Name Tag

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The Sniper on nicknamed weapons

The Name Tag is a tool item, represented as a blank tag bound by a string.

Using this tool in conjunction with a compatible item in the backpack allows the player to bestow a customized name (of 40 or fewer characters) upon that item. Using a Name Tag with an item that has already been given a custom name will rename the item. Name Tags are consumable items, and may only be used once. A named item can be reverted to its original state by selecting the item in the backpack and pressing the 'Restore' button. Restoring an item will remove all customization from it, including custom names, descriptions, and paint. Restoring an item to its original state will not refund the Name Tag.

Renaming an item will preserve the item quality whilst placing quotation marks around the new name. Any prefixes such as "The", "Vintage", "Strange" or "Unusual" will be overwritten. This includes craft numbers. In order to preserve the same style as unmodified items, title case should be used, such as capitalization of the initial letter of each word. When a Name Tag is used on a Strange weapon, the weapon will display its kill count and rank above the description.

If a stock item is renamed, it becomes a Unique item and the player will subsequently find it as an item drop. The newly named item will exist separate to the original stock item. The player can then choose which item to equip through the character loadout menu. If the name of a stock weapon is reverted, the weapon will remain in the player's inventory. As of the Über Update, re-named/described Stock weapons can be used to make scrap metal.


Contents

Example

Backpack Kukri.png
"Sharpy"
Level 1 Kukri


Demonstration

Update history

September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)

October 6, 2010 Patch

October 20, 2010 Patch

December 23, 2011 Patch

February 14, 2011 Patch

March 22, 2012 Patch

June 27, 2012 Patch

July 23, 2012 Patch

November 29, 2012 Patch

Bugs

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