February 16, 2009 Patch

Source: Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Patch notes

Team Fortress 2

• Sticky bombs now get a reduced close range damage ramp up (like Rocket Launcher & Syringe Gun)
  • Ultimately reduces damage done by sticky bombs to enemies <512 units from the Demoman
• Moved the unlockable system over to the new item backend:
  • Added a warning dialog to the loadout screen telling clients when the server they're on could not get their loadout
• Made "tf_damage_disablespread" a replicated convar, so clients can see the value of it on the server they're connected to
• Renamed "mp_stalemate_at_timelimit" to "mp_match_end_at_timelimit", to better explain its function now that stalemate is optional
• Server tags can now be used to include or exclude servers from the list
• Fixed muzzle flashes & shell ejections still playing when viewmodels are hidden
• Protected several more commands from client exploitation

Undocumented Changes

• Removed `equip` console command. (Allowed to switch loadout items without entering the menu.)
• Switching loadout items will not happen unless the character suicide or get to a supply cabinet (Spawn area does nothing when switching.)
• Removed Natascha's ammo belt in first person view model
• The `exit prompt` command now gives a warning message. (Usually bound to F10.)
• Added Faster Than A Speeding Bullet as a game startup song.
• Demoman's bottle taunt has received a new `burp` sound.
• Demoman's secondary weapon has been renamed to Stickybomb Launcher