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| − | *...that [[Sawmill]] is built | + | *...that [[Sawmill]] is built atop an abandoned spytech base? |
| − | *...that [[Meet the Spy]] was leaked onto YouTube on May 17, 2009, two days before its intended release? | + | *...that ''[[Meet the Spy]]'' was leaked onto YouTube on May 17, 2009, two days before its intended release? |
| − | *...that | + | *...that the likeness of the [[Non-player_characters#BLU_Scout.27s_mother|Scout's mother]] is engraved on the barrel of the [[Ambassador]]? |
| − | *...that the [[Scout]] wears a left- | + | *...that the [[Scout]] wears a left-hander's [[Batter's Helmet]] despite the fact that he is a right-handed batter? |
| − | *...that it is possible to kill a player on the winning side during [[ | + | *...that it is possible to kill a player on the winning side during [[Humiliation]] with a [[Kill taunt]]? |
| − | *...that the hieroglyphs in [[Egypt]] include the [[Heavy]] with his Minigun, the [[Spy]] backstabbing someone, a | + | *...that the hieroglyphs in [[Egypt]] include the [[Heavy]] with his Minigun, the [[Spy]] backstabbing someone, a Level 1 [[Sentry Gun]], an [[Electro Sapper]], and the [[backstab]] symbol? |
*...that the [[Ambassador]] was originally able to shoot through multiple targets? | *...that the [[Ambassador]] was originally able to shoot through multiple targets? | ||
| − | *...that after the [[Scout]] touches the camera lens in [[Meet the Scout]], he leaves a finger print that stays there for the rest of the video? | + | *...that after the [[Scout]] touches the camera lens in ''[[Meet the Scout]]'', he leaves a finger print that stays there for the rest of the video? |
| − | *...that the [[Spy]] fights with | + | *...that the [[Spy]] fights with the [[Knife]] in his right hand, but fences with his left hand? |
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*...that [[Saxton Hale]]'s chest hair is shaped like Australia? | *...that [[Saxton Hale]]'s chest hair is shaped like Australia? | ||
| − | *...that a [[Sentry]] beeps once, twice or thrice according to its level whenever it switches direction in its "idle" state? | + | *...that a [[Sentry]] beeps once, twice, or thrice according to its level whenever it switches direction in its "idle" state? |
| − | *...that the [[Hotrod]] flips down over the [[Engineer]]'s face when he is hauling a building? | + | *...that the [[Hotrod]] flips down over the [[Engineer]]'s face when he is hauling a [[building]]? |
*...that if a [[Huntsman]] arrow collides with another arrow, they will both break in mid-air? | *...that if a [[Huntsman]] arrow collides with another arrow, they will both break in mid-air? | ||
| − | *...that the [[Mercenary]] was originally called the | + | *...that the [[Mercenary]] was originally called the "Weekend Warrior"? |
*...that stunning the [[Soldier]] with the [[Sandman]] while he is taunting with the [[Equalizer]] will stop him from exploding? | *...that stunning the [[Soldier]] with the [[Sandman]] while he is taunting with the [[Equalizer]] will stop him from exploding? | ||
| − | *...that the [[Sandman]] originally disallowed the Scout from double | + | *...that the [[Sandman]] originally disallowed the Scout from double jumping? |
*...that the Pyro can headshot enemies using [[Compression blast#Deflection|deflected]] arrows? | *...that the Pyro can headshot enemies using [[Compression blast#Deflection|deflected]] arrows? | ||
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*...that by [[healing]] an enemy [[Spy]], a [[Medic]] can get a teamkill [[assist]]? | *...that by [[healing]] an enemy [[Spy]], a [[Medic]] can get a teamkill [[assist]]? | ||
| − | *...that the Engineer's grandfather, [[Non-player characters#Radigan Conagher|Radigan Conagher]], invented the [[Engineer_Update#Weapons|Engineer's weapons]] in | + | *...that the Engineer's grandfather, [[Non-player characters#Radigan Conagher|Radigan Conagher]], invented many of the [[Engineer_Update#Weapons|Engineer's weapons]] after receiving one hundred pounds of [[Australium]] from [[Non-player characters#Emily|Emily]] in 1890? |
*...that the [[Golden Wrench]] is made out of [[Australium]]? | *...that the [[Golden Wrench]] is made out of [[Australium]]? | ||
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*...that you can destroy [[Stickybombs]] with [[melee]] weapons? | *...that you can destroy [[Stickybombs]] with [[melee]] weapons? | ||
