Version/2.17.x

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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.