds in the main areas - Adjusted detail in the center and spawn rooms - Adjusted clipping around the map ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The new version number is 4280740. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - - Fixed a client crash related to viewing notifications - Fixed being able to interrupt taunts using the ConTracker commands - Fixed a bug with the Medi Gun not staying attached to players - Fixed a bug with the Backburner using its owner's angle to determine whether the attack is behind the victim - Fixed a rendering issue with the Spectral Swirl unusual effect - Fixed not being able to fire the Dragon's Fury in some areas (e.g. the control point on Nucleus) - Fixed not being able to light Huntsman arrows with the Dragon's Fury - Fixed Dragon's Fury projectiles not fizzling when hitting water - Fixed not being able to detonate stickybombs when switching to melee with secondary attack held down - Fixed the charge sound for the Stickybomb Launcher not stopping if the player switches weapons while charging - Fixed Quick-Fix Medics not properly following/mirroring the Pyro after launching with the Thermal Thruster - Fixed being able to shoot flares through objects like setup gates - Fixed the Pretty Boy's Pocket Pistol always giving 7hp per-hit - Fixed the Winger not counting towards the Scout achievement "Gun Down" - Fixed the Festive Sandvich not counting towards the Heavy achievement "Konspicuous Konsumption" - Fixed the Rescue Ranger not counting towards the Engineer achievement "Texas Two-Step" - Fixed the Genuine version of the Flying Guillotine having no taunt - Updated the Vita-Saw so victims spawn random internal organs on hit - Updated the Atomizer damage penalty vs players to -15% (from -25%) - Updated the party system so invites are shown to all party members - Updated the Thermal Thruster stomp damage on other players to be 3x the base fall damage - not the reduced fall damage of the owner - Updated the "With Friends Like these..." achievement to check for five friends instead of seven - Added the Heals for Reals 2017 community medals - Added the "Philanthropist's Indulgence" community medal for Random Acts of TF2 - Added the "Spectral Snowflake" community medal for the Nightmare Before Smissmas 2017 community showcase ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. It should be ready in a few minutes. The notes for the update are below. -Eric --- - Fixed a client crash related to viewing notifications - Fixed being able to interrupt taunts using the ConTracker commands - Fixed a bug with the Medi Gun not staying attached to players - Fixed a bug with the Backburner using its owner's angle to determine whether the attack is behind the victim - Fixed a rendering issue with the Spectral Swirl unusual effect - Fixed not being able to fire the Dragon's Fury in some areas (e.g. the control point on Nucleus) - Fixed not being able to light Huntsman arrows with the Dragon's Fury - Fixed Dragon's Fury projectiles not fizzling when hitting water - Fixed not being able to detonate stickybombs when switching to melee with secondary attack held down - Fixed the charge sound for the Stickybomb Launcher not stopping if the player switches weapons while charging - Fixed Quick-Fix Medics not properly following/mirroring the Pyro after launching with the Thermal Thruster - Fixed being able to shoot flares through objects like setup gates - Fixed the Pretty Boy's Pocket Pistol always giving 7hp per-hit - Fixed the Winger not counting towards the Scout achievement "Gun Down" - Fixed the Festive Sandvich not counting towards the Heavy achievement "Konspicuous Konsumption" - Fixed the Rescue Ranger not counting towards the Engineer achievement "Texas Two-Step" - Fixed the Genuine version of the Flying Guillotine having no taunt - Updated the Vita-Saw so victims spawn random internal organs on hit - Updated the Atomizer damage penalty vs players to -15% (from -25%) - Updated the party system so invites are shown to all party members - Updated the Thermal Thruster stomp damage on other players to be 3x the base fall damage - not the reduced fall damage of the owner - Updated the "With Friends Like these..." achievement to check for five friends instead of seven - Added the Heals for Reals 2017 community medals - Added the "Philanthropist's Indulgence" community medal for Random Acts of TF2 - Added the "Spectral Snowflake" community medal for the Nightmare Before Smissmas 2017 community showcase ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The new version number is 4264764. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - - Added the Chapelaria 6v6 Season 3 tournament medals - Contract loaner items no longer have an expiration date - Players viewing their ConTracker can no longer move or attack - Fixed the main menu not updating its layout after a resolution change - Fixed the Engineer's ConTracker animation - Fixed the Medic, Sniper, and Engineer not un-hiding their weapons at the end of the ConTracker animation - Fixed item collections sometimes incorrectly marking items as owned - Fixed rendering issues with the Infernal Flames, Infernal Smoke, Cloudy Moon, It's A Secret To Everybody, Ancient Eldritch, Eldritch Flame, and Death by Disco unusual effects - Updated the materials for Mandrew's Munificent Mug ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. It should be ready in a few minutes. The notes for the update are below. -Eric --- - Added the Chapelaria 6v6 Season 3 tournament medals - Contract loaner items no longer have an expiration date - Players viewing their ConTracker can no longer move or attack - Fixed the main menu not updating its layout after a resolution change - Fixed the Engineer's ConTracker animation - Fixed the Medic, Sniper, and Engineer not un-hiding their weapons at the end of the ConTracker animation - Fixed item collections sometimes incorrectly marking items as owned - Fixed rendering issues with the Infernal Flames, Infernal Smoke, Cloudy Moon, It's A Secret To Everybody, Ancient Eldritch, Eldritch Flame, and Death by Disco unusual effects - Updated the materials for Mandrew's Munificent Mug ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The new version number is 4246944. