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| − | The '''Hard Counter''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the [[Heavy]]. It is a team-colored umbrella hat with brown ribs | + | The '''Hard Counter''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the [[Heavy]]. It is a team-colored umbrella hat with brown ribs. The Heavy's class icon is printed on it. |
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The Hard Counter was contributed to the game during the [[Mann-Conomy Update]], under the name "Überella". <ref name="polycount forum">[http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1136558&postcount=611 Polycount forum], retrieved November 8, 2010.</ref> | The Hard Counter was contributed to the game during the [[Mann-Conomy Update]], under the name "Überella". <ref name="polycount forum">[http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1136558&postcount=611 Polycount forum], retrieved November 8, 2010.</ref> | ||
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* "Hard Counter" is a term used mostly in online gaming that describes a skill, weapon, or equipment item that completely nullifies another. | * "Hard Counter" is a term used mostly in online gaming that describes a skill, weapon, or equipment item that completely nullifies another. | ||
* The umbrella texture for the [[Rancho Relaxo]] is a modified version of the Hard Counter texture. | * The umbrella texture for the [[Rancho Relaxo]] is a modified version of the Hard Counter texture. | ||
| + | * Despite what is implied in the description, the Hard Counter cosmetic offers no protection from [[Jarate]]. | ||
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Revision as of 04:28, 20 February 2017
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| Basic Information | |||||
| Worn by: | Heavy | ||||
| Slot: | Cosmetic | ||||
| Equip region: | Hat | ||||
| Contributed by: | Tomm | ||||
| Released: | September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update) |
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| Availability: | Drop, Craft, Purchase, Uncrate (Unusual), Uncrate #34 or Chemistry Set (Collector's) | ||||
| Tradable: | Yes | ||||
| Giftable: | Yes | ||||
| Craftable: | Yes | ||||
| Paintable: | Yes | ||||
| Nameable: | Yes | ||||
| Craft No.?: | No | ||||
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| “ | I'm gonna turn ya into colored rain!
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— The Sniper on the incoming precipitation.
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The Hard Counter is a community-created cosmetic item for the Heavy. It is a team-colored umbrella hat with brown ribs. The Heavy's class icon is printed on it.
The Hard Counter was contributed to the game during the Mann-Conomy Update, under the name "Überella". [1]
Painted variants
Main article: Paint Can
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| An Extraordinary Abundance of Tinge | Color No. 216-190-216 | Peculiarly Drab Tincture | Aged Moustache Grey |
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| A Distinctive Lack of Hue | After Eight | Radigan Conagher Brown | Ye Olde Rustic Colour |
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| Muskelmannbraun | Mann Co. Orange | Australium Gold | The Color of a Gentlemann's Business Pants |
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| Dark Salmon Injustice | Pink as Hell | A Deep Commitment to Purple | Noble Hatter's Violet |
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| A Color Similar to Slate | Zepheniah's Greed | Drably Olive | Indubitably Green |
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| The Bitter Taste of Defeat and Lime | A Mann's Mint | ||
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| Waterlogged Lab Coat (RED) | Waterlogged Lab Coat (BLU) | Balaclavas Are Forever (RED) | Balaclavas Are Forever (BLU) |
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| Team Spirit (RED) | Team Spirit (BLU) | Operator's Overalls (RED) | Operator's Overalls (BLU) |
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| The Value of Teamwork (RED) | The Value of Teamwork (BLU) | An Air of Debonair (RED) | An Air of Debonair (BLU) |
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| Cream Spirit (RED) | Cream Spirit (BLU) | Unpainted (RED) | Unpainted (BLU) |
Update history
September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)
- The Hard Counter was added to the game.
- Paint affects the Hard Counter's color more, colors are less washed out.
- [Undocumented] The Hard Counter was added to the Mann Co. Store.
- [Undocumented] Added Collector's quality.
Trivia
- "Hard Counter" is a term used mostly in online gaming that describes a skill, weapon, or equipment item that completely nullifies another.
- The umbrella texture for the Rancho Relaxo is a modified version of the Hard Counter texture.
- Despite what is implied in the description, the Hard Counter cosmetic offers no protection from Jarate.
Gallery
The red Hard Counter texture.
The blue Hard Counter texture.
The red umbrella texture for the Rancho Relaxo.
The blue umbrella texture for the Rancho Relaxo.
References
- ↑ Polycount forum, retrieved November 8, 2010.
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