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1. Download the following file: nosoundscapes.vpk (mirror)
2. Place the .vpk in the custom folder inside the tf folder (default path: steam/steamapps/common/team fortress 2/tf/custom).
3. Launch the game and enjoy the silence.

Pretty sure it’s allowed since it has negligible effect on gameplay and since other mods like this are also allowed (changing LOD bias, no hats plugin etc.). Still, discussion regarding legality is welcomed. You can not get VAC-banned for using this.

Don’t know who originally found it, so I can’t give credit to anyone. (EDIT: credit to Paymh for the files)

EDIT: It doesn’t remove all map sounds, just soundscapes. If you don’t know what a soundscape is, here is a useful link explaining what it is: https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Soundscape

EDIT 2: It doesn’t work on Gullywash because there are no soundscapes in it. The sounds you hear are produced through other methods and can’t be disabled with this mod! It works on most maps though.

Sicko.

Why does this work? Shouldn’t sv_pure 2 take care of any custom sound files?

Quoted from Permzilla

will this get you into prem? #par

maybe if he regains his motivation

Wait….Im sorry…what does this do? remove soundscapes as in map sounds? or…?

For some reason the download isn’t working for me, mirror it to mega or something?

Quoted from Alfie

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Yeah, the background sounds. Like turbines turning, birds tweeting, machines etc.

but not footsteps plus shooting noises oro anything that would be worth listening too yes?
doesnt remove like health pack collected or sentry gun rght? or does it :)

Quoted from oamaok

For some reason the download isn’t working for me, mirror it to mega or something?

Mirror in OP

EDIT: It doesn’t remove all map sounds, just soundscapes. If you don’t know what a soundscape is, here is a useful link explaining what it is: https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Soundscape