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− | + | The '''Alien Swarm Parasite''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Hats|headwear]] item for [[Classes|all classes]]. It is a stylized version of an enemy parasite from the game ''[[Alien Swarm]]''. The creature attaches to each class's head differently, and sports a [[jiggle bones|limp]] tail. | |
− | + | The Alien Swarm Parasite is obtained by earning the ''Hat Trick'' achievement in ''Alien Swarm''. The achievement is earned by completing two co-op missions online, regardless of difficulty setting. | |
− | + | The hat description was written by [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16690096&postcount=9 Grug] for the [[Hat Describing Contest]], but was slightly edited by [[Valve]]. | |
== Painted variants == | == Painted variants == | ||
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==Bugs== | ==Bugs== | ||
− | * | + | * While some Alien Swarm Parasite hats are tradable, a number of them are not. What determines tradability is currently unknown. |
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
− | * | + | * If the parasite is shot after falling off its owner's head, it will bleed. |
− | * | + | * If the parasite is [[Ragdoll|propelled across the floor]], it will leave a trail of blood. |
− | * | + | * When clicked within the Backpack, the hat makes the sound of the parasite from ''Alien Swarm''. |
== Gallery == | == Gallery == |
Revision as of 22:37, 17 October 2011
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The Alien Swarm Parasite is a promotional headwear item for all classes. It is a stylized version of an enemy parasite from the game Alien Swarm. The creature attaches to each class's head differently, and sports a limp tail.
The Alien Swarm Parasite is obtained by earning the Hat Trick achievement in Alien Swarm. The achievement is earned by completing two co-op missions online, regardless of difficulty setting.
The hat description was written by Grug for the Hat Describing Contest, but was slightly edited by Valve.
Contents
Painted variants
Main article: Paint Can
Mouseover cells to preview the images on a dark background. Click on the images to enlarge them.
Related achievements
Alien Swarm
Hat Trick Complete 2 cooperative missions online. Earns a Team Fortress 2 parasite hat. |
Update history
- Alien Swarm Parasite was added to the game.
- Fixed this hat not being posed correctly on class loadout panels.
September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)
- [Undocumented] Added a community-contributed description for this hat.
- This hat was made paintable.
Bugs
- While some Alien Swarm Parasite hats are tradable, a number of them are not. What determines tradability is currently unknown.
Trivia
- If the parasite is shot after falling off its owner's head, it will bleed.
- If the parasite is propelled across the floor, it will leave a trail of blood.
- When clicked within the Backpack, the hat makes the sound of the parasite from Alien Swarm.
Gallery
- ParasiteScout.png
- ParasiteSoldier.png
- ParasitePyro.png
- ParasiteDemoman.png
- AlienParasiteHat.png
- ParasiteEngineer.png
- ParasiteMedic.png
- ParasiteSniper.png
- ParasiteSpy.png
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