Difference between revisions of "Template:Did you know"

From Team Fortress Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search
m (→‎Add facts below this title: Temporary remove this until the discussion on Talk:Buildings is ended.)
(Undo edit by The Noise (Talk) (3880321) Please provide proof of Valve confirming this)
(Tag: Undo)
 
(715 intermediate revisions by more than 100 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
[[Category:Templates|{{PAGENAME}}]]
 
[[Category:Templates|{{PAGENAME}}]]
−
==Currently displayed facts==
+
== Currently displayed facts ==
−
{{Did you know main}}  
+
{{Did you know/main}}
  
−
{{Ambox|type=notice|image=Warning red.png|contents='''Notice: Before you make an addition, check out the [[Help:Did you know|rules for adding new facts]].<br/><br/>REMEMBER: NEW FACTS GO AT THE END OF THIS SECTION.'''}}
+
{{Ambox|type=notice|image=Warning red.png|contents='''Notice: Before you make an addition, check out the [[Help:Did you know|rules for adding new facts]].<br/><br/>REMEMBER: NEW FACTS ARE ADDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS SECTION.'''}}
  
 
== Facts suggestions ==
 
== Facts suggestions ==
−
<!-- Facts added ANYWHERE except for the BOTTOM of the "Add facts below this title" section are subject to deletion without warning. Do not place new facts in this section. Persistent neglect of this rule may result in a temporary block. -->
+
<!-- Facts suggestions added ANYWHERE except for the BOTTOM of the "Add facts below this title" section are subject to deletion without warning. Do not place new facts in this section. Persistent neglect of this rule may result in a temporary block. -->
  
−
=== Add facts below this title ===
+
{{Anchor|Add facts below this title}}
−
<!-- Facts added ANYWHERE except for the BOTTOM of this section are subject to deletion without warning. Persistent neglect of this rule may result in a temporary block. -->
+
=== Add new fact suggestions at the very bottom of the section below this title ===
 +
<!-- This list is sorted; the newest nominated facts are at the bottom of this list. Facts added ANYWHERE except for the BOTTOM of this section are subject to deletion without warning. Persistent neglect of this rule may result in a temporary block. -->
 
----
 
----
−
*...that the [[Carrier Tank]] in [[Mann vs. Machine]] was placed into different maps before the official release of Mann vs. Machine?
+
* ...that on [[Slasher]], the words "RED SMELLS" followed by the addition of "GOOD" found in the RED outhouse is a reference to the [[w:SpongeBob SquarePants|''SpongeBob SquarePants'']] episode [https://spongebob.fandom.com/wiki/Sailor_Mouth Sailor Mouth] where SpongeBob "finishes" someone's insulting graffiti on a dumpster by adding the word "good" to it in a similar fashion?
−
*...that the [[Love & War Update]] was referenced prior to its release by a line in Dota 2's "The Stanley Parable Announcer Pack?"
+
* ...that [[Mann Co. Supply Crate Keys]] are internally called "decoder rings"?
−
*...that the [[Sentry]] of the [[Engineer]] beeps according to their level?
+
* ...that the [[Atomizer]]'s 15% damage penalty also affects its [[Grand Slam|kill taunt]]?
−
*...that [[RED]] and [[BLU]]'s names come from their owner's names, [[Redmond Mann]] and [[Blutarch Mann]]?
+
* ...that the {{Key|F1}} and {{Key|F3}} keys are bound by default to nonexistent commands, <code>+showroundinfo</code> and <code>show_matchmaking</code>, respectively?
−
*...that Medics ÜberCharged with the [[Vaccinator]] using fire resistance can survive the [[Hadouken]] taunt kill?
+
* ...that the Scout's [[Peace Out]] taunt is a reference to the [https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/grant-gustin-next-to-oliver-queens-grave Grant Gustin next to Oliver Queen's grave] meme?
−
*...that the [[Siberian Sophisticate]] adds a barcode to the back of [[Heavy]]'s head?
+
* ...that the [[Dead Head]] was originally called The Skullcap, but was changed due to a conflict with the [[Skullcap]]?
−
*...that the [[Boxcar Bomber]] is named after the Bockscar B-29 bomber plane that dropped the nuclear bomb in Nagasaki, Japan during World War II?
 
 
----
 
----
−
*...that the [[Box Trot]] was hidden in the background of various places on the pages for the [[Gun Mettle Update|Gun Mettle Update]]?
+
* ...that the PlayStation 3 version of [[Team Fortress 2]] was published by [[Electronic Arts]]?
−
*...that there was a cosmetic called the [[Bonk'n'Flash]], which was scrapped due to copyright concerns and was replaced by the [[Bonk Boy]]?
+
* ...that ''[[The Naked and the Dead]]'' reveals Scout to be at least 26 years old?
−
*...that the loading screen of [[Yukon]] still shows the old control point placement?
+
* ...that in the game's code, the developer comment explaining the [[Sniper achievements|Sniper achievement]] "Pincushion" simply states "Boromir someone", referencing the death of [[w:Boromir|Boromir]] in ''[[w:The Lord of the Rings|The Lord of the Rings]]''?
−
*...that the [[Conniver's Kunai]]'s over-heal bonus removes degenerative effects such as [[Fire|afterburn]] and [[Bleeding]]?
+
* ...that the [[Demoman achievements|Demoman achievement]] "Operation High Dive" and the [[Soldier achievements|Soldier achievement]] "Project Excelsior" require 1644825.6 [[Hammer unit]]s which is 1827 times the length of the [[2Fort]] bridge?
−
*...that the box from the [[Box Trot]] taunt has some Japanese written on it (スパイは、この箱のなかにいる) which translates to "The Spy is in this box"?
+
* ...that you can deal over 7 quadrillion (15 zeros) damage to a single player with the [[Mantreads]] if you land on a tower of 31 Soldiers with the Mantreads equipped at maximum falling speed?
−
*...that [[Your Eternal Reward]] is a reference to the knife that Jafar wields in the movie ''Aladdin''?
+
* ...that the [[Medic]] is called "Mr. Ludwig" instead of "Dr. Ludwig" by the [[Non-player characters#Devil|Devil]] due to Medic losing his medical license?
−
*...that despite its description saying otherwise, the [[RoBro 3000]] has an on/off switch?
 