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - - Fixed the scoreboard not displaying the proper images for Jungle Inferno Campaign Pass owners - Fixed a Pyro animation bug related to jumping - Fixed the Spy-cicle not giving the Spy fire immunity - Fixed the animation for The Second Banana plate - Fixed a Scout bug where mini-crits were granted to weapons other than The Atomizer while jumping - Added the Titanium Tank Participant Medal - Updated the Mann Co. Store to support the new foreign currencies added to Steam - Updated the localization files - Updated pl_enclosure_final - Fixed a buildable area in BLU spawn for stage 1 - Updated materials for foliage props - Updated plr_bananabay - The train will now pass at its maximum frequency after both payloads make it up the large hill - Fixed players getting pushed into the underwater tunnel and ceiling over right spawn exit - Fixed spawn gates trapping enemy players - Amplified train engine sound - Reworked left spawn exit - Added small barrier near final cap - Improved performance in some areas - Reduced push force near outer rocks - Updated cp_mossrock - Fixed small area where Engineers could build in initial BLU spawn - Fixed area where you could fall in the pit and not die - Fixed cases where you could block the train without dying - The train now doesn't kill you if your toe touches it - Optimized FPS around the last point. Should be significantly better. - Brightened the underside of last point slightly - Improved clipping around the ramp to last point - Fixed a case where your view would glitch out on the sign near cap A ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
Re: [hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're ready to release the update. We'll have it ready in a few minutes. -Eric -Original Message- From: Eric Smith Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2017 3:45 PM To: h...@list.valvesoftware.com; hlds_li...@list.valvesoftware.com; hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com Subject: RE: Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming We're holding off on this while we fix a problem we found during testing. We're not sure when it will be ready yet. -Eric -Original Message- From: Eric Smith Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2017 3:31 PM To: h...@list.valvesoftware.com; hlds_li...@list.valvesoftware.com; hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com Subject: Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. It should be ready in a few minutes. The notes for the update are below. -Eric --- - Fixed the scoreboard not displaying the proper images for players Jungle Inferno Campaign Pass owners - Fixed a Pyro animation bug related to jumping - Fixed the Spy-cicle not giving the Spy fire immunity - Fixed a Scout bug where mini-crits were granted to weapons other than The Atomizer while jumping - Added the Titanium Tank Participant Medal - Updated the Mann Co. Store to support the new foreign currencies added to Steam - Updated the localization files - Updated pl_enclosure_final - Fixed a buildable area in BLU spawn for stage 1 - Updated materials for foliage props - Updated plr_bananabay - The train will now pass at its maximum frequency after both payloads make it up the large hill - Fixed players getting pushed into the underwater tunnel and ceiling over right spawn exit - Fixed spawn gates trapping enemy players - Amplified train engine sound - Reworked left spawn exit - Added small barrier near final cap - Improved performance in some areas - Reduced push force near outer rocks - Updated cp_mossrock - Fixed small area where Engineers could build in initial BLU spawn - Fixed area where you could fall in the pit and not die - Fixed cases where you could block the train without dying - The train now doesn't kill you if your toe touches it - Optimized FPS around the last point. Should be significantly better. - Brightened the underside of last point slightly - Improved clipping around the ramp to last point - Fixed a case where your view would glitch out on the sign near cap A ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
Re: [hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're holding off on this while we fix a problem we found during testing. We're not sure when it will be ready yet. -Eric -Original Message- From: Eric Smith Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2017 3:31 PM To: h...@list.valvesoftware.com; hlds_li...@list.valvesoftware.com; hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com Subject: Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. It should be ready in a few minutes. The notes for the update are below. -Eric --- - Fixed the scoreboard not displaying the proper images for players Jungle Inferno Campaign Pass owners - Fixed a Pyro animation bug related to jumping - Fixed the Spy-cicle not giving the Spy fire immunity - Fixed a Scout bug where mini-crits were granted to weapons other than The Atomizer while jumping - Added the Titanium Tank Participant Medal - Updated the Mann Co. Store to support the new foreign currencies added to Steam - Updated the localization files - Updated pl_enclosure_final - Fixed a buildable area in BLU spawn for stage 1 - Updated materials for foliage props - Updated plr_bananabay - The train will now pass at its maximum frequency after both payloads make it up the large hill - Fixed players getting pushed into the underwater tunnel and ceiling over right spawn exit - Fixed spawn gates trapping enemy players - Amplified train engine sound - Reworked left spawn exit - Added small barrier near final cap - Improved performance in some areas - Reduced push force near outer rocks - Updated cp_mossrock - Fixed small area where Engineers could build in initial BLU spawn - Fixed area where you could fall in the pit and not die - Fixed cases where you could block the train without dying - The train now doesn't kill you if your toe touches it - Optimized FPS around the last point. Should be significantly better. - Brightened the underside of last point slightly - Improved clipping around the ramp to last point - Fixed a case where your view would glitch out on the sign near cap A ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. It should be ready in a few minutes. The notes for the update are below. -Eric --- - Fixed the scoreboard not displaying the proper images for players Jungle Inferno Campaign Pass owners - Fixed a Pyro animation bug related to jumping - Fixed the Spy-cicle not giving the Spy fire immunity - Fixed a Scout bug where mini-crits were granted to weapons other than The Atomizer while jumping - Added the Titanium Tank Participant Medal - Updated the Mann Co. Store to support the new foreign currencies added to Steam - Updated the localization files - Updated pl_enclosure_final - Fixed a buildable area in BLU spawn for stage 1 - Updated materials for foliage props - Updated plr_bananabay - The train will now pass at its maximum frequency after both payloads make it up the large hill - Fixed players getting pushed into the underwater tunnel and ceiling over right spawn exit - Fixed spawn gates trapping enemy players - Amplified train engine sound - Reworked left spawn exit - Added small barrier near final cap - Improved performance in some areas - Reduced push force near outer rocks - Updated cp_mossrock - Fixed small area where Engineers could build in initial BLU spawn - Fixed area where you could fall in the pit and not die - Fixed cases where you could block the train without dying - The train now doesn't kill you if your toe touches it - Optimized FPS around the last point. Should be significantly better. - Brightened the underside of last point slightly - Improved clipping around the ramp to last point - Fixed a case where your view would glitch out on the sign near cap A ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The new version number is 4228475. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - - Fixed an exploit where players were getting out of bumper-car mode and ghost mode on Halloween maps - Fixed a rare client crash related to community server mods - Fixed not seeing the new flamethrower effects on some machines - Fixed not being able to jump after zooming with The Classic - Fixed the bite bodygroup for The Second Banana - Fixed The Rescue Ranger not drawing its attached screen properly - Fixed The Saxton not cloaking properly - Fixed a Pyro melee animation bug - Fixed a client hitch related to the backpack - Added new drop plates for The Fishcake, The Dalokohs Bar, and The Buffalo Steak Sandvich - Updated the Taunt Unusualifier 'Inspect' screen to display the unusual effects it will roll against when used - Updated the localization files ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. It should be ready soon. Thanks. -Eric ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The new version number is 4218712. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - - Fixed a client crash related to the Mann Co. Store - Fixed server crash related to the ConTracker - War Paints directly purchased with Blood Money in the Mercenary Park Gift Shop and the Dragon Slayer come as Factory New again - Existing War Paints and weapons affected by yesterday's change will be fixed-up in the coming days - Fixed the bite bodygroup for The Fishcake and The Dalokohs Bar - Fixed the Festive Jag not drawing the lights - Fixed a bug related to the Razorback and touching a resupply closet or respawning - Fixed the Mantreads description for reduced airblast vulnerability - Fixed bots constantly respawning during Training mode - Fixed bots constantly respawning when tf_bot_force_class is set - Fixed a case where bots would constantly respawn if tf_bot_spawn_use_preset_roster was disabled - Added tf_bot_reevaluate_class_in_spawnroom convar to allow servers to disable bot reselecting their class while in spawn rooms - Fixed a bug with the Phlogistinator's attack distance so it matches the other flamethrowers - Fixed the War Paint icons in the Steam Community Market - Known issue: War Paints still show as blank and with zero quantity in search results - Fixed a bug related to the Medi Gun overheal upgrade in Mann vs. Machine - War Paints now have individual listings on the Steam Community Market - Outgoing party invites now get a notification panel - Updated cp_badlands - Disabled collision on a bunch of props (mainly lights/lamps) - Reduced attackers' spawn advantage by 1 second when working on final control point - Upgraded the small ammo pack to medium in the yard (on the porch) ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. It should be ready in a few minutes. The notes for the update are below. -Eric --- - Fixed a client crash related to the Mann Co. Store - Fixed server crash related to the ConTracker - War Paints directly purchased with Blood Money in the Mercenary Park Gift Shop and the Dragon Slayer come as Factory New again - Existing War Paints and weapons affected by yesterday's change will be fixed-up in the coming days - Fixed the bite bodygroup for The Fishcake and The Dalokohs Bar - Fixed the Festive Jag not drawing the lights - Fixed a bug related to the Razorback and touching a resupply closet or respawning - Fixed the Mantreads description for reduced airblast vulnerability - Fixed bots constantly respawning during Training mode - Fixed bots constantly respawning when tf_bot_force_class is set - Fixed a case where bots would constantly respawn if tf_bot_spawn_use_preset_roster was disabled - Added tf_bot_reevaluate_class_in_spawnroom convar to allow servers to disable bot reselecting their class while in spawn rooms - Fixed a bug with the Phlogistinator's attack distance so it matches the other flamethrowers - Fixed the War Paint icons in the Steam Community Market - Known issue: War Paints still show as blank and with zero quantity in search results - Fixed a bug related to the Medi Gun overheal upgrade in Mann vs. Machine - War Paints now have individual listings on the Steam Community Market - Outgoing party invites now get a notification panel - Updated cp_badlands - Disabled collision on a bunch of props (mainly lights/lamps) - Reduced attackers' spawn advantage by 1 second when working on final control point - Upgraded the small ammo pack to medium in the yard (on the porch) ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The new version number is 4215609. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - - Fixed an issue with how Flamethrowers were determining range after recent fixes to close-range hit detection - Updated the Taunt Unusualifier to draw from a pool of previous years' Halloween Unusual effects during the Scream Fortress IX event - Updated War Paints purchased from the Mercenary Park Gift Shop so they use all wear levels ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. It should be ready in a few minutes. The notes for the update are below. -Eric --- - Fixed an issue with how Flamethrowers were determining range after recent fixes to close-range hit detection - Updated the Taunt Unusualifier to draw from a pool of previous years' Halloween Unusual effects during the Scream Fortress IX event - Updated War Paints purchased from the Mercenary Park Gift Shop so they use all wear levels ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The new version number is 4213117. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - - Fixed a client crash related to weapons with effect meters - Fixed a bug with the main menu sometimes displaying two character images at the same time - Fixed the recharge rate for the Fishcake - Fixed being able to buy airblast upgrades for the Phlogistinator in Mann vs. Machine mode - Fixed flamethrowers not damaging buildings at close distance - Fixed a bug related to the Dragon's Fury projectiles not hitting enemies - Changed The Gunslinger contract objective from "Get a kill with a sentry" to "Get a kill with a mini-sentry" - Reduced the number of times "Get 5 kills with The Back Scatter in a single life" needs to be scored to 3 - Updated pl_badwater to improve hit detection around some of the staircases Notes missed from the previous update: - Fixed the new airblast not honoring airblast vulnerability modifiers on Mann vs. Machine bots - Fixed the new airblast not benefiting from the airblast force upgrade in Mann vs. Machine - Fixed The Mantreads not properly granting airblast resistance ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a second mandatory update to fix some missing files from the first. Apologies for the confusion. You will need to update your servers again. The new version number is 4207643. Thanks. -Eric ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The new version number is 4207528. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - - Updated the Case Global Unusual Effects to draw from a pool of previous years' Halloween Unusual effects during the Scream Fortress IX event. This applies to all cosmetic cases. - Fixed all classes doing 3x damage when landing on enemies - Fixed the Flare Contract Bonus Objective requiring mini-crit kills instead of crit kills - Made it easier to score "defend an objective" style Contract objectives - Lowered the requirements for the Amputator Contract's bonus objectives - Fixed a case where players standing directly in front of the Pyro would not get burned - Fixed a bug related to the Medi Gun and changing class/loadout while being healed - Updated Mann vs. Machine - Removed the "Faster recharge rate" upgrades from The Dragon's Fury - Fixed the missing "Increased Airblast Push Force" upgrade on The Dragon's Fury ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. It should be ready in a few minutes. The notes for the update are below. -Eric --- - Updated the Case Global Unusual Effects to draw from a pool of previous years' Halloween Unusual effects during the Scream Fortress IX event. This applies to all cosmetic cases. - Fixed all classes doing 3x damage when landing on enemies - Fixed the Flare Contract Bonus Objective requiring mini-crit kills instead of crit kills - Made it easier to score "defend an objective" style Contract objectives - Lowered the requirements for the Amputator Contract's bonus objectives - Fixed a case where players standing directly in front of the Pyro would not get burned - Fixed a bug related to the Medi Gun and changing class/loadout while being healed - Updated Mann vs. Machine - Removed the "Faster recharge rate" upgrades from The Dragon's Fury - Fixed the missing "Increased Airblast Push Force" upgrade on The Dragon's Fury ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The new version number is 4201273. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - - Fixed the firing speed for the Pretty Boy's Pocket Pistol (now faster) - Fixed a client/server crash related to contracts - Fixed a server crash related to taunting - Updated The Dragon's Fury such that extinguishing a teammate will return 20 health to the Pyro, matching other flamethrowers - Abandon/disconnect dialogs now show controller hint icons when Steam Controller is active - Removed trade restrictions from the Prinny items ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. It should be ready soon. The notes for the update are below. -Eric --- - Fixed the firing speed for the Pretty Boy's Pocket Pistol (now faster) - Fixed a client/server crash related to contracts - Fixed a server crash related to taunting - Updated The Dragon's Fury such that extinguishing a teammate will return 20 health to the Pyro, matching other flamethrowers - Abandon/disconnect dialogs now show controller hint icons when Steam Controller is active - Removed trade restrictions from the Prinny items ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The new version number is 4199528. