New TF2 update, promos added

Team Fortress 2

• Added new promo items
  • The Brütal Bouffant
  • The Shred Alert
• Fixed UGC Season 8 medals not using the correct colors
• Updated the material for the Buck Turner All-Stars

New update, new promo

Team Fortress 2

• Added new Linux promo item^[1]
• Added new ETF2L, ESH, and UGC tournament medals
• Added new multicolored-lights style to the Festive Stickybomb Launcher
• Fixed Botkiller Medigun, Botkiller Flamethrower, Stickybomb Launcher, and Half-Zatoichi using the wrong Red team arms skin while on the Blue team
• Fixed a client crash related to the HUD control point maps
• Fixed "Low-Health Kills" strange part also counting kills after the player had died
• Fixed "Buildings Sapped" strange counter sometimes incrementing when buildings were destroyed without a sapper attached
• Fixed a teamkill exploit that used the Crusader's Crossbow
• Fixed not being able to view different styles while previewing items in the Mann Co. Store
• Fixed the paintability of the Mann Co. Cap and the Mann Co. Online Cap
• Increased the particle limit
• Updated The Map Maker's Medallion to be paintable
• Updated the Engineer's Cap so the Red team version displays the correct color when paint is applied
• Updated Mvm_Bigrock to fix a server crash when all players are dead
• Updated several backpack images to fix issues caused by mat_picmip
• Updated the localization files

Notes

1. ↑ Tux

Get out those Robot Chickens!

Team Fortress 2

• Fixed a client crash during demo playback

Undocumented changes

• Allowed the Robot Chicken Hat to be traded and gift wrapped.

New update

Team Fortress 2

• Added raw mouse input for the Linux version
• Fixed missing text in the recipe descriptions for The Rescue Ranger, The Loose Cannon, and The Vaccinator
• Updated the equip_region setting for The Bootie Time
• Updated The Menpo to be paintable
• Updated The Last Straw to be paintable
• Updated The Digit Divulger with new styles
• Updated The Rescue Ranger so it can be used as an ingredient when crafting
• Updated the localization files
• Updated the Item Import Tool
  • Improved UI layout
  • Added support for facial animations
  • Fixed skins sticking after a different DMX was loaded
  • Added support for LOD testing
  • Hats will automatically add an Unusual attachment point to bip_head

Undocumented changes

• Updated these items so they can be crafted: Last Straw, Grizzled Growth, Prize Plushy, Winter Wonderland Wrap, Cut Throat Concierge, Der Wintermantel, Cool Breeze, Soldier's Slope Scopers, Cold Killer, Doc's Holiday, Digit Divulger, Tough Stuff Muffs, Heavy's Hockey Hair,Mutton Mann, Merc's Muffler, Barnstormer

New Update, new promos

Team Fortress 2

• Added new promo items^[1]
• Mann Vs. Machine
  • Fixed clients being able to issue mp_tournament_restart, tournament_readystate, and tournament_teamname commands
  • Fixed an exploit that allowed players to stun a mini-boss
  • Updated mvm_bigrock with some new func_nobuild areas
• Fixed a regression where minicrits were being affected by long-range damage fall-off
• Fixed a client crash related to arrows and bolts
• Fixed an exploit where certain player conditions could be used indefinitely
• Fixed clients seeing incorrect stats during changelevel
• Fixed the Tomislav playing firing sounds when it wasn't firing
• Fixed being able to score assists with yourself in certain situations
• Fixed being able to cross into enemy spawn rooms using the high-five taunt
• Fixed Festive versions of weapons not completing a set when equipped
• Fixed a client crash when viewing the Top Sellers tab in the Mann Co. Store
• Fixed styles not working properly for The Barnstormer
• Updated The Digit Divulger to allow skin to be seen in the knuckles and wrist area
• Updated The Cold Killer to add paintability and fix unusual effect placement
• Genuine-quality items and festive items that are otherwise tradable can now be listed on the Steam Community Market
• Updated the localization files

Notes

1. ↑ Last Straw, Grizzled Growth, Prize Plushy

Australian Christmas is here!

