Version/2.17.x

Version 2.17.4

Release: 2018-11-01

Bugfix

• Small client performance improvements
• Fix issue with lobby redirects
• Set multithreaded rendering to off for people with a windows AMD driver.
• Fix broken emp_params `InputGetBEResources` input.
• Small fixes to sourcetv spectating.

Version 2.17.3

Release: 2018-10-29

Features

• Added cubemaps script to help with correctly building cubemaps.
• Added NPCs on con_district402.
• Added -nonews startup parameter to suppress the news panel
• Added checks to ensure Player's selection of class and weapons before spawning
• Added checks to always display spawn point selection map at first team join

Bugfix

• Bugfixes for some crashes.
• Improved net configuration to prevent choke and net buffer overflows.
• Fix for vehicles using infantry weapons sounds.
• Fixed issue with tutorial entity.
• Tutorial bots are now only available in the tutorial maps.

Version 2.17.2

Release: 2018-10-17

Features

• Shooting an NPC now gives you points.

Scripts

• Deflective armor is slightly buffed.
  • Changed Bioweapon Damage Modifier from 0.85 to 0.75.
• APC grenade launcher is slightly buffed.
  • Changed Weight from 40 to 30.
  • Changed Cycle Time from 2.5 to 2.
  • Changed Clip Size from 8 to 10.
  • Changed Total Ammo Clips from 4 to 5.
  • Changed Explosion Radius from 250 to 300.

Version 2.17.1

Release: 2018-10-15

Features

• Enabled new engine impact effects.
• Added scripts to add bot spawners on the crosshair location (`exec imp_npcs`, `exec nf_npcs`).
• Lobby now automatically redirects to the correct server instead of asking for confirmation.
• Buildings and tanks now have a ricochet effect if shooting at them is ineffective.
• Players now always spawn facing the front of the barracks.
• Added vehicle script reloading commands.
• Tutorial bot spawner has an input that can disable / enable it.
• Added tutorial trigger entity.

Bugfixes

• Fixed a crash that could occur when showing the class selection window.
• Fixed a crash in displaying death notices.
• Fixed a crash with refineries without resource nodes.