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The '''Mining Light''' is a [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the [[Engineer]]. It is a [[Self-illumination|faintly glowing]] strap-on helmet lamp, which attaches to his regular [[w:Hard hat|hard hat]]. It is similar to those used by miners.
 
The '''Mining Light''' is a [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the [[Engineer]]. It is a [[Self-illumination|faintly glowing]] strap-on helmet lamp, which attaches to his regular [[w:Hard hat|hard hat]]. It is similar to those used by miners.
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The item's description was written by [https://web.archive.org/web/20110424220716/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showpost.php?p=16725207&postcount=175 ravn0s] for the [[Hat Describing Contest]], and was slightly edited by Valve.
  
 
== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
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{{Update history|
 
'''{{Patch name|5|21|2009}}''' ([[Sniper vs. Spy Update]])
 
'''{{Patch name|5|21|2009}}''' ([[Sniper vs. Spy Update]])
 
* {{Undocumented}} The Mining Light was added to the game.
 
* {{Undocumented}} The Mining Light was added to the game.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|9|30|2010}}''' ([[Mann-Conomy Update]])
 
'''{{Patch name|9|30|2010}}''' ([[Mann-Conomy Update]])
* The Mining Light was added to the [[Mann Co. Store]].
 
 
* {{Undocumented}} Added a community-contributed description for the Mining Light.
 
* {{Undocumented}} Added a community-contributed description for the Mining Light.
* {{undocumented}} The Mining Light can now be uncrated with Unusual quality.
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* {{Undocumented}} The Mining Light can now be uncrated with [[Unusual]] quality.
  
'''{{item schema|1|25|2013|id=a0ac5c7c966a3a5cf70f777ad5ff3dfbaf74194e}}'''
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'''{{item schema|1|25|2013}}'''
* The Mining Light was removed from the item drop system and Mann Co. Store, and can no longer be uncrated with Unusual quality or crafted. Crates with the possibility to get the hat are unboxed in normal quality. [http://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9714]
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* The Mining Light was removed from the [[item drop system]] and [[Mann Co. Store]], and can no longer be uncrated with Unusual quality or [[Crafting|crafted]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=Saxton Hale|title=Kiss These Items Goodbye!|retrieved=2021-9-30|url=https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=9714|publication=TF2 Official Blog|puburl=https://www.teamfortress.com|date=2013-1-10}}</ref>
  
'''{{Patch name|9|10|2014}}'''
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'''{{Patch name|9|10|2014}} #1'''
 
* Updated the {{code|[[Equip region|equip_region]]}} for the Mining Light.
 
* Updated the {{code|[[Equip region|equip_region]]}} for the Mining Light.
 
* {{Undocumented}} Updated the {{code|item_type}} for the the Mining Light.
 
* {{Undocumented}} Updated the {{code|item_type}} for the the Mining Light.
  
'''{{Patch name|9|25|2014}}'''
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'''{{Patch name|9|25|2014}} #1'''
* {{undocumented}} Added the Limited attribute to the Mining Light.
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* {{Undocumented}} Added the [[Limited]] attribute to the Mining Light.
 
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== Notes ==
 
* The hat description was written by [https://web.archive.org/web/20110424220716/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showpost.php?p=16725207&postcount=175 ravn0s] for the [[Hat Describing Contest]], and was slightly edited by Valve.
 
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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* [[Data Mining Light]]
 
* [[Data Mining Light]]
  
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{{Engineer Nav|state=collapsed}}
 
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[[Category:Retired items]]
 
[[Category:Retired items]]
 
[[Category:Self-illuminated]]
 
[[Category:Self-illuminated]]

Revision as of 23:01, 30 September 2021

I wish y'all could see how bad I'm kickin' your tail.
The Engineer on his ability to see in the dark

The Mining Light is a cosmetic item for the Engineer. It is a faintly glowing strap-on helmet lamp, which attaches to his regular hard hat. It is similar to those used by miners.

The item's description was written by ravn0s for the Hat Describing Contest, and was slightly edited by Valve.

Update history

May 21, 2009 Patch (Sniper vs. Spy Update)
  • [Undocumented] The Mining Light was added to the game.

September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)

  • [Undocumented] Added a community-contributed description for the Mining Light.
  • [Undocumented] The Mining Light can now be uncrated with Unusual quality.

January 25, 2013 [Item schema update]

September 10, 2014 Patch #1

  • Updated the equip_region for the Mining Light.
  • [Undocumented] Updated the item_type for the the Mining Light.

September 25, 2014 Patch #1

  • [Undocumented] Added the Limited attribute to the Mining Light.

Trivia

  • Typical mining helmets have either a fitting attached to them or molded into their surface, for the purpose of holding such a light. Since the Engineer wears a construction worker's hard hat, the light must be attached by non-conductive leather or nylon straps.

See also

References

  1. Saxton Hale   (TF2 Official Blog)      "Kiss These Items Goodbye!".      Published   January 10, 2013.      Retrieved   September 30, 2021.