Team Fortress 2

• Australian Christmas has begun!
  • Added three new community weapons
    • The Vaccinator
    • The Loose Cannon
    • The Rescue Ranger
  • Added community-contributed winter event items^[1]
  • Added Naughty and Nice winter keys to the Mann Co. Store
• Mann Vs. Machine
  • Added a new tour of duty with unique loot:
    • Operation Mecha Engine, with 3 new advanced skill missions
    • New map mvm_bigrock
    • New Engineer Botkiller items
  • Added new Engineer robot
• Added new Strange Filter items to the Mann Co. Store to support community map makers
• Added new checkout dialogs and taunt-activated effect to raise awareness for Community Map Stamps
• Added +context_action command (defaults to X for controllers). This will use the action slot if your Canteen contains a charge and will taunt otherwise3 ^(sic)
• Added +attack3 command (defaults to middle-mouse button)
• Added Adult Swim items to the Mann Co. Store^[2]
• Fixed an exploit that allowed players to be permanently invulnerable
• Fixed the Pyro’s airblast not working correctly when facing downhill
• Made Force-A-Nature pushback more consistent
• Updated pl_barnblitz
  • Fixed various map exploits
• Updated sd_doomsday
  • Fixed various map exploits
• Updated the localization files

Undocumented changes

• New bot_hint_engineer_nest entity.
• Retired Crate series 45 and 47.
• Added Crate series 54 and 55.

Notes

1. ↑ Winter Wonderland Wrap, Cut Throat Concierge, Der Wintermantel, Cool Breeze, Soldier's Slope Scopers, Cold Killer, Doc's Holiday, Digit Divulger, Tough Stuff Muffs, Heavy's Hockey Hair, Mutton Mann, Merc's Muffler,Barnstormer, Smissmas Wreath, Antlers
2. ↑ Carl, Aqua Flops, Hunger Force, Flunkyware, DethKapp, Brock's Locks, Nose Candy, Hanger-On Hood, Rail Spikes

New update: Naughty and Nice crates are back

Undocumented Changes

• Players who owned Faerie Solitaire on Steam before this update have recieved a Genuine Faerie Solitaire Pin.
• Added Naughty Winter Crate 2012 (Series 52) and Nice Winter Crate 2012 (Series 53)

New update, new items

Team Fortress 2

• Added The Tuxxy
• Added a new promo item^[1]
• Fixed some HUD clipping issues when using cl_hud_minmode
• Fixed Mann vs. Machine popfiles not properly resetting on changelevel
• Fixed seeing an error model when watching replays with missing models
• Fixed missing materials in the control point HUD on attack/defend maps
• Fixed a problem that would cause Halloween spell effects to appear on some items
• Updated the Mann Co. Store
  • Cosmetic items purchased in the store moving forward can be used in crafting
  • Class starter bundles now contain a Name Tag instead of a class-specific hat

Undocumented changes

• Added the Saxxy Clapper Badge and the Memory Maker

New update..promos craftable, bigger backpack maximums

Team Fortress 2

• Added a new item to the store "Upgrade to Premium Gift"
• Increased the maximum size of backpacks from 1000 to 2000

Undocumented changes

• Hitman: Absolution promos (Hitt Mann Badge, That '70s Chapeau, Chief Constable, Siberian Sophisticate, Quackenbirdt, and Deadliest Duckling) are now tradable, giftable, craftable, can be used in crafting and added to the Mann Co. Store

New update, new promos....