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - - Added a Steam Workshop tag for War Paint submissions - Updated the description for The Gas Passer - Updated The Ubersaw to support the Cool, Hot, and Isotope Unusual effects - Updated the models/materials for The Nuke, The Snowmann, and The Fireman's Essentials - Updated the following Contracts: - Reduced the number of times the bonus objectives for the Thermal Thruster Contract need to be completed - Reduced the number of times "Defend the control point" objectives need to be completed - Fixed The Loose Cannon not being able to Double Donk - Fixed the afterburn duration for The Huo-Long Heater, The Sharpened Volcano Fragment, The Huntsman, and The Cow Mangler - Fixed the charge meters for The Phlogistinator and The Gas Passer overlapping in the HUD - Fixed the charge meter not recharging for The Fishcake and The Robo-Sandvich - Fixed The Fishcake not honoring the viewmodel minmode setting - Fixed The Festive Black Box not working for Black Box Contracts - Fixed the charge meter for The Sandvich not resetting to 100% when the player picks up a health kit - Fixed the 2nd objective for the Brass Beast Contract - Fixed the HUD prompt for a movable building so it shows the proper Steam Controller button text - Fixed party invite and join requests being inconsistent with five or more players in the group - Fixed the party invite mode setting not saving when exiting the game - Fixed party invite mode and ignore party invites settings not always working as expected - Fixed a case were a party invite or join request would reappear after being acted upon ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. It should be ready soon. The notes for the update are below. -Eric --- - Added a Steam Workshop tag for War Paint submissions - Updated the description for The Gas Passer - Updated The Ubersaw to support the Cool, Hot, and Isotope Unusual effects - Updated the models/materials for The Nuke, The Snowmann, and The Fireman's Essentials - Updated the following Contracts: - Reduced the number of times the bonus objectives for the Thermal Thruster Contract need to be completed - Reduced the number of times "Defend the control point" objectives need to be completed - Fixed The Loose Cannon not being able to Double Donk - Fixed the afterburn duration for The Huo-Long Heater, The Sharpened Volcano Fragment, The Huntsman, and The Cow Mangler - Fixed the charge meters for The Phlogistinator and The Gas Passer overlapping in the HUD - Fixed the charge meter not recharging for The Fishcake and The Robo-Sandvich - Fixed The Fishcake not honoring the viewmodel minmode setting - Fixed The Festive Black Box not working for Black Box Contracts - Fixed the charge meter for The Sandvich not resetting to 100% when the player picks up a health kit - Fixed the 2nd objective for the Brass Beast Contract - Fixed the HUD prompt for a movable building so it shows the proper Steam Controller button text - Fixed party invite and join requests being inconsistent with five or more players in the group - Fixed the party invite mode setting not saving when exiting the game - Fixed party invite mode and ignore party invites settings not always working as expected - Fixed a case were a party invite or join request would reappear after being acted upon ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. Apologies for the late-night update. We're fixing some bugs before the weekend. It should be ready soon. Thanks. -Eric ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The new version number is 4192434. The notes for the update are here: http://www.teamfortress.com/jungleinferno/notes.php Thanks. -Eric ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. It should be ready soon. The notes for the update are here: http://www.teamfortress.com/jungleinferno/notes.php Thanks. -Eric ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Optional Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released an optional update for Team Fortress 2 that fixes a server crash in Mannpower mode. You don't need this optional update unless your server runs Mannpower mode. -Eric ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The notes for the update are below. We should have it ready soon. -Eric === - Added AsiaFortress Cup Season 11 tournament medals - Added the Chapelaria Ultiduo Season 1 tournament medals - Added the TFCL 6v6 Alpha and Season 2 tournament medals - Added the TFCL Ultiduo Alpha, Season 2, and Season 3 tournament medals - Added the Blapature Co. Contributor 2017 community event medal - Added the TF2Maps 72hr TF2Jam Summer Participant 2017 community medal - Fixed a server crash related to vote-kick - Fixed a client crash related to previewing bundles in the Mann Co. Store - Fixed being able to accept a duel request during the round-end bonus time - Fixed rockets fired by Halloween bosses not displaying particle effects if Halloween is not active (community request) - Strange Soda Poppers can now accept Critical Kills strange parts - Updated the localization files - Mannpower update - All-class - Players can no longer taunt when grappled to an enemy (you can still taunt if an enemy has grappled to you) - Players can no longer grapple while frozen before a round starts or while stunned - Fixed not equipping the grapple when accepting the prompt about equipping it - Engineer - Halved the number of wrench hits needed to upgrade buildings - Pyro - Reduced grapple movement speed when hooked into another player because of their advantage in close quarters - Reduced the rate of rage