Weird %killername% bug.

[talvikarhu]

I started playing TF2 again couple weeks ago and I've started noticing that sometimes, when I get killed, the name shows up as %killername% and above it it says %NEMESISNAME%

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=259814982
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=259241454
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=261084265

I've figured an inconsistent pattern, where this happens when I first get killed after launching TF2. Now, this doesn't happen every time, thus inconsistent, but it's the only pattern I've noticed. I hope this is the right place to report this, since the whole site feels so obfuscated.

[sad but in a cool way]

Verify your files or reintall TF2

[Sebenza]

You're most likely using an outdated custom HUD. Update your HUD and things should be fine. If not, verify your files.

[Aperture]

Merasmus?

Maybe not.

COWER MORTAL FOOLS, MERASMUS HAS ARRIVED!!!!!

Whoa, I lost control of my body and WHAT IS THAT COMMENT?!?!?

RUN GUYS, HE HAS ZOMBIES!!!!!!

[Rubik]

I am also seeing this bug. I tried re-installing the game, but that doesn't help. For me, the bug is more likely to occur in MvM games, but it sometimes happens in standard games too. I am using the standard HUD.

[fish]

Same, it happens in both MVM and Casual for me, and I've verified and reinstalled, and I am using a standard HUD as well

[bga]

Originally posted by Lord Somnus:

Same, it happens in both MVM and Casual for me, and I've verified and reinstalled, and I am using a standard HUD as well

check the date my dude

[Bazooks]

It is likely to occur in mvm, especially from deaths from getting crushed by tanks.

[Crazy Gunman]

Check your config. The anti-aliasing and dx commands caused these strings to appear. Basically every command that can lag your gáme for several seconds might cause this bug.

[Zilkenian Davenport]

Originally posted by Crazy Gunman:

Check your config. The anti-aliasing and dx commands caused these strings to appear. Basically every command that can lag your gáme for several seconds might cause this bug.

Check...the bloody....date....

[Crazy Gunman]

Originally posted by Dimm Nogal:

Check...the bloody....date....

Why tho? People are still experiencing these problems. Spamming 'necro' or 'check the date' in every thread isn't helpful at all.

[Mr. Venom]

Has this been fixed yet?

[Ding]

Originally posted by Mr. Venom:

Has this been fixed yet?

No and likely wont