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{{Hat infobox
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{{Item infobox
| hat-slot = [[Head]]
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| type              = cosmetic
| used-by = [[Classes|All]]
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| image              = Cheater's Lament.png
| hat-image = Innocentface.png
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| used-by           = [[Classes|All classes]]
| released = [[September 2, 2009]]
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| equip-region      = none
| display-loadout-stats = Yes
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| released           = {{Patch name|9|2|2009}}
| level-and-type = Level 1 Aura of Incorruptibility
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| availability      = {{avail|distributed-expired}}
| availability = Limited
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| trade              = no
| neutral-attributes =Though some would stop at nothing to achieve hats, you remained resolute and incorruptible in your quest for head decorations. For that, you have been rewarded.
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| gift              = no
| paint = No
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| paint              = no
| name-tag = Yes
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| numbered          = no
| tradable = No
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| loadout           = yes
| giftable = No
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  | item-kind        = Aura of Incorruptibility
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  | item-level      = 1
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  | limited          = yes
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  | item-description = Though some would stop at nothing to achieve hats, you remained resolute and incorruptible in your quest for head decorations. For that, you have been rewarded.
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  | item-flags      = Not Tradable or Marketable
 
}}
 
}}
{{Quotation|'''The Spy'''|Heartwarming.|sound=Spy_cheers02.wav}}
 
  
The '''Cheater's Lament''' is a [[Hats|headwear]] item available to all classes. It appears as a glowing, golden halo attached to the wearer's head by two wires. It was awarded on the 2nd of September 2009 to all players who had not used external idling programs and had played at least once since the introduction of the item system. As such, it is not obtainable through the regular [[item drop system]], acquirable through [[crafting]], or via trading. During the [[Mann-Conomy Update]] the hat was dropped a second time for players who did not receive it during the initial drop. This includes those who used external idle programs prior to the 2nd of September 2009, and did not receive it during the first drop.  
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{{Quotation|'''The Demoman''' on an idler who expected a hat|Awww.... there's a new angel in heaven... IN HELL!|sound=Demoman dominationheavy04.wav}}
  
The hat description was written by [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16697084&postcount=112 AndyAML].
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The '''Cheater's Lament''' is a [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for [[Classes|all classes]]. It is a [[Self-illumination|faintly glowing]] golden halo, attached to the wearer's head by two slightly crooked wires.
  
== Trivia ==
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This item was awarded on September 2, 2009 to all players who had not used external [[idling]] programs, and had played at least once since the introduction of the [[item drop system]]. During the [[Mann-Conomy Update]], it was distributed a second time for players who had not received it during the initial drop. This second distribution also included players who were excluded the first time for using external idling programs. There is much speculation surrounding its release; however, there has been no confirmation or announcement relating to the item from Valve at all.
*When players viewed their backpacks after receiving the '''Cheater's Lament''' on 2nd of September 2009, the following message was displayed:  "Congratulations! Your honesty has been rewarded with a new hat!". The message did not appear however, when the item was awarded to the community during the [[Mann-Conomy Update]].
 
*When this hat is equipped by the [[Scout]], his headset is not removed.
 
*Despite its name, VAC-banned players were still eligible to receive this hat.
 
*When the Mannconomy update was implemented, this item dropped for several players who had used external idling programs in the past.
 
