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== Killstreak ==
 
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The Grandmaster possesses an unique mechanic that changes the design of the hologram based on the wearer's killstreak. The design changes based on how many enemies were killed during a single life:
 
The Grandmaster possesses an unique mechanic that changes the design of the hologram based on the wearer's killstreak. The design changes based on how many enemies were killed during a single life:
  
 
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This mechanic is independent of weapon [[Killstreak Kit|killstreaks]], and does not require a Killstreak Kit to activate. The design is updated with each direct kill, including killing [[Bots|bots]], destroying [[Robots|Mann vs. Machine robots]], [[Sentry Gun]] kills, [[Environmental death|environmental deaths]], and [[Telefrag|telefragging]]. However, [[Kill assist|assisting]] in a kill does not increment the killstreak.
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== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
 
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'''{{Patch name|08|21|2014}}'''
 
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* Fixed the [[Demoman]] not being able to equip The Grandmaster
 
* Fixed the [[Demoman]] not being able to equip The Grandmaster
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== Notes ==
 
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* The Grandmaster has its own Killstreak counter and does not require having any [[Killstreak]] weapons equipped to level up.
 
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* [[Assist]]s does not contribute to the cosmetic's killstreak counter, and will not change the design of the hologram, meaning that kills made by the [[Medic]]'s healing target does not contribute to the cosmetic's killstreak.
 
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* [[Sentry Gun]]s built by [[Engineer]]s will count towards the killstreak, and the holograms will be updated accordingly.
 
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* Killing [[Bots]] will contribute to the killstreak counter. <!-- Confirm if MVM robots do the same -->
 
  
 
== Bugs ==
 
== Bugs ==
 
* If a Spy is disguised as an enemy with The Grandmaster, the hat will appear as the Spy's team color.
 
* If a Spy is disguised as an enemy with The Grandmaster, the hat will appear as the Spy's team color.
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* There is a bug with the "Inspect Item" menu not allowing for the BLU version of the Grandmaster to be shown in the preview.
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* When selecting the BLU team from the backpack's "Inspect item" panel, the hat will still use its RED team skin.  
 
* Touching a [[Respawn#Resupply|ressuply locker]] will reset the hologram's design back to the first one.
 
* Touching a [[Respawn#Resupply|ressuply locker]] will reset the hologram's design back to the first one.
  

Revision as of 13:04, 7 September 2022

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The Grandmaster is a promotional cosmetic item for all classes. It is a team-colored hard hat, with a small chess board attached by a rubber spring and two strips of rubber, which bounce around as the player moves. On top of the chess board, a small device projects a small red bomb hologram on the RED team, and a blue wrench hologram on the BLU team, both of which rotate. As the player's killstreak rises, the hologram projection changes to various chess pieces.

This item was awarded in Genuine quality to players who purchased the Exclusive Team Fortress 2 Chess Set from ThinkGeek or the Valve Store.

Killstreak

The Grandmaster possesses an unique mechanic that changes the design of the hologram based on the wearer's killstreak. The design changes based on how many enemies were killed during a single life:

Number of kills RED BLU
0 kills Pawn Piece
Grandmaster RED Level 1.png Grandmaster BLU Level 1.png
1 kill Rook Piece
Grandmaster RED Level 2.png Grandmaster BLU Level 2.png
2 kills Knight Piece
Grandmaster RED Level 3.png Grandmaster BLU Level 3.png
3 kills Bishop Piece
Grandmaster RED Level 4.png Grandmaster BLU Level 4.png
4 kills Queen Piece
Grandmaster RED Level 5.png Grandmaster BLU Level 5.png
5 or more kills King Piece
Grandmaster RED Level 6.png Grandmaster BLU Level 6.png


This mechanic is independent of weapon killstreaks, and does not require a Killstreak Kit to activate. The design is updated with each direct kill, including killing bots, destroying Mann vs. Machine robots, Sentry Gun kills, environmental deaths, and telefragging. However, assisting in a kill does not increment the killstreak.

Update history

October 2, 2013 Patch

  • The Grandmaster was added to the game.

November 11, 2013 Patch

  • The Grandmaster will now update its model based on the owner's current kill streak.

August 21, 2014 Patch

  • Fixed the Demoman not being able to equip The Grandmaster

Bugs

  • If a Spy is disguised as an enemy with The Grandmaster, the hat will appear as the Spy's team color.
  • When selecting the BLU team from the backpack's "Inspect item" panel, the hat will still use its RED team skin.
  • Touching a ressuply locker will reset the hologram's design back to the first one.

Trivia

  • The item's description refers to a pair of chess matches in 1996 and 1997 between Garry Kasparov, a former World Chess Champion and considered by some as the best of all time, and Deep Blue, a chess-playing computer developed by IBM with the intent of beating a human world champion.
  • The title Grandmaster is awarded to chess players by the world chess organization FIDE. Apart from World Champion, Grandmaster is the highest title a chess player can earn.

Gallery

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