January 3, 2011 Patch

This article is specific to the patch released. For information on the update, see Japan Charity Bundle.

Source: Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Patch notes

Team Fortress 2

• Added the Japan Charity Bundle items
  • See http://www.teamfortress.com/ for full details
• Updated the localization files

Undocumented changes

• Added Mann Co. Supply Crate series #13, #14 and #15
• Crates #10, #11, and #12 no longer drop.

Source: Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Patch notes

Team Fortress 2

• Updated honor-bound weapons so they can be holstered within a second of touching a supply cabinet
• Updated the Blighted Beak with creator submitted fixes
  • Fixed a clipping problem
  • Made it paintable
• Updated the Hero's Hachimaki to be tradeable

Undocumented changes

• Removed team colours from the Blighted Beak.
• Updated Demoman two-handed melee weapon 3rd-person views in the loadout screen.

Source: Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Patch notes

Team Fortress 2

• Fixed a server crash caused by using the Half-Zatoichi to hit someone not holding a weapon.
• Fixed the Soldier/Demoman taunts not working correctly when the Half-Zatoichi is the active weapon.
• Fixed the Concheror animations not always playing correctly for players on the Blue team.
• Fixed a bug where players could switch weapons after deploying the Half-Zatoichi before they killed someone with it.
• Updated The Shogun Pack items to be tradable.
• Crafting changes
  • All recipes are now known to all players.
  • Reduced the cost of most recipes.
  • Items previously crafted using recipes that will be reduced in this update have been upgraded to Vintage quality.

Undocumented changes

• Added Mann Co. Supply Crate series #10, #11 and #12 and removed series #7, #8 and #9 from the item drop system.
• Added crafting recipes for weapons in the Shogun Pack.

Notes

Source: Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Patch notes

Team Fortress 2

• Fixed players not being able to fire their weapons immediately after spawning.
• Fixed the decapitation counters not being displayed for some weapons.
• Fixed the revenge crit label not being localized correctly.
• Fixed the Demoman not using the correct animations for some of his weapons.
• Fixed the new Shogun hats not being grayed out when paint is being used.
• Fixed players getting a health bonus based on the weapon they're currently holding instead of the weapon that dealt the killing blow.
• Updated Cp_Yukon
  • Fixed a hole in the map.

This article is specific to the patch released. For information on the update, see Shogun Pack.

Source: Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Official update page: https://www.teamfortress.com/shogunpack/

Patch notes

Source Engine Changes (CS:S, DoD:S, TF2, HL2:DM)

• Added check to prevent multiplayer servers from transmitting 1 as their maxplayers value to connecting clients
• Fixed clients being able to use particle exploits on sv_pure servers

Team Fortress 2

• Added The Shogun Pack items
• Fixed the "Best Little Slaughterhouse in Texas" Engineer achievement not counting Wranger^(sic) and Mini-Sentry kills
• Updated several more models with optimizations and new LODs
• Updated the Blighted Beak with a creator submitted fix

Undocumented changes

• Added the Koto Noise Maker and (unused) Yell Noise Maker.

Notes

Source: Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Updates Released

Patch notes

Source Engine Changes (CS:S, DoD:S, TF2, HL2:DM)

• Fixed a problem with the DirectX8 cloud shader

Source: Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Patch notes

Team Fortress 2

• Updated the Sharpened Volcano Fragment and the Sun-on-a-Stick so they can be traded

Undocumented changes

• Updated the Sharpened Volcano Fragment and Sun-on-a-Stick so they can be crafted.

Source: Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Patch notes

Team Fortress 2

• Added the Hero's Hachimaki for pre-ordering Homefront

Undocumented Changes

• The Bombing Run, Chieftain's Challenge, Napper's Respite, Handyman's Handle, Old Guadalajara, Stout Shako, Carouser's Capotain, Sober Stuntman, Dr's Dapper Topper, Hard Counter and Pugilist's Protector were added to the Mann Co. Store.

This article is specific to the patch released. For information on the update, see Community Map Pack Update.

Source: Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Official update page: Community Map Pack

Patch notes

Source Engine Changes (CS:S, DoD:S, TF2, HL2:DM)

• Fixed another server crash exploit caused by malformed network packets.

Team Fortress 2

• Added three new community maps:
  • Koth_Lakeside
  • PL_Frontier
  • PLR_Nightfall

Undocumented changes

• Added Map Stamps for the three community maps to the Mann Co. Store.
• Fixed trades only displaying one of the items traded to the server.

Source: Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Updates Released

Patch notes

Source Engine Changes (CS:S, DoD:S, TF2, HL2:DM)

• Fixed a server crash exploit caused by malformed network packets

Team Fortress 2

• Fixed the Amputator and the Crusader's Crossbow healing teammates that have the Equalizer as their active weapon
• Updated the Red team skin for the Fists of Steel

Notes

Source: Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Updates Released

Patch notes

Source Engine Changes (CS:S, DoD:S, TF2, HL2:DM)

• Improved the version mismatch error message received when connecting to a server with a different version than your client.

