EDIT: cl_hud_minmode 1 is the culprit; hud_minmode causes the vpk's to incorrectly load (or not load at all) on anything higher than sv_pure 0. if you load your hud normally and then apply hud_minmode, the vpk's will still work until you restart the game. this seems to be the easiest statement i can make, but i'm interested as to why keeping dxlevel in my launch options while hud_minmode is enabled allows the vpks to work.

just confirmed that it clearly is a config issue. backing up my config folder, creating a new one by launching the game fresh again, specifying the dxlevel, and then removing the dxlevel from the launch options still allows the vpks (mainly, particle_removal) to work in sv_pure 1 (haven't tried higher yet). i just need to figure out what convar (or combination of convars) is causing the vpks to improperly load past sv_pure 0.

for the clean tf2 vpks to work in sv_pure 1 or higher, i need to keep my -dxlevel specified in my launch options. this doesn't really make a lot of sense, but i can clearly see one of the effects of specifying your dxlevel is that alt-tabbing back INTO tf2 is extremely delayed, with the screen appearing black for a bit before anything happens. i don't mean to imply that correlation proves causation, but there clearly is a connection with the launch option and my config settings.

my custom folder only has your vpk's in it right now. if necessary, i'd be glad to post my autoconfig and config files.
i've tried setting the read/write permissions for the folder & its files on and off in different combinations, but none of them seem to help. to reiterate, the only thing that seems to allow my clean tf2 vpks to stick in sv_pure 1 or higher is by keeping the dxlevel specified in the launch options.

in essence, i'm sure specifying dx_level also causes similar postconditions as to specifying autoconfig, but i'm not sure where the fault with my config lies.

what could be going on?

hi guys here is me playing heavy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_Veh81c1lQ

u better watch out this week

we're not matched up against a team, as #26 and #46 supposedly haven't played yet
PLEASE DON'T MAKE US LOSE OUR COLLATERAL, LOSER's BRACKET!!!

hi guys i made a frag compilation of our esea matches
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6f5tH6CuBw

super fun people to be around

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--L5umjDLiA

this is me playing so if u wanna play with me give us a try!!!

let us all work together to become strong

pro team, always a pleasure to play with them when i get the chance.

really wish we could've played together in IM, man.
please pick him up!!!

EDIT: Champagne & Cocaine is back together, so I'll be OK.

Hello, my name is DOLPHIN RIDER and I would really like to push myself to the utmost limit and play in IM.

Although I still don't have much competitive under my belt, every season has been utterly exhilarating and bettering. I've met a lot of great people, but I'm just not sure if doing another season of open, in the case that ESEA won't be consolidating, is right for me. I'm an extremely competitive & punctual person by nature, and with that said, I am completely OK with checking my ego and playing another season of open. I would just love to do as much as possible with what little time I have to spare, though.

My semesters are usually pretty loaded with work, but I still make plenty of time to review my play, talk with people, and work on my MGE and DM. However, I can clearly see much more potential to improve by scrimming in higher divisions.

At the very least, I'd love to ring, sub, or whatever is necessary to play in IM. I will wholly accept any critique, and I will try my damnedest to win games with you.

no shame at all.
i've never played against you, so my perspective may not mean anything, but idk why you flagrantly ignore the people that HAVE played with you.

also, your dm is probably shit.

http://steamcommunity.com/groups/AtomisksBigBlackBox

i have never seen anyone this infatuated with themselves to run such a cringe-worthy fanclub. just read the group's announcements; might as well call himself Narcissus while he's at it.

pretty much sums it up: http://gyazo.com/98e1b2634f4e494c13a673caeefa952b

what did you change? just LOD bias?

super chill chimichanga eater