| − | *...that the word "piss" is | + | *...that the word "piss" is word-filtered to "[[Jarate]]" on the [[Steam Users' Forums]]? |
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*...that the [[Respectless Rubber Glove]] was the first item in-game to get [[jigglebones]]? | *...that the [[Respectless Rubber Glove]] was the first item in-game to get [[jigglebones]]? | ||
| − | *...that Valve has released two follow-up variations of | + | *...that [[Valve]] has released two follow-up variations of ''[[More Gun (Soundtrack)|More Gun]]'' since its release with the [[Engineer Update]]? |
| − | *...that Team Fortress 2 was first announced in 1998 as a realistic first-person shooter? | + | *...that ''[[Team Fortress 2]]'' was first announced in 1998 as a realistic first-person shooter? |
| − | *...that the [[Stickybomb Launcher]] and the [[Grenade Launcher]] have inverted slots | + | *...that the [[Stickybomb Launcher]] and the [[Grenade Launcher]] have inverted slots in the [[Demoman]]'s [[loadout]]? |
| − | *...that the "Leaked Video" emergency panel in [[Meet the Spy]] originally read "Lost Memory"? | + | *...that the "Leaked Video" emergency panel in ''[[Meet the Spy]]'' originally read "Lost Memory"? |
| − | *...that a Scout covered in [[Mad Milk]] under the effects of | + | *...that a Scout covered in [[Mad Milk]] under the effects of [[Bonk! Atomic Punch]] will still give health to the enemy attacking him? |
*...that there are modern-day computers hidden behind cracked doors on [[DeGroot Keep]]? | *...that there are modern-day computers hidden behind cracked doors on [[DeGroot Keep]]? | ||
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| − | *...that a Heavy can survive | + | *...that a Heavy can survive Kill taunts if he is wearing the [[Fists of Steel]]? |
| − | *...that a [[ | + | *...that a [[telefrag]] will instantly fill the [[Buff Banner]]'s gauge? |
*...that the bagpipe music in [[DeGroot Keep]] is a re-usage of the ''{{w|Day of Defeat}}'' British victory anthem? | *...that the bagpipe music in [[DeGroot Keep]] is a re-usage of the ''{{w|Day of Defeat}}'' British victory anthem? | ||
| − | *...that following [[Meet the Spy]]'s release, the cut inflicted on the [[Sniper]]'s cheek was added to his in-game model as a scar? | + | *...that following ''[[Meet the Spy]]'''s release, the cut inflicted on the [[Sniper]]'s cheek was added to his in-game model as a scar? |
| − | *...that there is a scarecrow | + | *...that there is a scarecrow in [[Mann Manor]] wearing the [[Ghastly Gibus]]? |
*...that there is a swimming pool behind the [[RED]] spawn in Stage B of [[Thunder Mountain]]? | *...that there is a swimming pool behind the [[RED]] spawn in Stage B of [[Thunder Mountain]]? | ||
| − | *...that the classes' [[gibs]] are derived from the original models used in | + | *...that the classes' [[gibs]] are derived from the original models used in beta? |
| − | *...that in every one of the | + | *...that in every one of the [[Meet the Team]] videos, a BLU [[Soldier]] is shown dying or already dead? |
*...that if you shoot a friendly Sniper [[Huntsman|arrow]] with the [[Righteous Bison]], his arrow will catch on fire? | *...that if you shoot a friendly Sniper [[Huntsman|arrow]] with the [[Righteous Bison]], his arrow will catch on fire? | ||
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*...that the Crusader's Crossbow uses the same arrows as the Huntsman? | *...that the Crusader's Crossbow uses the same arrows as the Huntsman? | ||
| − | *...that the [[Medic]]'s [[ | + | *...that the [[Medic]]'s [[overheal]] will not decay if the patient is standing next to to a [[Dispenser]]? |
*...that the [[Demoman]] is the only class to have currently not recieved any [[Promotional items|non-promotional]] [[Miscellaneous items]] of his own? | *...that the [[Demoman]] is the only class to have currently not recieved any [[Promotional items|non-promotional]] [[Miscellaneous items]] of his own? | ||
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| − | *...that the [[Soldier]] can activate the [[Buff Banner]] (or any battle banner for that matter) | + | *...that the [[Soldier]] can activate the [[Buff Banner]] (or any battle banner for that matter) even when under [[water]]? |
| − | *...that the you can die from a [[ | + | *...that the you can die from a [[telefrag]] even with the [[Dead Ringer]]? |
