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The Sniper vs. Spy Update was released May 21st, 2009 and marked the fifth Class Pack Update. It also marked the first Class Pack Update to feature new additions more than one class: in this case, the Sniper and the Spy.
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The Sniper vs. Spy Update was released May 21st, 2009 and marked the fifth Class Pack Update. It also marked the first Class Pack Update to feature new additions more than one class: in this case, the [[Sniper]] and the [[Spy]].
  
 
====Changes====
 
====Changes====
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* Updated [[Dustbowl]] to fix not being able to jump into the window in the first building of the second stage.
 
* Updated [[Dustbowl]] to fix not being able to jump into the window in the first building of the second stage.
  
====[[Sniper]] Changes====
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====Sniper====
* Added new sniper rifle replacement, The [[Huntsman]]. Instead of a sniper rifle, you have a bow that allows you to move around faster while firing, and fire more quickly than the sniper rifle. Works better at medium range than the standard rifle.
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* Added new [[sniper rifle]] replacement, The [[Huntsman]]. Instead of a sniper rifle, you have a bow that allows you to move around faster while firing, and fire more quickly than the sniper rifle. Works better at medium range than the standard rifle.
* Added new SMG replacement, [[Jarate]]. If thrown on an enemy they will take more damage for short period of time. Also extinguishes flames on yourself or allies.
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* Added new [[SMG]] replacement, [[Jarate]]. If thrown on an enemy they will take more damage for short period of time. Also extinguishes flames on yourself or allies.
 
* Added new SMG replacement, The [[Razorback]]. Will protect you against a single spy backstab, and stun the spy for a short period of time. Comes with a 15% move speed penalty for the wearer ''(speed penalty has since been removed)''.
 
* Added new SMG replacement, The [[Razorback]]. Will protect you against a single spy backstab, and stun the spy for a short period of time. Comes with a 15% move speed penalty for the wearer ''(speed penalty has since been removed)''.
 
* Standard sniper rifle now shoots through friendly players.
 
* Standard sniper rifle now shoots through friendly players.
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* Added 35 new [[Sniper achievements]].
 
* Added 35 new [[Sniper achievements]].
  
====[[Spy]]====
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====Spy====
 
* Added new revolver replacement, The [[Ambassador]]. First shot is very accurate and will cause a critical hit if it hits an enemy's head. Accuracy is poor for a period after that.
 
* Added new revolver replacement, The [[Ambassador]]. First shot is very accurate and will cause a critical hit if it hits an enemy's head. Accuracy is poor for a period after that.
 
* Added new watch replacement, the [[Dead Ringer]]. When armed, you will appear in all ways to die to the first damage you take from an enemy. You'll be cloaked for 8 second after taking this damage. Upon de-cloaking you'll make a loud and distinct sound.
 
* Added new watch replacement, the [[Dead Ringer]]. When armed, you will appear in all ways to die to the first damage you take from an enemy. You'll be cloaked for 8 second after taking this damage. Upon de-cloaking you'll make a loud and distinct sound.
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* Improved the way your disguise weapon is determined to make it clearer and fix a couple of rare issues.
 
* Improved the way your disguise weapon is determined to make it clearer and fix a couple of rare issues.
 
* Spies disguised as enemy spies now get a random mask to help complete the disguise, and their target id will be set appropriately.
 
* Spies disguised as enemy spies now get a random mask to help complete the disguise, and their target id will be set appropriately.
* Spies disguised as medics now have an Ubercharge: line in their disguise target info.
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* Spies disguised as medics now have an [[Ubercharge]]: line in their disguise target info.
 
* Spies outward facing "disguise health" now matches their disguise target when they first apply the disguise.
 
* Spies outward facing "disguise health" now matches their disguise target when they first apply the disguise.
 
* Spies can now pick up health kits for their "disguise health", even when uninjured.
 
* Spies can now pick up health kits for their "disguise health", even when uninjured.
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* You now find new and old items [[Item drop system|as you play]], instead of through achievements.
 
* You now find new and old items [[Item drop system|as you play]], instead of through achievements.
 
* Fixed a bug that would cause the scout's ball to regenerate at inappropriate times.
 
* Fixed a bug that would cause the scout's ball to regenerate at inappropriate times.
* Demomen can now detonate their stickies while taunting.
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* [[Demomen]] can now detonate their stickies while taunting.
* Flamethrower's air burst now extinguishes fire on friendly targets.
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* [[Flamethrower]]'s air burst now extinguishes fire on friendly targets.
* Grenades and rockets deflected by a pyro under the effects of Kritzkrieg will now be criticals.
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* Grenades and rockets deflected by a pyro under the effects of [[Kritzkrieg]] will now be [[critical]]s.
* The Heavy and Sniper now have new custom death animations.
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* The [[Heavy]] and Sniper now have new custom death animations.
 
* Fixed payload HUD not updating properly if you join in the middle of a match and the cart isn't moving.
 
* Fixed payload HUD not updating properly if you join in the middle of a match and the cart isn't moving.
* Engineer's dispensers now give 20%, 30%, or 40% of player's max_ammo (for each ammo type) on each use, based on the level of the dispenser.
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* [[Engineer]]'s dispensers now give 20%, 30%, or 40% of player's max_ammo (for each ammo type) on each use, based on the level of the dispenser.
 
