Tf2 Update Incoming - Thursday 10/13/2011

[Mana 3,867]

Tony Paloma to hlds_linux

We're going to have a mandatory TF2 update coming Wednesday afternoon/evening. This is just a heads-up that it's coming so that you can be prepared.

There is one change that might require a change to server configs:

tf_show_voice_icons has been renamed to mp_show_voice_icons so that it's more generic.

Thanks,

Tony

And just to clarify, that’s not the only change. It’s a large update, but that’s one that stands out that may require action by server owners ahead-of-time.

Thanks,

Tony

Yes, the changes that lock the server FPS to the tickrate will ship in the next update. This change is already in the TF2 Beta if you want to try it out there.

Thanks,

Tony

This was posted on the mailing list today.

What do you guys think. Halloween update or pre-Halloween?

[Mana 3,867]

Look on the bright side. It's not a Friday Update

Yes, this is very good.

[Bombz 31]

Hmm hopefully this new locking of the FPS doesn't affect 32 player servers. It has been my own experiences that attempting to run FPS at lower numbers results in crazy lag at 32 players and requires something like 256+

[Bombz 31]

At the moment I'm getting 299 FPS constant. Does this FPS limit mean we're going to get less FPS regardless of graphics quality settings and computer setup?

Nope.

[Mana 3,867]

At the moment I'm getting 299 FPS constant. Does this FPS limit mean we're going to get less FPS regardless of graphics quality settings and computer setup?

FPS change is server only.

[Mana 3,867]

Updated it.

At least they are testing it (this is good news).

[DrkEagle 15]

Drunken F00l even said so!

[Bombz 31]

By testing they just mean they can't decide on whether a few of the hats should be 14.99 or 9.99.

There will still be plenty of bugs, always is.

[Tappy 8]

They're actually testing it before release?

[ReconPWN 10]

I honestly don't mind it, I mean there are a few problems here and there but they're a stable company with some amazing video games who compared to other companies (Not going to name ) appreciate their customers and their support.

[Bombz 31]

Mana care to share any screenshots or information about the supposed performance increase and decreased usage that this update was supposed to cause for running servers?