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== Changes ==
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=== Changes ===
 
* [[Sudden death]] mode is now a server option (a convar) and defaults to OFF
 
* [[Sudden death]] mode is now a server option (a convar) and defaults to OFF
 
* [[Sap]]ped [[buildings]] now take slightly less damage from the [[Spy]] who sapped them
 
* [[Sap]]ped [[buildings]] now take slightly less damage from the [[Spy]] who sapped them
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** Limited line-of-sight at the first control point in stage 3 to remove a [[griefing|griefable]] [[Sniper]] spot
 
** Limited line-of-sight at the first control point in stage 3 to remove a [[griefing|griefable]] [[Sniper]] spot
  
==Undocumented changes==
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===Undocumented changes===
 
* [[Dustbowl]]
 
* [[Dustbowl]]
 
** Fixed model exploit in stage one allowing [[Sentry Gun]]/[[Teleporter]] to be placed behind chain link fence
 
** Fixed model exploit in stage one allowing [[Sentry Gun]]/[[Teleporter]] to be placed behind chain link fence
  
== Bug fixes ==
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=== Bug fixes ===
 
* Fixed exploit where the [[Medigun]] [[ÜberCharge]] wouldn't drain if you switched weapons
 
* Fixed exploit where the [[Medigun]] [[ÜberCharge]] wouldn't drain if you switched weapons
 
* Fixed decals not being correctly applied to the world in some cases
 
* Fixed decals not being correctly applied to the world in some cases
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* Fixed an occasional crash caused by an achievement not being found during a game announcement
 
* Fixed an occasional crash caused by an achievement not being found during a game announcement
  
{{Patch|SOURCE=http://store.steampowered.com/news/1372/}}
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|before= [[November 27, 2007 Patch]]
 
|before= [[November 27, 2007 Patch]]
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|after= [[December 21, 2007 Patch]]
 
|after= [[December 21, 2007 Patch]]
 
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Revision as of 07:24, 21 August 2010

Patch notes

Changes

  • Sudden death mode is now a server option (a convar) and defaults to OFF
  • Sapped buildings now take slightly less damage from the Spy who sapped them
  • The Medic's Medigun now charges at an increased rate during Setup time, to remove the need for self-damage grinding
  • Fixed an rcon/console command that could cause server crashes
  • Prevented players from playing the "Civilian" class
  • Prevented players from hiding their name in the scoreboard
  • Dustbowl
    • Now waits until either team wins fully before changing to another map on server timelimit expiring
    • Teams now score a point per captured control point, rather than per sub round
    • Prevented Demomen being able to launch grenades into the stage three alleys while standing at the final cap point
    • Fixed gaps in stage gates that allowed snipers to kill defenders during setup
    • Fixed several model and brush perch exploits in stage three
    • Added stair access to the upper area in stage three after the first cap
    • Limited line-of-sight at the first control point in stage 3 to remove a griefable Sniper spot

Undocumented changes

Bug fixes

  • Fixed exploit where the Medigun ÜberCharge wouldn't drain if you switched weapons
  • Fixed decals not being correctly applied to the world in some cases
  • Fixed Critical bullet tracers not being visible to players other than the firer
  • Fixed first person spectator view of the Spy watch not showing the correct cloak value
  • Fixed the teleporter's player shaped particles not drawing
  • Fixed the Flamethrower stuttering when firing directly into a building
  • Fixed a rare crash that can happen when a player being healed leaves the server suddenly
  • Fixed Rocket trail effects sometimes existing permanently in world
  • Added effects to players when they earn an achievement, visible to other players nearby
  • Tweaked achievement HUD fonts and color palette for more readability
  • Improved stat gathering for map play times to increase accuracy
  • Improved stat gathering around draws to better understand why they're occurring
  • Fixed occasional misreporting of Syringe gun & Fire axe damage distances to the stats system
  • Fixed an occasional crash caused by an achievement not being found during a game announcement