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The '''Mann Co. Catalog''' is an in-game index of all [[items]] within ''Team Fortress 2''. Released in the [[Mann-Conomy Update]], the catalog enables players to view information and images of specific items and provides shortcuts to each item's respective article on the [[Team Fortress Wiki]] (through the "[[#Item Wiki Page|Item Wiki Page]]" button) as well as links to purchase said item in the [[Mann Co. Store]]. | The '''Mann Co. Catalog''' is an in-game index of all [[items]] within ''Team Fortress 2''. Released in the [[Mann-Conomy Update]], the catalog enables players to view information and images of specific items and provides shortcuts to each item's respective article on the [[Team Fortress Wiki]] (through the "[[#Item Wiki Page|Item Wiki Page]]" button) as well as links to purchase said item in the [[Mann Co. Store]]. | ||
− | The catalog may be accessed through the "[[Main menu# | + | The catalog may be accessed through the "[[Main menu#Items|Items]]" button on the main menu. |
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+ | There are currently 1,222 items listed in the Mann Co. Catalog. | ||
== Screen elements == | == Screen elements == | ||
=== Item Selection Window === | === Item Selection Window === | ||
− | A list of nearly all the obtainable items in the game. The arrows may be clicked to scroll through the pages, or a parameter may be chosen from the drop down box. When | + | A list of nearly all the obtainable items in the game. The arrows may be clicked to scroll through the pages, or a parameter may be chosen from the drop down box. When hovering over an item, a larger image of it will pop up. Upon selecting an item in the Catalog, information will be provided through the Info Pane. |
=== Info Pane === | === Info Pane === | ||
This box provides detailed information about the items available in Team Fortress 2. When an item is selected, the Info Pane indicates which class may equip the item, the slot to which it is assigned, provides a brief item description, lists the item's effect(s), and also lists the tools that are compatible with it. | This box provides detailed information about the items available in Team Fortress 2. When an item is selected, the Info Pane indicates which class may equip the item, the slot to which it is assigned, provides a brief item description, lists the item's effect(s), and also lists the tools that are compatible with it. | ||
− | === | + | == Item Catalog button appearances and functions == |
− | + | {| class="wikitable grid plainlinks" style="text-align: center;" width="90%" | |
+ | |- | ||
+ | !class="header" colspan="2"| Special Buttons | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | !class="subheader" colspan="2"| | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Item Wiki Page=== | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="align:center; background-color: #FEF5E0;"| | ||
+ | [[File:GUI Item Wiki Page Closeup.png|center|300px]] | ||
+ | | | ||
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+ | {{Main|Team Fortress Wiki}} | ||
+ | The '''Item Wiki Page''' is a button that directs you to the selected item's article on the Team Fortress Wiki in the Steam Web Browser. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===View in Store=== | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | style="align:center; background-color: #FEF5E0;"| | ||
+ | [[File:GUI View in Store Closeup.png|center|300px]] | ||
+ | | | ||
− | + | {{Main|Mann Co. Store}} | |
− | + | The '''View in Store''' button directs you to the Mann Co. Store, and views the item asking if you wish to add that item to your cart if available for purchase. On the item's store page, players can preview the item in use by any class that may equip it. This button does not work with the new Mann Co. Store UI which has been assigned to users at random for testing. | |
− | + | |} | |
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+ | == View in Store == | ||
+ | {{Main|Mann Co. Store}} | ||
+ | The '''View in Store''' button directs you to the Mann Co. Store, and views the item asking if you wish to add that item to your cart if available for purchase. On the item's store page, players can preview the item in use by any class that may equip it. This button does not work with the new Mann Co. Store UI which has been assigned to users at random for testing. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
− | == | + | == Update history == |
− | + | {{Update history | | |
+ | '''{{Patch name|9|30|2010}}''' ([[Mann-Conomy Update]]) | ||
+ | * Mann Co. Store added to the game. | ||
− | + | }} | |
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== Bugs == | == Bugs == | ||
