RIP Soda Poper

-The Soda Popper
-Added "On hit: build Hype"
-Removed "build hype by running around"

2/2

Bug fixes

• Fixed being able to repeatedly activate taunts before the current one had ended while underwater
• Fixed disguising with the Conniver's Kunai while spotted by a Sentry causing the Sentry to ignore the Spy
• Fixed class change notifications appearing to the enemy team for a period of time after teams swap sides in Competitive Mode
• Fixed a case where players would sometimes see other players carrying the wrong weapon(s)
• Fixed a bug where the Engineer couldn't remove the Sapper from a linked teleporter if was building (not active)
• Fixed a bug where the Engineer was able to heal a linked teleporter while it was building. This now matches the behavior for the other buildings.
• Updated several hats to fix the Sniper not removing them while taunting
• Fixed hiding the Pyro's head when using the second style of the Fear Monger
• Fixed using the wrong ozfortress medals for divisions other than Premier
• Fixed a few UGC tournament medals using the wrong names
• Fixed the Engineer's missing pelvis hitbox
• Thanks to Justin G., aka sigsegv, for these reports
  • Fixed airblasts sometimes sending reflected projectiles toward friendly players, buildings, and projectile shields
  • Fixed demo record/read stringtables not writing/reading past 512kb
  • Fixed inconsistency between items that use mini-crit buff (TF_COND_ENERGY_BUFF)
  • Fixed multiple Mann vs. Machine bugs caused by bot AI functions being executing after the bots have died
  • Fixed a bug related to lunchbox items, where the ammo bar can be drained in cases when it shouldn't be
  • Fixed Medics sometimes instantly reviving players in Mann vs. Machine

Performance

• Fixed several cases of loading and rendering hitches that would cause abrupt changes in FPS
• Improved Flamethrower flame performance in Mann vs. Machine on clients and servers by up to +500%
• VGUI .res files are now cached after loading, reducing framerate hitches. Custom HUD authors can disable this by setting vgui_cache_res_files to 0.
• Improved rendering performance of zombies
• Improved VGUI font performance

Custom HUD Versioning

• In order to reduce crashing and broken UI elements after updates, custom HUDs now must explicitly specify the version of the TF UI with which they are compatible
• Custom HUD files must now be installed as add-ons under the tf/custom/ folder. Loose .res files extracted to the game directory will not be loaded
• Custom HUDs must now contain a file named "info.vdf" in their root folder, with the key "ui_version" set to the TF UI version with which they are compatible
• The current TF UI version is 1
• Non-HUD add-ons under tf/custom/ will continue to work without an "info.vdf" file, but may not load .res files

Mann Co. Store

• Added the Competitive Matchmaking Pass
• Added new class starter packs
• Added new key-less cosmetic crates
• Revamped main store pages
• Added a spotlight item
• Added ability to mouse over and preview items in a bundle/crate/collection
• Adjusted some weapon prices for consistency

Maps

cp_granary

• Added new ammo pack locations in final and yard areas
• Clips and blockbullets added to stairs

cp_badlands

• Final cap point capture time increased to 2 seconds (from 1 second)
• Clips and blockbullets added to stairs

cp_foundry

• Reduced ammo kit in final cap entry room (attackers' side) to medium
• Slightly reduced attacking team's spawn time when working on final

pl_upward

• Fixed an exploit where players could sometimes build sentries in the cliffside by capture point 3

pl_thundermountain

• Fixed the first and second cap points of stage 3 each awarding 2 points to the capturing team instead of 1

Mannpower

• All official maps now set Mannpower mode without requiring the use of the tf_powerup_mode convar

Game Balance

Scout

• Crit-A-Cola

  • Added Marked-for-Death debuff for 2 seconds after the buff effect expires

• The Soda Popper

  • Added "On hit: build Hype"
  • Removed "build hype by running around"

• Shortstop

  • Added an Alt-fire attack -- reach out and shove someone!
  • Removed +healing bonus
  • Reduced pushback vuln to +20% (from +40%)

• Sun on a stick

  • Take 25% less damage from fire while deployed

Soldier

• The Righteous Bison

  • Fixed a bug causing players to be hit by the same projectile multiple times, causing the damage dealt to vary wildly

• Per-shot damage has been increased to compensate, resulting in slightly more damage on average

  • Point-blank deals 54 damage (previously 20-80)
  • Maximum range deals 24 damage (previously 14-56)
  • Slowed projectile by 30%
  • Projectile damage reduced by 25% for each enemy penetrated
  • Updated projectile impact sound

• The Disciplinary Action

  • Reduced duration of speed bonus on teammates to 2 seconds (from 3)

• The Rocket Jumper

  • Updated model/materials and sound

Sniper

• Cozy Camper

  • Now requires a full charge to gain flinch resistance

• The Sydney Sleeper

  • When fully charged, or when making a headshot, now applies Jarate in a radius
  • Scoped shots now extinguish teammates

• The Cleaner's Carbine

  • Removed hidden +10% damage taken multiplier while under the effects

Heavy

• Natascha and Brass Beast

  • 20% damage resistance now only applies when spun up and below 50% max health

• Huo-Long Heater

  • Added -10% damage
  • Added +25% increased damage vs. burning players
  • Reduced ammo drain to -4/sec (from -6)
  • Reduced pulse damage from Ring of Fire to 12 (from 15) due to increased damage vs. burning

• Buffalo Steak Sandvich

  • Fixed "damage taken" multiplier accidentally being +10%, instead of the listed +25%

Spy

• Base

  • Max speed increased to 320 (from 300)

• Enforcer

  • Attacks pierce resist and absorb effects from all sources

Pyro

• All Flamethrowers

  • Added: Direct damage reduces Medi Gun healing and resist shield effects by 25%
  • Medics hear a "healing interrupted" sound when this is happening to their heal target

• The Manmelter

  • Removed (hidden) 20% fire rate penalty

Medic

• Base

  • All Mediguns allow the Medic to match the speed of their heal target
  • Previously only available on The Quick Fix

• Quick Fix

  • ÜberCharge rate reduced to +15% (from +25%)

• Overdose

  • Increased movement speed bonus to +20% (from +10%)
  • Increased damage penalty to -15% (from -10%)

• Dropped Mediguns

  • Stored ÜberCharge begins to decay over time after coming to rest

Demoman

• Base

  • All boots now require a shield to activate any move speed bonus listed on the item

• The Iron Bomber

  • Decreased the fuse time to 1.4 seconds (from 2.0)

• The Quickiebomb Launcher

  • Increased charge time reduction to -70% (from -50%)
  • Increased damage bonus for (max) charged shots to +35% (from +25%)
  • Increased clip size penalty to -50% (from -25%)
  • Removed "Stickybombs fizzle 4 seconds after landing"

• The Sticky Jumper

  • Updated model/materials and sound

Engineer

• Base

  • Level 1 teleporters now cost 50 metal (previously 125)

• Widowmaker

  • Damage increased +10% when attacking the same target as your sentry

• Eureka Effect

  • Reduced "50% less metal from Dispensers and Pickups" to 20%
  • Added "Teleporters cost 50% less metal"

• The Short Circuit

  • Base projectile attack is -10 metal (hit or miss) and then add -5 metal for each projectile destroyed (sometimes a buff, sometimes a nerf)

• The Pomson

  • Fixed an exploit with shooting through your own buildings
  • Increased close-range damage to 72 (from 62)
  • Reduced long-range damage to 32 (from 42)
  • Updated projectile impact sound