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What changed in Garry's Mod in 2017

262 updates · 10 main milestones · Feb 16, 2017 to Nov 21, 2017

  1. 2 events
    Fixed exploit with Physgun causing server crashesbug fixMilestone

    Hotfix for a bug that players are using to crash servers with the Physgun.

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    Fixed exploit to crash servers with Physgunbug fix
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  2. 12 events
    Added input.SelectWeapon(entity)new content
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    Reduced exploitability of 'Remove' property on servers with clientside Luabalance change

    Limited ability to delete everything on the map

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    Reduced exploitability of 'Remove' property on servers with clientside Luabalance change

    Users' ability to delete everything on the map has been reduced

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    Added input.SelectWeapon(entity)new content
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    Fixed exploits preventing game startupbug fix
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    Fixed crash related to Awesomium ftp:// link redirectsbug fix
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    Fixed crash related to Awesomium ftp:// link redirectsbug fix
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    Fixed halo effect of Physgun on bouncy ballsbug fix

    Halo effect was square instead of circular

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    Fixed exploits preventing game startupbug fixMilestone
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    Fixed halo effect of Physgun on bouncy ballsbug fix

    Halo effect was square instead of circular

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    Fixed particle crashes on map load related to Team Fortress 2 updatebug fixMilestone
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    Fixed particle crashes on map load related to Team Fortress 2 updatebug fixMilestone
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  3. 4 events
    Fixed crash when rendering models with invalid flex rulesbug fix
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    Fixed crash when rendering models with invalid flex rulesbug fix
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    Fixed remote-code-execution exploit discovered by One Up Securitybug fixMilestone
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    Fixed remote-code-execution exploit discovered by One Up Securitybug fixMilestone
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  4. 4 events
    Linux Client Startup Crash Fixbug fix

    Linux clients no longer crash on startup when a joypad is connected to the computer

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    Linux Clients Startup Crash Fixbug fix

    Linux clients no longer crash on startup when a joypad is connected to the computer

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    Confirmation for Opening URLsui ux

    gui.OpenURL now asks users for confirmation before opening a website

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    Confirmation for Opening URLsui ux

    gui.OpenURL now asks users for confirmation before opening a website

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  5. 164 events
    2D views rendered during scroll operationsother
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    Improved relationships between Half-Life and Half-Life 2 NPCsbalance change
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    Addons menu can now manage multiple addons at onceui ux

    e.g. bulk unsubscribing

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    Entity:GetBoneCount() and Entity:GetBoneParent() updatedother

    Now return -1 on failure

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    Improved relationships between Half-Life and Half-Life 2 NPCsbalance change
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    Addons menu can manage multiple addonsnew content

    Supports bulk unsubscribing from addons

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    New Lua API: Entity:PhysicsInitStaticother
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    Half-Life Ichthyosaur can now cause damagebug fix
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    Blended textures rendering fixedother

    Now identical to in-game rendering

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    Improved handling of serverside ragdolls on the clientbalance change

    Hull traces can hit them now

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    New Lua API: Entity:RemoveCallbackother
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    Updated Lua API: Entity:Remove() cannot remove the worldother
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    Weapons no longer turn upside-down when zooming in too farbalance change
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    Bots can no longer be created before InitPostEntity hookgameplay
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    Improved relationships between Half-Life and Half-Life 2 NPCsgameplay
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    GitHub: Removed unused function parametersother
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    Updated Lua API: Entity:GetFlexScale() always returns 1 on failureother
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    New Entity:GetCallbacks methodother
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    Hammer: Blended textures rendered correctlyother

    Identical to in-game

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    weapon_357 now has the 'revolver' holdtypebug fix
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    Entity:TranslateBoneToPhysBone() updatedother

    Now returns -1 on failure

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    Result of COLLISION_GROUP_DEBRIS trace fixedbug fix

    No longer ignored in properties.Gethovered

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    Game returns to DirectX 9 mode if '-dxlevel' is not specifiedgameplay
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    Half-Life Tentacle NPC no longer plays sounds after removalbug fix
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    Odessa no longer has female voicesbug fix
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    Entity:GetBrushPlaneCount() returns false on failuregameplay
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    Half-Life Icthyosaur can now cause damagebug fix
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    Fixed late loading of memory allocator on Linux causing crashesbug fix

