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Nov 25, 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 Jingle Jam 2015 community medals
  • Fixed a client crash when playing some maps with low quality models
  • Fixed the B'aaarrgh-n-Britches hiding the hat bodygroup
  • Fixed missing crit rocket sound for giant Soldiers in Mann vs. Machine mode
  • Fixed control point HUD not being displayed for Mann vs. Machine maps with control points like Mannhattan
  • Fixed broken ambient_generic entities in community maps where the sound being played was updated after the map was loaded
  • Updated the Sheriff's Stetson and The Bone Dome to include new paint styles
  • Updated the model/material for The Au Courant Assassin
  • Updated pl_upward
    • Fixed a teleporter-trap exploit inside the tunnel after the first control point
  • Updated PASS Time mode
    • Each class now has slightly different throwing power and arc
    • During overtime, the round doesn't end until the jack has been neutral for a few seconds (tf_passtime_overtime_idle_sec)
    • All available enemy goals will show a reticle on the HUD while carrying the jack
    • Added max pass range parameter to passtime_logic
    • Jack won't automatically respawn unless it's been picked up at least once
    • New map: pass_pinewood
Nov 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 bug where non-Steam controllers could fail to initialize
Nov 17, 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 beta support for Steam Controllers. Use the Steam Big Picture interface to select and configure your preferred controller mapping. Controls operate in one of four modes, automatically selected by the game as needed. You can customize the controller layout for each one independently to suit your taste, or just use the defaults.
    • “In-Game” operates during regular gameplay. Use the left stick to move, and the right trackpad plus gyro to look around.
    • “Menus” turns the right trackpad into a virtual mouse pointer for use in navigating menus (use the triggers to mouse click).
    • “In-Game During Popup” covers popup menus that occur during gameplay, like Spy’s Disguise Kit, Engineer’s Build PDA, and the Taunt menu.
    • “Spectator” is active while spectating and before respawn.
Nov 13, 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 client crash on startup for players using DirectX 8
Nov 13, 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:

  • Improved map load times for players on Windows (DX9), Mac and Linux
  • Fixed random client crashes affecting some players with cosmetics
  • Fixed random crashes on Mac, Linux and Windows XP that could affect users during map load and during play
  • Fixed a bug with some ambient_generic entities failing to play their sounds
  • Fixed a bug where players would see cosmetic items following them around while playing Mann vs. Machine
  • Fixed not being able to 'inspect' the World Traveler hat
  • Updated the model/materials for The Tyrantium Helmet, The Digit Divulger, and The Toy Soldier
  • Added Asiafortress Season 8 medals
  • Mannpower update
    • Updated health kits to give players the normal amount even if their powerup increases max health
    • Updated the Vampire powerup to slightly reduce the amount of health received from flamethrower attacks. The flamethrower now matches the minigun in this regard.
    • Fixed a missing material for ctf_hellfire
Nov 11, 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:

  • Extended the Halloween 2015 event to run until November 12
Nov 9, 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 bug that did not prevent crits while using items like the Battalion's Backup
  • Fixed a server crash related to Mannpower mode
  • Fixed Halloween spell effects not cycling the colors
  • Fixed The Bearded Bombardier not displaying the smoke effect
  • The Invasion community event has ended
  • Updated the materials/model for the Carouser's Capotain
Nov 6, 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 GA'lloween 2015 tournament medals
  • Fixed players sometimes not being able to select a team and spawn on Helltower
  • Fixed two of the Gorge Event Merasmission's objectives not working properly
  • Updated the truce during boss fights to prevent airblasting enemy players and projectiles
  • Updated the Invasion event to run through the weekend
  • Updated the equip_region for the Supernatural Stalker
  • Mannpower Update
    • Updated ctf_hellfire – nobuilds added, final detail pass
    • Spies disguised as the enemy can now pick up enemy colored powerups
    • Reduced Knockout powerup health bonus for Demomen carrying shields and/or swords
    • Fixed grappling hook sometimes being reselectedwhen fired (instead of switching back to previous weapon)
    • Fixed a client crash when switching away from the grappling hook
  • Updated cp_powerhouse
    • Teleport blockers near spawn entrances
    • Fixed prop collisions on some models
  • Updated pl_millstone_event
    • Fixed door near final pit so players no longer get stuck in it
    • Decreased ghost cart stun area. Now you have to be closer to the cart as RED to get scared.
    • Fixed odd cable appearing sometimes in the ground near BLU spawn
    • Fixed being able to shoot spells into BLU spawn during setup time
    • Fixed Monoculus dropping down into a pit in rare cases
Nov 3, 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 getting the Masked Mann achievement on maps other than Mann Manor
  • Fixed a bug where the grappling hook would not switch back to the previous weapon after being released
  • Fixed the Quickplay server list sometimes displaying the map filename instead of the proper name
  • Added tournament medals for UGC Highlander Season 15, UGC Highlander Season 16, UGC 6v6 Season 17, UGC 6v6 Season 18, UGC 4v4 Season 4, and UGC 4v4 Season 5
  • Updated the Monoculus and Merasmus battles on Eyeaduct and Ghost Fort to call a temporary truce between the teams while fighting the boss
    • Added server convar tf_halloween_allow_truce_during_boss_event for community maps to use this feature
  • Updated Merasmissions to include a Quickplay button that will automatically join the required map or open the Quickplay menu if any map can be used
  • Updated taunts to prevent movement during the pre-round period when players are frozen
  • Updated the Invasion Coin to track stats through November 6th, 2015
  • Updated pl_millstone_event
    • Fixed getting out of the map using spells
    • Monoculus moves now around the end area of the map instead of staying near final pit
    • Made spells spawn a bit less frequently
    • Fixed ghost long arms, now it travels/arrives to hell
    • Performance optimizations
    • Updated the navigation file
Oct 30, 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 exploit related to changing teams while in bumper car mode
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