 
----
 
----
−
*...that the [[Nostromo Napalmer]] is a reference to Alien (1979), and has the same design as the prop in the movie?
+
<!-- Add the new fact right above this comment. Add the break (----) after every 6 DIY facts --->
−
*...that the [[Carlton]] is based off a dance move done by [[wikipedia:List of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air characters#Carlton Banks|Carlton Banks]] in [[wikipedia:The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air|The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air]]?
 
−
*...that the [[Sandman]] stuns 2 seconds longer on critical hits?
 
−
*...that the picture that depicts the Pyro winning the Heavy vs. Pyro war (during the [[Meet Your Match Update]]) is a reference to the [[Meet the Pyro]] cinematic in which the Heavy takes a [[Fire Axe]] to the head?
 
−
*...that the mercenaries, alongside other Valve characters appeared in a version of [[wikipedia:Peggle|Peggle]] called Peggle Extreme?
 
−
*...that the Valve Store incorrectly lists the [[Stickybomb Launcher]] as the [[Scottish Resistance]] on the [http://valvestore.welovefine.com/tf2-demoman-action-figure-10595.html Demoman Action Figure]?
 
−
*...that development on [[Powerhouse]] actually began in 2007, but the developer left it unfinished and then released the map for the [[Gun Mettle Update]]?
 
−
----
 
−
*...that [[Monoculus]] is the [[Demoman]]'s missing eye?
 
−
*...that the [[PASS Time]] speed boost Haste is faster than the [[Mannpower]] powerup Haste?
 
−
*...that all of the Demoman's alternate grenade launchers were released in Christmas updates?
 
−
*...that you can actually see through the soldier's rocket launcher from the back?
 
−
*...that [[Melee Weapons]] have a higher chance to have Random [[Crits]] than any other weapons?
 
−
*...that [[Heavy]] has a PhD in Russian Literature?
 
−
*...that a fully overhealed [[Heavy]] can survive all of [[Pyro]]'s taunt kills?
 
−
----
 
−
*...that [[Soldier]] was originally supposed to receive a [[Flyswatter]] weapon?
 
−
*...that Abraham Lincoln invented the [[Rocket Jump]]?
 
−
*...that there was an easter egg in [[Meet the spy]] hinting towards MvM?
 
−
*...that the [[Holiday Punch]] was originally going to have a style that gave the gloves a color scheme similar to the [[Officer's Ushanka]]?
 
−
*...that [[Sniper]] is actually from New Zealand?
 
−
*...that [[wikipedia:Gabe Newell|Gabe Newell]] purchased 10,000 [[Southern Hospitality|Southern Hospitalities]] after its creator emailed Gabe to thank him for adding it to the [[Mann Co. Store]]?
 
−
*...that in old beta [[Source Filmmaker]] builds, there are models of the [[Team Fortress Classic]] Flamethrower?
 
−
----
 
−
*...that the [[Cow Mangler 5000]] has a hidden blast radius penalty?
 
−
*...that the [[Capo's Capper]] is basically just a slightly modified and retextured [[Fancy Fedora]]?
 
−
<!-- Put the ---- every 7 DIY facts --->
 
  
 
== See also ==  
 
== See also ==  
−
[[Previously featured facts]]
+
* [[Template:Did you know/Previously featured facts|Previously featured facts]]
  
 
[[Category:Background]]
 
[[Category:Background]]
 
[[Category:Lists]]
 
[[Category:Lists]]
 
[[Category:Main Page]]
 
[[Category:Main Page]]

Latest revision as of 18:59, 14 December 2024

Currently displayed facts

Warning red.pngNotice: Before you make an addition, check out the rules for adding new facts.

REMEMBER: NEW FACTS ARE ADDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS SECTION.

Facts suggestions

Add new fact suggestions at the very bottom of the section below this title

  • ...that on Slasher, the words "RED SMELLS" followed by the addition of "GOOD" found in the RED outhouse is a reference to the SpongeBob SquarePants episode Sailor Mouth where SpongeBob "finishes" someone's insulting graffiti on a dumpster by adding the word "good" to it in a similar fashion?
  • ...that Mann Co. Supply Crate Keys are internally called "decoder rings"?
  • ...that the Atomizer's 15% damage penalty also affects its kill taunt?
  • ...that the F1 and F3 keys are bound by default to nonexistent commands, +showroundinfo and show_matchmaking, respectively?
  • ...that the Scout's Peace Out taunt is a reference to the Grant Gustin next to Oliver Queen's grave meme?
  • ...that the Dead Head was originally called The Skullcap, but was changed due to a conflict with the Skullcap?

See also

Retrieved from "https://wiki.teamfortress.com/w/index.php?title=Template:Did_you_know&oldid=3880322"