Hey again!
This is a follow-up post on the recent DFS Finale Announcement to inform you all on details of the upcoming finale event.

For starters, I can't say I'm too shocked for Valve to release important TF2 news only 10 days after we announced our DFS news, after many years of no blog posts involving upcoming TF2 updates.

You may remember that we've put an important note in the last announcement regarding the finale event & closure date not being set in stone, this will come into effect today.
After a discussion between me and the higherup staff team, we've decided to delay the finale event and server closure until summer.

This will give us more time to prepare, flesh out and expand on our DFS Finale event, while letting us see where the state of TF2 is headed with the upcoming major update.

Please note: The DFS Finale event will happen, and not be delayed any further than Summer 2023. If any other important changes involving DFS ever happen, we'll make sure to let you know in advance.

In the meantime, I've added a ton of new custom maps for all gamemodes, as well as TF2 Chaos Mod, a RNG based gamemode by Mikusch, as a voteable gamemode to all Vanilla maps for everyone to enjoy and to have fun with!

When the time is right, the date and all details of the finale event will be announced in advance.

Feel free to join us anytime on The DFS Discord[dfs.tf]


As someone who has been around this community and game for more than a decade, I once again give all my thanks to those who have stuck around and supported us over the years.

Please look forward to the Finale event as we aim to make it as special as possible for the entire community!

Hey all! It's still hard to believe that it's been months since the tenth birthday of DFS, isn't it?
Life has been changing a lot in the last few years which I'm sure a lot of you can relate to, time flies really fast doesn't it? After a ton of changes and a multitude of drafts or so of this announcement, it is finally ready to be posted.

I'm sure many of you came in with a lot of different expectations, ranging from a reboot of the servers to continuation of that ancient DFS RPG game. But this announcement is for a different cause; a very important message to the entire DFS community.

First of all, I wish to thank everyone who has been a part of Dispenz0r's Fun Server in any way during its lifetime.

The community regulars who've always been actively playing and shitposting in the servers, those who stuck around from the earlier days, Moderators who have watched over the servers so often to keep things clean and fun for everyone, Developers who have contributed exceptional, unique and unparalleled kind of content & support for the servers, even the individuals who vowed revenge after being banned; thank you so much for being a part of this wild ride.

It's truly been a long time, one filled with amazing and wonderful moments, it has been a one of a kind experience for me and I'm sure many others too. We started this as a stupid little friends server and ended up as a stupid big friends server.
I've seen so many come and go, so many friendships and memories being made, I've even had the honor of having DFS partake in multiple TF2 charity events in the past, and it truly has been heartwarming.
DFS is going to keep on existing as a memory, as most of us moved onto bigger things, and although we still have our DFS Discord server, the special moments will be embedded in the past, as they should be.

As for myself, DFS is where I grew up. I was so extremely young back then that I had the not so smart idea of implementing paid admins, but all that side of the past aside, I was really enjoying crafting and doing all sorts of new things with the servers and having many others enjoy my experiments brought me bliss. Unfortunately, the same sort of free time is no longer available to me and I'm sure many others too. We all wish we could go back to our childhood when there used to be seasonal major TF2 updates now don't we?
Sadly, not everything lasts forever, and shouldn't be forced to. All good things eventually must come to an end.

What made DFS unique was.. quite frankly, varied few and far between, most of the gamemodes were taken from other communities, our only exclusive gamemode Sandbox was inspired purely by Gmod. The maps were weird but pretty and unique in their own way, the playermodels that brought wackiness to the servers, the plugins being the heart & core of the servers.
But it was always the community and its evolution that made DFS very special, and it is not something that I can easily get back.

As sad as it is for me to say this, I have personally moved on and currently have no intention of returning to tending the DFS servers due to the lack of motivation, the ideas I have had for DFS will need to move on as well.

All that being said; The DFS TF2 servers will be taken down by March 10th, 2023.
Important note: The closure & finale date is not set in stone. If any important change of plans, migration or ownership change of sort happens by said date, we'll make sure to let you know in advance.

The DFS Discord[discord.com] server may continue to live on and will likely be reformed as the community is active around. Feel free to join us anytime.

