January 19 - TF2 Update

[FadedOasis]

TF2 updated at 5:38 eastern. Today's winner: Doctor Wheeze at 5:58. Much better this time.

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Source Engine Changes (CS:S, DoD:S, TF2, HL2:DM)
- Updated the Linux srcds_run script
-- Added warning message for people running the server as root
-- Changed the working directory to the game tree before executing the dedicated server
- Updated the existing localization files
- Added Czech, Hungarian, Romanian and Turkish localization files

Team Fortress 2
- Updated several models with optimizations and new LODs.
- Updated the default TF2 crosshairs to use the RGB and scale settings in the Options->Multiplayer dialog like custom crosshairs do.
- Added a glow effect to the team intelligence entities when they’re not being carried.
- Added a timer to indicate how much time is left before the gate closes in DeGroot Keep.
- Added a new plate model to be used when a Heavy throws the Buffalo Steak Sandvich to heal teammates.
- Added a note in the trading dialog to let you know when your trading partner is typing.
- Added a new Valve map CP_5Gorge.
- Fixed the Mad Milk effect not being washed off when a player goes underwater.
- Fixed being able to attack teammates using pumpkin bombs and arrows fired by the Huntsman or the Crusader's Crossbow.
- Fixed switching to the melee weapon instead of using the lastweapon setting after drinking Crit-a-Cola.
- Fixed not seeing the critboost effect on the Scout's Shortstop.
- Fixed the Sniper Rifle and SMG view models having Red skins while on the Blue team.
- Fixed the Engineer PDA view models (build/destroy) having Red skins while on the Blue team.
- Fixed the mini-sentry HUD not playing the alert sound when the sentry is sapped or low on ammo.
- Updated the community map CP_Yukon.
-- Central CP moved up to bridge.
-- Bridge widened.
-- Several sticky exploits patched.
-- Flat bridge added onto CP1's pipes.

[FadedOasis]

By the way, this is a huge performance update. Quality of item models now scale with the distance from them, just like textures and character models. When viewed from the 2fort RED battlements, a Sydney Sleeper on the BLU battlements had nearly six times the number of polygons that the sniper, his hat, his misc item, and his shield had combined, no matter what combination of items he had equipped. Now, the weapon model will scale, and will hopefully only have 5% to 10% of the polygons of the sniper as a whole.

[docsfox]

Jan 19, 2011 19:15:47 GMT -5 FadedOasis said:

By the way, this is a huge performance update. Quality of item models now scale with the distance from them, just like textures and character models. When viewed from the 2fort RED battlements, a Sydney Sleeper on the BLU battlements had nearly six times the number of polygons that the sniper, his hat, his misc item, and his shield had combined, no matter what combination of items he had equipped. Now, the weapon model will scale, and will hopefully only have 5% to 10% of the polygons of the sniper as a whole.

This explains why I felt like I was moving around faster in game. Not by a lot but enough that I'll need to change my mouse settings.

[brianblack]

You know, it sounded important, but that first bullet really isn't emphasized enough.