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Sometimes a particular style or name brand can generate so much interest that designers make a special effort to duplicate the appearance of jewelry items at a lower cost. The goal, of course, is to put quality jewelry items in the possession of those who could not afford the original, often unique article. http://www.topjewelryoutlet.com/
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This is certainly true with the world-class Tiffany name. Tiffany's jewelry is so recognizable for quality and workmanship that thousands of people want to wear something from the famous source. Often, the thoughts along this line are nothing more than dreams because of the cost of acquiring an original Tiffany item. It is much more realistic for most members of the working class to add nice jewelry pieces to their collection by purchasing replicas of Tiffany jewelry. This gives them the look of the original without the high price. http://www.topjewelryoutlet.com/tiffany-rings_10002_1.htm
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'''Team Fortress Wiki''' (formally and founded as '''TF2 Wiki''') was created by [[User:Nos|Nos]] in October 2007. Its goal is to provide ''[[Team Fortress 2]]'' players with information that they will find useful to further their understanding of the game.
  
It is a fact of life that jewelry from a renowned designer or store becomes so popular that it sets a trend. In addition, some designer jewelry items become classics and desired collectibles because of the art and materials involved. In this situation, jewelry makers around the world attempt to copy the design, using similar materials, then sell their work as replicas. These sources of replica designer jewelry have become so popular, in fact, that items are often mass produced to meet demand. Even those jewelry items that are not factory-made can be produced in larger numbers by skilled craftsmen working every day. The result is often an item of jewelry that becomes almost as desirable as the original, because of the talent of these lesser-known artisans. http://www.topjewelryoutlet.com/tiffany-earrings_10003_1.htm
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In June 2010, the Wiki and its content were moved to a new server hosted by Valve and became the official wiki for the ''Team Fortress'' series of games, covering everything related to ''Team Fortress 2'' and its older siblings – ''[[Team Fortress Classic]]'' and ''[[Team Fortress]]''.  
  
For many years, the Tiffany name has inspired makers of replica jewelry to copy design and form. The result has been the creation of a profitable business with a large clientele among those who want the Tiffany look. Many lesser-known designers and craftsmen have been able to replicate the luxurious style of Tiffany, using materials other than the quality diamonds and metals in the original. http://www.topjewelryoutlet.com/tiffany-necklaces_10004_1.htm
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The Wiki is divided into two sections, ''[[Main Page|Team Fortress 2]]'' and ''[[Main Page %28Classic%29|Team Fortress Classic]]''.
  
It all comes down to affordable Tiffany style without the Tiffany price. More people are now able to purchase a jewelry item that is a Tiffany replica, and those who see it will not know the difference. These replicas can surprise even the more knowledgeable among jewelry enthusiasts in the way the items mimic an original. Jewelry made from inexpensive materials such as "paste" gems and quartz often look surprisingly authentic, though the materials are certainly not diamond and platinum.
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==== What is a wiki? ====
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See Wikipedia's article on the definition of a "[[w:wiki|wiki]]".
  
