TF2 und Source Updates

Nun endlich ist der angekündigte größere Steampatch erschienen.
Neben der neuen TF2 Map cp_badlands beinhaltet der Patch Änderungen an diversen existierenden TF2 Maps, der Source Engine selbst und SourceTV.

Die komplette Changelist hier:

Source Engine

  • Refactored how lightmaps are downloaded to the graphics card at level load. On some hardware configurations this can lower level load times significantly
  • Optimized some particle systems to improve performance on some hardware configurations
  • Player stats are now sent up as they change, rather than when the player dies
  • Improved playback of sub-frame sounds
  • Fixed a crash caused by alt-tabs during map load
  • Eliminated unnecessary temporary memory allocation in scenefilecache

Team Fortress 2

  • Badlands released
  • Changes to Dustbowl
    • Added a new access point to the stage2 attacker gates (drop-down left from spawn), allowing attackers a way to reach the left route without being subjected to the spam and sentry gun fire
    • Fixed a gap in stage 3, cap 1 that allowed a player with to wiggle above the „ceiling“ clip
    • Fixed a gap behind stage 1, cap 1 house
    • Fixed a high perch on stage1 cap1 house roof
    • Fixed a perch offering view of nodraw textures and the skybox (stage1 cap2 rock barrier)
    • Fixed a few places where rockets/demoman pipes could pass through non-solid models
    • Sealed up a gap over stage1 lower startgate
    • Clipped off tall windows in stage 3 to prevent sentry guns from behind built behind them
  • Changes to Capture the Flag Well
    • Fixed trains not starting on map spawn
    • Removed cap association from red spawns that were spamming console
  • Changes to Granary
    • Removed spawn timing advantage from the middle (from -3 to 0)
    • Fixed several model perch exploits (red, blue cp1 gate and blue cp2 gate pipe)
    • Fixed a few places where players could get stuck between containers and silos
    • Adjusted playerclips on red container that made it appear like players were floating
  • Added a small delay (200 ms) before a zoomed sniper shot can get a critical hit
  • Added server side convar mp_fadetoblack. Same functionality as Counter-Strike, used mainly during in-person tournaments and LAN events
  • Added flamethrower „sizzle“ sound when the Pyro is hitting a target
  • Updated explosion debris to be a bit darker
  • Fixed idle players not being kicked from the server if mp_allowspectators was set to 0
  • Added ctf_well to the default mapcycle.txt file
  • Added ctf_well to the default motd.txt file
  • Fixed floor tile material type
  • Fixed some weapon damage info missing from TF2 game stats
  • Made some small changes to the Demoman viewmodel that were causing performance problems
  • Added a new timer to the HUD to show the value of mp_timelimit. This is useful if you’re playing a timed match on 2Fort, where you only set a timelimit on the server and no other win conditions.
  • Added server log entry for buildings destroyed by their owner
  • Fixed sentry gun shadows being clipped
  • Updated glass material

SourceTV

  • SourceTV now uses a hidden slot on the game server. This allows for 24 player servers to also have a SourceTV proxy connected to it
  • Fixed Pyro’s flamethrower flames not showing up in SourceTV

Der Server ist auch schon Up-to-Date…

Team Fortress 2 Blood Patch

Wie es aussieht, ist die deutsche Version von Team Fortress 2 zensiert und nicht so blutrünstig wie die Originalversion. Hier drei Screenshots:

Wen dieser Umstand stört, kann sich den TF2 Blood Patch installieren, Anleitung im Archiv.

Wie es mit Folgeproblemen, z.B. dass Server meckern könnten, die Files seien nicht mehr Original, aussieht, keine Ahnung. Muss getestet werden.

Danke an KFF|Viper für diese Information.

CS Anti Invisibility Cheat Client Patch

Huhuu!

Nachdem die Cheaterei langsam ein wenig arg krass wird tut sich endlich was in der CS Community. Valve bessert kraeftig nach mit regelmaessigen Serverupdates. Aber auch diekoennen nicht alles schaffen. Ein besonders dreckiger ist der Invisibility Cheat. Aber dagegen gibt es jetzt einen Client-Side-Patch. Der ist zwar nicht offiziell, funktioniert aber. Ich wuerde jedem empfehlen, das Ding zu installieren. Aber nicht vergessen von den alten Models vorher ein Backup zu erstellen.

Anti Invisibility Cheat Homepage fuer weitere Infos ueber den Patch.

Anti Invisibility Patch Download (4 MB)