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{{Hat infobox
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{{Item infobox
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| hat-slot = [[Head]]
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| type              = cosmetic
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| used-by = [[Classes|All]]
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| image              = Bill's Hat.png
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| hat-image = Soldier-Billhat.png
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| team-colors        = yes
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| released = [[November 2, 2009]]
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| used-by           = [[Classes|All classes]]
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| has-team-colors = Yes
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| equip-region      = hat
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| display-loadout-stats = Yes
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| released           = {{Patch name|11|2|2009}}
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| level-and-type = Level 10 Veteran's Beret
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| availability      = {{avail|promotional-expired}}
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| backpack-image = Billshat
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| trade              = yes
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| availability = Promotion, [[Trading]]
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| gift              = yes
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| neutral-attributes =Left 4 You.
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| marketable        = yes
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| paint              = yes
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| rename            = yes
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| numbered          = no
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| loadout           = yes
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  | item-kind        = Veteran's Beret
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  | item-level      = 10
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  | limited          = yes
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  | item-description = Left 4 You.
 
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{{Quotation|'''The Soldier''' on obtaining transdimensional berets|You've done me proud, boys!|sound=Soldier_cheers02.wav}}
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'''Bill's Hat''' is a headwear item available to all classes. It is the same hat Bill wore in Left 4 Dead. It appears as a slightly worn brown colored veteran's beret for [[RED]] or gray colored beret for [[BLU]], both with a yellow shield insignia. It was awarded to players who pre-ordered the Valve title ''[[Wikipedia:Left 4 Dead 2|Left 4 Dead 2]]'' on [[Steam]] or for PC through [[Wikipedia:GameStop|Gamestop]].
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{{Quotation|'''Bill'''|Well, this don't remind me of 'Nam.}}
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'''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 [[w:Left 4 Dead (franchise)|''Left 4 Dead'' franchise]]; a slightly worn team-colored [[w:Beret|beret]] with the yellow shield insignia (or "flash") of the [[w:1st Special Forces Group (United States)|US Army's 1st Special Forces Group]].
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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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This item was awarded to players who pre-purchased ''[[Left 4 Dead 2]]'' on [[Steam]] or at [[w:GameStop|GameStop]] before November 17, 2009.
  
 
== Painted variants ==
 
== Painted variants ==
 
{{Painted variants}}
 
{{Painted variants}}
  
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==Trivia==
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== Update history ==
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* Bill's Hat has its own intricate back-story, which reads as follows: ''"While conducting a science experiment on parallel dimensions, Bill's Hat fell off a table into the Team Fortress universe."''
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{{Update history|
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* Although Bill wears a green beret, the hat is either brown or gray depending on the wearer's team. Using the Zepheniah's Greed [[Paint Can]] changes the color to [[:Image:Painted_Bill's_Hat_424F3B.png|a more faithful representation of Bill's Hat]].
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'''{{Patch name|11|2|2009}}'''
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* The magazine cover ''Hat-Wearing Man'' seen on the ''[[The Sniper Update|Sniper vs Spy Update]]'' published an article titled [[:Image:Hat magazine.png|"Wearing Berets: Not on our Watch! How You Can Help..."]]. It seems the teams didn't take their suggestions to heart.
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* Bill's Hat was added to the game.
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*This hat was the second item to be released which could only be acquired within a specific time, including the [[Cheater's Lament]], the Sam and Max items, the [[Gentle Manne's Service Medal]], the 119th Update medals, the [[Earbuds]], the [[Lumbricus Lid]], and [[Ellis' Cap]].  
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*Bill's Hat is one of the few "limited edition" hats eligible for [[Trading]]. It shares this characteristic with the [[Lumbricus Lid]] and [[Max's Severed Head]].
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'''{{Patch name|9|30|2010}}''' ([[Mann-Conomy Update]])
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* There is a clipping bug with Bill's Hat when equipped on the Sniper. When the [[Ghost]] scare effect is applied, you can see the Snipers head.
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* The Bill's Hat was made [[Paint Can|paintable]].
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* It is the first of two L4D hats available, the second being [[Ellis' Cap]].
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* {{Undocumented}} Added a community-contributed description for Bill's Hat.
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* Bill's Hat can be a popular hat to paint, as different colours will make the beret match to military uniforms. For example, using Zephanian's Greed paint will make the hat resemble the beret worn by United States Special Forces.
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* More examples of berets are the red beret would resemble an Army paratrooper, Tan/Peculiarly Drab Tincture U.S Army Ranger, Black/A Distinctive Lack of Hue U.S Army Soldier. The best for L4D fans would and should be green to resemble Bill who was an Army Green Beret/ Special forces.
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'''{{Patch name|12|2|2010}} #1'''
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* The in-game description was written by [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1411367&page=13 Calvary.]
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* The Bill's Hat's painting texture was improved.
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'''{{Patch name|2|14|2011}}'''
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* Made Bill's Hat always [[Trading|tradable]].
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'''{{Patch name|4|14|2011}}''' ([[Hatless Update]])
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* Fixed not being able to see the correct colors for painted hats when running with DX8.
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'''{{Patch name|1|11|2012}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} Bill's Hat can now be used as a [[crafting]] ingredient.
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'''{{Patch name|9|17|2014}}'''
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* Added the Limited attribute to Bill's Hat.
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== Trivia ==
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* 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>
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* 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]], USA.
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery perrow="3">
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File:Scout Bill's Hat.png|[[Scout]]
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File:Soldier Bill's Hat.png|[[Soldier]]
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File:Pyro Bill's Hat.png|[[Pyro]]
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File:Demoman Bill's Hat.png|[[Demoman]]
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File:Heavy Bill's Hat.png|[[Heavy]]
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File:Engineer Bill's Hat.png|[[Engineer]]
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File:Medic Bill's Hat.png|[[Medic]]
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File:Sniper Bill's Hat.png|[[Sniper]]
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File:Spy Bill's Hat.png|[[Spy]]
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File:BillL4D.png|William "Bill" Overbeck in ''Left 4 Dead''.
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File:BillsHat.jpg|First promotion photo from Steam popup.
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File:Tf2 bills hat preorder thanks popup.jpg|Second promotion photo from Steam popup.
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</gallery>
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== See also ==
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* [[Ellis' Cap]]
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* [[Frying Pan]]
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* [[Rooftop Rebel]]
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* ''[[Left 4 Dead 2]]''
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== References ==
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<references/>
  
