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{{mm}} [https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Source-1-Games GitHub Issue Tracker] includes other Source-based games | {{mm}} [https://github.com/ValveSoftware/Source-1-Games GitHub Issue Tracker] includes other Source-based games | ||
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=80 Steam Users' Forums] | {{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=80 Steam Users' Forums] | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/440/discussions Steam Community Discussions] | + | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/440/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/browse?appid=440 Steam Workshop] | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/browse?appid=440 Steam Workshop] | ||
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|oculus rift = true | |oculus rift = true | ||
|oculus rift notes = Available under Video Settings. See [[#Oculus Rift|Oculus Rift]] for more information. | |oculus rift notes = Available under Video Settings. See [[#Oculus Rift|Oculus Rift]] for more information. | ||
− | | | + | |high frame rate = true |
− | | | + | |high frame rate notes = No frame rate or refresh rate cap.<ref>[http://120hz.net/showthread.php?3258-New-120Hz-Games-Report New 120Hz Games Report]</ref> |
|color blind = true | |color blind = true | ||
|color blind notes = Under "Advanced HUD Options". Only changes some minor effects like Jarate and Mad Milk.<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2691308 'colorblind mode' - Steam Users' Forums]</ref> | |color blind notes = Under "Advanced HUD Options". Only changes some minor effects like Jarate and Mad Milk.<ref>[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2691308 'colorblind mode' - Steam Users' Forums]</ref> | ||
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# Launch the game | # Launch the game | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete your Team Fortress 2 registry settings}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Delete your Team Fortress 2 registry settings}} | ||
− | # Delete the entire content of <code> | + | # Delete the entire content of <code>{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Valve\Source\tf\Settings</code> in the Windows registry using ''RegEdit''. |
{{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall Steam}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Reinstall Steam}} | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Contact Steam Support}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Contact Steam Support}} | ||
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− | ===Game crashes after closing MotD=== | + | ===Game crashes after closing MotD=== |
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{{Fixbox/fix|Game crashes after closing MotD}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Game crashes after closing MotD}} | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Game cache files are stuck validating}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Game cache files are stuck validating}} | ||
− | # Close Steam and delete ClientRegistry.blob in the Steam | + | # Close Steam and delete ClientRegistry.blob in the Steam folder:<ref>https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=7241-EYON-2343</ref> |
*'''Windows''': | *'''Windows''': | ||
**:''32 Bit'': <code>C:\Program Files\Steam\</code> | **:''32 Bit'': <code>C:\Program Files\Steam\</code> | ||
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{{ii}} Install the latest graphics drivers | {{ii}} Install the latest graphics drivers | ||
− | ==== No audio ==== | + | ====No audio==== |
It might happen if there is no PulseAudio in your system. | It might happen if there is no PulseAudio in your system. | ||
If you want to use Alsa, you need to launch the Steam or game directly with <code>SDL_AUDIODRIVER=alsa</code>.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/221410/discussions/0/882966056462819091/#c882966056470753683 TF2 Open beta may be starting :: Steam for Linux General Discussions]</ref> | If you want to use Alsa, you need to launch the Steam or game directly with <code>SDL_AUDIODRIVER=alsa</code>.<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/221410/discussions/0/882966056462819091/#c882966056470753683 TF2 Open beta may be starting :: Steam for Linux General Discussions]</ref> | ||
− | ==== Black screen on launch ==== | + | ====Black screen on launch==== |
There are various possible reasons Team Fortress 2 is booting into a black screen on Linux.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/221410/discussions/0/846938351032713908/</ref>. Most of the following steps require you to exit out of Steam beforehand. | There are various possible reasons Team Fortress 2 is booting into a black screen on Linux.<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/221410/discussions/0/846938351032713908/</ref>. Most of the following steps require you to exit out of Steam beforehand. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix| S3TC Texture Compression Fix}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|S3TC Texture Compression Fix}} |
Either do <code>export force_s3tc_enable=true</code> before running Steam or add <code>force_s3tc_enable=true</code> right under the <code>#!/bin/bash</code> in <code>/usr/bin/steam</code>. | Either do <code>export force_s3tc_enable=true</code> before running Steam or add <code>force_s3tc_enable=true</code> right under the <code>#!/bin/bash</code> in <code>/usr/bin/steam</code>. | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| Permission error (Game is on a non-Linux file system)}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Permission error (Game is on a non-Linux file system)}} |