gain when carrying a powerup - Agility - Reduced grapple movement speed bonus when carrying the intelligence - Knockout - Reduced melee damage bonus - Updated health bonus per class - Spy, Sniper, Engineer, Scout, and Heavy increased - Medic, Soldier, and Demoman unchanged - Pyro and Demoknight decreased - Precision - Removed radius damage falloff on explosive projectiles - Removed self-blast damage - Resistance and Vampire - Added immunity to reflect damage ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The notes for the update are below. The new version number is 3963112. -Eric = - Added the Rainy Day Cosmetic Case and Rainy Day Cosmetic Key - New community cosmetics case with 19 items - Added the Snack's Summery Ultiduo Siesta tournament medals - Fixed the vote menu erroneously hiding itself when the main menu is opened - Updated the localization files ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The notes for the update are below. The new version number is 3920631. -Eric - - Fixed an exploit where players could remain Übercharged beyond the normal time period - Added The Audio File for the Team Fortress 2 Soundtrack promo - Added the CappingTV Ultiduo Summer Brawl 2017 tournament medals - Updated the description for the Short Circuit to match the current behavior ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for TF2. The update should be ready soon. The notes for the update are below. -Eric - - Fixed an exploit where players could remain Übercharged beyond the normal time period - Added The Audio File for the Team Fortress 2 Soundtrack promo - Added the CappingTV Ultiduo Summer Brawl 2017 tournament medals - Updated the description for the Short Circuit to match the current behavior ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for TF2. The notes for the update are below. The new version number is 3912376. -Eric - - Fixed a bug where players could see enemy health indefinitely when playing as Spy or Medic - Fixed incorrect strings and HUD image for the Reflect powerup in Mannpower mode - Added tournament medals and community medals - ETF2L 6v6 Season 24, Season 25 and Season 26; ETF2L Highlander Season 11 and Season 12; ETF2L Ultiduo 6; ETF2L Highlander Open Season 2; RGB LAN; Chapelaria 6v6 Season 2; Chapelaria Ultiduo Season 1; Mappers vs. Machines ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The notes for the update are below. The new version number is 3833195. Thanks. -Eric - Improved Steam Voice support for servers that have enabled it - Removed sv_use_steam_voice convar. Steam voice is now selected via "sv_voicecodec steam" - Fixed demos not properly recording Steam Voice status, resulting in potential corrupt voice in demos with differing default settings - Will now use the native Steam Voice sampling rate, instead of clamping to 11kHz - Improved compatibility with Steam client beta - Fixed OS X voice communication sounding high-pitched when using the default CELT voice codec - Fixed an animation bug that would cause the client and server hitboxes to become out of sync - Fixed the Scout not playing the correct animation when using the Shortstop's Alt-Fire to shove someone - Fixed some missing VO sounds for the Scout when he picks up a baseball - Fixed Spectators seeing the fake death notices for the Spy when he feigns death - Fixed the Widowmaker not doing increased damage when the Sentry's target is a building, boss, or tank - Fixed not earning Crikey meter progress with The Cleaner's Carbine when damaging a building, boss, or tank - Fixed the Scout not getting assists for shoving players while using the Shortstop - Fixed not being able to use non-tradable Giftapults - Fixed powerups sometimes being removed from the game in Mannpower mode - Fixed a case where the scoreboard would not update properly when players volunteer to switch teams in Casual mode - Fixed a case where Casual servers would spontaneously terminate with "Server shutting down" upon losing connection with the matchmaking service - Updated the logic used to pick the maps players can vote on in the end-of-match map vote on Casual servers to help maintain healthier game mode representation across regions - Casual servers were often rotating to unrelated game modes during votes, resulting in partially filled servers in certain regions - Updated the player_bodygroups that are hidden when equipping The Dark Falkirk Helm and The Sole Saviors - Updated the model/materials for The Snowmann to fix some LOD issues - Updated the localization files - Added Gift Wrap back to the Mann Co. Store at a reduced price - Added TF2Maps 72hr TF2Jam Winter Participant 2017 community medal - Added Rally Call Charity Tournament community medals - Added ozfortress Season 18 tournament medals - Added new survey questions to the end-of-match survey for Casual and Competitive modes and fixed a bug where multiple surveys could be displayed at the same time ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. We should have it ready soon. The notes for the update are below. Thanks. -Eric - Improved Steam Voice support for servers that have enabled it - Removed sv_use_steam_voice convar. Steam voice is now selected via "sv_voicecodec steam" - Fixed demos not properly recording Steam Voice status, resulting in potential corrupt voice in demos with differing default settings - Will now use the native Steam Voice sampling rate, instead of clamping to 11kHz - Improved compatibility with Steam client beta - Fixed OS X voice communication sounding high-pitched when using the default CELT voice codec - Fixed an animation bug that would cause the client and server hitboxes to become out of sync - Fixed the Scout not playing the correct animation when using the Shortstop's Alt-Fire to shove someone - Fixed some missing VO sounds for the Scout when he picks up a baseball - Fixed Spectators seeing the fake death notices for the Spy when he feigns death - Fixed the Widowmaker