Difference between revisions of "Eureka Effect"

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{{quotation|'''Wrenchmotron 600''' publicity blurb|It fixes, it dents craniums it's the wonder tool of the century!}}
 
{{quotation|'''Wrenchmotron 600''' publicity blurb|It fixes, it dents craniums it's the wonder tool of the century!}}
 
The '''Eureka Effect''' is a [[Weapons#engiemelee|melee weapon]] for the [[Engineer]]. It will be released in the [[Australian Christmas 2011]] update.
 
The '''Eureka Effect''' is a [[Weapons#engiemelee|melee weapon]] for the [[Engineer]]. It will be released in the [[Australian Christmas 2011]] update.
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Engineers using this wrench are unable to [[haul]] buildings. Instead, using alt-fire they will teleport directly to their active respawn room.
  
 
== Item set ==
 
== Item set ==
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== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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* The weapon's alt-fire ability bears resemblance to the [[instant teleport]], a scrapped secondary weapon which would teleport the Enginner to his [[Teleporter]] exit.
 
* The name is derived from the term {{w|Eureka effect}}, any sudden unexpected discovery, or the sudden realization of the solution to a problem.
 
* The name is derived from the term {{w|Eureka effect}}, any sudden unexpected discovery, or the sudden realization of the solution to a problem.
 
*This weapon is called the Wrenchmotron 600 on the Dr. Grordbort's website. The Eureka Effect is listed as an "electrifying taunt" there.<ref>[http://www.drgrordborts.com/products/team-fortress-2-brainiac-pack/ Team Fortress 2 Brainiac Pack]</ref>
 
*This weapon is called the Wrenchmotron 600 on the Dr. Grordbort's website. The Eureka Effect is listed as an "electrifying taunt" there.<ref>[http://www.drgrordborts.com/products/team-fortress-2-brainiac-pack/ Team Fortress 2 Brainiac Pack]</ref>

Revision as of 03:44, 16 December 2011


It fixes, it dents craniums it's the wonder tool of the century!
Wrenchmotron 600 publicity blurb

The Eureka Effect is a melee weapon for the Engineer. It will be released in the Australian Christmas 2011 update.

Engineers using this wrench are unable to haul buildings. Instead, using alt-fire they will teleport directly to their active respawn room.

Item set

Main article: Item sets
Dr. Grordbort's Brainiac Pack
Item icon The Brainiac Pack Bundle.png
Effect

No effect

Trivia

  • The weapon's alt-fire ability bears resemblance to the instant teleport, a scrapped secondary weapon which would teleport the Enginner to his Teleporter exit.
  • The name is derived from the term Template:W, any sudden unexpected discovery, or the sudden realization of the solution to a problem.
  • This weapon is called the Wrenchmotron 600 on the Dr. Grordbort's website. The Eureka Effect is listed as an "electrifying taunt" there.[1]

References