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Sep 24, 2015

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Fixed a crash related to picking up dropped weapons

Sep 24, 2015

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Added LBTF2 Highlander Season 2 and LBTF2 6v6 Season 11 tournament medals
Added an "Unusual Effect" checkbox for the Steam Workshop import tool
Fixed a client crash related to the material system
Fixed seeing [unknown] for player names in item descriptions
Fixed a lighting bug with static props
Fixed custom item_teamflag models not drawing properly
Fixed a case where the Stat Clock model would float in the air while the player was taunting
Fixed a case where the Sniper zoom could get stuck after picking up a weapon
Fixed a push bug with The Scorch Shot and giant robots in Mann vs. Machine mode
Fixed the Spy Sapper not drawing on robots in Mann vs. Machine mode
Updated the slosh sounds used for footsteps
Updated the localization files
Updated the vote system so player can extend the current map using the “Extend Current Map” vote in the Vote Setup menu
- Server admin can configure this new feature using the convars sv_vote_issue_extendlevel_allowed and sv_vote_issue_extendlevel_quorum
PASS Time update
- Rounds will continue after the timer expires until the jack becomes neutral or someone scores
- The jack will heal its carrier to full health
- Added tf_passtime_unstable for testing unstable features
- Unstable features
  - Attack, defense, and support classes have different throwing arcs (tf_passtime_throwspeed, tf_passtime_throwarc)
  - The jack inherits some of the thrower's velocity (tf_passtime_throwspeed_velocity)
- Added an alternate version of pass_warehouse: pass_warehouse_goal2
  - Instead of scoring by throwing the jack into the goal, players need to carry the jack into the goal

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Sep 10, 2015

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Added the DeutschLAN 2015 tournament medals
Fixed a client crash related to fonts
Fixed a client crash for users who had model quality set to low on maps with static prop lightmaps (thanks to Egan for the detailed report and test case)
Fixed a bug where Strange Dalokohs Bars were incorrectly counting Allied Healing Done events as Allies Extinguished
Strange Sandviches can now accept Allies Extinguished strange parts
Updated the materials and model for The Rotation Sensation
Updated the localization files
PASS Time update
- If the jack is neutral for too long, it will automatically respawn
- If a player holds the jack for too long, teammates can steal the jack from that player
- Catching and intercepting a tossed jack is slightly easier
- Demoman can no longer charge or detonate while holding the jack
- Enabled melee-only for sudden death mode
- Updated pass_warehouse to fix some spots where the jack could get stuck

It's been amazing getting extremely helpful/creative/clever/funny feedback from people! We’re reading every email and checking all the forums, so please keep it coming to passtime@valvesoftware.com. With much gratitude, Valve, Bad Robot, and Escalation.

Sep 7, 2015

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Removed the Gun Mettle Campaign Pass from the Mann Co. Store
Updated Mann Co. Store prices for foreign currencies to current USD equivalents
Updated the localization files

Aug 28, 2015

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Fixed a security issue related to map loading (thanks to Nathaniel Theis for this report)
Fixed a client crash related to custom HUDs
Fixed a client crash related to the material system
Fixed Gun Mettle weapons not always displaying their wear level in the tool tip
Fixed the Lurker's Leathers not using the correct Blue team material
Fixed a bug in Mann vs. Machine that allowed players to refund credits without losing their upgrades
Fixed a bug in Mann vs. Machine related to the Medigun shield
The Dalokohs Bar can now accept Allies Extinguished strange parts
Updated the materials and model for the Outta' Sight
Updated the The Crosslinker's Coil, The Br tal Bouffant, and The Wilson Weave to add a 'No Headphones' style
Updated the localization files

