TF2 Newbs (Team Fortress 2) Blog

NOTE: Currently, servers #13 and #27 (UK) are down.  The usual server mechanics have been notified, and I’m sure everything will be up in less than a day. –[N] Obey

Here’s what’s going on:

1. The 2014 Saxxy winners have been announced! Click the link to watch the nominated videos.
2. All TF2 servers can now allow a vote whether to activate/deactivate player-count autobalancing only.
3. All TF2 servers now, by default, allow teamtalk to be on (allowing dead players to be heard by living players).
4. Muting a player now applies to text chat as well as voice chat.
   • Previously, this was not available without SourceMod or other third-party scripts (I think).
5. Minor changes to rd_asteroid

Full Patch Notes

• Improved memory usage for Mac clients
• Fixed an exploit that allowed item nametags to go beyond the 40 character limit
• Fixed a bug where reflected rocket explosions from non-stock flamethrowers would cause the flame sound to loop
• tf_teamtalk is now on by default – the dead can talk to the living
• When you mute a player, the mute settings now apply to text chat as well as voice chat. If you want the previous behavior, change convar cl_mute_all_comms to 0.
• More weapon models are now loaded on demand to reduce overall memory usage
• Added “Enable/Disable Auto TeamBalance” votes
  • Successful votes will enable/disable team player count balancing
  • Use sv_vote_issue_autobalance_allowed to control if this vote is enabled on the server
  • Votes not allowed in Mann vs. Machine, Medieval mode, Arena mode, Tournament Mode, or Training
• Updated rd_asteroid
  • Increased overtime to 45 seconds
  • Added more sound cues when overtime starts
  • Dropped reactor cores now blink on the HUD when they are about to return
  • Added latest art assets to blue base exterior

Undocumented changes

• Renamed Enchantment: Eternaween to Eternaween.
• Added a description to Tipped Lid.

[N] Obey

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