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{{Quotation|'''Bill'''|Well, this don't remind me of 'Nam.}} | {{Quotation|'''Bill'''|Well, this don't remind me of 'Nam.}} | ||
− | '''Bill's Hat''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for [[Classes|all classes]]. It is based on | + | '''Bill's Hat''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for [[Classes|all classes]]. It is based on the hat worn by [[l4d:Bill|William "Bill" Overbeck]] from the video game ''[[w:Left 4 Dead|Left 4 Dead]]''; a slightly worn team-colored [[w:Beret|beret]], with the yellow shield insignia (or "flash") of the [[w:1st Special Forces Group (United States)|U.S. Army's 1st Special Forces Group]]. |
The description was written by [https://web.archive.org/web/20110424220708/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16711985&postcount=191 Calvary] for the [[Hat Describing Contest]]. | The description was written by [https://web.archive.org/web/20110424220708/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16711985&postcount=191 Calvary] for the [[Hat Describing Contest]]. | ||
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'''{{Patch name|9|30|2010}}''' ([[Mann-Conomy Update]]) | '''{{Patch name|9|30|2010}}''' ([[Mann-Conomy Update]]) | ||
* The Bill's Hat was made [[Paint Can|paintable]]. | * The Bill's Hat was made [[Paint Can|paintable]]. | ||
− | * {{Undocumented}} Added a community-contributed description for | + | * {{Undocumented}} Added a community-contributed description for Bill's Hat. |
− | '''{{Patch name|12|2|2010}}''' | + | '''{{Patch name|12|2|2010}} #1''' |
* The Bill's Hat's painting texture was improved. | * The Bill's Hat's painting texture was improved. | ||
'''{{Patch name|2|14|2011}}''' | '''{{Patch name|2|14|2011}}''' | ||
− | * Made | + | * Made Bill's Hat always [[Trading|tradable]]. |
'''{{Patch name|4|14|2011}}''' ([[Hatless Update]]) | '''{{Patch name|4|14|2011}}''' ([[Hatless Update]]) | ||
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'''{{Patch name|1|11|2012}}''' | '''{{Patch name|1|11|2012}}''' | ||
− | * {{Undocumented}} | + | * {{Undocumented}} Bill's Hat can now be used as a [[crafting]] ingredient. |
'''{{Patch name|9|17|2014}}''' | '''{{Patch name|9|17|2014}}''' | ||
− | * Added the | + | * Added the Limited attribute to Bill's Hat. |
}} | }} | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
− | * Bill's Hat has its own intricate backstory: | + | * Bill's Hat has its own intricate backstory: "While conducting a science experiment on parallel dimensions, Bill's Hat fell off a table into the ''Team Fortress'' universe."<ref>[https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=3045 Pre-Order Giveaway Madness], [[TF2 Official Website]], November 2, 2009.</ref> |
* The [[w:United States military beret flash|beret flash]] on the hat is that of the [[w:1st Special Forces Group (United States)|1st Special Forces Group]] which is based out of [[w:Joint Base Lewis-McChord|Joint Base Lewis-McChord]] near Valve's headquarters in [[w:Bellevue, Washington|Bellevue, Washington]]. | * The [[w:United States military beret flash|beret flash]] on the hat is that of the [[w:1st Special Forces Group (United States)|1st Special Forces Group]] which is based out of [[w:Joint Base Lewis-McChord|Joint Base Lewis-McChord]] near Valve's headquarters in [[w:Bellevue, Washington|Bellevue, Washington]]. | ||
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File:Sniper Bill's Hat.png|[[Sniper]] | File:Sniper Bill's Hat.png|[[Sniper]] | ||
File:Spy Bill's Hat.png|[[Spy]] | File:Spy Bill's Hat.png|[[Spy]] | ||
− | File:BillL4D.png|William "Bill" Overbeck in ''Left 4 Dead'' | + | File:BillL4D.png|William "Bill" Overbeck in ''Left 4 Dead''. |
− | File:BillsHat.jpg|First promotion photo from Steam popup | + | File:BillsHat.jpg|First promotion photo from Steam popup. |
− | File:Tf2 bills hat preorder thanks popup.jpg|Second promotion photo from Steam popup | + | File:Tf2 bills hat preorder thanks popup.jpg|Second promotion photo from Steam popup. |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Left 4 Dead 2 promotional items]] | [[Category:Left 4 Dead 2 promotional items]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:19, 2 April 2024
“ | Well, this don't remind me of 'Nam.
— Bill
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Bill's Hat is a promotional cosmetic item for all classes. It is based on the hat worn by William "Bill" Overbeck from the video game Left 4 Dead; a slightly worn team-colored beret, with the yellow shield insignia (or "flash") of the U.S. Army's 1st Special Forces Group.
The description was written by Calvary for the Hat Describing Contest.
This item was awarded to players who pre-purchased Left 4 Dead 2 on Steam or at GameStop before November 17, 2009.
Painted variants
Main article: Paint Can
Mouseover cells to preview the images on a dark background. Click on the images to enlarge them.
Update history
November 2, 2009 Patch
- Bill's Hat was added to the game.
September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)
- The Bill's Hat was made paintable.
- [Undocumented] Added a community-contributed description for Bill's Hat.
- The Bill's Hat's painting texture was improved.
- Made Bill's Hat always tradable.
April 14, 2011 Patch (Hatless Update)
- Fixed not being able to see the correct colors for painted hats when running with DX8.
- [Undocumented] Bill's Hat can now be used as a crafting ingredient.
- Added the Limited attribute to Bill's Hat.
Trivia
- Bill's Hat has its own intricate backstory: "While conducting a science experiment on parallel dimensions, Bill's Hat fell off a table into the Team Fortress universe."[1]
- The beret flash on the hat is that of the 1st Special Forces Group which is based out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Valve's headquarters in Bellevue, Washington.
Gallery
See also
References
- ↑ Pre-Order Giveaway Madness, TF2 Official Website, November 2, 2009.
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