not doing increased damage when the Sentry's target is a building, boss, or tank - Fixed not earning Crikey meter progress with The Cleaner's Carbine when damaging a building, boss, or tank - Fixed the Scout not getting assists for shoving players while using the Shortstop - Fixed not being able to use non-tradable Giftapults - Fixed powerups sometimes being removed from the game in Mannpower mode - Fixed a case where the scoreboard would not update properly when players volunteer to switch teams in Casual mode - Fixed a case where Casual servers would spontaneously terminate with "Server shutting down" upon losing connection with the matchmaking service - Updated the logic used to pick the maps players can vote on in the end-of-match map vote on Casual servers to help maintain healthier game mode representation across regions - Casual servers were often rotating to unrelated game modes during votes, resulting in partially filled servers in certain regions - Updated the player_bodygroups that are hidden when equipping The Dark Falkirk Helm and The Sole Saviors - Updated the model/materials for The Snowmann to fix some LOD issues - Updated the localization files - Added Gift Wrap back to the Mann Co. Store at a reduced price - Added TF2Maps 72hr TF2Jam Winter Participant 2017 community medal - Added Rally Call Charity Tournament community medals - Added ozfortress Season 18 tournament medals - Added new survey questions to the end-of-match survey for Casual and Competitive modes and fixed a bug where multiple surveys could be displayed at the same time ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The notes for the update are below. The new version number is 3780793. -Eric --- - Fixed a bug related to changing teams that caused various issues related to weapon projectiles, Engineer buildings and game modes - Fixed using the wrong thumbnail images for pass_district, pass_timbertown, and pl_swiftwater - Fixed the developer commentary audio files not being played properly - Fixed not being able to taunt with the Cleaner's Carbine - Added the LBTF2 6v6 Season 14 tournament medals - Added an option to hide the 'View Promotional Codes' button in the main menu - Can be toggled in the Adv. Options menu under the Miscellaneous Options section - Updated the models/materials for the Special Snowflake 2016 and the Gift of Giving 2016 community medals - Updated Mann vs. Machine mode - Fixed a case where late-joining a Mann Up match during the final wave could result in erroneously receiving a ten minute cooldown - Fixed a bug causing Invader's buildings to blow up if another Invader building of the same type is destroyed after the Engineer has died Note missed from the Smissmas update: - Fixed security issue reported by Amat Cama via GeekPwn ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. We should have the update ready soon. -Eric ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory TF2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for TF2. We should have it ready soon. This is the Smissmas update. -Eric ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The notes for the update are below. The new version is 3709617. -Eric -- - Added Jingle Jam 2016 community medals - Fixed Casual mode search criteria sometimes not loading properly when starting the game - Updated the Unusual Cap to support Unusual taunt particle effects - Unusual taunt effects now follow the player during taunts where the player moves ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The notes for the update are below. We should have the update ready soon. -Eric -- - Added Jingle Jam 2016 community medals - Fixed Casual mode search criteria sometimes not loading properly when starting the game - Updated the Unusual Cap to support Unusual taunt particle effects - Unusual taunt effects now follow the player during taunts where the player moves ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. We should have the update ready soon. -Eric ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The notes for the update are below. The new version is 3690292. -Eric -- - Fixed invisible weapons on other players when they have recently changed loadout - Fixed color correction not working - Fixed players not always returning to the matchmaking lobby screen at the end of a Mann vs. Machine match - Fixed particles not being removed from cosmetics when toggling between third-person and first-person views - Fixed seeing the wrong custom projectiles for grenade launchers like the Iron Bomber when the wielder has recently changed loadout - Fixed some Strange map filters displaying the wrong map names in their descriptions - Replaced convar tf_teamtalk with tf_gravetalk - When enabled, living players can receive text and voice chat from dead players - When disabled, living players cannot hear the dead, regardless of team - Removes the odd behavior of tf_teamtalk wherein living players were exclusively unable to hear dead players on the other team - Defaults to on, except in Competitive matches - Fixed being able to use The Holiday Punch on enemies during a Halloween boss truce - Fixed not being able to activate the Pyro's Phlogistinator rage again right away if the first attempt failed - Fixed Mann vs. Machine bots not playing the teleport sound effect and becoming invulnerable after teleporting - Fixed not switching Snipers to their melee weapon while under the effects of the "tiny" spell - Fixed a missing material in the main menu - Added the Unusual Cap to be used for granting a Self-Made Unusual Cap to Unusual particle effect contributors - Added the Chapelaria 6v6 tournament medals for season 1 - Updated the spawn/death sounds for Monoculus and Merasmus to remove the Horseless Headless Horsemann sound effects - Updated the localization files - Updated mvm_ghost_town to fix the cube maps - Updated mvm_mannhattan - Fixed Spies spawning behind the closed door at Gate A - Fixed