Uploaded January 2019 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago

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TF2 has come a long way since its release. With the introduction of weapons, hats, particles, and sounds; the game has become harder to run over time. This is the story of config authors and how they've helped players over time.

Sources:
extremetech.com/computing/81464-3d-graphics-performance-in-team-fortress-2
developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/VPK_File_Format
wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Patches#Major_updates
https://chrisdown.name/tf2/
teamfortress.tv/25328/comanglia-s-config-fps-guide
http://aarmastah.xyz/misc/tf2e/
youtube.com/watch?v=E_nm3R-71tc
teamfortress.tv/42867/mastercomfig-fps-customization-config
mastercomfig.com/7

Special thanks to Burning Inferno, Sketchy, Kala, and Claoose for helping me gather footage!

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