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| − | *...that the [[Dead Ringer]] does not have a world model | + | *...that the [[Dead Ringer]] does not have a world model and cannot be seen by anyone except the user when active? |
*...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]]? | ||
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*...that the [[Mercenary]] was originally called the "Weekend Warrior"? | *...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]]'s stun ball, while he is taunting with the [[Equalizer]], will stop him from exploding? |
| − | *...that the [[Sandman]] originally disallowed the Scout from double jumping? | + | *...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 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 [[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 you can destroy [[Stickybombs]] with [[melee]] weapons? | + | *...that you can destroy [[Stickybombs]] with [[melee]] [[weapons]]? |
*...that the word "piss" is word-filtered to "[[Jarate]]" on the [[Steam Users' Forums]]? | *...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 | + | *...that the [[Stickybomb Launcher]] and [[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 the ''[[Meet the Spy]]'' video 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 a [[Scout]] covered in [[Mad Milk]] and 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 the cracked doors on [[DeGroot Keep]]? |
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| − | *...that a Heavy can survive Kill taunts if he is wearing the [[Fists of Steel]]? | + | *...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 a [[telefrag]] will instantly fill the [[Buff Banner]]'s gauge? | ||
| − | *...that the bagpipe music | + | *...that the bagpipe music on [[DeGroot Keep]] is a re-usage of the "{{w|Day of Defeat}}" British victory anthem song? |
*...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 on [[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]] team's spawn area in Stage B of [[Thunder Mountain]]? |
*...that the classes' [[gibs]] are derived from the original models used in beta? | *...that the classes' [[gibs]] are derived from the original models used in beta? | ||
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| − | *...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 a [[Demoman]] can use the rocks in front of the [[BLU]] team's spawn area 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 you can assist in removing a sapper by healing the [[Engineer]] who removes it? | ||
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*...that the first official map to feature weather effects was [[Sawmill]]? | *...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 [[Crusader's Crossbow]] uses the same arrows as the [[Huntsman]]? |
*...that the [[Medic]]'s [[overheal]] will not decay if the patient is standing next to to a [[Dispenser]]? | *...that the [[Medic]]'s [[overheal]] will not decay if the patient is standing next to to a [[Dispenser]]? | ||
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| − | *...that | + | *...that ? is a community-made map for ''[[Left 4 Dead 2]]'' in which the survivors have to pour gas tanks onto the [[Payload cart]] from [[Badwater Basin]]? |
| − | **...that on that map, [[Ellis]] will sometimes exclaim: "Dude, this is JUST like Team Fortress 2!" | + | **...that on that map, [[Ellis]] will sometimes exclaim: "Dude, this is JUST like Team Fortress 2!?" |
| − | *...that the [[Ambassador]] has an engraving of the Scout's | + | *...that the [[Ambassador]] has an engraving of the [[Scout]]'s mother on the barrel? |
| − | *...that the [[Soldier]] can activate the [[Buff Banner]] (or any battle banner for that matter) even when | + | *...that the [[Soldier]] can activate the [[Buff Banner]] (or any battle banner for that matter) even when [[underwater]]? |
| − | *...that | + | *...that 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 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 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 you can still [[taunt]] while being forced to crouch? | + | *...that you can still [[taunt]] while being forced to [[crouch]]? |
| − | *...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 the ''[[Meet the Medic]]'' video? |
*...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 of his body? |
| − | *...that the [[Heavy]] is the only class with natural damage knock back resistance? | + | *...that the [[Heavy]] is the only class with natural damage [[knock back]] resistance? |
| − | *...that the [[Huntsman]] cannot be drawn | + | *...that the [[Huntsman]] cannot be drawn [[underwater]]? |
| − | *...that the [[Golden Wrench]] and | + | *...that the [[Golden Wrench]] and [[Saxxy]] are made from the same metal ([[Australium]]), and both of them freeze their victims into Australium statues? |
| − | *...that the [[Teleporters|Engineer's | + | *...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 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 knife trick the [[Spy]] does in [[Trailer 2]] is called the "half twirl" and the one he does in the ''[[Meet the Spy]]'' video 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 [[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 [[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 the [[Spy]] can survive [[Kill taunts]] with the [[Dead Ringer]]? |