    Affected some players

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    Game returns to DirectX 9 mode if '-dxlevel' is not specifiedbalance change
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    Half-Life Tentacle NPC no longer plays sounds after removalbug fix
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    Fixed errors caused by spawn menu's search featurebug fix

    Not having access to certain directories

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    Fixed prediction errors when firing weapon_357bug fix
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    r_eyes_* console variables no longer savedother
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    New '-notty' startup parameter on Linux serversother

    Sends console output directly to stdout

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    Trouble in Terrorist Town: Corpses get skin/bodygroups of dead playersother
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    Model browser no longer freezesother

    Fixed after being opened multiple times

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    GitHub: Fixed use of non-existent enum in DModelPanelother
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    Improved behaviour of collisions between players and 'no collided' entitiesgameplay
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    Half-Life Tentacle NPC no longer plays sounds after removalbug fix
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    Trouble in Terrorist Town: Fixed 2 DoS exploitsother
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    Preset support for Utilities menusnew content
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    Addons menu now has a search barnew content

    Quickly search through subscriptions

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    Improved support for CS:GO/Portal 2/TF2 mapsbalance change
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    Hammer: Increased max render distanceother

    From 10,000 to 32,000

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    Fixed late loading of memory allocator on Linuxbug fix

    Prevented crashes for some users

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    'Quick Preset' button addednew content

    Allows for easier access to the preset system

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    Checkboxes and radio buttons in HTML panels displayed properlybug fix

    Now works correctly on Linux/macOS

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    Updated Lua API: Entity:SetSaveValue() returns false on failureother
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    Removed unused function parameterschanges
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    Blended textures rendered correctly in Hammerbug fix

    Identical to in-game rendering

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    'Quick Preset' button addednew content

    Allows for easier access to the preset system

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    Entity:GetBrushPlaneCount() and Entity:GetBrushPlane() fixedother

    Now work on brush entities

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    Fixed crashes related to NPCs using non-existent entitiesbug fix
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    Entity:HasBoneManipulations() and Entity:HasFlexManipulatior() updatedother

    Now return false on failure

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    Trouble in Terrorist Town corpses updatedbalance change

    Get skin/bodygroups of dead players

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    Overlays no longer flicker in 3D shaded modebug fix
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    Updated Lua API: Player:Give() no longer fills gun with ammoother

    When asked not to give ammo to players

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    Entity:Remove() method updatedother

    Can no longer remove the world

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    Improved behaviour of collisions between players and 'no collided' entitiesbalance change
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    Fixed FPS drops when missing sounds play on serversbug fix
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    Player:Give() no longer fills gun with ammo when not requestedgameplay
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    Addons menu can manage multiple addonsnew content

    Supports bulk unsubscribing from addons

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    Half-Life Ichthyosaur can now cause damagebug fix
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    Entity:GetBrushPlaneCount() and Entity:GetBrushPlane() work on brush entitiesbug fix
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    Impulse 200 command no longer crashes without an active weaponbug fix
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    Weapons no longer turn upside-down when zooming in too farbalance change
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    Updated Lua API: Entity:DispatchTraceAttack() triggers error on invalid parametersother
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    Entity:HasBoneManipulations() and Entity:HasFlexManipulatior() return false on failuregameplay
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    Updated Lua API: Entity:HasBoneManipulations() and Entity:HasFlexManipulatior() return false on failureother
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    Fixed Lua API: PathFollower:Compute() no longer leaks Lua referencesother
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    Checkboxes and ratio buttons in HTML panels displayed properly on Linux/macOSbug fix
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    Impulse 200 command no longer crashes without an active weaponbug fix
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    Increased max render distance in Hammer from 10,000 to 32,000performance
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    Hammer: Model browser no longer freezesother

    After being opened multiple times

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    weapon_357 now has the 'revolver' holdtypebug fix
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    Trouble in Terrorist Town fall damage fixedbug fix
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    Updated Lua API: Weapon:IsScripted() returns false for non-scripted weaponsother
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    Trouble in Terrorist Town scoreboard sorting enablednew content

    Enabled to be sorted by different criteria

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    PathFollower:Compute() fixedother

    No longer leaks Lua references

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    Updated Lua API: Entity:TranslateBoneToPhysBone() returns -1 on failureother
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    Demos, saves, and duplications menus can now list subscribed itemsui ux
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    Fixed crash when console variables created by Lua are removed too earlybug fix

