Finally a real use for that save state method! Personally I would use con_filter_text to ensure that random lines are not unintentionally written to the save file.

Context
I've been working on a config for two months that I temporarily named "MvM singleplayer". Basically it streamlines the process of getting ally bots to work on listenservers, so that the user can play MvM without having to deal with toxic players and obnoxious wait times, or not have to spend hours just to get ally bots working in MvM. I am also making this config to push the limits of the Source scripting (CFGs not Vscript).

Unfortunately I have ran into problems that I haven't been able to fix yet. Some of these problems are simply impossible to fix with CFGs, and others need feedback that I have not gotten yet. Here's a list of them:

• Ally bot snipers only work with the huntsman.
  
• Ally bot engineers only build a sentry and not a teleporter or dispenser.
  
• I can't seem to properly create triggers with ent_create and ent_fire alone (I need to set the trigger model to get it to work, but I can't seem to do so). This means I cannot implement a pseudo money collection system, pseudo upgrade system, or force engis to build dispensers.
  
• I'm uncertain on how I should model the customization, or if it even needs any.
  
• Ally bot engineers choose to use a "random" sentry hint regardless if he is on the same team or not. I think this only happens with engineer nest hints created via ent_create and ent_fire, but I haven't done proper empirical testing on this yet.
  
• Ally bots never use a dispenser on their own.

Notes:

• For the sniper issues, I tried to use the bot_controller and logic_timer to force the Sniper to fire, and while that does work this method is really bad without being able to make triggers; I'd rather just use tf_bots instead.

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I'm currently making this config using Scalu so that I can cut down the time spent on programming. When the config has reached its final form and enough people want it, I'll make it run off native CFGs. There is a compilation script I made, but it references the scalu directory in documents and is a BASH script, so I'd just ignore it and compile the program (the file mvmsp.scalu) manually. The preexisting CFGs in cfg/_internal are required for this config to function, so do not delete them!

To execute this program you first need to run "exec scalu" in console to initialize Scalu, and then after creating a listenserver on an MvM map run "$init_mvm_sp" to initialize the actual config itself. Do "$bot_team_custom" in console to instantly create a team of bots defined in the mvmsp.scalu file, or just run "$bot_team_random" in console to make a randomized team.

Oh btw sv_allow_point_servercommand needs to be set to "always" before creating an MvM listenserver for this config to work properly.

lol

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I can't seem to change my fan with MSI Afterburner though…

I was going to unscrew it for hardware errors and dust, but I couldn't find a screwdriver for it, and it turns out that you need to be an adult to use compressed air (or at least in Tennessee anyway).

I guess working itself isn't that bad; after all I can see myself getting used to it. My problem though is that the job application process still feels like a pain to me, I don't have a driver's permit or license, and I have high school to deal with as well (in junior year currently so maybe one more year for me to deal with).

Elaborate? I don't understand

They have the same metric type (time); that doesn't mean they are the same.

I should have elaborated that point more. I often have choke lag which is quite annoying. Today I changed the DNS server I'd was using from Comcast (gross ik) to OpenDNS and I then felt less choke lag and more responsive; needs empirical testing of course. Anyway I have no idea why I mentioned that as that is irrelevant to reducing frame times.

Oh I know how to save some cash. The real problem is that I have no motivation to get a job to begin with due to the long process of job application, chance of contracts being shitty, and companies just being shitty in general; this is especially clear in retail jobs.

Understandable.

CapFrameX happens to also record the input latency while recording so that's nice, though I will probably have to test that independently. Keep in mind though that our environments may be different from each other.

I use the development version of mastercomfig low with some funny mods, Particle Limitation Pack preset 1, and No Hats Mod (bgum).

There is a difference between the two though; frametime states how long it takes to render a single frame. This is useful because it can tell the client if they have a bottleneck somewhere, need some stability or a frame cap, or just need to reduce the details, or whatever the solution is. Meanwhile frames per second merely state how many frames can be generated in a second, which can only tell the client if they are getting enough frames, and that means the client can miss out on tons of information crucial to proper optimization and it's extremely misleading if you get more than enough frames per second consistently.

P.S I did make one change to my OS: I changed my DNS provider to OpenDNS. Is this a good idea? Are there better options?

Cool. Oh and to add to #26 I can't drive either so that makes it worse.

Yeah.

Here's the thing though: I hate the idea of standing in one spot forever, and I'm not even motivated to find a job, because of how often corporations fuck over people. The whole job application process just feels like a huge pain in the ass to me due to how long it generally takes to complete, which doesn't help my motivation for job hunting.

1. Delete all files relating to the sound cache (.sound.cache or sound.cache in your custom folders). Run the game and run snd_restart. Move on to the next step if that doesn't work.
   
2. Reinstall the game files by deleting all of them (except your stuff of course) and verifying integrity of game files. Move on to the next step if that doesn't work.
   
3. Run a clean version of TF2 and see if it works.

Same to you. It's scary in this world…

I currently play at 1280x720 because resolutions lower than that I generally cannot tolerate, but I could try upscaling TF2. I will also check for thermal throttling.

I do.

Yeah I think I'm prepared to come to terms with that.

Setting TF2 to high priority is a bad idea, because Windows needs the high and realtime priorities for time-based programs critical to the OS, and since TF2 is a CPU-based game, setting it to high or realtime priority would just make TF2 use up tons of CPU time needed for time-based programs, thus making the OS unstable.

Yeah I'm not surprised if this is the conclusion. I'm quite content for now though, as I'd rather deal with this than get a shitty job and have to juggle both that and high school since that can get stressful after a bit.

I have tried that already and have uncapped my FPS (in TF2), but the trouble is that I have no idea what to set the external cap to. I'll try again once I can find a proper value.

1. I specifically stated frametime and not frames per second (FPS), because FPS is generally an unreliable metric the moment you have ≥30 frames![1][2]
   
2. What is your environment (mods, config, settings, launch options, OS, etc.)?

I use an autoreload toggle bind for these reasons:

1. No Wasted shots on FaN and Soda Popper
   
2. Catch enemies off guard by making them think I'm out of ammo in my clip.
   
3. Allows me to do fake reloads on spy.