Sentry Busters sometimes staying at Gate A instead of attacking the sentry gun - Updated pl_millstone_event (Hellstone) - Fixed an exploit where you could trap Horseless Headless Horsemann in place - Fixed some door frames from being able to shoot through them - Fixed a texture error - Fixed a barrel that you could walk through - Improved navigation file for better bot movement - Fixed being able to shoot through building wall located front of RED 1st base - Community request: Added OnTruceStart and OnTruceEnd outputs to the tf_gamerules entity for maps ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. We should have the update ready soon. -Eric ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The notes for the update are below. The new version is 3678725. -Eric -- - Added the GA'lloween 2016 community event medals - Fixed sv_shutdown not working for community dedicated servers - All servers now enter hibernation state when they are empty and have no remaining work, which informs commands such as sv_shutdown - Added tf_allow_server_hibernation (default: 1) to allow disabling hibernation state - This should generally only be necessary if running server plugins that are not compatible with hibernation - Added sv_shutdown_cancel to cancel a pending shutdown - Updated the truce period during Halloween boss fights - Players are no longer affected by the truce when in their spawn room, allowing them to fight their way out if necessary - Sappers can no longer be used while a truce is active - Updated the "tiny" spellbook spell - Fixed a case where players could get outside the world - Fixed not switching Heavies to their melee weapon - Updated player destruction mode so the "Team Leader" does not heal teammates while in the Underworld - Fixed Halloween contract reward items not being craftable - Fixed Strange Human Cannonballs and Strange Battery Canteens not tracking stats - Fixed Casual search criteria being saved automatically while connecting to a server - Fixed a case where players could suicide on a pumpkin bomb to gain progress on certain Merasmissions - Updated the equip region for the Spine-Chilling Skull - Updated pl_fifthcurve_event (Brimstone) - Fixed exploit where players could get under the map near BLU starting area - Fixed exploit where players could get out of the map near graveyard - Fixed exploit where players could enter RED base as BLU - Fixed some skeletons running into lava when there are no enemies in Hell - Fixed medieval tiny spell & other Merasmus voice spells lasting too long for some players - Fixed big ghost getting stuck when map ends - Fixed a spot where players could get stuck if entering it under Tiny spell - Fixed another case of non-solid pumpkin - Tuned respawn time for RED team at last area - Updated cp_sunshine_event (Sinshine) - Fixed multiple visible nodraws and other texture bugs - Fixed nonsolid pumpkin in lobby - Fixed trigger bounds in RED spawn - Various lighting changes ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. We should have the update ready soon. -Eric ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update released
We've released a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. The notes for the update are below. The new version is 3666413. -Eric -- - Extended Scream Fortress VIII to run through November 16th, 2016 - Fixed a problem causing some players to receive the incorrect number of Merasmissions - Players should receive one Scream Fortress VIII Merasmission per day of the event, for a maximum possible of seven as of today - Players who received too few Merasmissions will be able to quickly catch up to the intended amount - A small number of players who received too many Merasmissions will not receive any for the next few days - Fixed the Tome of Merasmissions displaying an erroneous maximum number - All players will have the opportunity to receive twenty-six Merasmissions during this year's event, regardless of number of Merasmissions completed in previous years - Fixed a small number of unusuals that did not have the proper displayed quality (unique (golden name) instead of unusual (purple name)) - Updated the model/materials for The El Paso Poncho - Fixed not seeing the correct display name for featured community maps (example: pl_fifthcurve_event vs. Brimstone) - Updated the localization files - Updated mvm_ghost_town to fix error models in the spawn rooms - Updated pl_fifthcurve_event (Brimstone) - Fixed RED players getting inside BLU's 2nd forward spawn - Fixed skull's teeth in hell being non-solid - Fixed hell's coffin tune and tiny spell song sometimes playing to the next round from previous round - Fixed some players dropping into hell's lava in rare cases - Fixed big pumpkin in RED 2nd base being non-solid - Updated pd_pit_of_death_event - Fixed an exploit which allowed players to enter the enemy spawn - Fixed enemy players teleported to the Underworld spawning in one another - Fixed finale particles not being drawn from certain distances - Fixed certain overlays not rendering - Increased damage over time dealt in the Underworld - Added climbable props to the platforms near mid - Added a nobuild to the area surrounding the portal - Added signs in spawns to make the second door more obvious - Adjusted respawn times so that the losing team will respawn faster - Adjusted health, ammo, and spellbooks around the map - Changed the Underworld buff to use the Purgatory buff from Eyeaduct - Players killed during the finale will now turn into ghosts - Decreased score limit from 5 to 4 points per player ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
[hlds_announce] Mandatory Team Fortress 2 update coming
We're working on a mandatory update for Team Fortress 2. We should have the update ready soon. -Eric ___ hlds_announce mailing list hlds_announce@list.valvesoftware.com https://list.valvesoftware.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/hlds_announce
