Updates to Team Fortress 2, Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:


Source Engine Changes (TF2, DoD:S, HL2:DM)

• Added mat_viewportupscale and mat_viewportscale to enable rendering the world at a reduced resolution. ("mat_viewportupscale 1" and "mat_viewportscale 0.5" will downscale world rendering by 50%.)
  
• Added a new convar mp_mapcycle_empty_timeout_seconds to trigger a changelevel when the server is empty
  
• Added positional audio support for Mumble clients
  
• Fixed a bug that prevented consecutive clicks on scrollbar buttons
  
• Performance and stability improvements
  

Team Fortress 2

• Scream Fortress Event 2012
  
• Fixed a bug where buildings would be invisible during their setup time
  
• Mann vs. Machine
  • Added the map Mvm_coaltown_event with a special Halloween mission
    
  • Fixed a bug where players money would not be set properly when restoring a checkpoint
    
  • Fixed server crash on vote to restart mission

Updates to Team Fortress 2, Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:


Source Engine Changes (TF2, DoD:S, HL2:DM)

• Fixed the "disconnect" command regression from the previous update
  
• Fixed tools like vbsp working with new model format
  
• Fixed a con_logfile ConVar exploit
  

Team Fortress 2

• Fixed a common "FindModel" crash for replays
  
• Fixed the Crafty Hair not using styles for the yellow and brown hair
  
• Improved the "Restore" UI for customizing items in backpack
  
• Fixed floating arrows on carried objects
  
• Mann vs. Machine
  • Added a penalty system to deter players from repeatedly abandoning Mann Up games
    
  • Corrected the respawn time for the Mannslaughter mission
    
  • Updated MissionCycle behavior. Servers will always cycle to a mission listed in the MissionCycle file.

Updates to Team Fortress 2, Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:


Source Engine Changes (TF2, DoD:S, HL2:DM)

• Fixed HTTP downloads on Mac not sending an HTTP referer
  

Team Fortress 2

• Updated materials/models for the Champ Stamp, King of Scotland Cape, Stovepipe Sniper Shako, and Freedom Staff
  
• Fixed a server crash that could occur if a Spy was disguised holding the Gunslinger
  
• Fixed the Lacking Moral Fiber Mask being tagged as a misc item instead of a hat
  
• Fixed the Gunslinger not accepting "Sappers Removed" strange parts
  
• Overhealed players that are bleeding or on fire can now pickup healthkits to remove these conditions
  
• Added tf_dingalingaling_repeat_delay (default 0) which limits how often the dingalingaling sound can play
  
• Removed outdated tip about the Spy's Enforcer
  
• Updated the localization files
  
• Vote system
  • Allow kicking of connected players that haven't joined a team in Mann vs. Machine
    
  • Added sv_vote_issue_kick_spectators_mvm (default 0) which allows players to kick anyone that isn't team invaders, as long as they've passed the sv_vote_issue_kick_min_connect_time_mvm timer, if enabled
• Mann vs. Machine
  • Added two new tours of duty, each with new unique loot:
    • Operation Oil Spill, with 6 new intermediate skill missions
      
    • Operation Gear Grinder, with 3 new expert skill missions
  • If a player connects to a MvM game through matchmaking and loses their connection, their spot will be held for a brief duration and they will be given a chance to reconnect
    
  • After victory on a Mann Up server, the players will be put into a lobby together.
    
  • Improved matchmaking searching status screen
• Mann vs. Machine balance changes:
  • Explosive Headshots
    • damage is now 150 regardless of upgrade level
      
    • damage is done in one tick instead of the previous six
      
    • added a slowing effect based on upgrade level (50%-80% slow, 2-4 second duration)
      
    • radius still scales with upgrade level (unchanged)
  • Marked For Death duration reduced to 7 seconds from 15 seconds when the target is a giant robot
    
  • Reduced the "effect bar recharge rate increased" upgrade from 20% increments with an 80% cap to 15% increments with a 60% cap

Updates to Team Fortress 2, Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:


Shared Changes (TF2, DoD:S, HL2:DM)

• Improved the performance and stability of the libraries used for in-game HTML display
  

Team Fortress 2

• Added new promo items
  
• Fixed hats sometimes appearing multiple times in incorrect locations when changing classes
  
• Fixed Demoman shields not reducing explosive damage in non-MvM games
  
• Fixed the tf_bot_add command using the same name for all of the bots when adding multiple bots simultaneously
  
• Updated the localization files
  
• Moved map descriptions into the localization files
  • Map descriptions will still be loaded from the maps folder first if they exist
• Updated Mann vs. Machine
  • Fixed a bug where players could only buy 1 upgrade at a time from the upgrade station
    
  • Fixed a bug where the Victory dialog would sometimes show during incorrect times

Updates to Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:

Updated with other Orange Box client/server fixes

Updates to Team Fortress 2, Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:


Source Engine Changes (TF2, DoD:S, HL2:DM)

• Fixed a client crash bug caused by overflow of the audio cache
  
• Fixed a bug that allowed server browser network activity to continue after choosing a server
  

Team Fortress 2

• Added new promo items
  
• Unlocked the "What's in the Sandvich Box?"
  