In these long 10 years, just when you thought we were done with the series after the tenth installment, Heavich presents you with yet another big surprise.

https://youtu.be/Fp6f1E8spFk


I will also be personally holding a DFS finale event, where we experience pleasant nostalgia as we go through the history of DFS together, while saying our last goodbyes before departing from Team Fortress 2, and it will be a big one.

Finale is a linear event with multiple showings. The event will likely be over an hour long and will take you back through the history of Dispenz0r's Fun Server by going through all of our previous main maps one by one. The event will take place throughout early March, and as we approach the date, more information will be revealed and posted on Steam & Discord. Hope to see you all soon!

Exactly today, ten years ago, I decided to start a server as a fun space for myself and my friends, having no idea how big of an experience and a journey it'd become for not only me but many others.

What started as a small fun pastime, despite me being very young at the time alongside with my lack of experience, ended up growing into a large and fantastic community of its own, which I'm still grateful for. Most of you should already know the history of this community thanks to the previous anniversary announcements, so I'll keep it short and concise for you all.

Thank you all (incredibly humbling 120,000~ players to be exact) for giving this server a chance and helping shape its history, creating so many pleasant memories over so many years for myself and the entire community.
It has truly been an extraordinary ride filled with so many memories for me and knowing that many others feel the same fills my heart with joy.

To celebrate, we've prepared you something special to celebrate our decade-long run in the TF2 community. Have a look!

• A new seasonal shop has been opened and includes ALL limited modules & items that used to be available in the past. Get your hands on very rare goodies while you can!
  
  • Includes final campaign rewards as well!
  
  
• EXP drops have been multiplied by 20 for the duration of the event. Enjoy fast leveling while you're able to!
  
  
• Logging in during the event will grant you a unique DFS birthday badge and an infinite use celebratory item
  
  
• To celebrate, there is also a new raffle held in The DFS Discord[dfs.tf] for ten community stones at once. Feel free to join in anytime!
  
  
• Halloween DFS rotation has been added, all Halloween-themed TF2 maps will be under this new rotation!
  
  
• dfs_sandbox_veryflat_v3 and dfs_construct_alpha have received anniversary changes. There is also something completely new that happens during nighttime on sandbox_veryflat that we'll definitely not spoil you on!
  
  
• tm_stadium has once again been Halloweenified
  
  
  Server Updates
• Added a new /taunts command usable by everyone, allowing players to not only use all TF2 taunts but custom made taunts as well!
  
  • Added Scream Fortress XIV taunts
  
  
• Added new joinsounds
  
  
• Added new noisemaker sounds
  
  
• Added new minigame words
  
  
• The DFS Map & Content packs will also be optimized in size and updated in DFS Boards soon. Make sure to join The DFS Discord[dfs.tf] and keep an eye out on the announcements channel for more info!
  
  
• Added new maps
  
  • cp_boulder_v5 (Vanilla)
    
  • cp_caribbean_b4 (Vanilla)
    
  • cp_yellowvalley_final1 (Vanilla)
    
  • dm_newhorizon_v2 (Vanilla)
    
  • dr_champions_destiny_v2b (Deathrun)
    
  • dr_division_v2a (Deathrun)
    
  • glass_reservoir_b6c (Glass)
    
  • koth_americana_rc1a (Vanilla)
    
  • pd_canarium (Vanilla)
    
  • pl_corruption_event_b4 (Payload & STT)
    
  • pl_cybermaturi_b2 (Payload & STT)
    
  • pl_slopandslime_b2 (Payload & STT)
    
  • scp_minecraft_v1_1 (SCP Fortress)
    
  • trade_spiral_mountain_b1 (DFS Sandbox)
  