* A number of items are missing from the Catalog, such as the [[Winger]], [[Atomizer]], [[Machina]], [[PDA|Build and Demolish PDA]], [[Sapper]] and the [[Propaganda Contest]] winners' hats. | * A number of items are missing from the Catalog, such as the [[Winger]], [[Atomizer]], [[Machina]], [[PDA|Build and Demolish PDA]], [[Sapper]] and the [[Propaganda Contest]] winners' hats. | ||
− | * Many special keys such as [[Mann Co. Supply Crate Key#Festive Winter Crate Key|Festive Winter Crate Key]] and the [[Mann Co. Supply Crate Key#Refreshing Summer Cooler Key|Refreshing Summer Cooler Key]] were replaced with a 'normal' key after their respective events ended, resulting in the Mann Co. Supply Crate Key being listed | + | * Many special keys such as [[Mann Co. Supply Crate Key#Festive Winter Crate Key|Festive Winter Crate Key]] and the [[Mann Co. Supply Crate Key#Refreshing Summer Cooler Key|Refreshing Summer Cooler Key]] were replaced with a 'normal' key after their respective events ended, resulting in the Mann Co. Supply Crate Key being listed ten times total. |
* The catalog cannot be exited if it is accessed through the trade page. | * The catalog cannot be exited if it is accessed through the trade page. | ||
+ | *The [[Name Tag]] is listed twice, but only the second image links to the TF2 wiki page. | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Gallery == | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | File:Mann co catalog 2.png|'View in Store' screen showing [[Your Eternal Reward]] | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
== See also == | == See also == |
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“ | Hmmm, have a gander at this little beauty.
Click to listen
— The Sniper browsing the catalog
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” |
The Mann Co. Catalog is an in-game index of all items within Team Fortress 2. Released in the Mann-Conomy Update, the catalog enables players to view information and images of specific items and provides shortcuts to each item's respective article on the Team Fortress Wiki (through the "Item Wiki Page" button) as well as links to purchase said item in the Mann Co. Store.
The catalog may be accessed through the "Items" button on the main menu.
There are currently 1,222 items listed in the Mann Co. Catalog.
Contents
Screen elements
Item Selection Window
A list of nearly all the obtainable items in the game. The arrows may be clicked to scroll through the pages, or a parameter may be chosen from the drop down box. When hovering over an item, a larger image of it will pop up. Upon selecting an item in the Catalog, information will be provided through the Info Pane.
Info Pane
This box provides detailed information about the items available in Team Fortress 2. When an item is selected, the Info Pane indicates which class may equip the item, the slot to which it is assigned, provides a brief item description, lists the item's effect(s), and also lists the tools that are compatible with it.
Item Catalog button appearances and functions
View in Store
Special Buttons | |
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Item Wiki Page | |
Main article: Team Fortress Wiki
The Item Wiki Page is a button that directs you to the selected item's article on the Team Fortress Wiki in the Steam Web Browser. | |
Main article: Mann Co. Store
The View in Store button directs you to the Mann Co. Store, and views the item asking if you wish to add that item to your cart if available for purchase. On the item's store page, players can preview the item in use by any class that may equip it. This button does not work with the new Mann Co. Store UI which has been assigned to users at random for testing. |
View in Store
The View in Store button directs you to the Mann Co. Store, and views the item asking if you wish to add that item to your cart if available for purchase. On the item's store page, players can preview the item in use by any class that may equip it. This button does not work with the new Mann Co. Store UI which has been assigned to users at random for testing. |- |}
Update history
Bugs
- A number of items are missing from the Catalog, such as the Winger, Atomizer, Machina, Build and Demolish PDA, Sapper and the Propaganda Contest winners' hats.
- Many special keys such as Festive Winter Crate Key and the Refreshing Summer Cooler Key were replaced with a 'normal' key after their respective events ended, resulting in the Mann Co. Supply Crate Key being listed ten times total.
- The catalog cannot be exited if it is accessed through the trade page.
- The Name Tag is listed twice, but only the second image links to the TF2 wiki page.
Gallery
'View in Store' screen showing Your Eternal Reward
See also