Difference between revisions of "Proof of Purchase"
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{{Quotation|'''The Engineer''' on buying the game|If ya done it, it ain't braggin'!|sound=Engineer_dominationengineer07.wav}} | {{Quotation|'''The Engineer''' on buying the game|If ya done it, it ain't braggin'!|sound=Engineer_dominationengineer07.wav}} | ||
| − | The '''Proof of Purchase''' is a special [[Hats|headwear]] item for all classes. It appears as an olive green {{W|Brodie helmet}} with slight battle damage and ''Team Fortress 2'' logo of a slightly darker shade emblazoned on the side. A narrow | + | The '''Proof of Purchase''' is a special [[Hats|headwear]] item for all classes. It appears as an olive green {{W|Brodie helmet}}, or US M17A1 helmet, made by Ford, with slight scratches and battle damage and ''Team Fortress 2'' logo of a slightly darker shade emblazoned on the side. A narrow chinstrap with a polished brass buckle extends around the back, over the wearer's neck, which was the popular way to wear this type of helmet. |
This hat is given to players who purchased ''Team Fortress 2'' before the [[Über Update]] on June 23, 2011<ref>http://www.teamfortress.com/freetoplay/faq.php</ref>, those who received a gift of the game<ref>http://imgur.com/iA2Li</ref>, and those who activated a retail copy of the game. | This hat is given to players who purchased ''Team Fortress 2'' before the [[Über Update]] on June 23, 2011<ref>http://www.teamfortress.com/freetoplay/faq.php</ref>, those who received a gift of the game<ref>http://imgur.com/iA2Li</ref>, and those who activated a retail copy of the game. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
| − | *The {{W|Brodie helmet}} was also referred to as the Tin Helmet or Doughboy helmet. Less affectionately, it was called a Shrapnel Helmet for its tendency to break when hit by a bullet. The hat was famous during the World Wars, in both of which the Allies used the Brodie Helmet. | + | *The {{W|Brodie helmet}} was also referred to as the Tin Helmet; or better know as the Tin Lizzie, which was named due to that they were manufactured by Ford, or Doughboy helmet. Less affectionately, it was called a Shrapnel Helmet for its tendency to be bent inwardly or break when hit by a bullet. The hat was famous during the World Wars, in both of which the Allies used the Brodie Helmet. |
*The description references the hat's origins. The hat itself is visible on the Human [[Team Fortress 2 Alpha#Classes|Commando]] player model from the early [[Team Fortress 2#.22Invasion.22 design|"Invasion"]] version of ''Team Fortress 2'', as well as the files that were leaked in 2003 with ''Half-Life 2'''s source code. | *The description references the hat's origins. The hat itself is visible on the Human [[Team Fortress 2 Alpha#Classes|Commando]] player model from the early [[Team Fortress 2#.22Invasion.22 design|"Invasion"]] version of ''Team Fortress 2'', as well as the files that were leaked in 2003 with ''Half-Life 2'''s source code. | ||
**The hat can also be seen in two concept images that appear on the Artwork section of TeamFortress.com [http://teamfortress.com/images/artwork/concept/commando_01_r.jpg] [http://teamfortress.com/images/artwork/concept/human_commando_finishedsketch.jpg]] | **The hat can also be seen in two concept images that appear on the Artwork section of TeamFortress.com [http://teamfortress.com/images/artwork/concept/commando_01_r.jpg] [http://teamfortress.com/images/artwork/concept/human_commando_finishedsketch.jpg]] | ||
Revision as of 20:41, 6 August 2011
| Proof of Purchase | |
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| Basic Information | |
| Worn by: | All Classes |
| Slot: | Cosmetic |
| Equip region: | Template:Dictionary/items/er error |
| Released: | Über Update |
| Availability: | Promotional (Purchase) |
| Tradable: | No |
| Craftable: | Yes |
| Paintable: | No |
| Nameable: | Yes |
| Craft No.?: | No |
| Available Qualities | |
| Loadout Stats | |
 Proof of Purchase |
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| “ | If ya done it, it ain't braggin'!
Click to listen
— The Engineer on buying the game
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The Proof of Purchase is a special headwear item for all classes. It appears as an olive green Template:W, or US M17A1 helmet, made by Ford, with slight scratches and battle damage and Team Fortress 2 logo of a slightly darker shade emblazoned on the side. A narrow chinstrap with a polished brass buckle extends around the back, over the wearer's neck, which was the popular way to wear this type of helmet.
This hat is given to players who purchased Team Fortress 2 before the Über Update on June 23, 2011[1], those who received a gift of the game[2], and those who activated a retail copy of the game.
Contents
Update history
June 23, 2011 Patch (Über Update)
- The Proof of Purchase was added to the game.
Bugs
- The Proof of Purchase disappears upon death.
Trivia
- The Template:W was also referred to as the Tin Helmet; or better know as the Tin Lizzie, which was named due to that they were manufactured by Ford, or Doughboy helmet. Less affectionately, it was called a Shrapnel Helmet for its tendency to be bent inwardly or break when hit by a bullet. The hat was famous during the World Wars, in both of which the Allies used the Brodie Helmet.
- The description references the hat's origins. The hat itself is visible on the Human Commando player model from the early "Invasion" version of Team Fortress 2, as well as the files that were leaked in 2003 with Half-Life 2's source code.
Gallery
Human Commando from the "Invasion" stage of TF2's development
Human Commando concept art
Human Commando concept art
References
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![[1]](http://teamfortress.com/images/artwork/concept/commando_01_r.jpg){kind=link}
![[2]](http://teamfortress.com/images/artwork/concept/human_commando_finishedsketch.jpg){kind=link}