Team Fortress 2 Update Released

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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 issue with Blazehattan contracts
• Fixed an issue with Outburst contracts
• Fixed an invalid Soul Gargoyle location on Mann Manor
• Fixed players not being able to select a class and spawn after watching an intro video
• Recompiled props_farm\box_cluster03.mdl to fix a problem with the material
• Updated the Dusk Duster to adjust the rigging a bit to reduce distortion
• Updated the Triboniophorus Gentlemannus
  • Fixed clipping
  • Updated texture to fix mipmapping
  • Added jigglebone
  • Added attachment for genteel smoke effect
• Updated the Clue Hairdo to fix a rim mask problem with the 'Case Open' style
• Updated the Fleet Commander
  • Fixed white seams when moving camera away from character
  • Improved position of Style Selection camera by deleting unused bones
• Updated the Delldozer to fix a problem with the specular map for the Re-Mastered and Re-Engineered styles
• Updated The Witch Doctor to fix a problem with the diffuse textures and normal maps
• Updated Taunt: Commending Clap to fix some issues with sounds and timing
• Updated zi_atoll, zi_blazehattan, zi_devastation_final1, zi_murky, zi_sanitarium, and zi_woods
  • Reduced Zombie Engineer's EMP Grenade Cooldown from 10 seconds to 9 seconds
  • Adjusted Zombie Pyro's death explosion to briefly ignite players hit by the blast
  • Fixed a bug that allowed Zombie Medic to spawn infinite dispenser entities (Thanks Psychicpie!)
  • Fixed Zombie Heavy's ability appearing as an active instead of a passive on the HUD (Thanks NeoDement!)
  • Fixed a bug that caused Zombie Heavy's knockback effect to trigger on afterburn damage when quickly swapping from Pyro to Heavy
• Updated zi_blazehattan (additional changes)
  • Fixed top roof having no collisions, causing players to 'sink in'
  • Made the brick decoration near the wooden ramp slightly lower to make jumping to the top roof easier
  • Removed some redundant clip brushes
  • Changed the round timer from 6 minutes to 3 minutes 30 seconds
  • Fixed missing textures behind the windows of the warehouse building
  • Fixed rendering issue in the A Gate zombie spawn (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Fixed several instances where players could stand on top of clip brushes and in high places (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Fixed floodlight stuck spot near B Gate (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Fixed troll teleporter spots (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Fixed telephone pole collision (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Added no-build triggers on top of barrel clusters at the top of the containers for consistency
  • Added barrel clusters and wood debri on top of the red container with the floodlight to make it more apparent engineers can't build there, as well as to provide cover for zombies
  • Various small changes
• Updated tow_dynamite
  • Doubled the chances of a Jump Spell drop
  • Fixed the main gates killing players when touched on the side
  • Fixed the main gates killing you prematurely before they are fully closed
  • Fixed HUD textures going missing on occasion (Thanks Aar)
  • Fixed the rooftop fire being too strong
  • Fixed multiple locations that allowed players to build out of bounds
  • Fixed an overly aggressive propfade in front of spawn
  • Fixed edge bugs on multiple roofs that allowed players to remain alive
• Updated vsh_outburst
  • Improved performance
  • Fixed menu images
  • Fixed a minor visual issue
  • Fixed being able to stick to the invisible walls
• Updated koth_sawmill_event
  • Reduced the amount of skeletons that spawn
  • Added a new pathway to the secret underworld exit
  • Redid some detailing near Reds base
  • Improved lighting near some shacks near mid
  • Fixed clipping for a shack
  • Reworked where Soul Gargoyles spawn, now favoring Mid more often
  • Made some new greener water for Mids lumber place
  • New spectator cams
• Updated cp_freaky_fair
  • Fixed issues related to the gamemode logic
    • Fixed players being able to retain upgrades on their weapons by putting them in their loadout before the round changes and then switching back to them
    • Fixed some currency bugs related to players having upgrades pending but not accepted, and then leaving the upgrade trigger
    • Fixed players being able to retain their upgrades when switching classes inside the upgrade trigger after having refunded
    • Fixed character upgrades being occasionally set to incorrect quantities
    • Changed uber and kritz potions so they use the equivalent lakeside conditions to allow Medics to switch weapons and maintain their effects
    • Fixed players being able to put a class into a massive debt
    • Several minor fixes
  • Merasmus is very talkative, so we asked him to talk a bit differently
    • Merasmus will only sometimes say something after he already talked about his financial problems during the first seconds of setup time
    • Merasmus will no longer say something that is too long to say before he needs to announce something else, he will say something different now
    • Merasmus now has more things to say
    • Merasmus will now announce overtime, stalemate and last control point being captured instead of the Administrator
  • Made changes to the upgrades
    • Ghost Potion: ghost spooking radius reduced from 512 hu to 384 hu
    • Ghost Potion: ghost spooking frequency increased from 5 to 7 secs (this is a nerf)
    • Sentry Firing Speed: removed redundant 3rd level
    • Disposable sentry: Maximum amount reduced from 4 to 3
    • Crit boost on kill: Now disabled
    • Shield Recharge Rate bonus: Maximum level reduced from 4 to 2
    • Shield Recharge Rate bonus: Price increased from $150 to $250
    • Rocket Specialist: Price increased from $300 to $450
    • Rocket Specialist: Maximum level reduced from 4 to 3
    • Crit damage resistance: Resist reduced from 30% to 25% per level (this is a nerf)
    • Crit damage resistance: Maximum Resist reduced from 90% to 75% (this is a nerf)
    • Thermal Thruster impact stun: Price increased from $600 to $750
    • Explosive Headshot: Price increased from $350 to $450
    • Mad Milk and Jarate speed on target debuff: Debuff reduced from 35% to 25%
    • Mark For Death: Price reduced from $500 to $300
  • Fixed several roof spots players were able to stand on (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Fixed several teleporter stuck spots (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Fixed floating pumpkins and planks (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Fixed several spots that could be abused to spawncamp enemy team (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Removed some visible dev textures (Thanks Midnite!)
  • Removed stool from the arcade that was blocking the path previously
  • Fixed being able to deal splash damage through metal grates
  • Clipped the attic in respawn room to prevent players from getting and building there
  • Clipped several beams in the lobby room
  • Fixed missing wooden board near Red respawn room door
  • Moved Merry-Go-Round sound source closer to make it louder
  • Brightened several dark spots
  • Closed the tree gap

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