Mann-Conomy Update

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This article is for content released in the update. For the patch itself, see September 30, 2010 Patch.

The Mann-Conomy Update was a major content patch for Team Fortress 2, and was released on September 30, 2010. In total the Update added 65 new items, including community-contributed content from the Polycount Pack contest, new hats, weapons, mini-games, tools, crates and packs of hats and weapons. The Update also introduced the Mann Co. Store, Steam Wallet and Template:W system as well as item trading.

Additions

Class Set

Class Item Sets Icon Kill Icon Name
Leaderboard class scout.png
Scout
The Special Delivery
Pictogram plus.png +25 max health on wearer

Killicon shortstop.png Shortstop

Mad Milk

Killicon holy mackerel.png Holy Mackerel
Milkman
Milkman
Leaderboard class soldier.png
Soldier
The Tank Buster
Pictogram plus.png +20% sentry damage resistance on wearer.

Killicon black box.png Black Box

Battalion's Backup
Grenadier's Softcap
Grenadier's Softcap
Leaderboard class pyro.png
Pyro
The Gas Jockey's Gear
Pictogram plus.png +10% faster move on wearer
Pictogram minus.png +10% bullet vulnerability on wearer

Killicon degreaser.png Degreaser

Killicon powerjack.png Powerjack
Attendant
Attendant
Leaderboard class sniper.png
Sniper
The Croc-o-Style Kit
Pictogram plus.png The wearer cannot be killed by headshots

Killicon sydney sleeper.png Sydney Sleeper

Darwin's Danger Shield

Killicon bushwacka.png Bushwacka
Backpack Ol' Snaggletooth.png
Ol' Snaggletooth
Leaderboard class spy.png
Spy
The Saharan Spy
Pictogram plus.png Reduced decloak sound volume
Pictogram minus.png 0.5 sec longer Cloak blink time

Killicon l'etranger.png L'Étranger

Killicon your eternal reward.png Your Eternal Reward
Familiar Fez
Familiar Fez

Hats

Weapons

Promotional Items - Left 4 Dead 2 Pack

Vintage quality

Main article: Vintage items

As the update was introduced, all of the items which were previously obtained became "Vintage Items". Their name is now rendered blue, and the "Vintage" prefix was added to their name. According to Valve, "some items that used to be rare will become more common when they are available for purchase. (...) This way, those older rare items remain rare (in fact, they're even rarer, because they're limited editions now). "

Some exceptions were promotional items, including but not limited to the Cheater's Lament, Alien Swarm Parasite, Lumbricus Lid, Mildly Disturbing Halloween Mask, Bill's Hat, Ghastly Gibus, and Earbuds, as well as all the medals and craft materials.


Unusual hats

Main article: Unusual items

Unusual items are hats that have special particle effects attached to them. Currently, the only way to obtain these items is by unlocking a Mann Co. Supply Crate with its corresponding key, or by trading for one. There are 882 possible combinations between hats and unusual item particle effects (14 Effects * 63 Current 'Unusual-able' Hats.) The different particle effects are viewable in this animation.

New methods to obtain items

Trading

Main article: Trading

Trading is an in-game system allowing players to swap weapons, hats and misc items allowing players to obtain items that they desire. Some items, such as the Gentle Manne's Service Medal, the Golden Wrench and store-bought items and items given through gifts are 'untradable', meaning that they must remain on the original account that obtained them. However, some promotional items, such as Bill's Hat, the Lumbricus Lid and the Alien Swarm Parasite can be traded.

As of now, it is possible to trade with players on a player's friends list, with other players in their current server, and through either player's Steam Community ID.

However, although it may seem obvious, both trade "partners" must be playing Team Fortress 2 if they wish to trade. It should also be noted that purchased items are not currently tradable, unless Gift Wrap is used to gift the "untradable" item to another player.


Store

Main article: Mann Co. Store

The Mann Co. Store is an in-game micro-transaction service. The store allows players to purchase in-game items such as hats, weapons, and action items using money stored in their Steam Wallet. Creators of community-contributed items receive a percentage of sales for anything they've created.

All items bought through the store cannot be crafted or traded, except by the use of Gift Wrap.

See also