  
• Updated maps
  
  • dr_bog_v2fix2 -> dr_bog_v2a_fix2
    
  • dr_boomershooter_b8 -> dr_boomershooter_b8c
    
  • dr_bootcamp_2a -> dr_bootcamp_3c
    
  • dr_forgotten_origin_fix -> dr_forgotten_origin_v1a
    
  • pipeball_canyon_a5a -> pipeball_ultra_a2
    
  • sb_torii_v1 -> sb_torii_v2a
    
  • surf_10x_tf2_remastered_fix5 -> surf_10x_reload_tf2_fix_v1
    
  • szf_isaac_v2_2 -> szf_isaac_v2_7
    
  • szf_pen15_v15b -> szf_pen15_v15c
    
  • szf_serioussam_sand_canyon_v3 -> szf_serioussam_sand_canyon_v5
    
  • szf_turtle_defense_v4 -> szf_turtle_defense_v4b
    
  • vsh_foreststation_b12 -> vsh_foreststation_c1
  
  
• Updated the following gamemodes to their respective latest versions
  
  • MicroTF2 to version 5.2.7
    
  • SF2 Rewrite
    
  • SCP: Secret Fortress to version 3.1.0
    
  • Super Zombie Fortress to version 4.3.0
    
  • VSH Rewrite
    
  • Deathrun Neu
    
  • Prophunt Neu
  
  
• Updated SourceMod and Metamod: Source to the latest versions
  
• Reduced the time before a gamemode/map vote starts from 7 minutes to 5 minutes remaining
  
  We're still around for now, the community is also plenty active in the DFS Discord[dfs.tf].
  We'll also still be hosting events, content updates & more from time to time, so we hope that you continue sticking around for the future too.
  
  Thanks once again for allowing us to have a decade-long run within TF2. As always, we hope that you have fun and enjoy yourselves in the servers!

Added dfs_construct_alpha, our 3rd main map created exclusively for the DFS community by NotNihilanth!

• A TF2 take on the popular gm_construct map, re-constructed from scratch for the DFS community!
  
• Has tripled build cost limits, allowing users to build more without being limited!
  
• Currently an alpha version, this is a sneak peak as to what waits in future releases of this map!
  
• Will contain secrets along the way, watch out for those!

Allowance is now completely disabled on Vanilla Mode maps, this change has been made to accommodate the DFS community's preferences

Added New Pets

• Added Terrako from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity to the Pet Store for 25,000 credits
  
• Added Sobble from Pokemon Sword/Shield to the Pet Store for 25,000 credits, can also be purchased from the Gold store for 12,500 credits
  
• Added Bunger from Bugsnax to the Pet Store, reserved and will soon only be available for a special event
  
• Renamed White Rabbit to Bunny and lowered its' price down to 7500 credits
  
• Reduced Archimedes' price down to 6000 credits

Added New Gamemodes

Slender Fortress 2 Rewrite

• Now back in the active rotation and updated to private version 1.8.3, this version introduces an absolute ton of new changes and additions to the gamemode!
  
• Fixed gamemode files not downloading properly on map change

TFGunGame Redux

• Play in a deathmatch against other players in which your weapon progresses through a series of weapons, and the first to get to the end of the series wins the round!
  
• Now a voteable gamemode on all Vanilla maps, through the /votemenu command

Rainbomizer

• Rainbomizer randomizes various aspects of the game from sounds to models and the environment. This is purely a visual and auditory randomizer with no gameplay changes
  
• Rainbomizer is now a voteable submode on all Vanilla maps!

Added new DFS Joinsounds

• Yakuza 5 - Affected Fight
  
• Yakuza 7 - Light and Darkness (ism)
  
• Yakuza 7 - Main Theme (Ichiban Ka)
  
• Persona 3 - Wiping All Out
  
• Persona 4 - Signs Of Love
  
• Persona 4 Dancing All Night OST - Dance!
  
• Guilty Gear Strive - Drift
  
• Guilty Gear Strive - Let Me Carve Your Way
  
• Guilty Gear Strive - Mirror of the World
  
• Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator - All I Can Do
  
• Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator - Freesia
  
• Lost Judgment - Unwavering Belief
  
• Vaundy - 踊り子
  
• Blue Archive - Plug And Play
  
• [NieR] Ashes of Dreams (DOD3 DLC Ver)
  
• [NieR] Emil/Sacrifice (DOD3 DLC Ver)

Added a bunch of new DFS noisemaker sounds

Added tons of new words for DFS minigames

Updated SourceMod to version 1.11, and Metamod: Source to version 1.12

Updated and reorganized The DFS Discord[dfs.tf] server, feel free to have a look and join into our community!

