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| image = Giger Counter.png | | image = Giger Counter.png | ||
| team-colors = yes | | team-colors = yes | ||
| − | | used-by = | + | | used-by = {{used by|Engineer}} |
| slot = secondary | | slot = secondary | ||
| contributed-by = {{Backpack Item Link|76561198044541359|4193118018}}<br>{{Backpack Item Link|76561198043855981|4193014858}}<br>{{Backpack Item Link|76561198028083344|4193014860}} | | contributed-by = {{Backpack Item Link|76561198044541359|4193118018}}<br>{{Backpack Item Link|76561198043855981|4193014858}}<br>{{Backpack Item Link|76561198028083344|4193014860}} | ||
| − | | released = {{Patch name|10|6|2015}} | + | | released = {{Patch name|10|6|2015}} |
| − | | availability = {{avail| | + | | released-major = Invasion Community Update |
| + | | availability = {{avail|case96}} | ||
| trade = yes | | trade = yes | ||
| gift = yes | | gift = yes | ||
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| show-ammo = off | | show-ammo = off | ||
| loadout = yes | | loadout = yes | ||
| − | | item-kind = Laser Pointer | + | | item-kind = {{item kind|Laser Pointer}} |
| grade = Assassin | | grade = Assassin | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{Quotation|'''Giger Counter''' publicity blurb|Analyzes and slightly irradiates your enemies!}} |
| − | The '''Giger Counter''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Weapons#engiesecondary|secondary weapon]] for the [[Engineer]]. It | + | |
| + | The '''Giger Counter''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Weapons#engiesecondary|secondary weapon]] for the [[Engineer]]. It is a device made of dark grey and black metal that emits a team-colored [[Self-illumination|light]]. It features a black grip with a joystick on top, a team-colored flip switch on the back of the grip, a radar screen connected via a team-colored cable, and warning stripes on the front. | ||
This weapon functions identically to the [[Wrangler]]. | This weapon functions identically to the [[Wrangler]]. | ||
| − | The Giger Counter was [ | + | The Giger Counter was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=336994245 contributed] to the Steam Workshop. |
{{Weapon Demonstration}} | {{Weapon Demonstration}} | ||
| − | + | {{clr}} | |
== Strange variant == | == Strange variant == | ||
{{Strange item info | {{Strange item info | ||
| − | | item-type = Laser Pointer | + | | item-type = {{item kind|Laser Pointer}} |
| rankson = wrangled sentry kills | | rankson = wrangled sentry kills | ||
| can deal damage = yes | | can deal damage = yes | ||
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== Update history == | == Update history == | ||
| − | '''{{Patch name|10|6|2015}}''' ( | + | '''{{Patch name|10|6|2015}}''' ([[Invasion Community Update]]) |
* The Giger Counter was added to the game. | * The Giger Counter was added to the game. | ||
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== Bugs == | == Bugs == | ||
| − | * The Giger Counter | + | * Shield and laser effect issues: |
| + | ** The laser emitted from the Sentry Gun while using the Giger Counter may travel through some walls and occasionally move back and forth very quickly. | ||
| + | ** Picking up a Wrangled Sentry leaves the Giger Counter shield visual effect in place for a short time. Also, upon deploying the sentry and Wrangling it, the laser emits from strange points, such as enemy Sentry Guns. This can be fixed by switching to another weapon then back to the Giger Counter. | ||
| + | ** Using a Wrangled Sentry while the Sentry is built on a moving platform results in the shield being left behind when the platform and the Sentry move. | ||
| + | ** There is currently a glitch which causes the targeting laser of the Sentry to be emitted from the eyes of allies when the player aims at them. This can make it somewhat harder to aim at enemies. The glitch is only present on the user's screen; no other players see the effect. | ||
| + | ** The Sentry Gun can retain the shield and laser effects even when the Giger Counter is not the currently held weapon. It may still operate normally, without taking reduced damage, but may also retain the Wrangled behavior, including a functional shield, if the player builds the Sentry Gun and then changes their [[loadout]] to equip the Giger Counter. | ||
| + | *** The glitch persists upon the death of the Sentry Gun's owner, and can be fixed by switching to the Giger Counter then switching away to another weapon. | ||
* The joystick does not move when using the weapon. | * The joystick does not move when using the weapon. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| − | * This item's name is a portmanteau of "[[W:Geiger counter|Geiger counter]]", an instrument used for measuring ionizing radiation, and [[W:H. R. Giger|H. R. Giger]], a surrealist artist who heavily influenced science fiction art and designed the Alien creature | + | * This item is based on the [[wikia:w:c:avp:M314 Motion Tracker|M314 Motion Tracker]] from the film ''[[W:Aliens (film)|Aliens]]''. |
