Hey all, today's TF2 update brought in a brand new gamemode: Pass Time.

You can read about it here: http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=17833

We've setup 2 new servers to run this gamemode 24/7, so be sure to check them out:

Our Pass Time Servers

Pass Time Hell #1 –——— passtime1.hell.tf ———— 192.99.175.254:27015[saxtonhell.com]
Pass Time Hell #2 ———– passtime2.hell.tf ———— 192.99.175.255:27015[saxtonhell.com]

Click any of the servers above to join!

Looks like we have a new game mode being added. Check the blog post: http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=17833

The major changes include:

• Added new game mode 'PASS Time' to the TF2 Beta
  
  • Check out the blog post for more information
• Fixed a crash caused by a client sending malformed network data to the server (thanks to Nathaniel Theis for this report and test case)
  
• Added a new hat 'The Finder's Fee'
  
  • Will be awarded going forward on a case-by-case basis to those who report major economy-breaking bugs or remote-code-execution bugs, and provide detailed information and steps to reproduce
    
  • Well deserved congratulations to the first recipient, Nathaniel Theis
• Fixed visual bugs caused by picking up weapons with special attributes
  
• Fixed the Mann vs. Machine Medigun shield not being re-created after switching away from the Medigun and back while the charge is draining
  
• Fixed some alignment issues in the HUD meters for the Mann vs. Machine rage knockback and Medigun shield
  
• Fixed left-hand view models not displaying Stat Clocks correctly
  
• Fixed being able to use the tournament_readystate client command when using per-player ready status mode
  
• Fixed seeing a HUD mp_timelimit timer for maps that don't end the round when the map timelimit runs out
  
• Fixed some missing VO sounds for the Demoman when laughing
  
• Fixed being able to use the Restore action on Killsteak Kits
  
• Fixed character loadout menus so they display the particle effects for all equipped Unusual items
  
• The Huo-Long Heater can now accept Posthumous Kills strange parts
  
• Updated the Australium Grenade Launcher to fix the wood material being shiny
  
• Updated the backpack images for the Gun Mettle Campaign Coin
  
• Updated LODs for several weapons and the sentry gun
  
• Updated Mann Co. Store prices for foreign currencies to current USD equivalents
  
• Updated the localization files
  
• Updated Koth_Suijin with the latest changes from the authors
  
  • Added cover around the point preventing cross-point sight line
    
  • Opened second window in point building
    
  • Tweaked pickup amounts and positions
    
  • Widened space between stairs to point and bridge railing to allow easier movement
    
  • Clipping improvements
    
  • Improved lighting in dark areas
    
  • Fixed an issue where engineers could build on outlying islands
    
  • Fixed an issue where engineers could trap teammates by building teleporters in spaces with restricted movement
    
  • Fixed an issue where the spawn room doors could be held open by an opposing team member
    
  • Optimization improvements
• Maps Workshop Beta
  
  • Fixed a common crash when loading some compressed maps
    
  • Fixed various issues running workshop maps on listen servers
    
    • Listen servers no longer unnecessarily fetch a second copy of the map
      
    • Listen servers no longer cause the client to crash upon the second load of the same workshop map
      
  • Added -ugcpath parameter for dedicated servers to control location of downloaded workshop content
    
    • Defaults to steamapps/workshop
      
    • Multiple servers sharing the same UGC directory is currently not supported, and will not go well
      
  • Added server command tf_workshop_map_status to view currently tracked maps and their status
    
  • Enhanced handling of updated maps to ensure the newest available version of the map is always used on level change
    
  • Improved handling of workshop maps in a server's map cycle
    
    • Workshop maps in the map cycle will be automatically fetched and updated in the background
      
    • Workshop maps in the map cycle will have their names updated to the canonical name once known
      
  • Map votes now work with workshop maps
    
    • A known issue is that the full workshop map name is currently shown instead of the friendly name
      
  • Community request: Updated the FindMap and CanProvideLevel API for server-side mods. These functions now always expose the full workshop names for maps when known, even if not the map is not yet installed

This is a pretty big one, folks.

Check here to read the whole thing: http://www.teamfortress.com/gunmettle/

TL;DR?