Team Fortress 2

• Added new promo items^[1]
• Fixed a crash in the class loadout panel for Mac users
• Fixed a dedicated server memory leak when running Mann vs. Machine mode
• Fixed tf_forced_holiday not properly forcing the holiday mode
• Fixed an Mann vs. Machine exploit that allowed permanent ubercharge/critboost effects on non-Mann-Up servers.
• Added missing style names for the Plutonidome, Sir Hootsalot, and the Bat Outta Hell
• Fixed column header labels being clipped in the scoreboard
• Fixed a dedicated server performance issue related to bots
• Fixed an incorrect texture for the Jumper's Jeepcap
• Fixed team colors for the Voodoo JuJu (Slight Return)
• Updated the localization files
• Updated cp_gullywash_final1
  • Fixed the large curved railing in the Blu Base to mirror the railing in the Red Base
  • Fixed Red Capture Point 2 to prevent capping through a wall behind the point

References

1. ↑ Cockfighter, Hitt Mann Badge, That '70s Chapeau, Chief Constable, Siberian Sophisticate, Quäckenbirdt, Deadliest Duckling

Spectral Halloween Special

Team Fortress 2

• Scream Fortress Event 2012
• Fixed a bug where buildings would be invisible during their setup time
• Mann vs. Machine
  • Added the map Mvm_coaltown_event with a special Halloween mission
  • Fixed a bug where players money would not be set properly when restoring a checkpoint
  • Fixed server crash on vote to restart mission

Undocumented changes

• Updated the localization files
• Added the Ghostly Gibus, Rump-o'-Lantern, Sir Hootsalot, The Master Mind, The Scarecrow, The Crone's Dome, The Executioner, The Bonedolier, The Plutonidome, The Spooky Shoes, The Spooky Sleeves, The Zipperface, The Boo Balloon, The Unknown Monkeynaut, The Grand Duchess Tutu, The Grand Duchess Fairy Wings, The Grand Duchess Tiara, The Dead Little Buddy,The Voodoo Juju (Slight Return), The Exorcizor, The Wraith Wrap, The Coffin Kit, The Bat Outta Hell, The Skull Island Topper, Halloween 2012 Community Bundle, Voodoo-Cursed Item (Armory),Voodoo-Cursed Old Boot, Voodoo-Cursed Skeleton, Voodoo-Cursed Bag of Quicklime, Voodoo-Cursed Robot Arm, Voodoo-Cursed Novelty Bass, Voodoo-Cursed Sticky-Bomb, Voodoo-Cursed Nail, Voodoo-Cursed Soul (Armory), Zombie Scout, Zombie Soldier, Zombie Pyro, Zombie Demoman, Zombie Heavy, Zombie Engineer, Zombie Medic, Zombie Sniper, Zombie Spy, Pile of Curses, Eerie Crate, Eerie Key, Strange Part (Armory), Strange Part: Halloween Kills, Strange Part: Robots Destroyed During Halloween, Halloween Paints, and UGC Season 6 Medals
• Added new unusual effects: Knifestorm, Misty Skull, Harvest Moon, It's A Secret To Everybody, Stormy 13th Hour.

New update

Team Fortress 2

• Fixed a common "FindModel" crash for replays
• Fixed the Crafty Hair not using styles for the yellow and brown hair
• Improved the "Restore" UI for customizing items in backpack
• Fixed floating arrows on carried objects
• Mann vs. Machine
  • Added a penalty system to deter players from repeatedly abandoning Mann Up games
  • Corrected the respawn time for the Mannslaughter mission
  • Updated MissionCycle behavior. Servers will always cycle to a mission listed in the MissionCycle file.

Undocumented Changes

• Added the What's in the Portal 2 Soundtrack Box?