Made Shiny Stones and Rainbow Paintbrushes tradable

Minor DFS plugin updates

Added a new rare type of rocket in Dodgeball Redux

Increased vehicle limit per player from one to two

Optimized downloads even more

Increased the time between map resets when server is empty

Enabled random crits, as well as fixed weapon spreads, disabled random weapon spread

Lots of backend improvements

Updated and hotfixed the current dfs.tf website[dfs.tf]

• Donation page now displays up to date information & image renders of all donor-exclusive playermodels
  
• Leaderboards[dfs.tf] and Meet the staff[dfs.tf] page now load properly and display proper role colors
  
• Steam avatars and profiles are now fetched properly
  
• Removed google ads completely

Added & Updated Maps

• Added af_minesweeper_a3
  
• Added cp_battlefortress_b8c
  
• Added cp_osiris_b26
  
• Added cp_pall_mall_d9
  
• Added ctf_warring_factions
  
• Added dfs_construct_v1
  
• Added dr_forgotten_origin_fix
  
• Added dr_ignite_v4d
  
• Added dr_winterbase_a2_hotfix
  
• Added koth_backrooms_3
  
• Added pass_probowl_rc1
  
• Added pd_sfoth
  
• Added ph_cargo_b7
  
• Added ph_switcheroo_a4
  
• Added ph_trainstation_final
  
• Added scp_fortress_v4_1
  
• Added scp_rebake_a8
  
• Added steamboat_race_v5c
  
• Added tfp_tf2party_b1b
  
• Added tower_of_power_v3
  
• Added trade_bubblegloop_swamp_a2
  
• Added trade_treasure_trove_cove_b3
  
• Added vsh_leak
  
• Updated achievement_turbov14 to achievement_turbo_rhobv4
  
• Updated ctf_helltrain_event_v2_rc6b to ctf_helltrain_event_v2_rc7a
  
• Updated deltarune_card_castle_v1b to deltarune_card_castle_v1e
  
• Updated dr_boomershooter_b6a to dr_boomershooter_b8
  
• Updated dr_chipper_v2b to dr_chipper_v3
  
• Updated dr_cryptnecrodancer_v6 to dr_cryptnecrodancer_v7
  
• Updated dr_minigames_b5 to dr_minigames_b7
  
• Updated dr_spinner_v1c to dr_spinner_v1d
  
• Updated dr_stardust_v1b to dr_stardust_v1c
  
• Updated dr_supermarket_v3a to dr_supermarket_v3c
  
• Updated koth_frostmoon_event_rc2b to koth_frostmoon_event_rc4
  
• Updated pipeball_canyon_a4 to pipeball_canyon_a5a
  
• Updated scp_abandoned_nexus2 to scp_abandoned_v2_1
  
• Updated scp_city_stock to scp_city_v2
  
• Updated surf_10x_tf2_remastered_fix to surf_10x_tf2_remastered_fix5
  
• Updated szf_waterfront_v1a to szf_waterfront_v2
  
• Updated trade_rustboro_r4a to trade_rustboro_r5a

Updated the following gamemodes & plugins to their latest versions respectively

• SCP Fortress
  
• MicroTF2
  
• Prophunt Neu
  
• MannVsMann
  
• Randomizer
  
• Deathrun Neu
  
• Super Zombie Fortress (4.3.0)
  
• VSH Rewrite
  
• TF-Bhop
  
• Halloween cosmetic enabler
  
• Other event plugins

We hope you enjoy our latest update! We also thank the entire DFS community for sticking around as always!

Hey all, it's been quite a while, and we apologize for the lack of big news as of late. Things have been quiet, but we're still very much around and are dedicated to making your experience as enjoyable as possible.

We're still very much around, much especially thanks to all of you and your support, the community can really make a big difference, and I'm grateful enough to keep things going for my passion project, DFS.

We'll be mainly focusing on getting back on track this year, overhauling a bunch of things and gathering your feedback so we can make your gameplay experience in the DFS servers as enjoyable as possible.