Team Fortress 2

• Made Bill's Hat always tradable.
• Fixed a client crash caused by malformed custom client spray.
• Added a Red team skin to the Fists of Steel.
• Fixed melee attacks not destroying remote detonation pipes.
• Added the Rimmed Raincatcher to the list of Unusual hats.
• Fixed the Stickybomb Launcher viewmodel sleeves using the wrong team colors for team Blue.
• Fixed players getting set bonuses applied on tournament servers when the server is restricting the player's weapons using the item_whitelist.
• Updated PL_Thundermountain
  • Updated the final stage to have the train begin receding after 25 seconds (15 seconds on the final stretch).

Undocumented changes

• Fixed players getting set bonuses applied on Medieval maps for items that are not allowed in medieval mode.
• Grenade Launchers, Pistols, and Shotguns using Name or Description Tags now properly use the c_model equivalent.
• Fixed Engineer's first-person arms using the wrong bodygroup when having a renamed Shotgun or Pistol equipped with the Gunslinger.
• Melee weapons no longer count as bullet weapons when accounting for damage vulnerabilities.
• Updated PL_Thundermountain
  • Reduced the cart speed on the final two ramps in the final stage to 1/2 normal speed
• The Force-a-Nature no longer clips into itself or shows shells hovering outside.

Source: Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Patch notes

Team Fortress 2

• Increased the base damage for the Scout's Sun-on-a-Stick, and changed it to always mini-crit against burning targets if the attack is not already critical
• Fixed burning deaths to always use the death notice icon for the weapon that started the burn
• Updated the RIFT pre-order items to be not-tradable until the RIFT pre-order period is over
• Updated the burn effect from the Pyro's Sharpened Volcano Fragment to only last for a limited time on enemies
• Updated the description of the Well Spun Hat claim code item

Source: Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Updates Released

Patch notes

Source Engine Changes (CS:S, DoD:S, TF2, HL2:DM)

• Further improved engine handling of server queries.

Team Fortress 2

• Added Rift promotional items
  • New items: Sun-On-A-Stick and Sharpened Volcano Fragment.
  • New achievement: Riftwalker
• Updated several more models with optimizations and new LODs.
• Fixed seeing a partial health bar in the upper left corner of the spectator menu.
• Fixed the control point progress bar not being aligned properly when using cl_hud_minmode 1.
• Fixed the The Essential Accessories hiding the Scout's hat/headphones.
• Updated sounds for the Brass Beast.
• Updated the Scottish Resistance stickybombs to always glow if they will be detonated by a right-click, including the stickybombs under the Demoman's feet.
• Changed default crosshair to be more opaque, like the custom crosshairs.
• Fixed some missing surfaces on the bottom of the Pyro's mask.
• Fixed the assister's name not being listed in the Fish humiliation and kill notices.
• Fixed the Force-a-Nature not drawing correctly in the character loadout screen.
• Engineers who hit teammate's Sentry Guns with their wrench now get kill assists from that sentry.
• Made the Jag gift wrappable.
• Fixed seeing a badge on the player when a noisemaker is equipped.
• Fixed particle effects on the Hustler's Hallmark.
• Added FCVAR_DONTRECORD flags to 'bind,' 'bind_mac,' 'unbind,' 'unbind_mac,' and 'unbindall' so they can't be recorded into a demo (fixes having your keys changed when you watch a demo).
• Updated Cp_Granary
  • Added a new entrance to the mid Red/Blue ramp rooms.
  • Clipping, lighting and perf improvements.
• Tournament mode HUD fixes
  • Fixed seeing an empty alert tray under the stopwatch timer.
  • Fixed a bug where the time for the tournament mode stopwatch wasn't being displayed.
  • Fixed the countdown when both teams are ready always reading "0 seconds"

Undocumented Changes

• Genuine quality introduced.
• Added Rift Well Spun Hat Claim Code for achieving Riftwalker.
• v_ and w_ model versions of the Flamethrower were removed and the newer c_model versions are now used in their place.

Notes

Source: Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Updates Released

Patch notes

Source Engine Changes (CS:S, DoD:S, TF2, HL2:DM)

• Improved engine handling of server queries

Source: Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Updates Released

Patch notes

Source Engine Changes (CS:S, DoD:S, TF2, HL2:DM)

• Fixed the dedicated server not running on machines using Win2k

Team Fortress 2

• Added the Monday Night Combat gear
  • The Essential Accessories
  • Athletic Supporter
  • The Superfan
• Added Crit-a-Cola to the weapon drop list
• Added missing chalkboard/serverbrowser materials for 5Gorge
• Fixed some missing particles systems in the low violence version
• Fixed a bug with the round ending when a control point is captured during Overtime in CP_Egypt
• Fixed the game not running on machines using Fat32
• Updated the localization files

Undocumented changes

• Added new shoes and socks bodygroup to the Scout's model

Source: Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Patch notes

Source Engine Changes (CS:S, DoD:S, TF2, HL2:DM)

• Updated the Linux srcds_run script
  • Added warning message for people running the server as root
  • Changed the working directory to the game tree before executing the dedicated server
• Updated the existing localization files
• Added Czech, Hungarian, Romanian and Turkish localization files