Aug 27, 2015

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Added Collection Trade-Ups!
- Check out the blog post for more information
Added Map Stamps and Strange Filters for the featured maps in the Gun Mettle Campaign
Added the Gun Mettle Cosmetic Case which contains new community cosmetic items
- Gun Mettle Cosmetic Case can only be found by players with a campaign coin
- Cosmetics in a collection can be listed on the Steam Community Market
All Strange items now have a visible icon in backpack panels
Added an option button to display paints and/or styles options for items in the Mann Co. Store preview page and the Steam Workshop item import tool
Added the OWL 14 tournament medals
Added a Steam Community Profile option to the player right-click context menu in the scoreboard
Fixed a buffer overflow exploit (thanks to Didrole for this report)
Fixed a Mann vs. Machine exploit related to purchasing upgrades while not at an upgrade station
Fixed a Mann vs. Machine exploit related to the Medigun shield
Fixed the Gun Mettle Coin not displaying its proper level in the Steam Community view
Fixed the Enforcer getting a damage bonus as the Spy was disguising and not fully disguised
Fixed the cvarlist command truncating some cvar/command descriptions
Fixed hitting 'Enter' while in the backpack menu triggering buttons in the main menu
Fixed invalid map names in nextlevel convar or the map cycle causing the server to fail to change level after displaying the score panel
Fixed the Engineer losing revenge crits and picked-up weapons after using The Eureka Effect to teleport back to base
The Dalokohs Bar can now accept Ally Healing Done strange parts
Updated several HUD elements to include the name of the weapon's owner when a player is carrying a weapon they picked-up
Updated the materials for the Stickybomb Launcher
Updated Mann Co. Store prices for foreign currencies to current USD equivalents
Updated the localization files
PASS Time update
- Fixed scoring in your own goal if you change teams while the jack is in flight
- Fixed disguised and cloaked enemy Spies having a shield drawn for them in the HUD
- Fixed players sometimes not being able to throw the jack
- Fixed another case where players could teleport the jack with The Eureka Effect
- Fixed The Dead Ringer making it impossible to throw the jack or deactivate the Dead Ringer
- All global special abilities that are activated with alt-fire are now available while carrying the jack, unless you're actively aiming the jack
- Unlocked console variables for community servers to experiment with without requiring sv_cheats
- Fixed Scouts being able to pick up the jack while drinking
- Fixed disguised Spies being able to carry the jack in some situations
- Made weapon switch faster after throwing the jack
- Fixed not getting a speed boost if you score and then get the jack after it respawns
- Fixed a crash if mp_tournament was enabled and someone scored during pre-game
- Improved the way blocking works
- Fixed being able to cancel enemy taunts by hitting them with the ball
- Fixed seeing a phantom jack in your hand if you threw the jack and couldn't switch back to your previous weapon (jars, cleavers, etc.)
- Updated pass_warehouse
  - Fixed issue with jack getting stuck behind props
  - Fixed exploit of jack getting stuck in dropper
  - Fixed issue with unbalanced ammo and health kits
  - Moved resupply closets further from the doors
  - Added plank walkway to central warehouses on top of the containers
Server Browser
- Fixed the history tab of the server browser failing to record servers
- Fixed the spectate tab of the server browser not working at all
- Fixed the game info dialog for SourceTV master servers improperly showing the server as not responding
- Fixed connecting to SourceTV servers via the Favorites tab in the server browser
- Fixed SourceTV relay servers not properly registering on the server list in some situations
- Fixed the game info dialog for SourceTV relay servers not allowing connection despite open slots
- Fixed SourceTV relay servers appearing to have negative max players
Maps Workshop Beta
- Fixed map cycle files specified before the initial map load not properly tracking workshop maps
- Fixed game servers using registered accounts via sv_setsteamaccount being unable to access workshop content
- Fixed servers getting stuck in a loop when the nextlevel convar contains a un-loadable workshop map

Aug 19, 2015

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Fixed an issue with the Festive Revolver not drawing correctly
Updated the materials for the Australium Minigun
PASS Time update
- Fixed disguised Spies not having a shield drawn for them in the HUD
- Fixed players being able to carry the jack while taunting (fixes an exploit with The Eureka Effect)
- Fixed being able to 'inspect' the jack while players are carrying it
- Fixed capturing the jack not incrementing Scout contract points
- Updated pass_warehouse
  - Fixed a hole near the RED goal
  - Fixed some props where the jack could get stuck
  - Changed some small health kits to medium

