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Creators.TF Update Released

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An update for Creators.TF was released. Changes will automatically apply after a map change. Major changes include:

Additions:

  • Ended the Digital Directive event.
  • Enabled the September 1st event.
  • Added two new custom weapons, the Quickdraw and the Bloody Brick.
    • The Quickdraw - A secondary replacement for the Engineer by UmKlaiDet, ZoNiCaL, and originally suggested by TheSpookiestUser.
      "This town ain't big enough for the two of us.":
      • (+) This weapon deploys 50% faster.
      • (+) 50% damage bonus.
      • (+) 75% more accurate.
      • (-) 50% clip size.
      • (-) -150% slower firing speed.
      • (=) This is a revolver-styled pistol.
      • (=) Western Duel: Mini-Crits are dealt for one second after being deployed. Shooting an enemy who has a Quickdraw out during this second will insta-kill.
    • The Bloody Brick - A secondary replacement for the Sniper by Strange Sentinel, Sims_doc, and Ivory.
      When you run out of jars to throw at someone, a good hardy brick just laying around can be more than enough to send a message at someone's face.
      • (+) 50% increase in recharge rate.
      • (=) Hitting an enemy with a brick will deal bleeding damage.
  • Resurrected the Carved Cutter.
    • (=) While Cloaked: Press the RELOAD key to leap in the direction you are facing for 25% of your cloak (8 second cooldown)
    • (-) -15 max health on wearer.
    • (-) 0.5 second increase in time to cloak.
  • Reset all player progress for the Carved Cutter contract.
  • Split the asset pack into three separate packs:
    • The Mandatory Pack: This pack is required to play on Creators.TF servers with the least error models shown. This includes all the files needed for custom weapons.
    • The Optional Pack: This pack isn't required to play on Creators.TF servers. This pack includes custom cosmetics and music kits. NOTE: You will need to toggle /ctfhats OFF to see cosmetics!
    • The September 1st ONLY Pack: This pack contains ONLY the assets added in the September 1st update. Only install this pack if you fully installed Operation Digital Directive.
    These asset packs can be downloaded here.
  • Added 4 new community maps:
  • Removed 2 community maps:
    • PL Timbermill
    • KOTH Koreto
  • Replaced PL Barnblitz Pro with PL Problitz.
  • Added the September 1st Keyless Crate, which contains 8 new cosmetics from the September 1st Collection:
  • Added the vanilla map CP Metalworks.
  • Added two new contracts for the two new weapons:
    • The Quickdraw:
      • Get a kill with the Quickdraw: 2CP
      • Get 3 kills with the Quickdraw in one life: 15CP [0/3]
      • Get a duel kill with the Quickdraw: 50CP [0/1]
    • The Bloody Brick:
      • Hit a player with the Bloody Brick: 2 CP
      • Deal 50 damage with the Bloody Brick: 5 CP [0/10]
      • Hit 5 players with the Bloody Brick in one life: 15 CP [0/3]

Changes:

  • /ctfhats has been to have cosmetics OFF by default. To enable custom cosmetics, type /ctfhats into in-game chat.
  • Tweaked the contracts of all custom weapons:
    • The Crate Smasher:
      • Get a kill with the Crate Smasher: 5CP
      • Get 3 kills with the Crate Smasher in a single life: 5CP [0/3]
      • Dominate an enemy by killing them with the Crate Smasher: 25CP [0/2]
    • The Thumper:
      • Get a kill with the Thumper: 2CP
      • Get 3 kills with the Thumper in a single life: 5CP [0/12]
      • Get 2 kills with the Thumper without holstering it: 15CP [0/3]
    • The Gamma Gazer:
      • Remove a sapper with the Gamma Gazer: 2CP
      • Get a kill with the Gamma Gazer: 2 CP [0/20]
      • Get 3 kills with the Gamma Gazer in one life: 15 CP [0/3]
    • The Hypodermic Injector:
      • Heal teammates for 300 HP: 2 CP
      • Earn an assist while healing a patient: 2 CP [0/25]
      • Charge a teammate with the Hypodermic Injector: 5 CP [0/10]
    • The W.A.S.P Launcher:
      • Get a kill with the W.A.S.P Launcher: 1 CP
      • Get 3 kills with the W.A.S.P. Launcher in a single life: 5 CP [0/10]
      • Get 5 kills with the W.A.S.P. Launcher in a single life: 15 CP [0/3]
    • The Bolshevik Bomber:
      • Get a kill with the Bolshevik Bomber: 1 CP
      • Deal 500 damage with the Bolshevik Bomber in one life: 10 CP [0/5]
      • Get 3 kills with the Bolshevik Bomber in one life: 15 CP [0/3]
    • The Carved Cutter:
      • Get a kill with the Carved Cutter: 2 CP
      • Get a backstab kill with the Carved Cutter: 3 CP [0/20]
      • Get 3 kills with the Carved Cutter in one life: 10 CP [0/5]
  • Tweaked rewards for a few contracts:
    • Increased Mann Coin Reward for the "Creators" contract.
    • Reduced Mann Coin Rewards for the following contracts: "The Crate Smasher", "The Thumper", "The Hypodermic Injector", "The Gamma Gazer", "Slaughter", "Spillway", "Glassworks", "Advanced Demoman"
  • Balance changes to custom weapons:
    • The W.A.S.P Launcher
      • Removed previous stats.
      • (=) On Hit: Apply extra vertical knockback.
      • (+) 15% explosion radius.
      • (+) 10% splash damage falloff.
      • (-) 30% projectile speed.
    • The Thumper
        • Reduced damage bonus from +110% to +90%.
    • Gamma Gazer
        • Removed damage bonus.