| + | * This item's name is a portmanteau of "[[W:Geiger counter|Geiger counter]]", an instrument used for measuring ionizing radiation, and [[W:H. R. Giger|H. R. Giger]], a surrealist artist who heavily influenced science fiction art and designed the Alien creature. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | File: | + | File:Giger Counter 1st person RED.png|[[RED]] first-person view. |
| − | File: | + | File:Giger Counter 1st person BLU.png|[[BLU]] first-person view. |
| − | File: | + | File:Steamworkshop tf2 giger counter import thumb.jpg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Giger Counter. |
| − | motion tracker replica 2.jpg|A replica of the [ | + | File:motion tracker replica 2.jpg|A replica of the [[wikia:w:c:avp:M314 Motion Tracker|M314 Motion Tracker]] used in the movie ''Aliens''. |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
| − | * [[Engineer strategy#Wrangler + reskins| | + | * [[Basic Engineer strategy#Wrangler + reskins|Giger Counter strategy]] |
{{Invasion Community Update Nav}} | {{Invasion Community Update Nav}} | ||
{{Allweapons Nav}} | {{Allweapons Nav}} | ||
{{Engineer Nav}} | {{Engineer Nav}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[Category:Reskins]] | ||
[[Category:Self-illuminated]] | [[Category:Self-illuminated]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:37, 1 January 2024
| Giger Counter | |
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| Kill Icon | |
| Basic Information | |
| Used by: | Engineer |
| Slot: | Secondary |
| Contributed by: | Jukebox BE NICE 2 ME Con |
| Released: | October 6, 2015 Patch (Invasion Community Update) |
| Availability: | Uncrate #96 (Quarantined Collection Case) |
| Tradable: | Yes |
| Giftable: | Yes |
| Craftable: | Yes |
| Nameable: | Yes |
| Craft No.?: | No |
| Medieval: | No |
| Available Qualities | |
| Loadout Stats | |
 The Giger Counter |
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| “ | Analyzes and slightly irradiates your enemies!
— Giger Counter publicity blurb
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” |
The Giger Counter is a community-created secondary weapon for the Engineer. It is a device made of dark grey and black metal that emits a team-colored light. It features a black grip with a joystick on top, a team-colored flip switch on the back of the grip, a radar screen connected via a team-colored cable, and warning stripes on the front.
This weapon functions identically to the Wrangler.
The Giger Counter was contributed to the Steam Workshop.
Contents
Demonstration
Strange variant
Related achievements
Engineer
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Update history
October 6, 2015 Patch (Invasion Community Update)
- The Giger Counter was added to the game.
October 28, 2015 Patch (Scream Fortress 2015)
- Added inspect animations for the Giger Counter.
Bugs
- Shield and laser effect issues:
- The laser emitted from the Sentry Gun while using the Giger Counter may travel through some walls and occasionally move back and forth very quickly.
- Picking up a Wrangled Sentry leaves the Giger Counter shield visual effect in place for a short time. Also, upon deploying the sentry and Wrangling it, the laser emits from strange points, such as enemy Sentry Guns. This can be fixed by switching to another weapon then back to the Giger Counter.
- Using a Wrangled Sentry while the Sentry is built on a moving platform results in the shield being left behind when the platform and the Sentry move.
- There is currently a glitch which causes the targeting laser of the Sentry to be emitted from the eyes of allies when the player aims at them. This can make it somewhat harder to aim at enemies. The glitch is only present on the user's screen; no other players see the effect.
- The Sentry Gun can retain the shield and laser effects even when the Giger Counter is not the currently held weapon. It may still operate normally, without taking reduced damage, but may also retain the Wrangled behavior, including a functional shield, if the player builds the Sentry Gun and then changes their loadout to equip the Giger Counter.
- The glitch persists upon the death of the Sentry Gun's owner, and can be fixed by switching to the Giger Counter then switching away to another weapon.
- The joystick does not move when using the weapon.
Trivia
- This item is based on the M314 Motion Tracker from the film Aliens.
- This item's name is a portmanteau of "Geiger counter", an instrument used for measuring ionizing radiation, and H. R. Giger, a surrealist artist who heavily influenced science fiction art and designed the Alien creature.
Gallery
RED first-person view.
BLU first-person view.
Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Giger Counter.
A replica of the M314 Motion Tracker used in the movie Aliens.
See also
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| Secondary PDA | — | — | — | — | — | Destruction PDA | — | — | Invis Watch | |
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| Building | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sapper | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Red-Tape Recorder Ap-Sap Snack Attack | ||
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Barbarian Swing | High Noon | Arm Blender Guitar Smash |
Oktoberfest Uberslice Medicating Melody |
Arrow Stab | Fencing | |
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