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The '''Description Tag''' is a [[Tools|tool]] item. It appears as two name or address tags on a piece of yellow string. | The '''Description Tag''' is a [[Tools|tool]] item. It appears as two name or address tags on a piece of yellow string. | ||
| − | Using this tool | + | Using this tool in conjunction with an item in the backpack allows the player to bestow a customized description of 80 characters or less. Doing so will consume the Name Tag and remove it from the player's backpack. Items with custom descriptions can be reverted to their original state only if they have also had a [[Name Tag|name tag]] used on them. This can be done in the [[backpack]] by clicking on the item in question and then clicking the Restore button. In doing so however, the Description Tag will not be returned to the player. |
Applying a custom description to an item will place quotation marks around the new description, and replace the default description if there is one. Any extra effects on the item (such as '''<font color="#557C83">+25% max health</font>''') will be displayed below the new description. Description Tags can still be used on an item which has already had a custom description applied. | Applying a custom description to an item will place quotation marks around the new description, and replace the default description if there is one. Any extra effects on the item (such as '''<font color="#557C83">+25% max health</font>''') will be displayed below the new description. Description Tags can still be used on an item which has already had a custom description applied. | ||
If a description tag is used on a stock item, the item becomes a [[Rarity#Unique items|unique]] item and the player will subsequently find a new original one as an item drop. The newly described item will exist separate to the original stock item. The player can then choose which item to equip through the loadout menu. | If a description tag is used on a stock item, the item becomes a [[Rarity#Unique items|unique]] item and the player will subsequently find a new original one as an item drop. The newly described item will exist separate to the original stock item. The player can then choose which item to equip through the loadout menu. | ||
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| + | == Eligibility == | ||
| + | Items that cannot be described include: | ||
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| + | * [[Bronze Dueling Badge|Bronze]], [[Silver Dueling Badge|Silver]], [[Gold Dueling Badge|Gold]], and [[Platinum Dueling Badge|Platinum]] dueling badges. | ||
| + | * Any [[Tool]] items. | ||
| + | * Any [[Action items]]. | ||
| + | * Any [[metal]] or [[tokens]]. | ||
== Update history == | == Update history == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
*[[Name Tag]] | *[[Name Tag]] | ||
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| Basic Information | |
| Released: | Scream Fortress |
| Availability: | Drop, Purchase, Uncrate (#3, #7) |
| Tradable: | Yes |
| Giftable: | No |
| Craftable: | No |
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| Loadout Stats | |
Description Tag |
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| “ | Spot on!
Click to listen
— The Sniper on a nicely worded description
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The Description Tag is a tool item. It appears as two name or address tags on a piece of yellow string.
Using this tool in conjunction with an item in the backpack allows the player to bestow a customized description of 80 characters or less. Doing so will consume the Name Tag and remove it from the player's backpack. Items with custom descriptions can be reverted to their original state only if they have also had a name tag used on them. This can be done in the backpack by clicking on the item in question and then clicking the Restore button. In doing so however, the Description Tag will not be returned to the player.
Applying a custom description to an item will place quotation marks around the new description, and replace the default description if there is one. Any extra effects on the item (such as +25% max health) will be displayed below the new description. Description Tags can still be used on an item which has already had a custom description applied.
If a description tag is used on a stock item, the item becomes a unique item and the player will subsequently find a new original one as an item drop. The newly described item will exist separate to the original stock item. The player can then choose which item to equip through the loadout menu.
Example
Vintage Triboniophorus Tyrannus
Level 67
"I shall call him Squishy and he shall be mine and he shall be my Squishy."
Eligibility
Items that cannot be described include:
- Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum dueling badges.
- Any Tool items.
- Any Action items.
- Any metal or tokens.
Update history
- Added the item’s original name to the item description.
October 27, 2010 Patch (Scream Fortress Update)
- This item was added to the game.
- Added check to prevent control characters from user-provided item names and descriptions (replaced with spaces).
- [Undocumented] Grenade Launchers, Pistols, and Shotguns using Name or Description Tags now properly use the c_model equivalent.
Bugs
- Description Tags used on weapons that became vintage following the March 15, 2011 Patch cannot be removed.
- Descriptions can only be removed from items that have custom names.
See also
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