• Unlocked the "What's in the Companion Square Box?"
  
• Fixed a server crash related to Demoman bot AI
  
• Updated the Tin Pot to use the correct skin for each style
  
• Fixed seeing the fire texture on Gold Botkiller items in DirectX 8
  
• Updated the localization files
  
• Updated Mann vs. Machine
  
  
  • Matchmaking search criteria supports selecting multiple missions
    
  • Mann Up servers will retry notification of mission victory to game coordinator, to ensure loot is eventually granted in the case of service disruption
    
  • Matchmaking will prevent late joining into the a server near the end of the last wave
    
  • Added a new currency UI element to indicate money that is active in the world
    
  • Added the tour number to the information on the scoreboard
    
  • Fixed the Medigun overheal duration attribute causing the overheal effect to decay faster, rather than slower
    
  • Added the ability to buy projectile penetration for the Crusader's Crossbow
    
  • Fixed a false positive for the achievement "Clockwork Carnage"
    
  • Added a new command "bot_hurt"
    • Parameters -name [bot name], -team [red/blue/all], -damage [amount]
  • Fixed the Demoman shields not saving their upgrades upon round reset
• Updated koth_king
  • Reflections fixed for the floors and some glass windows
    
  • Modified model file for the sign 6 through 9 to avoid Red signs on Blu side of the map
    
  • Modified light pole to merge bulb and pole into a single model for perf
    
  • Fixed location where mini-sentries can shoot through a bush without being seen
    
  • Clipping pass
    
  • Added glass on footbridge roof and lights nearby
    
  • Prop reduction for perf
    
  • Some props changed to non-solid for player mobility
    
  • Adjusted health and ammo in various spots
• Community requests:
  • Add a new server ConVar "tf_avoidteammates_pushaway" to control whether or not teammates push each other away when occupying the same space
    
  • Add a new server ConVar "tf_arena_override_team_size" to allow server owners to set the maximum team size in arena mode

Updates to Team Fortress 2, Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:


Source Engine Changes (TF2, DoD:S, HL2:DM)

• Fixed a bug that allowed malicious servers to execute restricted console commands on players
  
• Fixed a bug that allowed malicious servers to prevent players from executing console commands
  

Updates to Team Fortress 2, Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:


Source Engine Changes (TF2, DoD:S, HL2:DM)

• Performance improvements
  

Team Fortress 2

• Added the Fall 2012 crate key to the Mann Co. store
  
• Fixed The Escape Plan not using the same taunt as The Equalizer
  
• Community mapping request:
  • Added Parentname to the attributes for func_flagdetectionzone

Updates to Team Fortress 2, Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch have been released. The updates will be applied automatically when your Steam client is restarted. The major changes include:


Source Engine Changes (TF2, DoD:S, HL2:DM)

• Added a new command "kickall" which kicks all connected clients except for replay, HLTV, and the listenserver host if applicable
  
• Updated Steam binaries; fixes Linux crash on shutdown or restart
  

Team Fortress 2

• Fixed a problem with items not displaying the correct styles
  
• Added a new command "player_ready_toggle" for players to ready-up in MvM mode
  • Can be bound to any key in the Keyboard tab of the Options dialog
• Fixed the Metal Regen upgrade displaying a percentage instead of an incremental value
  
• Fixed a few MvM sounds not being precached properly
  
• Added Taskbar Window Flash and Drum Roll sound on successful match making for Windows users
  • Sound will play even if the game is minimized
• Added difficulty text "Normal" and "Advanced" to the MvM scoreboard when playing official Valve missions
  
• Fixed UI Bugs related to the MvM splash screens (Wave Loss and Victory)
  
• Fixed a UI Bug that would display previous MvM loot on the victory screen for subsequent MvM games
  
• Server browser will now show MvM mission name in the "map" column. (E.g. "mvm_mannworks_advanced")
  
• Community requests
  • Fixed a crash when spawning the tank in non-MvM games. Added SetHealth, SetMaxHealth, AddHealth, and RemoveHealth inputs to the tank entity
    
  • The tf_bot_add command can now create a bot with a custom name and can create a bot that isn't managed by the value of tf_bot_quota by adding the custom name and "noquota" arguments respectively