  
[[Category:Untradeable items]]
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== Styles ==
{{HatNav}}
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{{Styles table
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| image1 = Cheater's Lament No Hat.png
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| image2 = Cheater's Lament Hat.png
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| style1 = No Hat - Cheater's Lament
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| style2 = Hat - Cheater's Lament
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}}
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== Update history ==
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{{Update history|'''{{Patch name|9|2|2009}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} Added the Cheater's Lament to the game and gave it to non-idling players.
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'''{{Patch name|9|15|2009}}'''
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* Fixed the Cheater's Lament's glow effect not being hidden for [[Cloak]]/[[disguised]] enemy [[Spies]].
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'''{{Patch name|9|30|2010}}''' ([[Mann-Conomy Update]])
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* {{Undocumented}} Added a [[Steam Workshop|community-contributed]] description for this hat.
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'''{{Patch name|10|8|2010}}'''
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* The Cheater's Lament is now [[Name tag|nameable]].
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'''{{Patch name|1|19|2011}}'''
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* Updated model with optimizations and new [[LOD]]s.
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'''{{Patch name|6|11|2014}} #1'''
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* Fixed several cosmetic items not cloaking properly for the Spy.
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'''{{Patch name|9|17|2014}}'''
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* Added the Limited attribute to the Cheater's Lament.
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'''{{Patch name|2|2|2016}}'''
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* Updated the equip_region for the Cheater's Lament and added a new style.
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}}
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== Bugs ==
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* Some eligible players have still not yet received a Cheater's Lament from the second distribution.
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== Notes ==
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<!--Do NOT add about U.Cheater's Lament, we discussed on IRC already that it's not notable. Adding that will result in immediately remove.-->
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* The hat description was written by [https://web.archive.org/web/20110612060131/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showpost.php?p=16697084&postcount=112 AndyAML] for the [[Hat Describing Contest]].
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* When players viewed their [[backpack]]s after receiving the Cheater's Lament on September 2, 2009, the following message was displayed: "Congratulations! Your honesty has been rewarded with a new hat!" The message did not appear, however, when the item was awarded to the community during the Mann-Conomy Update.
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery perrow=3>
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File:Scout Cheater's Lament.png|[[Scout]]
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File:Soldier Cheater's Lament.png|[[Soldier]]
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File:Pyro Cheater's Lament.png|[[Pyro]]
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File:Demoman Cheater's Lament.png|[[Demoman]]
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File:Heavy Cheater's Lament.png|[[Heavy]]
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File:Engineer Cheater's Lament.png|[[Engineer]]
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File:Medic Cheater's Lament.png|[[Medic]]
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File:Sniper Cheater's Lament.png|[[Sniper]]
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File:Spy Cheater's Lament.png|[[Spy]]
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File:Cheater's Lament message.png|The message that appeared upon receiving the Cheater's Lament.
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File:Cheater's Lament items removed.png|The message that appeared if external idle programs were used, and items were removed.
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File:Lament Holy Glow.png|In-game screenshot
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</gallery>
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{{Hat Nav}}
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[[Category:Limited items]]
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[[Category:Self-illuminated]]

Revision as of 05:24, 3 September 2021

Awww.... there's a new angel in heaven... IN HELL!
The Demoman on an idler who expected a hat

The Cheater's Lament is a cosmetic item for all classes. It is a faintly glowing golden halo, attached to the wearer's head by two slightly crooked wires.

This item was awarded on September 2, 2009 to all players who had not used external idling programs, and had played at least once since the introduction of the item drop system. During the Mann-Conomy Update, it was distributed a second time for players who had not received it during the initial drop. This second distribution also included players who were excluded the first time for using external idling programs. There is much speculation surrounding its release; however, there has been no confirmation or announcement relating to the item from Valve at all.

Styles

Main article: Styles
Styles
Cheater's Lament No Hat.png
Cheater's Lament Hat.png
No Hat Hat

Update history

September 2, 2009 Patch
  • [Undocumented] Added the Cheater's Lament to the game and gave it to non-idling players.

September 15, 2009 Patch

September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)

October 8, 2010 Patch

January 19, 2011 Patch

  • Updated model with optimizations and new LODs.

June 11, 2014 Patch #1

  • Fixed several cosmetic items not cloaking properly for the Spy.

September 17, 2014 Patch

  • Added the Limited attribute to the Cheater's Lament.

February 2, 2016 Patch

  • Updated the equip_region for the Cheater's Lament and added a new style.

Bugs

  • Some eligible players have still not yet received a Cheater's Lament from the second distribution.

Notes

  • The hat description was written by AndyAML for the Hat Describing Contest.
  • When players viewed their backpacks after receiving the Cheater's Lament on September 2, 2009, the following message was displayed: "Congratulations! Your honesty has been rewarded with a new hat!" The message did not appear, however, when the item was awarded to the community during the Mann-Conomy Update.

Gallery