Of course, buyers should be careful not to purchase an item that is marketed as a Tiffany original, only to discover that it is an imitation. This will be an expensive mistake. Some unscrupulous traders on the world jewelry scene don't hesitate to take advantage of the population's desire for Tiffany style. Keep in mind that authentic Tiffany & Co. items have the company engraving/signature mark. If this is not present, the item is not an original Tiffany piece. Some of the things to look for when trying to distinguish original Tiffany items from imitations: several sizes of one item; fake platinum will appear much too bright; rough edges; and a suspicious looking forgery of the trademark. Compare the offered item with other original Tiffany pieces, even in photos, to help evaluate it. The Tiffany look is so popular that it will continue to be imitated for decades. http://www.topjewelryoutlet.com/tiffany-key-rings_10009_1.htm
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:''A wiki is a website that allows the creation and editing of any number of interlinked web pages via a web browser using a simplified markup language or a WYSIWYG text editor. Wikis are typically powered by wiki software and are often used collaboratively by multiple users. Examples include community websites, corporate intranets, knowledge management systems, and note services. The software can also be used for personal notetaking.''
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== How to get started and where to find things ==
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* The links found on the left under 'Navigation' will help you navigate your way around the wiki.
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* First, check out the [[main page]]. It tells you what is new and has useful links.
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* Second, try the search box! It is quite useful, although you could always search within the wiki using Google.
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* Third, if you are bored, you could always check out [[Special:Random|a random page]]!
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== How to edit ==
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This is a wiki, a cooperative and informative website that ''anyone'' can edit to make it better.
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To edit a page, you have to first [{{fullurl:Special:Userlogin|returnto={{FULLPAGENAMEE}}}} sign in], or if you haven't created an account yet, [{{fullurl:Special:Userlogin|type=signup}} create one]. Then proceed to press the edit button at the top of a section.
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Team Fortress Wiki, like Wikipedia, utilizes the wiki markup to format a page. For example, entering any text between two equal signs creates a title. Wikipedia has a [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Cheatsheet|cheat sheet]] designed to help newcomers. You should also check out the [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Tutorial|tutorial]] for the very basics.
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We also have a [[Help:Style guide|style guide]] which you should follow. It has guidelines on the way you should format pages.
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=== Resources ===
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;Wiki markup
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* [[Help:Editing]]
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* [[w:Wikipedia:Cheatsheet|Cheatsheet]] on Wikipedia
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* Editing [[w:Wikipedia:Tutorial|tutorial]] on Wikipedia
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;Translation
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* [[Help:Language translation]]
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;Other
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* [[Help:Contents]]
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* [[metawikipedia:Help:Contents|Help:Contents]] on Wikimedia's Meta-Wiki
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== Where to get help ==
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* [irc://irc.freenode.net/tfwiki #tfwiki] – Our IRC channel ([[Team Fortress Wiki:IRC|how to connect]]).
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* [[Team Fortress Wiki:Discussion]] – Our main discussion page.
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== Who are the people in charge? ==
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This site is operated by volunteers from the ''Team Fortress 2'' community. Valve's direct involvement in the day-to-day running of the site is minimal apart from a [[Team Fortress Wiki:Terms of Use|Terms of Use]] policy which all contributors must adhere to.
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See [[Help:Group rights|Group rights]] for a complete list of users with elevated privileges.
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== Site statistics ==
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These are just a few pages listing facts and statistics about this site:
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* [[Special:Mostrevisions|Most edited]],
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* [[Special:Fewestrevisions|Least edited]],
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* [[Special:Mostlinked|Most linked]],
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* [[Special:Statistics|Or see even more here.]]
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== Trivia ==
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* Team Fortress Wiki became an official wiki of Valve on June 30, 2010 and is part of the unofficial [[Valve Wiki Network]].<ref>[http://www.tf2.com/post.php?id=4009 TF2 Official Website – Listen!]</ref>
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* Entering the Konami Code ({{Key|Up}}, {{Key|Up}}, {{Key|Down}}, {{Key|Down}}, {{Key|Left}}, {{Key|Right}}, {{Key|Left}}, {{Key|Right}}, {{Key|B}}, {{Key|A}}, {{Key|Enter}}) on your keyboard anywhere on this wiki will trigger an Easter egg wherein the BLU Spy saps the 'Team Fortress 2 Official Wiki' logo that is found at the top of the sidebar on the left of this page. The Engineer proceeds to say "Spy's sappin' my wiki!" Wrench sounds are heard, and the Sapper is eventually removed. The Engineer then says "Much obliged, pardner." This Easter egg can be triggered on mobile by swiping Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right on the touchscreen then tapping the screen three times.
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
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File:News item 2010-07-01 Official Wiki Opens!.png|In-game announcement of the Wiki's launch
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== See also ==
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* [[Team Fortress]]
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* [[Team Fortress 2]]
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* [[Team Fortress Classic]]
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* [[Team Fortress Wiki:IRC|Team Fortress Wiki – IRC]]
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* [[Team_Fortress_Wiki:Wiki_Birthday|Team Fortress Wiki – Wiki Birthday Update]]
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* [[Wiki Cap]]
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== External links ==
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* [steam://connect/tf2.biringa.com Official TF Wiki TF2 server]
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* [https://twitter.com/OfficialTFWiki Official TF Wiki Twitter page]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/officialtf2wiki Official TF2 Wiki YouTube channel]
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* [https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=tfwiki Team Fortress Wiki IRC channel]
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* [https://steamcommunity.com/groups/OTFWiki Team Fortress Wiki Steam group]
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* [steam://friends/joinchat/103582791431178982 Team Fortress Wiki Steam group chat room]
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* [https://steamcommunity.com/groups/OTFWiki/rss Team Fortress Wiki Steam group RSS feed]
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== References ==
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Revision as of 19:56, 16 July 2018

