Team Fortress 2 Update Released

[Brick Tamland]

An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include:

• Fixed a client crash related to the Ghoulpit contract
  
• Fixed Sinthetic contract objective counting pumpkin bomb kills instead of killing the Toastmaster
  
• Fixed Horsemann's Hack unusual effect not being visible in bright areas and optimized the particle count
  
• Fixed the hook's self-ilummination for The Hook, Line, and Thinker
  
• Fixed a materials problem with the Cabinet Mann
  
• Fixed a clipping problem with The Imp's Imprint
  
• Fixed some cosmetic cases not showing the correct skins in the Mann Co. Catalog
  
• Fixed sound file references for the Taunt: Luxury Lounge pointing to missing files
  
• Updated the Magical Mount and The Pony Express to be assisters in Pyrovision
  
• Updated the item_type_name values for some items
  
• Updated koth_sawmill_event
  • Fixed RED team portal to the underworld not enabling
• Updated plr_hacksaw_event
  • Adjusted prop fade distances
    
  • Added more details across the map
    
  • Added overlays in some spots to make Snipers more visible
    
  • Filled the final death pit with billowing smoke
    
  • Fixed perch spots around the map
    
  • Fixed various displacement gaps
    
  • Fixed z-fighting on fence props
    
  • Fixed being able to place teleporters too close to your own spawn doors
    
  • Fixed payload sawblade damage not being consistent
    
  • Fixed players spawning in the overworld when the underworld race is active
    
  • Fixed being able to use Bonk! Atomic Punch to bypass the stun speed in the underworld race
    
  • Fixed being able to use the Phlogistinator to damage players in the underworld race (Thanks Barno and pinewabble!)
    
  • Fixed errors caused by missing gib types for crows
    
  • Fixed incorrect prop collisions
    
  • Improved fire safety
    
  • Prevented the HHH from falling into pits
• Updated ctf_crasher
  • Fixed BLU flag outline not displaying properly when home
    
  • Tweaked nag line preparation to ensure it works correctly for both teams
    
  • Potential fix for casual mode lines still interrupting announcer despite being muted
    
  • Potential fix for edge case where giants are not killed when dropping or capturing a flag on high-load servers
    
  • Giant medics will no longer mirror blast jumps above certain speeds
    
  • Fixed dispenser sometimes not properly attaching to giants
    
  • Fixed having multiple giants for the same team at the same time
• Updated pl_sludgepit_event
  • Removed spells due to an exploit where players could get out of the map
    
  • Added cubemaps to fix weird visuals on metallic props
    
  • Removed assets leftover from the non-Halloween version of the map
• Updated pl_hasslecastle
  • Fixed invisible playerclip blocking part of the left exit door in RED's spawn room for the final cap
    
  • Fixed exploit that allowed buildings to be built in an area that is later shut off from both teams

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