Aug 18, 2015

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Fixed a PASS Time sound bug related to carrying the Jack

Aug 18, 2015

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Updated LODs for the revolver
PASS Time update
- Fixed a client crash related to the HUD
- Fixed the Short Circuit being used to remove the Jack from the game
- Fixed players being able to pick-up the Jack while they have weapons deployed that cannot be holstered
- Updated pass_warehouse
  - Fixed players getting into enemy spawn rooms
  - Fixed the Jack being thrown into spawn rooms
  - Fixed being able to build in the goals

Aug 18, 2015

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Team Fortress 2 - Valve

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

Added new game mode 'PASS Time' to the TF2 Beta
- Check out the blog post for more information
Fixed a crash caused by a client sending malformed network data to the server (thanks to Nathaniel Theis for this report and test case)
Added a new hat 'The Finder's Fee'
- Will be awarded going forward on a case-by-case basis to those who report major economy-breaking bugs or remote-code-execution bugs, and provide detailed information and steps to reproduce
- Well deserved congratulations to the first recipient, Nathaniel Theis
Fixed visual bugs caused by picking up weapons with special attributes
Fixed the Mann vs. Machine Medigun shield not being re-created after switching away from the Medigun and back while the charge is draining
Fixed some alignment issues in the HUD meters for the Mann vs. Machine rage knockback and Medigun shield
Fixed left-hand view models not displaying Stat Clocks correctly
Fixed being able to use the tournament_readystate client command when using per-player ready status mode
Fixed seeing a HUD mp_timelimit timer for maps that don't end the round when the map timelimit runs out
Fixed some missing VO sounds for the Demoman when laughing
Fixed being able to use the Restore action on Killstreak Kits
Fixed character loadout menus so they display the particle effects for all equipped Unusual items
The Huo-Long Heater can now accept Posthumous Kills strange parts
Updated the Australium Grenade Launcher to fix the wood material being shiny
Updated the backpack images for the Gun Mettle Campaign Coin
Updated LODs for several weapons and the sentry gun
Updated Mann Co. Store prices for foreign currencies to current USD equivalents
Updated the localization files
Updated Koth_Suijin with the latest changes from the authors
- Added cover around the point preventing cross-point sight line
- Opened second window in point building
- Tweaked pickup amounts and positions
- Widened space between stairs to point and bridge railing to allow easier movement
- Clipping improvements
- Improved lighting in dark areas
- Fixed an issue where engineers could build on outlying islands
- Fixed an issue where engineers could trap teammates by building teleporters in spaces with restricted movement
- Fixed an issue where the spawn room doors could be held open by an opposing team member
- Optimization improvements
Maps Workshop Beta
- Fixed a common crash when loading some compressed maps
- Fixed various issues running workshop maps on listen servers
  - Listen servers no longer unnecessarily fetch a second copy of the map
  - Listen servers no longer cause the client to crash upon the second load of the same workshop map
- Added -ugcpath parameter for dedicated servers to control location of downloaded workshop content
  - Defaults to steamapps/workshop
  - Multiple servers sharing the same UGC directory is currently not supported, and will not go well
- Added server command tf_workshop_map_status to view currently tracked maps and their status
- Enhanced handling of updated maps to ensure the newest available version of the map is always used on level change
- Improved handling of workshop maps in a server's map cycle
  - Workshop maps in the map cycle will be automatically fetched and updated in the background
  - Workshop maps in the map cycle will have their names updated to the canonical name once known
- Map votes now work with workshop maps
  - A known issue is that the full workshop map name is currently shown instead of the friendly name
- Community request: Updated the FindMap and CanProvideLevel API for server-side mods. These functions now always expose the full workshop names for maps when known, even if not the map is not yet installed

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