    Occurs on level change

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    Entity:PhysicsInit* methods updatedother

    Now return either true or false based on success

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    Hammer: Scrollbars on 2D views correctly sized when zoomed inother
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    Scrollbars on 2D views sizing fixedother

    Now correctly sized when zoomed in

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    'Quick Preset' button addednew content

    Allows for easier access to the preset system

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    Weapon:IsScripted() returns false for non-scripted weaponsgameplay
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    Odessa no longer has female voicesbug fix
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    Entity:DispatchTraceAttack() triggers error on invalid parametersgameplay
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    New Lua API methods addednew content

    Entity:PhysicsInitStatic, Entity:RemoveCallback, Entity:GetCallbacks, CLuaEmitter::IsValid

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    Improved handling of serverside ragdolls on the clientbalance change

    Hull traces can hit them now

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    Odessa no longer has female voicesbug fix
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    New CLuaEmitter:IsValid methodother
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    New Lua API: Entity:GetCallbacksother
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    Added more information to crash dumps (.mdmp files)other
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    Preset support for Utilities menusnew content
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    Increased max render distanceother

    From 10,000 to 32,000

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    Model browser no longer freezes after multiple openingsbug fix
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    Entity:PhysicsInit* methods now return success statusgameplay
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    Weapon:IsScripted() method updatedother

    Now returns false instead of no value for non-scripted weapons

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    Fixed 'Cannot set property' JavaScript error in main-menubug fix
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    New '-notty' startup parameter for Linux serversnew content

    Sends console output directly to stdout

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    GitHub: Removed CAP_INNATE_RANGE_ATTACK1 from weapon_baseother
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    Addons menu now has a search barnew content

    Quickly search through subscriptions

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    Trouble in Terrorist Town: Enabled scoreboard sortingother

    Scoreboard can be sorted by different criteria

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    Trouble in Terrorist Town: Fixed incorrect fall damageother
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    Improved behaviour of collisions between players and 'no collided' entitiesbalance change
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    Game returns to DirectX 9 mode if '-dxlevel' is not specifiedbalance change
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    weapon_357 now has the 'revolver' holdtypebug fix
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    Fixed errors in spawn menu's search featurebug fix

    Now has access to certain directories

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    Updated Lua API: Entity:GetBrushPlaneCount() returns false on failureother
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    Scrollbars on 2D views correctly sized when zoomed inbug fix
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    Fixed massive FPS drops when missing sounds play on serversbug fix
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    Hammer: Improved performance of 2D/3D viewsother
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    Fixed errors with spawn menu's search featurebug fix

    Now has access to certain directories

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    PathFollower:Compute() no longer leaks Lua referencesbug fix
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    Fixed late loading of memory allocator on Linuxbug fix

    Causing crashes for some players

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    Removed CAP_INNATE_RANGE_ATTACK1 from weapon_basechanges
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    Trouble in Terrorist Town DoS exploits fixedbug fix

    Fixed 2 exploits

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    New Entity:PhysicsInitStatic methodother
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    Improved support for CS:GO/Portal 2/TF2 mapsgameplay
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    Entity:GetFlexScale() updatedother

    Now always returns 1 on failure

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    Demos, saves, and duplications menus updatednew content

    Now list items that the user is subscribed to

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    Improved performance of 2D/3D viewsother
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    Fixed crash when Lua-created console variables are removed earlybug fix
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    Vertices no longer need to be in the exact same location to be mergedgameplay
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    Fixed crash when console variables created by Lua are removed too earlybug fix

    Occurs on level change

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    Hammer: Vertices merging improvedother

    No longer need to be in the exact same location

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    Player:Give() method updatedother

    No longer fills a player's gun with ammo when asked not to give ammo

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    Demos, saves, and duplications menus updatednew content

    Now list items that the user is subscribed to

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    Fixed use of non-existent enum in DModelPanelbug fix
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    Entity:SetSaveValue() updatedother

    Now returns false on failure

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    Checkboxes and radio buttons in HTML panels displayed properly on Linux/macOSbug fix
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    GitHub: Fixed 'Cannot set property' JavaScript error in main-menuother
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    Entity:TranslateBoneToPhysBone() returns -1 on failuregameplay
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    Hammer: Overlays no longer flicker in 3D shaded modeother
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    Preset support for Utilities menusnew content
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    Overlays rendering fixedother