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Team Fortress Wiki (formally and founded as TF2 Wiki) was created by Nos in October 2007. Its goal is to provide Team Fortress 2 players with information that they will find useful to further their understanding of the game.

In June 2010, the Wiki and its content were moved to a new server hosted by Valve and became the official wiki for the Team Fortress series of games, covering everything related to Team Fortress 2 and its older siblings – Team Fortress Classic and Team Fortress.

The Wiki is divided into two sections, Team Fortress 2 and Team Fortress Classic.

What is a wiki?

See Wikipedia's article on the definition of a "wiki".

A wiki is a website that allows the creation and editing of any number of interlinked web pages via a web browser using a simplified markup language or a WYSIWYG text editor. Wikis are typically powered by wiki software and are often used collaboratively by multiple users. Examples include community websites, corporate intranets, knowledge management systems, and note services. The software can also be used for personal notetaking.

How to get started and where to find things

  • The links found on the left under 'Navigation' will help you navigate your way around the wiki.
  • First, check out the main page. It tells you what is new and has useful links.
  • Second, try the search box! It is quite useful, although you could always search within the wiki using Google.
  • Third, if you are bored, you could always check out a random page!

How to edit

This is a wiki, a cooperative and informative website that anyone can edit to make it better.

To edit a page, you have to first sign in, or if you haven't created an account yet, create one. Then proceed to press the edit button at the top of a section.

Team Fortress Wiki, like Wikipedia, utilizes the wiki markup to format a page. For example, entering any text between two equal signs creates a title. Wikipedia has a cheat sheet designed to help newcomers. You should also check out the tutorial for the very basics.

We also have a style guide which you should follow. It has guidelines on the way you should format pages.

Resources

Wiki markup
Translation
Other

Where to get help

Who are the people in charge?

This site is operated by volunteers from the Team Fortress 2 community. Valve's direct involvement in the day-to-day running of the site is minimal apart from a Terms of Use policy which all contributors must adhere to.

See Group rights for a complete list of users with elevated privileges.

Site statistics

These are just a few pages listing facts and statistics about this site:

Trivia

  • Team Fortress Wiki became an official wiki of Valve on June 30, 2010 and is part of the unofficial Valve Wiki Network.[1]
  • Entering the Konami Code (, , , , , , , , B, A, ↵ Enter) on your keyboard anywhere on this wiki will trigger an Easter egg wherein the BLU Spy saps the 'Team Fortress 2 Official Wiki' logo that is found at the top of the sidebar on the left of this page. The Engineer proceeds to say "Spy's sappin' my wiki!" Wrench sounds are heard, and the Sapper is eventually removed. The Engineer then says "Much obliged, pardner." This Easter egg can be triggered on mobile by swiping Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right on the touchscreen then tapping the screen three times.

Gallery

See also

External links

References