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Dec 21, 2022

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 the Taunt: The Boiling Point and Taunt: The Table Tantrum items to add missing voice lines when flipping the table
Updated the Taunt: Roasty Toasty to add missing marshmallow ignite sound
Updated pl_rumford_event
- Adjusted occluders
- Added some hints
- Reduced unneeded props
- Adjusted area portals
- Minor deforestation
Updated cp_frostwatch
- Stage 2
  - Added spawn camp prevention/covers (both A and B paths)
  - Added another Snowmann
  - Removed mine carts in A flank
  - Reduced length of metal gate in the middle court
  - Increased cap time from 16 to 20
- Stage 3
  - Added spawn camp prevention/covers
  - Added another Snowmann
  - Enhanced the snow pile in the water trench
  - Added another way to get out of the trench
  - Increased Point 1 doorway length
  - Removed a sightline with RED spawn

Dec 14, 2022

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 Particulate Protector not using the BLU team skin
Fixed Huntsman registering headshots when arrows go through other entities
Fixed Oktoberfester's third style using the smoke effect
Fixed missing smoke effect for The Salty Dog's second style
Updated Tainted Frost unusual effect to fix a problem with the material
Updated Colonel Kringle to fix some clipping and alignment issues
Updated Taunt: Tailored Terminal to fix a problem with the briefcase materials
Updated Taunt: Russian Rubdown to fix some sounds being clipped
Updated Taunt: Roasty Toasty
- Fixed some sounds clipping the Pyro's lines
- Fixed some missing particles
- Fixed a stutter in the animation loop
Updated pl_rumford_event
- Fixed missing materials/models
- Fixed duplicate lights on the rope entities
Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy
- Fixed a client crash caused by failing to decode MP3 files
- Fixed snow displacements poking through the roof
- Fixed bullet holes poking through soft snow
- Fixed snowman bombs not respawning properly
- Minor clipping improvements
- Removed the Observer

Dec 7, 2022

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 server crash related to the Spy sapping buildings
Fixed the Battle Bear not using the correct skin for team BLU
Fixed a materials problem with the Taunt: Tailored Terminal
Fixed missing sounds and smoothed the loop point for the Taunt: Roasty Toasty
Updated ctf_frosty to fix various exploits
Updated pl_rumford_event to fix missing models/materials
Updated pl_frostcliff
- Fixed sticky bombs from getting attached to the front of the payload cart
- Fixed some window props from hovering
- Fixed displacement crack in uphill near A
- Fixed few misaligned textures
- Fixed players from staying stuck few seconds in old respawn after spawns change
- Fixed players from getting stuck between cart and geometry near last pit
- Increased RED team spawn time slightly after BLU captures 2nd point
- Decreased doorway size near BLU 2nd spawn area
- Improved lighting in doorway near capture point D
- Improved clipping within map
Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy
- Improved clipping
- Added missing color correction data
- Adjusted BLU spawn to light better and tweak some clipping
- Adjusted intensity and hue of lighting in various places for better readability
- Fixed soundscape transition bugs
- Reduced temperature by 3 degrees
Updated VScript
- Updated HLTV placeholder player to not be a valid script entity. This fixes some scripts failing on dedicated servers because the HLTV placeholder player isn't accounted for.

Dec 6, 2022

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 the Festive Rack to fix missing paintable attribute
Updated Musical Maelstrom, Verdant Virtuoso, and Silver Serenade effects to fix max particle count
Updated pl_rumford_event to fix missing materials/models
Updated cp_frostwatch
- Fixed being able to build on one of the roofs in stage 2
- Fixed a door going through the floor in stage 3
Updated cp_gravelpit_snowy
- Improved clipping
- Fixed various perch spots
- Decreased fog intensity
- Removed unused particle system entities
- Fixed a few floating trees
- Adjusted vertical positions of snowman bombs
- Adjusted lighting on metal sheets in blue spawn
- Fireplaces will now light arrows
- Added more func_dustmotes
- Fixed some visible z-fighting
- Minor detailing additions and adjustments
VScript support changes
- Fixed lag compensation when friendly fire is enabled
- Added better support for meshing player upgrades
  - Added GrantOrRemoveAllUpgrades method
  - Exposed currency UI when upgrades are enabled
  - Exposed upgrade history on the player when playing without a population manager

Dec 5, 2022

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:

Happy Smissmas 2022!