| − | *...that if an [[ | + | *...that if an [[Intelligence]] carrier falls off of a cliff to his death, the Intelligence will be instantly returned to the [[capture zone]]? |
| − | *...that when the [[Scout]] double | + | *...that when the [[Scout]] double or triple jumps with the [[Atomizer]], he will leave a purple smoke trail behind instead of his regular white trail? |
| − | *...that the idea for the [[Spy]] class arose from a glitch in the original Team Fortress? | + | *...that the idea for the [[Spy]] class arose from a glitch in the original ''Team Fortress''? |
| − | *...that a mysterious figure resembling [[Miss Pauling]] can be seen in [[Meet the Medic]]? | + | *...that a mysterious figure resembling [[Miss Pauling]] can be seen in ''[[Meet the Medic]]''? |
*...that the [[Demoman]] was originally white? | *...that the [[Demoman]] was originally white? | ||
*...that the [[Razorback]] originally had a -15% movement speed reduction on the wearer? | *...that the [[Razorback]] originally had a -15% movement speed reduction on the wearer? | ||
*...that a [[Scout]] getting gibbed has a 1 in 100 chance of spawning a dove/[[Archimedes]] flying out? | *...that a [[Scout]] getting gibbed has a 1 in 100 chance of spawning a dove/[[Archimedes]] flying out? | ||
| − | *...that the [[Heavy]] is the only class with natural damage | + | *...that the [[Heavy]] is the only class with natural damage knock back resistance? |
*...that the [[Huntsman]] cannot be drawn under [[water]]? | *...that the [[Huntsman]] cannot be drawn under [[water]]? | ||
| − | *...that the [[Golden Wrench]] and the [[Saxxy]] are made from the same metal ([[ | + | *...that the [[Golden Wrench]] and the [[Saxxy]] are made from the same metal ([[Australium]]) and both of them freeze their victims into Australium statues? |
| − | *...that the [[ | + | *...that the [[Teleporters|Engineer's Teleporters]] are made by a company called Telemax, as seen on the [[Teleporter]] itself? |
*...that the [[Backburner]] was originally meant to give the [[Pyro]] an extra 50% health? | *...that the [[Backburner]] was originally meant to give the [[Pyro]] an extra 50% health? | ||
| − | *...that the knife trick the | + | *...that the knife trick the Spy does in [[Trailer 2]] is called the "half twirl" and the one he does in ''[[Meet the Spy]]'' is called the "Y2K rollover"? |
| − | *...that the [[Degreaser]] is made up of parts from a vintage gas station pump, | + | *...that the [[Degreaser]] is made up of parts from a vintage gas station pump, car muffler, antique fire extinguisher, and stove top burner? |
| − | *...that the [[Powerjack]] is made up of a vintage | + | *...that the [[Powerjack]] is made up of a vintage 1950s automobile jack and car battery? |
| − | *...that the [[Spy]] can survive | + | *...that the [[Spy]] can survive Kill taunts with the [[Dead Ringer]]? |
| − | *...that, despite their appearance, both the [[Pistol]] and [[Lugermorph]] have a higher [[Damage| | + | *...that, despite their appearance, both the [[Pistol]] and the [[Lugermorph]] have a higher [[Damage|damage per second]] than the [[Submachine Gun]] and the [[Revolver]] before needing to reload? |
| − | *...that | + | *...that a [[Medic]] can heal a player even if they are not using their [[Medigun]] during a taunt? |
*...that the [[RED]] [[Heavy]] has a PhD in Russian Literature? | *...that the [[RED]] [[Heavy]] has a PhD in Russian Literature? | ||
| − | *...that the [[Heavy]] cannot eat | + | *...that the [[Heavy]] cannot eat the [[Sandvich]] while under [[water]]? |
| − | *...that a [[telefrag]] deals approximately 1000 damage? ( | + | *...that a [[telefrag]] deals approximately 1000 damage? (According to [[Rage]] earned for the [[Concheror]].) |
| − | *...that | + | *...that in the [[Australian Christmas]] update, the CEO of [[Mann Co.]] – [[Saxton Hale]] – had a [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/File:Store_xmas_sale_3.png Christmas tree] pictured on his chest instead of the usual Australia? |
| + | *...that ''[[Team Fortress 2]]'' is set in the 1950s? | ||
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[[Previously featured facts]] | [[Previously featured facts]] | ||
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[[Category:Background]] | [[Category:Background]] | ||
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Currently displayed facts
- ...that Abraham Lincoln invented stairs?
