TF2Tightrope

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TF2Tightrope is a collection of server mods. They aim to be a community-run version of the official beta by testing out new weapons, maps, game modes and balance changes.

Project Beta

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Project Beta is about testing new weapons, while tweaking old ones. Changes are based on community feedback.

New Weapons

Class	Item Type Replaced and Name	Functionality
Soldier	The Battle Plan	On wearer: 33% faster move speed On wearer: Move speed is decreased as user is injured User can not be overhealed Move speed will stop decreasing at 100hp and 240HU/s
Soldier	The Doom Bringer	On Kill: 2 seconds of 100% critical chance +15% faster reload speed -75% clip size No random crits
Pyro	The Intensifier	On hit: target is marked for death for 15 seconds Does not require ammo +50% fire rate +50% afterburn duration If the target is extinguished the mark is removed Cannot be crit boosted This weapon cannot mark for death another Pyro
Pyro	The Underburner	Reflected projectiles sets opponents on fire +20 health restored when extinguishing a teammate +100% increased horizontal push back force +25% increased vertical push back force -60% airblast cost -50% max primary ammo Reflected projectiles gain a small fire particle effect
Heavy	The Heavy Lifter	While deployed: lifts user upwards While deployed: sustains a ring of flames Deals 7 times falling damage to the player you land on On wearer: deal +15% more damage User is marked for death while spun up, and for 3 second after Deals no bullet damage -50% ammo
Engineer	The Overclocker	+50% faster sentry gun fire rate +500% dispenser radius Teleported teammates gain an 8 second speed boost +50% attack speed -50% building health -75% melee damage vs players Overclocked buildings can be identified by a particle effect
Medic	The Blinken Säge	On use: Become ÜberCharged for a short time at the cost of 10% ÜberCharge On use: Relocate to a new position at the cost of 10% ÜberCharge -15% damage dealt

Other Weapon Changes

Class	Modified Item	Functionality
Pyro	Sharpened Volcano Fragment	On wearer: 40% of fire damage dealt is received as healing On Hit: target is engulfed in flames -50 max health Cannot overheal the user Healing is unaffected by crit or minicrit multipliers
Pyro	Third Degree	+25% damage vs players being healed +25% damage to all other players directly connected via healing No random crits -25% damage vs players not being healed
Demoman	Claidheamh Mòr	1 Second increase in charge duration 37% longer melee range Slower deploy and holster time No random Critical hits -20% firing speed
Engineer	Eureka Effect	Press your reload key to choose to teleport to spawn or your exit teleporter -50% metal cost when constructing or upgrading teleporters Take no damage from rocket jumping +2 health gain per second for each level of an active dispenser +5% move speed for each level of an active teleporter Cannot be granted health from healers Cannot pickup health kits Electric sparks appear on wearer's feet
Sniper	Classic	+25% charge rate Critical hits are guaranteed for headshots Can charge without zooming Cannot headshot unless fully charged -10% damage penalty on body shot Shots leave a dim, clear line behind them No random critical hits Hold down fire button to charge, release to fire Does not automatically start charging when zoomed Doesn't unscope between shots Charged shots will gib victims