New update, Total War items now tradeable, crate 49

Team Fortress 2

• Updated materials/models for the Champ Stamp, King of Scotland Cape, Stovepipe Sniper Shako, and Freedom Staff
• Fixed a server crash that could occur if a Spy was disguised holding the Gunslinger
• Fixed the Lacking Moral Fiber Mask being tagged as a misc item instead of a hat
• Fixed the Gunslinger not accepting "Sappers Removed" strange parts
• Overhealed players that are bleeding or on fire can now pickup healthkits to remove these conditions
• Added tf_dingalingaling_repeat_delay (default 0) which limits how often the dingalingaling sound can play
• Removed outdated tip about the Spy's Enforcer
• Updated the localization files
• Vote system
  • Allow kicking of connected players that haven't joined a team in Mann vs. Machine
  • Added sv_vote_issue_kick_spectators_mvm (default 0) which allows players to kick anyone that isn't team invaders, as long as they've passed the sv_vote_issue_kick_min_connect_time_mvm timer, if enabled
• Mann vs. Machine
  • Added two new tours of duty, each with new unique loot:
    • Operation Oil Spill, with 6 new intermediate skill missions
    • Operation Gear Grinder, with 3 new expert skill missions
  • If a player connects to a MvM game through matchmaking and loses their connection, their spot will be held for a brief duration and they will be given a chance to reconnect
  • After victory on a Mann Up server, the players will be put into a lobby together.
  • Improved matchmaking searching status screen
• Mann vs. Machine balance changes:
  • Explosive Headshots
    • damage is now 150 regardless of upgrade level
    • damage is done in one tick instead of the previous six
    • added a slowing effect based on upgrade level (50%-80% slow, 2-4 second duration)
    • radius still scales with upgrade level (unchanged)
  • Marked For Death duration reduced to 7 seconds from 15 seconds when the target is a giant robot
  • Reduced the "effect bar recharge rate increased" upgrade from 20% increments with an 80% cap to 15% increments with a 60% cap

Undocumented changes

• Total War promos are now tradable.
• Added Mann Co. Supply Crates Series 49 and removed Series 44
• Added new Mysterious Promos
• Added "Silver" on the names of normal Botkiller weapons.

New update, more new items

Team Fortress 2

• Added new promo items^[1]
• Unlocked the "What's in the Sandvich Box?"^[2]
• Unlocked the "What's in the Companion Square Box?"^[3]
• Fixed a server crash related to Demoman bot AI
• Updated the Tin Pot to use the correct skin for each style
• Fixed seeing the fire texture on Gold Botkiller items in DirectX 8
• Updated the localization files
• Updated Mann vs. Machine
  • Matchmaking search criteria supports selecting multiple missions
  • Mann Up servers will retry notification of mission victory to game coordinator, to ensure loot is eventually granted in the case of service disruption
  • Matchmaking will prevent late joining into the a server near the end of the last wave
  • Added a new currency UI element to indicate money that is active in the world
  • Added the tour number to the information on the scoreboard
  • Fixed the Medigun overheal duration attribute causing the overheal effect to decay faster, rather than slower
  • Added the ability to buy projectile penetration for the Crusader's Crossbow
  • Fixed a false positive for the achievement "Clockwork Carnage"
  • Added a new command "bot_hurt"
    • Parameters -name [bot name], -team [red/blue/all], -damage [amount]
  • Fixed the Demoman shields not saving their upgrades upon round reset
• Updated koth_king
  • Reflections fixed for the floors and some glass windows
  • Modified model file for the sign 6 through 9 to avoid Red signs on Blu side of the map
  • Modified light pole to merge bulb and pole into a single model for perf
  • Fixed location where mini-sentries can shoot through a bush without being seen
  • Clipping pass
  • Added glass on footbridge roof and lights nearby
  • Prop reduction for perf
  • Some props changed to non-solid for player mobility
  • Adjusted health and ammo in various spots
• Community requests:
  • Add a new server ConVar "tf_avoidteammates_pushaway" to control whether or not teammates push each other away when occupying the same space
  • Add a new server ConVar "tf_arena_override_team_size" to allow server owners to set the maximum team size in arena mode

Undocumented changes

• Changed Fall Keys into regular keys.
• Added expiry date & time to Fall Crates.
• Updated the descriptions of the Hat of Cards, Bolted Bushman, and Pyrotechnic Tote to fix elipsis and apostrophes.
• Fixed Chargin' Targe and Splendid Screen fire damage resistance not working.

Notes

1. ↑ Heavy Artillery Officer's Cap, Combat Medic's Crusher Cap, Heroic Companion Badge (Company of Heroes 2)
   Triple A Badge (San Diego Comic-con)
2. ↑ The Robo-Sandvich
3. ↑ The Friends Forever Companion Square Badge