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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 multiple heavies spam firing their weapons
  • Fixed trigger_add_or_remove_tf_player_attributes not interacting well with the status of other attributes
  • Fixed trigger_add_or_remove_tf_player_attributes not updating player speed correctly
  • Fixed spectators not being able to be kicked in Mann vs. Machine on official Valve servers
  • Added support for custom sounds, soundscripts, soundscapes, navmeshes and particles in workshop maps
  • Added a SetModel input to all entities with a model
    • Mappers: This replaces the previous 'addoutput modelindex' method that was used for overriding an entity's model
  • Added SetPlaybackRate and SetCycle inputs to all entities with a model
  • Added a spawnflag to point_hurt to bypass Übercharge
  • Added OnDeath output to tf_zombie entity
  • Updated 'maps *' console command to show workshop maps
  • Updated the Create Server menu to show workshop maps
  • Updated ctf_crasher
    • Giants should more reliably be killed when they drop or capture a flag
    • Fixed a minor clipping issue on the ammo pickup by the arches
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