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==External links==
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{{Promo Nav}}
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* [http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=3045 TF2 Blog - Pre-Order Giveaway Madness!]
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{{Hat Nav}}
  
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[[Category:Left 4 Dead 2 promotional items]]
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[[Category:Promotional items]]
 

Latest revision as of 19:36, 10 September 2024

“
Well, this don't remind me of 'Nam.
— Bill
 ”

Bill's Hat is a promotional cosmetic item for all classes. It is based on the hat worn by William "Bill" Overbeck from the Left 4 Dead franchise; a slightly worn team-colored beret with the yellow shield insignia (or "flash") of the US 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.
Single colors
Painted Bill's Hat E6E6E6.png Painted Bill's Hat D8BED8.png Painted Bill's Hat C5AF91.png Painted Bill's Hat 7E7E7E.png
An Extraordinary Abundance of Tinge Color No. 216-190-216 Peculiarly Drab Tincture Aged Moustache Grey
Painted Bill's Hat 141414.png Painted Bill's Hat 2D2D24.png Painted Bill's Hat 694D3A.png Painted Bill's Hat 7C6C57.png
A Distinctive Lack of Hue After Eight Radigan Conagher Brown Ye Olde Rustic Colour
Painted Bill's Hat A57545.png Painted Bill's Hat CF7336.png Painted Bill's Hat E7B53B.png Painted Bill's Hat F0E68C.png
Muskelmannbraun Mann Co. Orange Australium Gold The Color of a Gentlemann's Business Pants
Painted Bill's Hat E9967A.png Painted Bill's Hat FF69B4.png Painted Bill's Hat 7D4071.png Painted Bill's Hat 51384A.png
Dark Salmon Injustice Pink as Hell A Deep Commitment to Purple Noble Hatter's Violet
Painted Bill's Hat 2F4F4F.png Painted Bill's Hat 424F3B.png Painted Bill's Hat 808000.png Painted Bill's Hat 729E42.png
A Color Similar to Slate Zepheniah's Greed Drably Olive Indubitably Green
Painted Bill's Hat 32CD32.png Painted Bill's Hat BCDDB3.png
The Bitter Taste of Defeat and Lime A Mann's Mint
Team colors
Painted Bill's Hat A89A8C.png Painted Bill's Hat 839FA3.png Painted Bill's Hat 3B1F23.png Painted Bill's Hat 18233D.png
Waterlogged Lab Coat (RED) Waterlogged Lab Coat (BLU) Balaclavas Are Forever (RED) Balaclavas Are Forever (BLU)
Painted Bill's Hat B8383B.png Painted Bill's Hat 5885A2.png Painted Bill's Hat 483838.png Painted Bill's Hat 384248.png
Team Spirit (RED) Team Spirit (BLU) Operator's Overalls (RED) Operator's Overalls (BLU)
Painted Bill's Hat 803020.png Painted Bill's Hat 256D8D.png Painted Bill's Hat 654740.png Painted Bill's Hat 28394D.png
The Value of Teamwork (RED) The Value of Teamwork (BLU) An Air of Debonair (RED) An Air of Debonair (BLU)
Painted Bill's Hat C36C2D.png Painted Bill's Hat B88035.png RED Bill's Hat.png BLU Bill's Hat.png
Cream Spirit (RED) Cream Spirit (BLU) Unpainted (RED) Unpainted (BLU)

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.

December 2, 2010 Patch #1

  • The Bill's Hat's painting texture was improved.

February 14, 2011 Patch

April 14, 2011 Patch (Hatless Update)

  • Fixed not being able to see the correct colors for painted hats when running with DX8.

January 11, 2012 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Bill's Hat can now be used as a crafting ingredient.

September 17, 2014 Patch

  • Added the Limited attribute to Bill's Hat.

Trivia

Gallery

See also

References

  1. ↑ Pre-Order Giveaway Madness, TF2 Official Website, November 2, 2009.
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