- ...that the music from the Kazotsky Kick taunt can be heard in the CS:GO map Train, coming from a small radio inside the kitchen?
- ...that the Clinical Trial is the only item set in the game that doesn't feature a cosmetic?
- ...that at point-blank range the Force-A-Nature deals more damage than Soldier's Rocket Launchers (except the Direct Hit)?
- ...that the BLU Team Fortress Classic Pyro is a woman named Beatrice?
- ...that the Candy Cane, Boston Basher, Pain Train, Holiday Punch, Killing Gloves of Boxing and the Machina are the only weapons whose stats have remained unchanged since release?
- ...that the Strange Bacon Grease, despite its name, is actually in Unique Quality?
- ...that the Minigun is named Sasha, the Brass Beast is named Oksana, the Huo-Long Heater is named Sheila, and the Tomislav is named Svetlana?
- ...that the Soldier's Stash does not in any way, shape, or form promote smoking or gambling?
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Facts suggestions
- ...that Sawmill is built atop an abandoned spytech base?
- ...that Meet the Spy was leaked onto YouTube on May 17, 2009, two days before its intended release?
- ...that the likeness of the Scout's mother is engraved on the barrel of the Ambassador?
- ...that the Scout wears a left-hander's Batter's Helmet despite the fact that he is a right-handed batter?
- ...that it is possible to kill a player on the winning side during Humiliation with a Kill taunt?
- ...that the hieroglyphs in Egypt include the Heavy with his Minigun, the Spy backstabbing someone, a Level 1 Sentry Gun, an Electro Sapper, and the backstab symbol?
- ...that the Ambassador was originally able to shoot through multiple targets?
- ...that after the Scout touches the camera lens in Meet the Scout, he leaves a finger print that stays there for the rest of the video?
- ...that the Dead Ringer does not have a world model, and cannot be seen by anyone but the user when active?
- ...that Saxton Hale's chest hair is shaped like Australia?
- ...that a Sentry beeps once, twice, or thrice according to its level whenever it switches direction in its "idle" state?
- ...that if a Huntsman arrow collides with another arrow, they will both break in mid-air?
- ...that the Mercenary was originally called the "Weekend Warrior"?
- ...that stunning the Soldier with the Sandman while he is taunting with the Equalizer will stop him from exploding?
- ...that the Sandman originally disallowed the Scout from double jumping?
- ...that the Pyro can headshot enemies using deflected arrows?
- ...that the Engineer's grandfather, Radigan Conagher, invented many of the Engineer's weapons after receiving one hundred pounds of Australium from Emily in 1890?
- ...that the Golden Wrench is made out of Australium?
- ...that you can destroy Stickybombs with melee weapons?
- ...that the word "piss" is word-filtered to "Jarate" on the Steam Users' Forums?
- ...that the Sniper's Huntsman taunt is the fastest in the game?
- ...that the Respectless Rubber Glove was the first item in-game to get jigglebones?
- ...that Valve has released two follow-up variations of More Gun since its release with the Engineer Update?
