Optimization in Team Fortress 2

Dom talk about the various optimization methods Team Fortress 2 utilizes. Please continue the discussion had in this video in the comments. Tell me and everyone else your opinion on the stuff argued in the video. Also let me know if I’ve messed up or forgotten any important information. Useful links: Official Team Fortress 2 wiki page on LODS Valve Developer Wiki pages on LODS Valve Developer Wiki page on LOD creation Valve Developer Wiki page on material optimization Valve Developer Wiki page on optimization though better level design (level_design) Pages on other stuff mentioned