But some of just like to use graphics configs as they make the game cleaner. (and nicer looking in some peoples opinions.)

There should also be a matchmaking maximum ping option

All that matters is sunshine is an official map.

They need to raise the viewmodel_fov limit.

They need to lock it at a default value

no they dont. viewmodel fov isnt something that has to be standardized, and if it had to be it would be somewhere around 90 probably, that would provide better visibility and looks while not having too much model fixing to do (arms would look broken and the spy's third hand would cause issues - soldier second hand as well)

I don't really get it. They need to lock graphics settings to "ensure a level playing field?" Isn't locking those settings doing the exact opposite of that by fucking over people with slower machines? I can only imagine that having custom cfgs somehow lets you wallhack or something; otherwise it just seems totally senseless.

If they don't do some serious optimization they should at least have the basic courtesy of adding the pro maps. I've got a couple friends who refused to play the beta with me since Viaduct smashed them; sub 30fps.

don't you know video games can't possibly look good if you have over 30 fps and your cpu isn't on fire

Honestly it's annoying, but I understand the need for it. customization in tf2 is a pretty overwhelming thing to learn about. As painful as it is for us to be told we can't use all of our graphical tweaks anymore, it does give us an advantage that someone wouldn't have if they just learned about the game. So I agree with it. For the time being. I do think valve needs to optimize the game more and make graphics config type options more accessible for new players and then allow them.

Also, viaduct is just a lose/lose for almost everyone, in addition to the map being horrible for fps, there's almost always a huge fps dropping fight. so I genuinely feel bad for anyone with a lower end pc.

tf_matchmaking_ping_a (default value 50),
tf_matchmaking_ping_b (default value 150),
tf_matchmaking_ping_c (default value 300)

The MM system initially searches for a server with a ping under tf_matchmaking_ping_a's value. If it can't find one, it searches for a server with a number under tf_matchmaking_ping_b. If it still can't find a server with a ping under tf_matchmaking_ping_b's value, it searches for a server with a ping under tf_matchmaking_ping_c's value. IIRC, you have to change these values from the main menu, or you might have to restart your game. They also reset after every MM match to the default values of 50, 150 and 300 respectively unfortunately. I'm pretty sure that's how these commands work, but I might be wrong.

Wait wait wait, so does the new casual quickplay thing mean that valve pubs as we know them will cease to exist, or they just won't be the default option? I love pubs... ;__;

I think those are for quickplay though? Are you sure valve has reused them for matchmaking?

Like I said, i might be wrong. I haven't had time to test them, especially as they reset after every mm match.

Hopefully its UGC swiftwater and not the original.

Good news

• Valve actually making an update
  
• 3 "new" maps
  
• MM will be ranked
  
• Balance changes and new weapons

Bad news

• MM still has no class limits
  
• MM will still block most graphical settings
  
• MM will still block random commands that have nothing to do with graphics like brightness and zoom_sensitivity_ratio, a lot of wich are not blocked in comp CSGO
  
• Balance changes and new weapons

I imagine class limits will be added sooner than later because of the shitshow that will ensue.

happy to see sunshine is finally an official map

You forgot to put no highlander under good news.

https://youtu.be/xYxGGI8O8JM?t=10m39s

https://embed.gyazo.com/ff5e81b5770b5a925ab856b3407a45d5.png

The original was updated with all the UGC changes, minus the UGC branding, and then uploaded to the Workshop some time ago. That's probably the version that'll be used.

Maybe I missed this but will custom HUD's no longer work?

Well I literally guarantee they'll break when the update hits but they aren't disallowed in competitive, they'll just need to be updated.

They should as custom HUDs worked in the beta it's just a matter of it having all the assets to work.

Someone make up one of those bullshit posts like the Overwatch/Tracer butt thing:
"I am extremely triggered by gibs and ragdolls in the game - I have severe flashbacks to the Vietnam War and I can't play without them on due to violent outbursts. Please add an option to disable them."

There is actually an option implemented for the low violence version of the game that does just this. Add -sillygibs to your launch options and you will get springs, cogs, and other miscellany instead of gibs.

How is balance changes and new weapons a bad thing?

you think all of the changes are gonna be good?
there are enough weapons in TF2
maybe rework the completely useless ones instead of adding more

Reminder to avoid a visit to SPUF
http://imgur.com/Bh5CYOm

Why would you even think they were adding new weps when we know there is going to be major rebalancing of current weps?

I doubt there will be any major problems, but if there is, some trial and error usually works out in the end.