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{{Item infobox
 
{{Item infobox
| type              = action taunt
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| type              = special taunt
 
| image              = Taunt Panzer Pants.png
 
| image              = Taunt Panzer Pants.png
| used-by            = [[Soldier|Soldier]]
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| used-by            = [[Soldier]]
| released          = {{Patch name|10|19|2018}}<br>({{update link|Scream Fortress 2018}})
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| released          = {{Patch name|10|19|2018}}<br>([[Scream Fortress 2018]])
| availability      = {{avail|purchase|unusual}}
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| availability      = {{avail|purchase}}
 
| trade              = yes
 
| trade              = yes
 
| gift              = yes
 
| gift              = yes
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| marketable        = yes
 
| rename            = yes
 
| rename            = yes
 
| numbered          = no
 
| numbered          = no
 
| loadout            = yes
 
| loadout            = yes
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  | prefix          = Taunt:
 
   | item-kind        = Special Taunt
 
   | item-kind        = Special Taunt
  | level            = 1-100
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   | item-description = Soldier Taunt<br><br>Press the taunt key to toggle<br>Primary Fire shows off a flair move<br>Use the Strafe keys to rotate as you drive
   | item-description = Soldier taunt
 
  | loadout-name    = Taunt: Panzer Pants
 
 
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The '''Panzer Pants''' is an [[Action]] [[taunt]] for the [[Soldier]]. When activated, the Soldier gets into a small drivable tank with a functioning gun. The shots fired from the tank are purely cosmetic and do not deal any damage to enemies.
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{{Quotation|'''The Soldier'''|Wars may be fought with tanks, but they are won by ''men''! With tanks!|sound=Soldier tank 11.wav}}
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The '''Panzer Pants''' is a [[Taunts#Special taunts|special taunt]] for the [[Soldier]].
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When activated, the Soldier [[w:At attention|stands at attention]] before a small tank pops up from the ground below and around him, which he proceeds to drive. Pressing Primary Fire (default key: {{key|MOUSE1}}) makes the Soldier fire a shot and say a [[Soldier taunts#Panzer Pants|voiceline]]. The shots are purely cosmetic and do not deal any damage to enemies. Ending the taunt causes the tank to explode, and the Soldier jumps out with a backflip.
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The Soldier continuously drives the tank forward, being impossible to stop or reverse; it is possible to steer left and right, though. When steering, the Soldier turns to the side together with the tank's cannon, allowing players to shoot slightly to the sides as well.
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{{Weapon Demonstration}}
  
 
== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
 
'''{{Patch name|10|19|2018}}''' ([[Scream Fortress 2018]])
 
'''{{Patch name|10|19|2018}}''' ([[Scream Fortress 2018]])
 
* The Panzer Pants was added to the game.
 
* The Panzer Pants was added to the game.
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'''{{Patch name|10|22|2018}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|10|22|2018}}'''
 
* Fixed a common crash related to the Panzer Pants taunt.
 
* Fixed a common crash related to the Panzer Pants taunt.
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'''{{Patch name|8|11|2022}}'''
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* Updated the description.
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== Unused content ==
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* In the game files, there are two unused textures for the Panzer Pants both of which originate from [[w:Day of Defeat: Source|Day of Defeat: Source]]. The first one, named {{code|sherman_tank_destroyed}}, features a charred version of the tank. The second one is an alternative version of the first one, named {{code|sherman_tank_snow}}, being covered in snow instead.
  