Here is a current list of what we are aiming to do by this year:

1. Releasing DFS Sandbox 2.0 - Lots of improvements and various new features added over the current DFS Sandbox gamemode including but not limited to
   
   • Overall much smoother and less clunky gameplay, the "friendly" experience will now be ported into DFS Sandbox instead. Everyone will still be allowed to mess around with their favorite commands but the main gameplay experience will be Sandbox focused.
     
   • Physics Gun - Everyone's favorite weapon from Garry's Mod but in TF2, allowing you to move, place and rotate your constructions better!
     
   • Tool Gun - Allows you to customize your prop in several different ways, including allowing/disallowing prop collisions.
     
   • Addition of more props in general.
2. Releasing dfs.tf 3.0 - We're aiming to entirely re-design our website, we're aiming to add new features including but not limited to
   
   • An inventory system where players will be able to see and equip their own items, modules, playermodels and pets.
     
   • A shop system, similar to the DFS shops but accessible as a website experience! You'll be able to use your credits to purchase items, pets and modules from the shops. We also aim to update these shops with new content as well.
     
   • An updated profile page where users will be able to see of their DFS stats, badges, item inventory and more.
     
   • And even more! We'll make sure to keep you updated as our new website is being developed.
3. Allowance/Friendly will be completely removed from Vanilla (formerly known as Competitive) mode and be only kept for the DFS Sandbox experience. This might upset some, but we think this is for the better, as we've very much realized that friendly is not a fun experience in any gamemode besides in DFS Sandbox.
   
4. We'll also soon be posting a DFS 2022 Survey, we're hoping to be able to gather your thoughts and opinions regarding your experience in DFS overall. Your feedback is very important to us and is greatly appreciated, we'll be rewarding each participant with a special prize!
   
5. Our third new main map currently in development by NotNihilanth will also be dropping sooner or later! We wouldn't like to spoil the surprise but I'll drop a quick hint and say that it is one of the more popular GMod maps specially reconstructed over to TF2 just for the DFS community.
   
6. Implementing an easier to use chat system, we think that our current system is a bit too complex and difficult to get around with and understand, we'll be working on revamping the system to be much easier and simpler to both understand and use overall.
   
7. We'll be adding new and unique self-made VSH and SF2 bosses through this year, crafted with love and as always, custom animations and sounds.
   
   • We might also look into adding newer self-made/ported custom playermodels for players to use, but no promises, as we're very much aware that we have too many playermodels, and do not wish to bloat your downloads too much.
8. Finally finalizing and implementing the monthly donation reward system, new and unique rewards will be given to our donors each month.
   
9. We're also hoping to do more seasonal campaigns and put out unreleased content including new pets and modules.
   
10. And even more surprises we wouldn't like to spoil you on, that will hopefully come throughout the year! There is just a lot and lot of work and things going on behind the curtains.

We've also been communicating most of our news, events and even community giveaway raffles at the DFS Discord[discord.gg], feel free to join us anytime!

If you're also interested in joining our staff team to help us moderate our servers, or helping out with development, please feel free to make an application anytime on DFS Boards[dfs.boards.net]!


Thank you so much for still sticking with us, it truly means a lot.
Without further ado, here is a server update we've prepared for you to enjoy while we work on the bigger stuff this year!

• Updated Slender Fortress 2 Private Version to 1.8.3 and re-enabled the gamemode completely
  
  • Added a new flashlight system, new flashlight model and sounds
    
  • A lot of bug fixes
    
  • More details can be found in the changelog menu whilst playing SF2
  
  
• Added PropHunt Neu, replacing our current Prophunt Redux gamemode
  
  • Ability to disguise as any prop on the map
    
    • Including static props, dynamic props and other model-based entities
      
    • Player health scales with size of selected prop
  • Greatly improved Hunter (BLU) gameplay
    
    • Dynamically calculated self-damage values depending on used weapon
      
    • Minimal weapon and class restrictions
  • Functional waiting for players period in arena mode
    
  • More up-to-date and overall better code implementation & optimization, works with all of our current prophunt maps.
  
