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'''Particle effects''' are creative, interesting effects used frequently in ''[[Team Fortress 2]]'' to serve as decoration or visual cues for various in-game events. A detailed explanation of particle effects in general can be found on {{w|Particle system|here}}. Documentation for the Source engine's implementation can be found [http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Particle here]. It is important to note that an item does not need to possess a particular quality in order for a particle effect to be attached to it.

== G.R.U. Skull ==
The G.R.U. skull particle effect is emitted when the [[Gloves of Running Urgently]] are wielded by the player.

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Image:GRU particle ingame.png|In game screenshot
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== Overheal ==
When a player is [[overheal]]ed by a [[Medic]], he will emit team-colored medical crosses and wisps of "energy".

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Image:Overheal_particle_ingame.png|In game screenshot
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== Holy Glow ==
Attached to the [[Cheater's Lament]]. Provides a soft glow that can be seen in dim environments.

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Image:Lament Holy Glow.png|In game screenshot
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== Community Sparkle ==
Attached to [[Quality#Community items|Community]] or [[Quality#Self-Made items|Self-Made]] items. Random, shiny particles emit from all over the hat/weapon.

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File:Selfmadedalokohs.png|In game screenshot
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== Treasure Hat ==
There is no known localized name for the [[Treasure Hat]]'s effect, but it is attached as a new particle system defined as "coin_spin". The particles from this effect are influenced by the movement of the wearer and will only be emitted when the player is in motion.

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Image:Treasure Hat ingame.png|In game screenshot
Image:Coin sprites.png|The sprite sheet used in the effect's spinning animation.
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== Map Stamps ==
Attached to the [[World Traveler's Hat]]. These render similarly to the purple and green Unusual confetti effects but use stamp sprites instead. Like the Treasure Hat, this effect is affected by the movement of the wearer and will only be emitted when the player is in motion.

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Image:World Traveler's Hat ingame.png|In game screenshot
Image:Stamp sprites.png|The sprite sheet used for the effect's spinning animation.
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== Flying Bits ==
Intended to be used for rendering flames on [[gibs]], this effect is also attached to certain [[Quality#Valve weapons|Valve weapons]].

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File:Flying bits.png|In game screenshot
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== Musical Notes ==
The [[Earbuds]] emit musical note particles from time to time.
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Image:All_class_Earbuds.png|The earbuds with particles.
Image:Music note.png|The music note sprite.
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== Unusual effects ==
Unusual particle effects are particles attached to [[Quality#Unusual|Unusual quality]] items.

The different particle effects are viewable in [[Media:Superrare_particles_pilk.gif|this animation]], and [[#Unusual gallery|here]] as they appear in-game; as well as in this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dQKl8CaZuU video].

===Checklist of possible unusual quality hats===
{{Unusual quality checklist}}

=== {{anchor|Unusual gallery}} Examples ===
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File:Unusual Green Confetti.png| Green Confetti Effect #6
File:Unusual purple Confetti.png| Purple Confetti Effect #7
File:Unusual Ghost.png| Haunted Ghosts Effect #8
File:Unusual green energy glow.png| Green Energy Effect #9 
File:Unusual purple energy.png| Purple Energy Effect #10
File:Unusual tf2logo effect.jpg| Circling TF Logo Effect #11
File:Unusual Flies.png| Massed Flies Effect #12
File:Unusual Chieftain's Challenge normal burning fire effect.png| Burning Flames Effect #13
File:Unusual Green Flame Effect.png | Scorching Flames Effect #14
File:Unusual plasma effect 2.png| Searing Plasma Effect #15
File:Vivid_Plasma.png| Vivid Plasma Effect #16
File:Unusual_sunbeam.png| Sunbeams Effect #17
File:Unusual Peace.png| Circling Peace Sign Effect #18
File:Medic Unusual Heart Effect.png| Circling Heart Effect # 19
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