* Added -sillygibs commandline parameter which will allow the non-violent gibs to be enabled.
 
* Added -sillygibs commandline parameter which will allow the non-violent gibs to be enabled.
 
* Added a new taunt for the Kritzkrieg, which also heals for 10 points.
 
* Added a new taunt for the Kritzkrieg, which also heals for 10 points.

Revision as of 01:10, 9 December 2010

Official update page: The Sniper vs Spy Update

Patch notes

The Sniper vs. Spy Update was released May 21st, 2009 and marked the fifth Class Pack Update. It also marked the first Class Pack Update to feature new additions more than one class: in this case, the Sniper and the Spy.

Changes

Maps

  • Added new map, Pipeline. Pipeline is the first map in a new game mode named payload race, which uses two carts in each map instead of only one like traditional payload maps.
  • Added new arena map Sawmill.
  • Added new arena map Nucleus.
  • Added new community payload map Hoodoo.
  • Updated Dustbowl to fix not being able to jump into the window in the first building of the second stage.

Sniper

  • Added new sniper rifle replacement, The Huntsman. Instead of a sniper rifle, you have a bow that allows you to move around faster while firing, and fire more quickly than the sniper rifle. Works better at medium range than the standard rifle.
  • Added new SMG replacement, Jarate. If thrown on an enemy they will take more damage for short period of time. Also extinguishes flames on yourself or allies.
  • Added new SMG replacement, The Razorback. Will protect you against a single spy backstab, and stun the spy for a short period of time. Comes with a 15% move speed penalty for the wearer (speed penalty has since been removed).
  • Standard sniper rifle now shoots through friendly players.
  • Added 54 new Sniper voice lines.
  • Added 35 new Sniper achievements.

Spy

  • Added new revolver replacement, The Ambassador. First shot is very accurate and will cause a critical hit if it hits an enemy's head. Accuracy is poor for a period after that.
  • Added new watch replacement, the Dead Ringer. When armed, you will appear in all ways to die to the first damage you take from an enemy. You'll be cloaked for 8 second after taking this damage. Upon de-cloaking you'll make a loud and distinct sound.
  • Added new watch replacement, the Cloak and Dagger. Your cloak meter is only depleted when you move, so you can stay invisible indefinitely if you're standing still.
  • Spy name tags now show up properly when disguised as their own team.
  • Fixed a bug that would cause spectators to see disguise weapons incorrectly.
  • Fixed a bug where enemy spies disguised as friendly spies would have cigarettes that didn't burn.
  • Fixed a bug where overhealing disguised spies would show the wrong overhealing amount to the medic.
  • Made it more obvious on first person view model when your motion cloak is out of juice and you are partially visible.
  • Also made it more obvious on first person view model when you're bumped while cloaked.
  • Improved the way your disguise weapon is determined to make it clearer and fix a couple of rare issues.
  • Spies disguised as enemy spies now get a random mask to help complete the disguise, and their target id will be set appropriately.
  • Spies disguised as medics now have an Ubercharge: line in their disguise target info.
  • Spies outward facing "disguise health" now matches their disguise target when they first apply the disguise.
  • Spies can now pick up health kits for their "disguise health", even when uninjured.
  • Disguise UI doesn't show up in minimum UI mode (hud_minmode).
  • Spies that disguise as a player using an unlockable now show that unlockable in hand.
  • Spies can now use enemy teleporters.
  • Added 70 new Spy voice lines.
  • Added 34 new Spy achievements.

Scoreboard changes

  • Dominations no longer get wiped when teams switch sides.
  • Dead players draw slightly darker in scoreboard.
  • Converted class labels to class icons.
  • All players now display the total number of people they are dominating.

General

  • You now find new and old items as you play, instead of through achievements.
  • Fixed a bug that would cause the scout's ball to regenerate at inappropriate times.
  • Demomen can now detonate their stickies while taunting.
  • Flamethrower's air burst now extinguishes fire on friendly targets.
  • Grenades and rockets deflected by a pyro under the effects of Kritzkrieg will now be criticals.
  • The Heavy and Sniper now have new custom death animations.
  • Fixed payload HUD not updating properly if you join in the middle of a match and the cart isn't moving.
  • Engineer's dispensers now give 20%, 30%, or 40% of player's max_ammo (for each ammo type) on each use, based on the level of the dispenser.
  • Added -sillygibs commandline parameter which will allow the non-violent gibs to be enabled.
  • Added a new taunt for the Kritzkrieg, which also heals for 10 points.
  • Improved the deathcam camera handling used when a player plays a custom death animation.
  • Added missing chalkboard and serverbrowser images for community maps shipped in previous updates.
  • Removed "Final" from map names in the serverbrowser quick list.

Servers

  • Added "sv_allow_voice_from_file" convar, which defaults to 1. When set to 0, it'll prevent clients from using the "voice_inputfromfile" feature to broadcast wav files over voice.
  • Enabled "sv_allow_wait_command" convar, which defaults to 1. When set to 0, it'll prevent clients from using the "wait" command.