A lot of weapons are changing, so you might need to re-learn a few things.

The Gun Mettle Update has arrived!

• Comic and additional information available on the website (http://www.teamfortress.com/gunmettle)
  
• 3 featured community maps: Borneo, Snowplow and Suijin
  
• New Control Point map: Powerhouse
  
• 4 new weapon collections with new decorated weapons
  
• 2 new weapon cases
  
• New weapon-inspect animations
  
• Added featured items to the main menu
  
• 2 new community taunts: The Proletariat Posedown and The Box Trot
  
• New group taunt: The Kazotsky Kick
  
• 5 new Powerhouse achievements
  
• Pick-up dropped weapons in-game (if usable by your class)

General

• Security/crash fixes (thanks to Nathaniel Theis for these reports)
  
  • Fixed a crash when parsing a malformed network packet
    
  • Fixed a .wav file exploit
    
  • Fixed a .bsp file exploit
    
• Fixed another client crash related to demo playback and skipping tick
  
• Fixed a client crash related to the the HUD
  
• Fixed a case where some gifted items would use [unknown] for the gift giver
  
• Fixed the achievement tracker being visible during demo playback
  
• Added a slider to the Advanced Options menu that adjusts the volume of the hit sound when you damage an enemy
  
• Added player avatars to the target ID panel
  
• Added numerical health value to the target ID health display
  
• Fixed being able to open the class menu while connected to SourceTV
  
• Updated Duels to not consume a duel for a non-zero tie
  
• Improved tf_bot_quota_mode team balance logic when using "fill""
  
• Random damage spread is off by default (convar tf_damage_disablespread). Existing users will still use their currently set value.
  
• Auto reload is on by default (convar cl_autoreload). Existing users will still use their currently set value.
  
• Added new convar tf_player_movement_restart_freeze (default 1) that controls the freeze period at the beginning of round
  
• Fixed not seeing unusual effects during demo playback and while connected to SourceTV
  
• Added new convar tv_delaymapchange_protect (default 1) to prevent manual map changes if SourceTV has not caught up with a major event like the end of a round
  
  • Fixes tv_delaymapchange not preventing a manual map change on the dedicated server while SourceTV still has buffered data
    
• Added individual player-ready state for tournament mode
  
  • Added new convar mp_tournament_readymode (allows tournament mode to use a per-player ready system)
    
  • Added new convar mp_tournament_readymode_min (minimum number of players required on the server before players can toggle ready status)
    
  • Added new convar mp_tournament_readymode_team_size (minimum number of players required to be ready per-team before the game can begin)
    
  • Added new convar mp_tournament_readymode_countdown (the number of seconds before a match begins when both teams are ready)
    
• Updated the tournament spectator GUI to sort players by class
  
• Added teammate player glow outlines, names, and health bars for spectators
  
  • Server toggle: convar tf_spec_xray (defaults to on), Client can toggle in the Advanced Options menu
    
• Added a new startup music track
  
• Added 'Inspect Item' context command in the backpack for decorated weapons and the Campaign Coin
  
• Lootlist descriptions now have a checkmark on items you already own
  
• Added "Get Key" and "Get Key and Open" backpack context options for crates and cases
  
• Added "Sell on Steam Marketplace" backpack context option for eligable items
  
• Marketable items that have a temporary trade restriction can be put up on the Steam Marketplace
  
• Fixed an issue where pressing or pressing the Back button would select the stock item in the loadout item selection menu instead of canceling the selection
  
• Inspect Target has been changed to Inspect Target or Item. While having a decorated weapon deployed with no target under the cross hair and then pressing the bound inspect key (+inspect), an interruptible view model animation will play.
  
• Updated the backpack to use borders for the different weapon qualities
  
• Updated various weapon descriptions to better detail the weapon's features
  
• Updated the scoreboard to display campaign coins
  
• Maps Workshop Beta
  
  • Fixed an exploit that could be used with workshop maps to bypass sv_allow_server_pointcommand
    
  • Fixed an issue causing workshop maps whose fully qualified name exceeded 32 characters to not properly load from mapcycle files
    
  • Fixed several bugs loading and working with maps with longer names
    
• Hammer Tools changes
  
  • vbsp now accepts -embed as an optional path to look for map resources. These resources will be used by the compile and embedded into the resultant BSP.
    