- ...that Team Fortress 2 was first announced in 1998 as a realistic first-person shooter?
- ...that the Stickybomb Launcher and the Grenade Launcher have inverted slots in the Demoman's loadout?
- ...that the "Leaked Video" emergency panel in Meet the Spy originally read "Lost Memory"?
- ...that a Scout covered in Mad Milk under the effects of Bonk! Atomic Punch will still give health to the enemy attacking him?
- ...that there are modern-day computers hidden behind cracked doors on DeGroot Keep?
- ...that a Heavy can survive Kill taunts if he is wearing the Fists of Steel?
- ...that a telefrag will instantly fill the Buff Banner's gauge?
- ...that the bagpipe music in DeGroot Keep is a re-usage of the Template:W British victory anthem?
- ...that following Meet the Spy's release, the cut inflicted on the Sniper's cheek was added to his in-game model as a scar?
- ...that there is a scarecrow in Mann Manor wearing the Ghastly Gibus?
- ...that there is a swimming pool behind the RED spawn in Stage B of Thunder Mountain?
- ...that the classes' gibs are derived from the original models used in beta?
- ...that in every one of the Meet the Team videos, a BLU Soldier is shown dying or already dead?
- ...that if you shoot a friendly Sniper arrow with the Righteous Bison, his arrow will catch on fire?
- ...that a Demoman can use the rocks in front of the BLU spawn on DeGroot Keep to charge through the air and get inside of the castle before the gate opens?
- ...that you can assist in removing a sapper by healing the Engineer who removes it?
- ...that the first official map to feature weather effects was Sawmill?
- ...that the Crusader's Crossbow uses the same arrows as the Huntsman?
- ...that the Demoman is the only class to have currently not recieved any non-promotional Miscellaneous items of his own?
Add facts below this title
- ...that the Soldier can activate the Buff Banner (or any battle banner for that matter) even when under water?
- ...that the you can die from a telefrag even with the Dead Ringer?
- ...that if an Intelligence carrier falls off of a cliff to his death, the Intelligence will be instantly returned to the capture zone?
- ...that when the Scout double or triple jumps with the Atomizer, he will leave a purple smoke trail behind instead of his regular white trail?
- ...that the idea for the Spy class arose from a glitch in the original Team Fortress?
- ...that a mysterious figure resembling Miss Pauling can be seen in Meet the Medic?
- ...that the Demoman was originally white?
- ...that the Razorback originally had a -15% movement speed reduction on the wearer?
- ...that a Scout getting gibbed has a 1 in 100 chance of spawning a dove/Archimedes flying out?
- ...that the Heavy is the only class with natural damage knock back resistance?
- ...that the Huntsman cannot be drawn under water?
- ...that the Golden Wrench and the Saxxy are made from the same metal (Australium) and both of them freeze their victims into Australium statues?
- ...that the Engineer's Teleporters are made by a company called Telemax, as seen on the Teleporter itself?
- ...that the Backburner was originally meant to give the Pyro an extra 50% health?
- ...that the knife trick the Spy does in Trailer 2 is called the "half twirl" and the one he does in Meet the Spy is called the "Y2K rollover"?
- ...that the Degreaser is made up of parts from a vintage gas station pump, car muffler, antique fire extinguisher, and stove top burner?
- ...that the Powerjack is made up of a vintage 1950s automobile jack and car battery?
- ...that the Spy can survive Kill taunts with the Dead Ringer?
- ...that, despite their appearance, both the Pistol and the Lugermorph have a higher damage per second than the Submachine Gun and the Revolver before needing to reload?
- ...that a Medic can heal a player even if they are not using their Medigun during a taunt?
- ...that the RED Heavy has a PhD in Russian Literature?
- ...that the Heavy cannot eat the Sandvich while under water?
- ...that a telefrag deals approximately 1000 damage? (According to Rage earned for the Concheror.)
- ...that in the Australian Christmas update, the CEO of Mann Co. – Saxton Hale – had a Christmas tree pictured on his chest instead of the usual Australia?
- ...that Team Fortress 2 is set in the 1950s?
