TF2 Guide - **Under Construction**
Updated (19-Apr-2011)
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Question: I don't have Loadout(Inventory) ?
Answer: Install Latest Ultimate Patch
Question: I have Loadout(Inventory) in Offline play, but not Online ?
Answer: That means you have successfully installed Ultimate Patch, but the server hasn't been cracked.
Question: "The server you are trying to connect to is running an older version of the game."
Answer: That means you have a higher or lower game version than the server. Update to the latest version or wait for the server to get updated.
Question: Where can i find Cracked Servers ?
Answer: TF2
Setti Cracked Servers / TF2
Cracked Servers ( EPC )Question: I Don't See Servers In-Game ?
Answer:Install Latest Ultimate Patch
[spoiler=Old Method]
Manual way:
1. Press this http://css.setti.info/download/MasterServers.vdf (It will automatically download latest " Master Server " )
2. Make it read-only in properties.
3. Put it in Team Fortress 2/config Directory
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Question: I don't see weapons in-game ?
Answer: Install Latest Ultimate Patch and start the game using tf2.exe
Question: I get Insecure error ?
Answer: Install Latest Ultimate Patch and start the game using tf2.exe / or add "-steam" parameter to the game shortcut file
Question: How to Enable Console ?
Answer: Options -> Keyboard -> Advanced -> Enable developer console (Tick the box)
Question: How to check game version via console ?
Answer: Type "version" and click submit
Question: How to disable intro video
Answer: Add this "-novid" to your shortcut parameter (Already included in tf2.exe)
Question: How to enable console
Answer: Start the game, then select "Options/Keyboard/Advanced..." then check "Enable developer console" and click OK or add this "-console" to your shortcut parameter
Question: I hear Cracks, Fizzes or no sound ?
Answer: Tick the Checkbox in the installer to Rebuild Sound Cache.
Question: How to create an
Avatar for the game ?
Answer: For
Team Fortress 2 / For
Counter Strike 1.6--------------------
Question: When i start the game, i get this "Engine error: No permission to run tf" ?
Answer: Close steam before you start the game
Question: When i connect to the server, i get this "Steam validation rejected" or "Invalid steam key" ?
Answer: Make sure you connect to that server are cracked
Question: When i connect to the server, i get this "Server uses different class tables" ?
Answer: Make sure you connect to that server are same version with you
Question: Why i cant change the weapons or hats while I'm in the server ?
Answer: Yes, you cant change the weapons or hats while you are in the server. So, change the weapons or hats before you connect to the server
Question: Why i cant see weapons or hats model on other player in server ?
Answer: Install latest TF2 Ultimate Patch
----FPS Boost----
If you're game is not running at top performance and/or you have slow computer this is a guide for you.1. Use
Game Booster ( Disables your Services/Running programs you don't need while in-game)
2. Use FPS Config [By Chris - Recommended]
Max Frames ( Extreme FPS Boost - Really Bad Quality )
High Frames ( Good Use for old computers )
DX9 Frames ( Optimized for Fps but still looks good )
[spoiler=How To Install FPS Config]
How to use: In Team Fortress 2\tf\cfg create an empty notepad file. Open it.
Copy everything from "Fps config" you have chosen and paste in that empty notepad file.
Then Click " Save As"
In the File Name type "autoexec.cfg" -> Save
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A more detailed guide here - Install Guide By Chris
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