TF2 Update June 25th

C

Captain Kraken

Active Member
Joined
Jul 26, 2008
Messages
358
Linux Dedicated Server


Improved connection logic to help servers that aren't automatically reconnecting to Steam, and added extra logging to track it

Added extra data gathering to help us understand and improve Linux performance


Team Fortress 2

Changed cl_flipviewmodels so it can no longer be set while connected to a server

Fixed problem with Loadout Menu "Back" button not preserving the currently equipped weapon

Fixed a case where an observer could set the observed player's view models

Fixed the Heavy's punches not matching mouse button presses when the view models are flipped

Fixed Bonk! ammo count exploit after using a regeneration locker

Fixed Dead Ringer damage reduction exploit involving Spy taunting

Reverted Force-A-Nature and airblast knockback on disguised Spies, so that they can once again be knocked back


Missed notes from previous update

The Ambassador no longer penetrates buildings

Removed the movement speed penalty on The Razorback
 
Reverted Force-A-Nature and airblast knockback on disguised Spies, so that they can once again be knocked back

<3 Valve
 
I really, really wish I could find a FAN. It's the only item I haven't gotten yet.

And what's this about the Linux data? Could there be some hope of seeing TF2 only Macbook without bootcamp?!
 
The Linux info refers to the Linux server. There still is no native UNIX style TF2 game, unfortunatly.

Removing the razorback speed removal is FAIL. As a spy, I respect those snipers who choose to have a bit of a speed hobble to force me to be more clever. But to let them have no backstabs AND have no speed penalty is too much. Killing a Razorback sniper requires some pistol/knife jutsu... I fear seeing too many razorbacks on the field now. Instead of being a choice, it's a nobrainer. At least we have Jarate vying for the Razorback slot.

I actually don't like that you can't swap viewmodels whilst on server. I thought it was a very ingenious technique. Although I guess now you can be ingenious in deciding which viewmodel to pick based on maps still.

And the FAN/Airblast knockback reinstallation is FAIL. Spies don't need another way for people to ACCIDENTALLY figure out who they are. Like I said, a spychecking pyro uses flame, not airblast. But a pyro airblasting some crap out of the way can't fail to notice that that friendly Engineer over there got knocked back. And disguises no longer show blood, so shooting somebody and looking for blood isn't enough. But now Scouts can finger spies not by damage but by knockback.

The bugs fixed needed to be fixed, but the other stuff is FAIL.
 
=[Ga]= AutoDMC said:
The Linux info refers to the Linux server. There still is no native UNIX style TF2 game, unfortunatly.

Removing the razorback speed removal is FAIL. As a spy, I respect those snipers who choose to have a bit of a speed hobble to force me to be more clever. But to let them have no backstabs AND have no speed penalty is too much. Killing a Razorback sniper requires some pistol/knife jutsu... I fear seeing too many razorbacks on the field now. Instead of being a choice, it's a nobrainer. At least we have Jarate vying for the Razorback slot.

I actually don't like that you can't swap viewmodels whilst on server. I thought it was a very ingenious technique. Although I guess now you can be ingenious in deciding which viewmodel to pick based on maps still.

And the FAN/Airblast knockback reinstallation is FAIL. Spies don't need another way for people to ACCIDENTALLY figure out who they are. Like I said, a spychecking pyro uses flame, not airblast. But a pyro airblasting some crap out of the way can't fail to notice that that friendly Engineer over there got knocked back. And disguises no longer show blood, so shooting somebody and looking for blood isn't enough. But now Scouts can finger spies not by damage but by knockback.

The bugs fixed needed to be fixed, but the other stuff is FAIL.
Click to expand...

<facepalm>

The razorback use to be a penalty for snipers. Reduces movement speed so spies can 2-3hit with revolver instead of stab. You can see the freaking shield, why would you stab. Now it's just useless instead of being a handicap.

I can't speak for the FAN cause I don't use it, but no pyro spychecks with the airblast. The airblast is for when a spy is dumb enough to attempt a backstab while the other team is watching. The pyro sees the spy and airblasts him back, saving his teammate. Pyros, scouts, soldiers, anyone with some kind of knockback deserves to be able to save their teammate from spies like these.

Also the airblast was used for trapping spies in corners, setting them up for an axtinguish, etc. NOT blowing out their flames.

And scouts spycheck better by running into people, not shooting. They have the speed for that.
 
Cut Chem!st said:
Blame all the people crying on the steam forums.
Click to expand...

I blame them for everything that shouldnt have happened.

FaN dmg boost being one of them. It's the player's fault if he cant hit the guy more than 2 times.
 
NoHitter said:
Seriously now you can't bind a key to switch view models in game?
Click to expand...

I don't think you coul bind it before, but you could write a script, which is what i did, and omg was it extremely usefull. maybe if i go to the steam forum and complain like everyone else i can get them to change it back. :S

CheeseW01f said:
Yeah, but at least it's fixed now. And as for the other updates, let's just say they are going to make life hard on spies once more.
Click to expand...

hardlife for spies? i get back stabbed enough as it is so it must not be very hard to begin with. :(
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Latest posts

Back
Top