April 26, 2011 Patch (Beta)

Source: TF2 Beta forums (Web Archive)

Patch notes

A few notes about this update

• We're evaluating options on reducing The Equalizer's power (see below). Stop by the beta forum to share your feedback.
• This update will break existing replays and demos.

Gameplay

• Medic:
  • Beta Syringe Gun
    • Applies Mad Milk for 1 second
    • 50% slower firing rate
    • 90% less damage
  • Beta Bonesaw
    • Allows the user to see enemy health
• Sniper:
  • Beta Sniper Rifle
    • On Hit: Rifle charge rate increased by 35%
    • On Miss: Rifle charge rate decreased by 65%
  • Beta Sniper Club
    • 25% increase in damage when health <50% of max
    • 25% decrease in damage when health >50% of max
• Soldier:
  • Beta Rocket Launcher
    • When the medic healing you is killed you gain crit boost for 8 seconds
    • On Hit: -10 Health
  • Beta Shotgun
    • While a medic is healing you, this weapons' damage is increased by 25%
    • While not being healed by a medic, your weapon switch time is 25% longer
  • Beta Split Equalizer 1
    • Damage increases as the user becomes injured
    • Blocks healing while in use
  • Beta Split Equalizer 2
    • Move speed increases as the user becomes injured
    • Blocks healing while in use

General

• Hooked up many community-submitted response rules
• Replay
  • Fixed audio sync issues on the Mac
• Synced with all changes and fixes from the official release

Undocumented changes

• Added taunts to the Claidheamh Mòr and the Horseless Headless Horsemann's Headtaker.
• The window that appears when hovering over items in loadout has been altered slightly.