Team Fortress 2

• Updated several models with optimizations and new LODs.
• Updated the default TF2 crosshairs to use the RGB and scale settings in the Options->Multiplayer dialog like custom crosshairs do.
• Added a glow effect to the team intelligence entities when they’re not being carried.
• Added a timer to indicate how much time is left before the gate closes in DeGroot Keep.
• Added a new plate model to be used when a Heavy throws the Buffalo Steak Sandvich to heal teammates.
• Added a note in the trading dialog to let you know when your trading partner is typing.
• Added a new Valve map CP_5Gorge.
• Fixed the Mad Milk effect not being washed off when a player goes underwater.
• Fixed being able to attack teammates using pumpkin bombs and arrows fired by the Huntsman or the Crusader's Crossbow.
• Fixed switching to the melee weapon instead of using the lastweapon setting after drinking Crit-a-Cola.
• Fixed not seeing the critboost effect on the Scout's Shortstop.
• Fixed the Sniper Rifle and SMG view models having Red skins while on the Blue team.
• Fixed the Engineer PDA view models (build/destroy) having Red skins while on the Blue team.
• Fixed the mini-sentry HUD not playing the alert sound when the sentry is sapped or low on ammo.
• Updated the community map CP_Yukon.
  • Central CP moved up to bridge.
  • Bridge widened.
  • Several sticky exploits patched.
  • Flat bridge added onto CP1's pipes.

Undocumented changes

• Fixed the Sydney Sleeper view models having RED skins while on the BLU team.
• Fixed players being able to clip through the barrels on the shelves above the BLU spawn in DeGroot Keep.
• Capture time for final control point in CP_Yukon reduced from 4s to 3.8s
• Added a team-colored trail to the Mad Milk when thrown.
• Textures of Ghastlier Gibus and Iron Curtain were updated.
• The Scottish Resistance and the Stickybomb Launcher now drop the appropriate weapon on death on RED team.
• If the player suicides with the Ullapool Caber it displays the Caber's kill icon.

Notes

Source: Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Patch notes

Team Fortress 2

• Added Loch-n-Load kill icon.
• Added the mini-sentry kill icon.
• Fixed the Kritzkrieg charge deployed sound getting stuck on.
• Fixed the Heavy's fists not playing the critical hit animation.
• Item Whitelist improvements by request:
  • The "mp_tournament_restart" command will now force the whitelist to reload.
  • Setting "unlisted_items_default_to" "1" will cause the whitelist to act as a blacklist.
  • Setting a specific item to "1" or "0" will override the whitelist/blacklist default.

Undocumented changes

• Improved Ullapool Caber and Candy Cane kill icons.
• Fixed visual bug on the Shortstop which caused reloaded bullets to stay on the player model when auto-reload is enabled.
• The Powerjack behaves as it did before the January 7, 2011 Patch.

Notes

Source: Team Fortress 2, Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch Updates Released

Patch notes

Source Engine Changes

• Added the "Server can execute" flag to the “r_cleardecals” command.
• Fixed a problem where the microphone transmit volume sometimes had no associated control and was disabled in the Audio options dialog.
• Fixed a crash on exit for Mac clients.

Team Fortress 2

• Added community submitted kill icons.
• Fixed enemies seeing death notices when you backstab their team mates with Your Eternal Reward.
• Fixed the attack animation not always playing correctly for Your Eternal Reward.
• Fixed the critboost sound not playing when the Kritzkrieg charge is deployed.
• Fixed a broken texture on the Flipped Trilby.
• Updated the material for the Jag.
• Community Request
  • Fixed spawn points associated with a control point not being enabled/disabled correctly when the control point owner is set using the SetOwner input.
  • Added the "Server can execute" flag to the “firstperson” and “thirdperson” commands.

Undocumented changes

• Added client model animations
  • The spin-up and spin-down animations of the Heavy's miniguns were changed.
• Fixed Degreaser not using the native icon when killing enemy players.
• Fixed players claiming health by switching to the Powerjack as the enemy dies from burn damage from the Flamethrower.
• Updated kill icon for Rocket Launcher, Direct Hit, Shotgun, Minigun, and Killing Gloves of Boxing.

Notes

Source: Team Fortress 2 Update Released

Patch notes

Team Fortress 2

• Fixed an exploit related to The Amputator.
• Duel result notifications now show the winner's Steam avatar.
• Fixed the alpha channel for CP_Yukon's donation stamp.
• Fixed a client crash caused by overflowing the audio buffer.
• The Earbuds and the Gentle Manne's Service Medal are now gift-wrappable.
• Stock TF2 weapons with custom names or descriptions are now gift-wrappable.
• Updated DeGroot Keep to fix a problem with missing models.
• Fixed a server takeover exploit related to point_servercommand entities.
• Fixed an exploit that allowed servers to circumvent the restrictions on commands they're allowed to force clients to issue.
• Festive Winter Keys have been changed to regular MannCo Crate keys.