    No longer flicker in 3D shaded mode

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    Entity:Remove() can no longer remove the worldgameplay
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    Fixed Lua API: Entity:GetBrushPlaneCount() and Entity:GetBrushPlane() work on brush entitiesother
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    New Lua API: CLuaEmitter:IsValidother
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    Weapons no longer turn upside-down when zooming in too farbalance change
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    Vertices merging improvedother

    No longer need to be in the exact same location

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    Fixed prediction errors when firing weapon_357bug fix
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    Fixed prediction errors when firing weapon_357bug fix
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    Fixed crashes related to NPCs using non-existent entitiesbug fix
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    Explosion effect no longer creates soundsother

    Explosions are not silent

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    Updated Lua API: Entity:PhysicsInit* methodsother

    Now return either true or false based on success

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    Entity:DispatchTraceAttack() updatedother

    Will now trigger an error when passed invalid parameters

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    2D views rendered during scroll operationsperformance
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    Updated Lua API: Entity:GetBoneCount() and Entity:GetBoneParent() return -1 on failureother
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    Entity:GetBrushPlaneCount() updatedother

    Now returns false on failure

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    Entity:SetSaveValue() now returns false on failuregameplay
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    Improved performance of 2D/3D views in Hammerperformance
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    Improved support for CS:GO/Portal 2/TF2 mapsbalance change
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    Fixed crashes related to NPCs using non-existent entitiesbug fix
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    Improved handling of serverside ragdolls on clientgameplay

    Hull traces can hit them now

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    Entity:GetBoneCount() and Entity:GetBoneParent() return -1 on failuregameplay
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    GitHub: COLLISION_GROUP_DEBRIS trace result no longer ignoredother

    In properties.Gethovered

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    New Entity:RemoveCallback methodother
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    Entity:GetFlexScale() always returns 1 on failuregameplay
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    Impulse 200 command no longer crashes without active weaponbug fix
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    Hammer: 2D views rendered during scroll operationsother
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    New '-notty' startup parameter for Linux serversnew content

    Sends console output directly to stdout

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  6. 48 events
    Explosion effect no longer creates soundsgameplay

    Explosions are not silent

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    Fixed prediction errors when firing weapon_357bug fix
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    Improved handling of serverside ragdolls on the clientgameplay

    Hull traces can hit them now

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    Fixed errors caused by the spawn menu's search featurebug fix

    Search feature now has access to all directories

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    Game returns to DirectX 9 mode if '-dxlevel' is not specifiedgameplay
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    PathFollower:Compute() no longer leaks Lua referencesbug fix
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    Scrollbars on 2D views now correctly sized when zoomed inquality of life
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    Entity:HasBoneManipulations() and Entity:HasFlexManipulatior() return false on failuregameplay
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    Overlays no longer flicker in 3D shaded modebug fix
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    Improved performance of 2D/3D views in Hammerperformance
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    weapon_357 now has the 'revolver' holdtypebalance change
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    Entity:Remove() can no longer remove the worldgameplay
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    Improved support for CS:GO/Portal 2/TF2 mapsgameplay
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    Entity:GetBrushPlaneCount() now returns false on failuregameplay
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    Improved relationships between Half-Life and Half-Life 2 NPCsgameplay
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    Entity:GetBrushPlaneCount() and Entity:GetBrushPlane() now work on brush entitiesbug fix
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    Added more information to crash dumps (.mdmp files)other
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    Weapon:IsScripted() now returns false for non-scripted weaponsgameplay
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    Addons menu can now manage multiple addons at oncequality of life

    E.g. bulk unsubscribing

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    Entity:GetFlexScale() now always returns 1 on failuregameplay
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    Model browser no longer freezes after multiple openingsbug fix
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    Bots can no longer be created before InitPostEntity hookgameplay
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    Odessa no longer has female voicesbug fix
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    Impulse 200 command no longer crashes without an active weaponbug fix
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    r_eyes_* console variables no longer savedother
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    New '-notty' startup parameter on Linux serversother

    Sends console output directly to stdout

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    Fixed late loading of memory allocator on Linux causing crashesbug fix
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    Entity:GetBoneCount() and Entity:GetBoneParent() now return -1 on failuregameplay
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    Entity:SetSaveValue() now returns false on failuregameplay
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    Demos, saves, and duplications menus can now list subscribed itemsquality of life
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    Half-Life Tentacle NPC no longer plays sounds after removalbug fix
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    Entity:TranslateBoneToPhysBone() now returns -1 on failuregameplay
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    New Lua API functions addednew content