| − | *...that, despite their appearance, both the [[Pistol]] and | + | *...that, despite their appearance, both the [[Pistol]] and [[Lugermorph]] have a higher [[Damage|damage per second]] than the [[Submachine Gun]] and [[Revolver]] before needing to reload? |
*...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 the [[Sandvich]] while | + | *...that the [[Heavy]] cannot eat the [[Sandvich]] while [[underwater]]? |
*...that a [[telefrag]] deals approximately 1000 damage? (According to [[Rage]] earned for the [[Concheror]].) | *...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 [http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/File:Store_xmas_sale_3.png Christmas tree] pictured on his chest instead of the usual Australia? | *...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 it is possible to get the dual kill of the [[Machina]] with only 1 target? | *...that it is possible to get the dual kill of the [[Machina]] with only 1 target? | ||
| − | *...that the appearence of the [[Administrator]] was not originally created by Valve, but was instead purchased from the artist [http://buttfacemakani.livejournal.com/301005.html Makani] some time before December 9, 2009? | + | *...that the appearence of the [[Administrator]] was not originally created by [[Valve]], but was instead purchased from the artist [http://buttfacemakani.livejournal.com/301005.html Makani] some time before December 9, 2009? |
| − | *...that the [[RED]] [[Spy]] is voiced | + | *...that the [[RED]] [[Spy]] is voiced with a deeper voice than the [[BLU]] Spy in the ''[[Meet the Spy]]'' video? |
*...that the hilt of the [[Persian Persuader]] has the Loch Ness Monster forged on it? | *...that the hilt of the [[Persian Persuader]] has the Loch Ness Monster forged on it? | ||
| − | *...that the road sign in [[Meet The Sniper]] sports a deflected arrow head shot symbol? | + | *...that the road sign in the ''[[Meet The Sniper]]'' video sports a deflected arrow head shot symbol? |
| − | *...that | + | *...that on page 4 of ''[[Loose Canon]]'', [[Zepheniah Mann]] is wearing the [[Ghastly Gibus]] (or a likeness to it) on his deathbed? |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 03:56, 12 October 2011
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 the Dead Ringer does not have a world model and cannot be seen by anyone except 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's stun ball, while he is taunting with the Equalizer, will stop him from exploding?
- ...that the Sandman originally disallowed the Scout from double jumping?
- ...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 you can destroy Stickybombs with melee weapons?
- ...that the word "piss" is word-filtered to "Jarate" on the Steam Users' Forums?
- ...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 Grenade Launcher have inverted slots in the Demoman's loadout?
- ...that the "Leaked Video" emergency panel in the Meet the Spy video originally read "Lost Memory"?
- ...that a Scout covered in Mad Milk and under the effects of Bonk! Atomic Punch will still give health to the enemy attacking him?
- ...that there are modern-day computers hidden behind the 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 on DeGroot Keep is a re-usage of the "Template:W" British victory anthem song?
- ...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 on Mann Manor wearing the Ghastly Gibus?
- ...that there is a swimming pool behind the RED team's spawn area 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 team's spawn area 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?
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- ...that ? is a community-made map for Left 4 Dead 2 in which the survivors have to pour gas tanks onto the Payload cart from Badwater Basin?
- ...that on that map, Ellis will sometimes exclaim: "Dude, this is JUST like Team Fortress 2!?"
- ...that the Ambassador has an engraving of the Scout's mother on the barrel?
- ...that the Soldier can activate the Buff Banner (or any battle banner for that matter) even when underwater?
- ...that 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 you can still taunt while being forced to crouch?
- ...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 the Meet the Medic video?
- ...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 of his body?
- ...that the Heavy is the only class with natural damage knock back resistance?
- ...that the Huntsman cannot be drawn underwater?
- ...that the Golden Wrench and 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 the Meet the Spy video 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 Lugermorph have a higher damage per second than the Submachine Gun and Revolver before needing to reload?
- ...that the RED Heavy has a PhD in Russian Literature?
- ...that the Heavy cannot eat the Sandvich while underwater?
- ...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 it is possible to get the dual kill of the Machina with only 1 target?
- ...that the appearence of the Administrator was not originally created by Valve, but was instead purchased from the artist Makani some time before December 9, 2009?
- ...that the RED Spy is voiced with a deeper voice than the BLU Spy in the Meet the Spy video?
- ...that the hilt of the Persian Persuader has the Loch Ness Monster forged on it?
- ...that the road sign in the Meet The Sniper video sports a deflected arrow head shot symbol?
- ...that on page 4 of Loose Canon, Zepheniah Mann is wearing the Ghastly Gibus (or a likeness to it) on his deathbed?
