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| used-by = [[Engineer]] | | used-by = [[Engineer]] | ||
| equip-region = none | | equip-region = none | ||
| − | | released = {{Patch name|5|21|2009}} | + | | released = {{Patch name|5|21|2009}} |
| + | | released-major = Sniper vs. Spy Update | ||
| availability = {{avail|retired|crate28}} | | availability = {{avail|retired|crate28}} | ||
| trade = yes | | trade = yes | ||
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| marketable = yes | | marketable = yes | ||
| paint = no | | paint = no | ||
| + | | rename = yes | ||
| numbered = no | | numbered = no | ||
| loadout = yes | | loadout = yes | ||
| item-kind = Cosmetic Item | | item-kind = Cosmetic Item | ||
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| limited = yes | | limited = yes | ||
| item-description = For Engineers with bright ideas. | | item-description = For Engineers with bright ideas. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | The '''Mining Light''' is a [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the [[Engineer]]. It is a [[Self-illumination|faintly glowing]] strap-on helmet lamp, which attaches to his regular [[w:Hard hat|hard hat]]. | + | {{Quotation|'''The Engineer''' finding gold in a mine|It's... beautiful.|sound=Engineer_mvm_loot_godlike03.wav}} |
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| + | The '''Mining Light''' is a [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the [[Engineer]]. It is a [[Self-illumination|faintly glowing]] strap-on helmet lamp, which attaches to his regular [[w:Hard hat|hard hat]]. | ||
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| + | The item's description was written by [https://web.archive.org/web/20110424220716/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showpost.php?p=16725207&postcount=175 ravn0s] for the [[Hat Describing Contest]], and was slightly edited by Valve. | ||
== Update history == | == Update history == | ||
| + | {{Update history| | ||
'''{{Patch name|5|21|2009}}''' ([[Sniper vs. Spy Update]]) | '''{{Patch name|5|21|2009}}''' ([[Sniper vs. Spy Update]]) | ||
* {{Undocumented}} The Mining Light was added to the game. | * {{Undocumented}} The Mining Light was added to the game. | ||
'''{{Patch name|9|30|2010}}''' ([[Mann-Conomy Update]]) | '''{{Patch name|9|30|2010}}''' ([[Mann-Conomy Update]]) | ||
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* {{Undocumented}} Added a community-contributed description for the Mining Light. | * {{Undocumented}} Added a community-contributed description for the Mining Light. | ||
| − | * {{ | + | * {{Undocumented}} The Mining Light can now be uncrated with [[Unusual]] quality. |
| − | '''{{item schema|1|25|2013 | + | '''{{item schema|1|25|2013}}''' |
| − | * The Mining Light was removed from the item drop system and Mann Co. Store, and can no longer be uncrated with Unusual quality or crafted. | + | * The Mining Light was removed from the [[item drop system]] and [[Mann Co. Store]], and can no longer be uncrated with Unusual quality or [[Crafting|crafted]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=Saxton Hale|title=Kiss These Items Goodbye!|retrieved=2021-9-30|url=https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9714|publication=TF2 Official Blog|puburl=https://www.teamfortress.com|date=2013-1-10}}</ref> |
| − | '''{{Patch name|9|10|2014}}''' | + | '''{{Patch name|9|10|2014}} #1''' |
| − | * Updated the {{code|[[Equip region|equip_region]]}} for the Mining Light | + | * Updated the {{code|[[Equip region|equip_region]]}} for the Mining Light. |
* {{Undocumented}} Updated the {{code|item_type}} for the the Mining Light. | * {{Undocumented}} Updated the {{code|item_type}} for the the Mining Light. | ||
| − | '''{{Patch name|9|25|2014}}''' | + | '''{{Patch name|9|25|2014}} #1''' |
| − | * {{ | + | * {{Undocumented}} Added the [[Limited]] attribute to the Mining Light. |
| + | }} | ||
| − | == | + | == Trivia == |
| − | * | + | * Typical [[w:Mining helmet|mining helmets]] have either a fitting attached to them or molded into their surface, for the purpose of holding such a light. Since the Engineer wears a construction worker's hard hat, the light must be attached by non-conductive leather, nylon straps, or similar material. |
| + | * The [[backpack]] icon for the Mining Light has a model render of Engineer wearing it. This is not seen in-game as the alpha mask applied to both versions of the backpack icon (small and large) only leaves the hat visible, while hiding everything else, leaving his player model hidden as a result. | ||
| − | == | + | == Gallery == |
| − | + | <gallery perrow="3"> | |
| + | File:Mining Light Backpack Icon No Alpha.png|The Mining Light backpack icon without the alpha mask. | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Data Mining Light]] | * [[Data Mining Light]] | ||
| + | == References == | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
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| + | {{Sniper Vs Spy Update Nav}} | ||
| + | {{Hat Nav}} | ||
| + | {{Engineer Nav|state=collapsed}} | ||
| − | + | [[Category:Retired items]] | |
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[[Category:Self-illuminated]] | [[Category:Self-illuminated]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:43, 24 September 2023
| Mining Light | |
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| Basic Information | |
| Worn by: | Engineer |
| Slot: | Cosmetic |
| Equip region: | None |
| Released: | May 21, 2009 Patch (Sniper vs. Spy Update) |
| Availability: | Retired or Uncrate #28 |
| Tradable: | Yes |
| Giftable: | Yes |
| Craftable: | Yes |
| Paintable: | No |
| Nameable: | Yes |
| Craft No.?: | No |
| Available Qualities | |
| Loadout Stats | |
 Mining Light |
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| “ | It's... beautiful.
Click to listen
— The Engineer finding gold in a mine
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” |
The Mining Light is a cosmetic item for the Engineer. It is a faintly glowing strap-on helmet lamp, which attaches to his regular hard hat.
The item's description was written by ravn0s for the Hat Describing Contest, and was slightly edited by Valve.
Update history
May 21, 2009 Patch (Sniper vs. Spy Update)
- [Undocumented] The Mining Light was added to the game.
September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)
- [Undocumented] Added a community-contributed description for the Mining Light.
- [Undocumented] The Mining Light can now be uncrated with Unusual quality.
January 25, 2013 [Item schema update]
- The Mining Light was removed from the item drop system and Mann Co. Store, and can no longer be uncrated with Unusual quality or crafted.[1]
- Updated the
equip_regionfor the Mining Light. - [Undocumented] Updated the
item_typefor the the Mining Light.
- [Undocumented] Added the Limited attribute to the Mining Light.
Trivia
- Typical mining helmets have either a fitting attached to them or molded into their surface, for the purpose of holding such a light. Since the Engineer wears a construction worker's hard hat, the light must be attached by non-conductive leather, nylon straps, or similar material.
- The backpack icon for the Mining Light has a model render of Engineer wearing it. This is not seen in-game as the alpha mask applied to both versions of the backpack icon (small and large) only leaves the hat visible, while hiding everything else, leaving his player model hidden as a result.
Gallery
The Mining Light backpack icon without the alpha mask.
See also
References
- ↑ Saxton Hale (TF2 Official Blog) "Kiss These Items Goodbye!". Published January 10, 2013. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
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