  
• Added new maps
  
  • DFS Sandbox
    
    • achievement_turbo_rhobv4, replacing achievement_turbov14
      
    • deltarune_card_castle_v1e
  • Vanilla Mode
    
    • cp_osiris_b26
      
    • koth_frostmoon_event_rc2b updated to koth_frostmoon_event_rc4
  • Minigame & Misc Modes
    
    • af_tf2_party_a14 updated to tfp_tf2party_b1b
      
    • steamboat_race_v3
  • Deathrun Neu
    
    • dr_boomershooter_b1
      
    • dr_chipper_v2 updated to dr_chipper_v3
      
    • dr_neonoir_impossible_v10x
      
    • dr_spinner_v1b updated to dr_spinner_v1d
      
    • dr_stardust_v1b updated to dr_stardust_v1c
      
    • dr_supermarket_v3 updated to dr_supermarket_v3b
  • Prophunt Neu
    
    • ph_cargo_b7
      
    • ph_farm_feud_a10
      
    • ph_manorgrounds_a3
      
    • ph_switcheroo_a4
      
    • ph_trainstation_final
  • Slender Fortress 2
    
    • slender_lentimas_town_ptb_v1
      
    • slender_swamp_v4 updated to slender_swamp_v4c
      
    • slender_the_ward_b2a updated to slender_the_ward_r1a
  • SCP Fortress
    
    • scp_abandoned_nexus updated to scp_abandoned_nexus2
      
    • scp_city_theta updated to scp_city_nexus
      
    • scp_containmentbreach_nexus updated to scp_cb_reforged_a1
      
    • scp_fortress_halloween_fix2
      
    • scp_fortress_summer_finale updated to scp_fortress_classic2
  • VSH Rewrite
    
    • vsh_frogworks_b5
      
    • vsh_rockslide_2
  • Super Zombie Fortress
    
    • szf_serioussam_sand_canyon_v2 updated to szf_serioussam_sand_canyon_v3
      
    • szf_turtle_defense_v3e updated to szf_turtle_defense_v4
      
    • szf_waterfront_v1a
  
  
• Added new DFS minigame words
  
• Heavily optimized server downloads
  
• Increased buildcost limits in DFS Sandbox, fixed buildcost limits not being tripled on dfs_sandbox_veryflat_v3
  
• Added Jalopy from Half Life 2 EP2 to /vehicles
  
• Updated /taunts command to include the latest and all taunts added with recent TF2 updates
  
• Updated NPC Framework, this should provide overall better stability for the servers and boss battles on stadium
  
• Re-enabled Star Fortress 64 (/arwing) for all Platinum members
  
• Reduced minimum amount of required players to rtv to 3
  
• Increased the AFK timer in Deathrun
  
  
• Updated Duck Piano's default sound to actually work
  
  • /pianosound is now restricted to staff members
  
  
• Updated a couple of other plugins and gamemodes including:
  
  • Various improvements to SCP: Secret Fortress[github.com]
    
  • VSH Rewrite
    
  • Mann Vs Mann
    
  • Deathrun Neu
    
  • Vehicles
    
  • Bhop
    
  • Airdash
• Reduced minimum player requirements for some gamemodes to be active
  
  • Minigame Gamemodes now requires 3 players minimum (from 5)
    
  • Misc Modes - Maps now requires 3 players minimum (from 5)
    
  • Dodgeball Redux now requires 5 players minimum (from 6)
    
  • Prophunt Neu now requires 7 players minimum (from 10)
    
  • Deathrun Neu now requires 6 players minimum (from 7)
  
  
• Added a bunch of very super secret event exclusive plugins that are sure to give you a shocker
  
• Replaced "Wild Amogus" rocket in Dodgeball with another surprise
  
• Updated Sourcemod, MM:S and most of the extensions we currently run
  
• Reorganized internal systems, allowing all staff members more freedom and access in general on the servers
  
• Fixed missing downloads
  
• Removed unused server files
  
• Fixed typos on certain chat messages
  
  We hope you enjoy our latest update, thanks for sticking around with DFS to this day, have fun!