 
== Bugs ==
 
== Bugs ==
* Occasionally the tank will disappear, causing players to see the Soldier's arms and legs bent in a unorthodox angle.
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* Occasionally the tank disappears, causing players to see the Soldier's arms and legs bent in an unorthodox angle.<ref>[https://youtu.be/57EssIdxANc?t=19 Tank disappearing bug].</ref><!-- Starts at time frame intentionally -->
* The tank's engine noises will stop playing if interrupted by fall damage or footsteps.
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* The tank's engine noises stop playing if interrupted by fall damage or footsteps.
* If the Soldier has the [[Beggar's Bazooka]], the Primary Fire for the tank will load the first rocket.
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* If the Soldier has the [[Beggar's Bazooka]], pressing Primary Fire to fire with the tank loads the first rocket.
* The smoke effect from the exhaust of the tank will play constantly until the player presses the Primary Fire.
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** Holding Primary Fire while loading the first rocket, then activating the taunt results in the Beggar's reloading and eventually overloading. <ref>[https://youtu.be/Cbit-cYqAGk?t=20 Overloading bug].</ref><!-- Starts at time frame intentionally -->
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* The smoke effect from the tank's exhaust pipe plays constantly until the player presses the Primary Fire.
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* Using a [[Voice commands|voice command]] after beginning this taunt, but before it starts moving, causes it to not move forward. The player may appear to be able to turn, however other players are unable to see this movement. Allies are unable to move the taunting player, but enemies are still able to push them with [[knockback]].
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== Trivia ==
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* The item's name is a reference to the German word ''[[w:Panzer|panzer]]'', meaning "tank".
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* The tank model is based on the [[w:M4 Sherman|M4 Sherman]]. It is reflected in the name of its texture file {{code|sherman_tank.vtf}}.
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* One of the Soldier's taunt-specific lines is a reference to [[w:War (The Temptations song)|''War'']] by [[w:Edwin Starr|Edwin Starr]].
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* "Screaming Eagles" is a nickname for the [[w:101st Airborne Division|101st Airborne Division]] of the army of the United States of America. It participated in several operations during World War II and the Vietnam War.
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
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File:Panzer Pants sherman_tank_destroyed.png|The texture for {{code|sherman_tank_destroyed}}.
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File:Panzer Pants sherman_tank_snow.png|The snowy variation, named {{code|sherman_tank_snow}}.
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File:Snowy Sherman.jpg|A snow covered [[w:M4 Sherman|M4 Sherman]] as featured on {{code|dod_colmar}}.
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File:Destroyed Sherman.jpg|A now charred [[w:M4 Sherman|M4 Sherman]] from being blown up, also on {{code|dod_colmar}}.
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</gallery>
  
== Trivia ==  
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== References ==
* The item's name is a reference to the German translation for tank: Panzer
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<references/>
* The tank model is based on the M4A4, more commonly known as the Sherman. It's texture name in the games files reflect it.
 
  
 
{{Scream Fortress 2018 Nav}}
 
{{Scream Fortress 2018 Nav}}
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{{Soldier Nav|state=collapsed}}
{{Soldier Nav}}
 

Latest revision as of 21:59, 21 February 2024

The Panzer Pants is a special taunt for the Soldier.

When activated, the Soldier stands at attention before a small tank pops up from the ground below and around him, which he proceeds to drive. Pressing Primary Fire (default key: MOUSE1) makes the Soldier fire a shot and say a voiceline. The shots are purely cosmetic and do not deal any damage to enemies. Ending the taunt causes the tank to explode, and the Soldier jumps out with a backflip.

The Soldier continuously drives the tank forward, being impossible to stop or reverse; it is possible to steer left and right, though. When steering, the Soldier turns to the side together with the tank's cannon, allowing players to shoot slightly to the sides as well.

Demonstration

Update history

October 19, 2018 Patch (Scream Fortress 2018)

  • The Panzer Pants was added to the game.

October 22, 2018 Patch

  • Fixed a common crash related to the Panzer Pants taunt.

August 11, 2022 Patch

  • Updated the description.

Unused content

  • In the game files, there are two unused textures for the Panzer Pants both of which originate from Day of Defeat: Source. The first one, named sherman_tank_destroyed, features a charred version of the tank. The second one is an alternative version of the first one, named sherman_tank_snow, being covered in snow instead.

Bugs

  • Occasionally the tank disappears, causing players to see the Soldier's arms and legs bent in an unorthodox angle.[1]
  • The tank's engine noises stop playing if interrupted by fall damage or footsteps.
  • If the Soldier has the Beggar's Bazooka, pressing Primary Fire to fire with the tank loads the first rocket.
    • Holding Primary Fire while loading the first rocket, then activating the taunt results in the Beggar's reloading and eventually overloading. [2]
  • The smoke effect from the tank's exhaust pipe plays constantly until the player presses the Primary Fire.
  • Using a voice command after beginning this taunt, but before it starts moving, causes it to not move forward. The player may appear to be able to turn, however other players are unable to see this movement. Allies are unable to move the taunting player, but enemies are still able to push them with knockback.

Trivia

  • The item's name is a reference to the German word panzer, meaning "tank".
  • The tank model is based on the M4 Sherman. It is reflected in the name of its texture file sherman_tank.vtf.
  • One of the Soldier's taunt-specific lines is a reference to War by Edwin Starr.
  • "Screaming Eagles" is a nickname for the 101st Airborne Division of the army of the United States of America. It participated in several operations during World War II and the Vietnam War.

Gallery

References