This can be caused by either system linking to a NTFS partition (no matter how it is mounted) or outdated libraries/drivers. | This can be caused by either system linking to a NTFS partition (no matter how it is mounted) or outdated libraries/drivers. | ||
Move the game files onto your main partition/home partition (or onto another Ext4 drive) | Move the game files onto your main partition/home partition (or onto another Ext4 drive) |
Revision as of 09:19, 29 January 2014
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Cover image missing, please upload it | |
Developers | |
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Valve Corporation | |
Engines | |
Source | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 9, 2007 |
macOS (OS X) | June 10, 2010 |
Linux | November 6, 2012 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Team Fortress | |
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Team Fortress (mod) | 1996 |
Team Fortress Classic | 1999 |
Fortress Forever (unofficial mod) | 2007 |
Team Fortress 2 | 2007 |
Key points
General information
- Official blog
- Official wiki - Run by the TF2 community and hosted by Valve
- GitHub Issue Tracker includes other Source-based games
- Steam Users' Forums
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Workshop
Availability
- All versions require Steam.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/440/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Steam Cloud settings are stored in
Steam/userdata/<user-id>/440/remote
- Demo files are stored in
<path-to-game>/tf
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Settings, in-game sprays and Steam Workshop submissions. |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- An FOV slider is available within the options which is limited to a value between 75 and 90. This sets the FOV for a 4:3 monitor. The actual FOV will be adjusted for other aspect ratios, meaning widescreens gain a higher than configured FOV.
- The TF2 Tactics video on FOV has more information about FOV in TF2 and in general.
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
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Oculus Rift
- By default VR mode will run full screen, to switch back to a borderless windowed set the
vr_force_windowed
convar.
Input settings
Controller support
- See also: Xbox 360 controls on the Official Team Fortress Wiki.
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Audio settings
Issues fixed
Generic fixes for issues
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Purple and black broken textures
- A generic fix for this issue can be found on our Source engine page.
Game Crashes at Valve Logo on Startup
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Game crashes after closing MotD
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Cosmetic items do not appear on a player
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Getting disconnected while playing on a LAN with multiple players
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Game cache files are stuck validating
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Low FPS fix
Linux (Ubuntu 12.10)
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Anti-Virus Exception
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Disabling Aero
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Issues fixed (Linux)
Performance
- Disable desktop composition while playing a full screen game
- Install the latest graphics drivers
No audio
It might happen if there is no PulseAudio in your system.
If you want to use Alsa, you need to launch the Steam or game directly with SDL_AUDIODRIVER=alsa
.[3]
Black screen on launch
There are various possible reasons Team Fortress 2 is booting into a black screen on Linux.[4]. Most of the following steps require you to exit out of Steam beforehand.
Instructions |
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- If none of these work, it may be that your graphics card is unsupported. Various AMD and Intel chips will not working with Team Fortress 2 on Linux despite working on Windows.
Other information
- FPS problems article on Whisper's Wiki - a very detailed guide on how to tweak the Source engine and Steam platform on which TF2 runs.
- Chris' FPS Configs for TF2 - Different configuration files to automatically set all settings to their absolute lowest or highest. It is recommended to troubleshoot before resorting to these as they can cause problems.
- TF2Mate - a TF2 configuration generator with support for various FPS configs, configurable key bindings, and other miscellaneous settings.
Console commands
- "List of useful console commands" - Official TF2 Wiki
- Games running on the source engine can utilize Source Engine Console Commands for various tasks.
- These commands can be saved into
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Team Fortress 2\tf\cfg\autoexec.cfg
to be executed when the game launches.
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- You can also have the console open by default on launch by following this guide:
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Launch options
- View this Steam Support Article regarding launch options as well as the relevant Valve Developer wiki page for further information and a list of useful Source engine launch options.
- You can launch Team Fortress 2 with launch parameters - these parameters can dictate how certain aspects of the game behave.
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.7 GHz | Pentium 4 3.0 GHz or better |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Requires support for SSE DirectX 8.1 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8, 10.6.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce 8 ATI X1600 Intel HD 3000 |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB |
Notes
- ↑ Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/440/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (440) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
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