  • vrad will now use resources embedded in the BSP file
    
  • hammer now accepts -insert_search_path as an alternate path to load resources from during development
    
  • bspzip gained a -repack command, to repackage a BSP file
    
    • "bspzip -repack -compress " can be used to create compressed BSP files as used by the TF maps workshop
      
    • "bzipzip -repack " can be used on compressed BSPs to repackage them as non-compressed BSPs for use in tools that do not yet support them, such as SFM
      
  • Increased maximum userspace memory available to vrad and vvis tools to support compiling maps with complex visibility and lighting that require more than 1.6gibibytes of memory
    
• Updated Mann vs. Machine
  
  • Expert tours now require completion of at least one advanced tour
    
  • Fixed not getting the bonus if any red cash from a Sniper headshot burns out before picking up all the green cash
    
  • Fixed being able to change class while at an upgrade station
    
  • Fixed an exploit related to vote restarting and canteen specialist
    
  • Only allow skill respecs when between waves
    
  • Skill respecs are now unlimited
    
    • Added tf_mvm_respec_enabled (default 1) that replaces tf_mvm_respec_limit for on/off state
      
    • Convar tf_mvm_respec_limit default changed to 0 (no limit)
      

Class Changes

• Spy
  
  • Spy no longer smacks himself in the face while reloading a revolver (New Spy revolver reload animation that does not block cross hair)
    
  • Changing to a new disguise while already under a disguise takes 0.5 seconds instead of the normal disguise time of 2 seconds
    
  • In the disguise menu, pressing 'reload' will also toggle the disguise team.
    
  • While invisible, Spy receives 20% less damage from all damage sources
    
  • While invisible, Spy has reduced timer on debuffs (fire, jarate, milk, bleed)
    
  • Decreased the damage penalty on Sentries sapped by the Spy from -66% to -33% (i.e. shooting a Sentry the Spy sapped with a Revolver is now more effective)
    
• Engineer
  
  • Construction boosts (wrench hits, redeploys) from multiple sources is now additive instead of multiplicative. Calculations are based around a 1x base building speed.
    

And so much more! Check the TF2 blog post for the entire change list.

I'm happy to announce that, starting today, every user playing on our servers will now automatically be given full administrative power!

You may remember that last year we allowed players to gain instant admin powers by simply filling out an application process. We thought it was a fantastic idea for increasing server moderation that all our players had demanded from us. Surprisingly, not a single person applied! Thus our hopes for a solution were crushed.

This time we're taking the novel approach of simply giving every player who joins our servers the ability to administrate. No application process, no waiting period, no strings attached!

That's right! You can finally be the one to ban that other player you've always hated. Permanently. Or if you're feeling chivalrous, perhaps only slay them every single round without end.

But beware, the other player will be able to easily respond in kind, and perhaps even ban you. So weigh your options carefully, as the person you just slayed might just be typing in the one command that will separate you from your favorite server. Forever.

"But I don't know how to use the admin commands!", you might say. Don't fret! We've got you covered. All you need to get familiar with is this helpful page[wiki.alliedmods.net] that will guide you towards success.

You may have even already noticed strange oddities on the server, such as players being strangely resized at all times. Don't worry, it's probably just one of our countless new admins getting a hang of the commands.

Best of luck to all our new administrators. We expect our servers to become a shining beacon of quality in a modern Team Fortress 2 world where servers with good admins are surprisingly hard to come by.

Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Machine Attacks series of maps on our first MvM server, we're expanding by introducing a second Machine Hell server.

This server aims to exclusively run mvm campaigns that span multiple maps (such as the Machine Attacks episodes). The first server will now only run single mission maps, so if you're looking to play campaigns you'll need to hop on our second server.

Our MvM Servers

Machine Hell #1 –——— mvm1.hell.tf ———— 192.99.175.253:27015[saxtonhell.com]
Machine Hell #2 ———– mvm2.hell.tf ———— 192.99.175.244:27015[saxtonhell.com]

Click any of the servers above to join!