All players who play TF2 during the event will receive a Stuffed Stocking as a gift! Stockings contain goodies for good little Mercenaries.
Featuring 5 new community maps: Frostwatch, Frostcliff, Rumford, Frosty, and Coal Pit
Added the Winter 2022 Cosmetic Case
- Contains 23 new community-contributed items
- The Festivizer can be found as a bonus drop when opening the case
Added 3 new community-contributed taunts to the Mann Co. Store
- Taunt: Russian Rubdown
- Taunt: Tailored Terminal
- Taunt: Roasty Toasty
Added 17 new community-created Unusual effects
- 8 new effects for Unusual hats
- 9 new effects for Unusual taunts
All cosmetic and taunt cases will grant Smissmas 2022 Unusual effects instead of their normal Unusual effects during the event. This does not include crates.
Mann Co. Store winter sale!
Smissmas runs through January 7th, 2023

General

Fixed some point_camera visibility issues
Fixed some UGC medals using the wrong skin for team RED
Updated backpack images for some older cosmetic cases
Updated winter cosmetic cases to use a winterized sound when opening
Updated several maps to fix localization issues
Updated cp_snakewater_final1
- Fixed missing cubemaps
- Improved blockbullets
- Visual fixes

Dec 1, 2022

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:

Implemented VScript
- VScript allows mappers to embed script code (Squirrel3) into maps. This system is already being used for L4D2 and CS:GO maps.
  - Interface with entities and the world like regular Hammer logic
  - Simplify things that were previously incredibly complicated/tedious in Hammer logic
  - Interact with and control bots, bosses, player attributes, entities, and game state closely, allowing for enhanced, modified or entirely custom game modes
  - React to game events and change the outcome of certain things, such as damage calculations
- More technical info about VScript for Team Fortress 2 is available on the Valve Developer Community
  - https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/VScript
  - https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/List_of_TF2_Script_Functions
Added the ability to change the skybox dynamically using the skybox_swapper entity or SetSkyboxTexture
Added support for custom MvM upgrade files packed into the map
Added point_worldtext, an entity that can show text dynamically, with support for multiple SDF (signed distance field) fonts, multiple colors and a rainbow mode
Exposed several movement related ConVars
Implemented support for func_monitor and cameras
Implemented logic_eventlistener for listening to game events from Hammer logic
Added the ability to pass parameters and delay to MvM populator actions
Improved compile time with VRAD
Special thanks to Jakub and everyone on the GitHub VScript Mega Issue for testing, providing feedback, and submitting requests

Nov 4, 2022

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 missing footer descriptions for the Gargoyle Case and the Creepy Crawly Case
Updated Beaten and Bruised
- Improved head bandage/bandaids clipping during some facial flexes
- Fixed the style 3 and style 4 head bandages bouncing up and down during some animations
- Fixed import errors for the Heavy and Pyro versions
- Cleaned up the overall mesh exports
Updated The Pony Express to fix an issue with the jigglebones
Updated pd_farmageddon to fix one of the point lines that said closing instead of opening
Updated koth_synthetic_event
- Fixed missing brushwork
- Changed Toastmaster to use Setmodel
- Removed propdata file

Oct 20, 2022

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 the Grim Tweeter hiding the hat/headphones
Updated cp_spookeyridge to fix missing tool brushes
Updated pd_farmageddon
- Lighting changes
- Minor detail changes
- Reworked scarecrow logic to make use of the setmodel and ondeath commands
- Set scarecrow health to 500
- Updated menu text
Updated ctf_crasher
- Fixed an edge case where a Giant's attributes weren't always granted properly
- Fixed an edge case where if a Giant died before their door opened it would open and not receive the close input
- Fixed an instance where a player could become trapped inside the opposing team's door
Updated plr_hacksaw_event
- Fixed broken area portals
- Fixed skybox issue
- Fixed HHH not animating

Oct 18, 2022

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 missing nomip/nolod for Sniper's zombie image in the main menu
Fixed the match status HUD not being hidden during freezecam screenshots
Fixed the Safety Stripes hiding the Soldier's hat
Fixed tournament medals moving around while using the Taunt: Deep Fried Desire
Fixed a problem on ctf_crasher related to infinite giants
Updated pl_sludgepit_event
- Fixed skeletons/ghosts being able to spawn again if the cart backs up over a checkpoint
- Added an extra resupply locker in BLU's first spawn
- Added a few more Mann brothers voice lines and fixed the map description
- Added Soul Gargoyle pickups
- Replaced a few skeleton spawns and reduced amount of skeletons that spawn on each cap
- Made the map a bit spookier
Updated plr_hacksaw_event
- Changed the roofing near the finale, preventing players from walking from one barn balcony to the other
- Replaced barn balcony windows with widened doorways to streamline movement
- Fixed the VO in the underworld playing multiple times
- Fixed floating candles when the graves were destroyed
- Updated the HHH to use the new "SetModel" input
- Delayed final capture VO so they're more audible
- Adjusted prop fades
- Adjusted detailing
Updated cp_spookeyridge
- Added significant health and ammo packs to underworld
- Reduced damage dealt over time in underworld
- Updated portal particles to stand out more in overworld (Thanks FissionMetroid!)
- Added small healthpack to upper drop down area next to last
- Adjusted ammo pack sizes around map
- Slightly tweaked pumpkin bomb and coffin placement
- Fixed a few areas you could get stuck in
- Expanded area around coffins that won't allow teleporters
- Fixed some minor clipping/collision issues
- Adjusted some prop fades

Oct 13, 2022

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 point_hurt entity not always damaging Übercharged players
Fixed getting invalid strings for the server map list

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