    Entity:PhysicsInitStatic, Entity:RemoveCallback, Entity:GetCallbacks, CLuaEmitter::IsValid

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    Checkboxes and ratio buttons in HTML panels displayed properly on Linux/macOSbug fix
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    Improved behaviour of collisions between players and 'no collided' entitiesgameplay
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    Player:Give() no longer fills a player's gun with ammo when not requestedgameplay
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    Blended textures rendered correctly in Hammerbug fix

    Should be identical to in-game

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    Preset support for Utilities menusnew content
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    Vertices no longer need to be in the exact same location to be mergedquality of life
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    Entity:DispatchTraceAttack() triggers error on invalid parametersgameplay
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    Weapons no longer turn upside-down when zooming in too farbalance change
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    'Quick Preset' button addednew content

    Allows for easier access to the preset system

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    2D views rendered during scroll operationsperformance
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    Fixed crash caused by early removal of Lua-created console variablesbug fix
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    Increased max render distance in Hammer from 10,000 to 32,000performance
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    Half-Life Icthyosaur can now cause damagebug fix
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    Entity:PhysicsInit* methods now return success statusgameplay
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    Fixed crashes related to NPCs using non-existent entitiesbug fix
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  7. 8 events
    Advice on 'Content File is Locked' Errorquality of life

    If it says 'content file is locked', contact Steam Support for help.

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    Security Hotfix to Prevent Server Crashesbug fixMilestone

    Fixes an issue that allows malicious clients to cause game-servers to crash.

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    Instructions for Updating Dedicated Serversquality of life

    All dedicated servers should be updated through either Game Server Provider's control panel or SteamCMD.

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    Antivirus Interference with Game Filesquality of life

    Your free antivirus is most likely deleting the game or update files causing it all to die. Add Steam to your AV exclusions, restart Steam, and try updating again.

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    Troubleshooting 'Content File is Locked' Errorquality of life

    If it says 'content file is locked', contact Steam Support for help.

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    Antivirus Interference with Game Filesquality of life

    Your free antivirus may be deleting game or update files; add Steam to your AV exclusions and restart Steam.

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    Security Hotfix to Prevent Server Crashesbug fixMilestone

    Fixes an issue that allows malicious clients to cause game-servers to crash.

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    Instructions for Updating Dedicated Serversquality of life

    All dedicated servers should be updated through either your Game Server Provider's control panel or SteamCMD.

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  8. 12 events
    Fixed crash related to decalsbug fix
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    Fixed crash during loading screen from addon mapsbug fix
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    Fixed crash with .png material unloadingbug fix
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    Fixed crash related to decalsbug fix
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    Fixed crash during loading screen from addon mapsbug fix
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    Fixed crash related to certain models and model detail settingbug fix
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    Set r_radiosity back to 3 by defaultbalance change

    Changed default setting to prevent breaking community maps

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    Fixed crash with .png material unloadingbug fix
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    Stopped reserved_spot from being createdbug fix

    Fixes issues with ladders

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    Set r_radiosity back to 3 by defaultbalance change

    Changed default setting to prevent breaking community maps

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    Stopped reserved_spot from being createdbug fix

    Fixes issues with ladders

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    Fixed crash related to certain models and model detail settingbug fix
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  9. 6 events
    Changes to ILuaInterface compatibilitysystem

    Third-Party binary modules using ILuaInterface may no longer function.

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    Fixes for various bugsbug fix
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    Performance improvements related to shadowsperformance
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    Performance Improvements for Shadowsperformance

    Enhancements made to improve performance related to shadow rendering.

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    Impact on Third-Party Binary Modulesother

    Third-Party binary modules using the internal ILuaInterface may no longer function after this update.

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    Bug Fixes Related to Shadowsbug fix

    Various bug fixes have been implemented to improve shadow rendering.

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  10. 2 events
    Security Hotfix for Server Crashesbug fixMilestone

    Fixes an issue that allows malicious clients to cause game-servers to crash.

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    Security Hotfix for Game-Server Crashesbug fixMilestone

    Fixes an issue that allows malicious clients to cause game-servers to crash.

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