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* Despite the description, the Hard Counter offers no protection from [[Jarate]]. | * Despite the description, the Hard Counter offers no protection from [[Jarate]]. | ||
* "Hard Counter" is a term used mostly in online gaming that describes one thing (skill/weapon/equipment) that completely counters another (which is ironic, considering this hat is supposed to give the Heavy protection from one of his hard counters, the Sniper). | * "Hard Counter" is a term used mostly in online gaming that describes one thing (skill/weapon/equipment) that completely counters another (which is ironic, considering this hat is supposed to give the Heavy protection from one of his hard counters, the Sniper). | ||
| − | * It is likely that the item's name is in reference to the "Hard Rain" campaign in ''{{w|Left 4 Dead 2}}'', | + | * It is likely that the item's name is in reference to the "Hard Rain" campaign in ''{{w|Left 4 Dead 2}}'', and the game ''{{w|Heavy Rain}}''. |
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Revision as of 08:22, 4 October 2010
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— The Heavy
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The Hard Counter is an unlockable headwear item for the Heavy, released with the Mann-conomy Update. It appears as a team-colored umbrella hat with the Heavy's logo on it.
Trivia
- Umbrella hats are commonly worn by golfers, beachgoers or other individuals who need to keep rain or sunlight off their faces while keeping both hands free.
- Despite the description, the Hard Counter offers no protection from Jarate.
- "Hard Counter" is a term used mostly in online gaming that describes one thing (skill/weapon/equipment) that completely counters another (which is ironic, considering this hat is supposed to give the Heavy protection from one of his hard counters, the Sniper).
- It is likely that the item's name is in reference to the "Hard Rain" campaign in Template:W, and the game Template:W.
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