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{{Quotation|'''The Spy'''|Heartwarming.|sound=Spy_cheers02.wav}}
 
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The '''Cheater's Lament''' is a [[Hats|headwear]] item for all classes. It appears as a [[Particle effects#Holy Glow|glowing]], golden halo attached to the wearer's head by two wires. It 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. As such, it is not obtainable through the regular [[item drop system]], through [[crafting]], or via trading.  
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The '''Cheater's Lament''' is a [[Hats|headwear]] item for all classes. It appears as a [[Particle effects#Holy Glow|glowing]], golden halo attached to the wearer's head by two wires.  
  
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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 were excluded from the first drop for using external idle programs prior to September 2, 2009.  
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This hat 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]], the hat was dropped a second time for players who did not receive it during the initial drop. This includes those who were excluded from the first drop for using external idle programs.
  
 
The hat description was written by [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16697084&postcount=112 AndyAML] for the [[Hat Describing Contest]].
 
The hat description was written by [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16697084&postcount=112 AndyAML] for the [[Hat Describing Contest]].

Revision as of 13:46, 23 February 2011

“
Heartwarming.
Click to listen
— The Spy
 ”

The Cheater's Lament is a headwear item for all classes. It appears as a glowing, golden halo attached to the wearer's head by two wires.

This hat 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, the hat was dropped a second time for players who did not receive it during the initial drop. This includes those who were excluded from the first drop for using external idle programs.

The hat description was written by AndyAML for the Hat Describing Contest.

Update history

September 15, 2009 Patch

  • Fixed Cheater's Lament glow effect not being hidden for Cloak/disguised enemy Spies.

October 8, 2010 Patch

  • This item is now nameable.

January 19, 2011 Patch

  • Updated model with optimizations and new LODs.

Trivia

  • 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.
  • Despite its name, VAC-banned players were still eligible to receive this hat.

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