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{{Item infobox | {{Item infobox | ||
− | | type = | + | | type = cosmetic |
| image = Nine-Pipe Problem.png | | image = Nine-Pipe Problem.png | ||
− | | used-by = | + | | used-by = {{used by|Medic}} |
− | | equip-region = | + | | equip-region = medic pipe |
− | | contributed-by = | + | | contributed-by = {{Backpack Item Link|76561198009301413|741646234}} |
| released = {{Patch name|3|8|2012}} | | released = {{Patch name|3|8|2012}} | ||
− | | availability = {{avail|craft|purchase}} | + | | availability = {{avail|drop|craft|purchase|keyless-crate}} |
+ | | trade = yes | ||
| gift = yes | | gift = yes | ||
− | | | + | | marketable = yes |
| paint = yes | | paint = yes | ||
| rename = yes | | rename = yes | ||
| numbered = yes | | numbered = yes | ||
| loadout = yes | | loadout = yes | ||
− | | | + | | prefix = The |
− | | item-description = In the time it takes you to read this description, | + | | item-kind = {{item kind|Pipe}} |
− | + | | item-description = In the time it takes you to read this description, I've already ubered a heavy, captured your base, solved a crime, and smoked three pipes. | |
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Quotation|'''The Medic''' solving a murder|'''That''' was doctor-assisted homicide!|sound=Medic specialcompleted09.wav}} | |
− | The Nine-Pipe Problem was [ | + | The '''Nine-Pipe Problem''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the [[Medic]]. It is a gourd calabash pipe, complete with a [[Particle effects#Genteel Smoke|"Genteel Smoke" particle effect]] and dark glasses that replace the Medic's usual clear pair. The pipe [[Jiggle bones|sways]] in motion. |
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+ | This item has two [[styles]], named "{{style name|Afternoon}}" and "{{style name|Evening}}". The "{{style name|Evening}}" style maintains the Medic's usual glasses. | ||
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+ | The Nine-Pipe Problem was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=13164 contributed] to the Steam Workshop. | ||
== Painted variants == | == Painted variants == | ||
− | {{Painted variants|default=Afternoon}} | + | {{Painted variants/Notes}} |
− | {{Painted variants|style=Evening}} | + | {{Tabs |
+ | | noalign = 1 | ||
+ | | width = 430px | ||
+ | | title = {{common string|Painted variants}} | ||
+ | | orientation = horizontal | ||
+ | | icon1 = {{style name|Afternoon}} | ||
+ | | icon2 = {{style name|Evening}} | ||
+ | | content1 = <nowiki></nowiki> | ||
+ | {{Painted variants|default=Afternoon|h=0}} | ||
+ | | content2 = <nowiki></nowiki> | ||
+ | {{Painted variants|style=Evening|h=0}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Styles == | ||
+ | {{Styles table | ||
+ | | image1 = Painted Nine-Pipe Problem UNPAINTED.png | ||
+ | | image2 = Painted Nine-Pipe Problem UNPAINTED Evening.png | ||
+ | | style1 = Afternoon | ||
+ | | style2 = Evening | ||
+ | }} | ||
== Item set == | == Item set == | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Set|Eliminating The Impossible}} |
+ | :''Note: the attributes are hidden until both items are equipped.'' | ||
+ | :''This set does not affect gameplay, as its description is meant to be a joke. However, it does change a handful of item descriptions, as of {{Patch name|6|20|2012}}.'' | ||
== Update history == | == Update history == | ||
+ | {{Update history| | ||
'''{{Patch name|3|8|2012}}''' | '''{{Patch name|3|8|2012}}''' | ||
* The Nine-Pipe Problem was added to the game. | * The Nine-Pipe Problem was added to the game. | ||
− | + | '''{{item schema|3|26|2012}}''' | |
− | {{ | + | * The Nine-Pipe Problem can now be found in [[Item drop system|random drops]]. |
− | | | + | |
− | | | + | '''{{Patch name|7|23|2012}}''' |
− | | | + | * {{Undocumented}} Lowered the price of the Nine-Pipe Problem in the [[Mann Co. Store]]. |
− | + | ||
+ | '''{{Patch name|9|4|2012}}''' | ||
+ | * Loosened [[equip region]] restrictions for the Nine-Pipe Problem. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|7|8|2015}} #1''' | ||
+ | * Fixed cosmetic items with an ambient [[Particle effects|particle effect]] (i.e. [[Soldier's Stogie]], Nine-Pipe Problem) erroneously reporting that they had the Genteel Smoke [[unusual]] effect. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''{{Patch name|7|7|2016}} #1''' ([[Meet Your Match Update]]) | ||
+ | * {{Undocumented}} Added [[Strange]] quality. | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
− | * | + | * This item is a reference to [[w:Arthur Conan Doyle|Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's]] fictional detective [[w:Sherlock Holmes|Sherlock Holmes]]. Specifically, it alludes to the phrase "three pipe problem" introduced in the short story ''[[w:The Red-Headed League|The Red-Headed League]]'', and refers to the amount of tobacco needed to ponder over and deduce the solution to a particular puzzle. Additionally, Holmes is sometimes depicted as smoking a calabash pipe, usually when outdoors. |
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+ | == Gallery == | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | File:Nine Pipe Problem steam workshop.jpg|Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Nine-Pipe Problem. | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | == See also == | ||
+ | * [[Steam Pipe]] | ||
+ | {{Hat Nav}} | ||
+ | {{Medic Nav|state=collapsed}} | ||
− | + | [[Category:Jiggleboned]] | |
− | + | [[Category:Items with genteel smoke effect]] |
Latest revision as of 18:04, 21 April 2024
“ | That was doctor-assisted homicide!
Click to listen
— The Medic solving a murder
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” |
The Nine-Pipe Problem is a community-created cosmetic item for the Medic. It is a gourd calabash pipe, complete with a "Genteel Smoke" particle effect and dark glasses that replace the Medic's usual clear pair. The pipe sways in motion.
This item has two styles, named "Afternoon" and "Evening". The "Evening" style maintains the Medic's usual glasses.
The Nine-Pipe Problem was contributed to the Steam Workshop.
Painted variants
Main article: Paint Can
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[hide]Painted variants
- Afternoon
- Evening
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Styles
Main article: Styles
Styles | ||||||||||
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Afternoon | Evening |
Item set
Main article: Item sets
Eliminating The Impossible | |
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Effect |
Reduces mystery solving time by up to 88%. |
- Note: the attributes are hidden until both items are equipped.
- This set does not affect gameplay, as its description is meant to be a joke. However, it does change a handful of item descriptions, as of June 20, 2012 Patch.
Update history
March 8, 2012 Patch
- The Nine-Pipe Problem was added to the game.
March 26, 2012 [Item schema update]
- The Nine-Pipe Problem can now be found in random drops.
- [Undocumented] Lowered the price of the Nine-Pipe Problem in the Mann Co. Store.
- Loosened equip region restrictions for the Nine-Pipe Problem.
- Fixed cosmetic items with an ambient particle effect (i.e. Soldier's Stogie, Nine-Pipe Problem) erroneously reporting that they had the Genteel Smoke unusual effect.
July 7, 2016 Patch #1 (Meet Your Match Update)
- [Undocumented] Added Strange quality.
Trivia
- This item is a reference to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. Specifically, it alludes to the phrase "three pipe problem" introduced in the short story The Red-Headed League, and refers to the amount of tobacco needed to ponder over and deduce the solution to a particular puzzle. Additionally, Holmes is sometimes depicted as smoking a calabash pipe, usually when outdoors.
Gallery
See also
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