Golden Charity will destroy Team Fortress 2 Golden Wrench for Child's Play
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Through the destruction of a coveted item, one man is hoping to create something good for some children in need. That's the goal of Golden Charity, an initiative that will see one Team Fortress 2 player sacrifice his Golden Wrench in the name of Child's Play. If that ain't the utmost spirit of charity, then we're not sure what is.
WiNG, lucky recipient number 31 of Valve's gaudy gift, is soliciting donations until August 23, with the top 20 contributors receiving a front-row seat to the wrench's demise on August 31. When you think about it that way, it almost seems barbaric; all of these folks, sitting around, watching something perish. But it's in the name of charity, so we guess it all balances out in the end.
[Thanks, Anonymous]
WiNG, lucky recipient number 31 of Valve's gaudy gift, is soliciting donations until August 23, with the top 20 contributors receiving a front-row seat to the wrench's demise on August 31. When you think about it that way, it almost seems barbaric; all of these folks, sitting around, watching something perish. But it's in the name of charity, so we guess it all balances out in the end.
[Thanks, Anonymous]
Reader Comments (35)
Posted: Jul 20th 2010 9:07PM KentuckyFrydCow28 said
What a coincidence! I had the idea yesterday to sell people tickets to watch me kill a box of puppies. All money would of course go to the Crash Bandicoot Foundation.
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Posted: Jul 20th 2010 11:42PM BananaBoat said
@gudaman- Because they are superior to kittens in every way?
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Posted: Jul 20th 2010 9:17PM WiNGSPANTT from TopTierTacticsco said
Joystiq, thanks so much for posting this!
There has been a great response so far with $500 collected in the first day alone! I really am proud of everyone who has given something, and hope many more follow.
Thanks again and thanks ahead of time to anyone else who can contribute!
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There has been a great response so far with $500 collected in the first day alone! I really am proud of everyone who has given something, and hope many more follow.
Thanks again and thanks ahead of time to anyone else who can contribute!
Posted: Jul 20th 2010 9:51PM thelolotov said
@WiNGSPANTT from TopTierTacticsco
Can we donate towards the "Save the golden wrenches Foundation" instead?
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Can we donate towards the "Save the golden wrenches Foundation" instead?
Posted: Jul 20th 2010 10:06PM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
@WiNGSPANTT from TopTierTacticsco
You deserve a medal!
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You deserve a medal!
Posted: Jul 20th 2010 10:38PM WiNGSPANTT from TopTierTacticsco said
@WiNGSPANTT from TopTierTacticsco
Also, if anyone wants to see it, I made a trailer about the event. It's probably an easier way to spread the word if you want to embed it anywhere you see fit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w_IH_vO0W8
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Also, if anyone wants to see it, I made a trailer about the event. It's probably an easier way to spread the word if you want to embed it anywhere you see fit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w_IH_vO0W8
Posted: Jul 21st 2010 12:41AM The Spy said
@WiNGSPANTT from TopTierTacticsco
http://wiki.teamfortress.com/w/images/4/40/Spy_cheers02.wav
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http://wiki.teamfortress.com/w/images/4/40/Spy_cheers02.wav
Posted: Jul 20th 2010 9:48PM WiNGSPANTT from TopTierTacticsco said
@creid8 I would, but there is no trading system in Team Fortress 2. The only options are to keep an item, craft it into scrap metal, or destroy it.
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Posted: Jul 21st 2010 8:44AM The Aquacharger said
@WiNGSPANTT from TopTierTacticsco
You are aware trading system is to be coming out.
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You are aware trading system is to be coming out.
Posted: Jul 21st 2010 5:05PM Drakkenfyre said
@creid8
That trading system isn't coming out anytime soon. It's been "planned" for the past year. Hell, the CRAFTING system was introduced before the trading system.
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That trading system isn't coming out anytime soon. It's been "planned" for the past year. Hell, the CRAFTING system was introduced before the trading system.
Posted: Jul 20th 2010 9:35PM Omnistatic said
i bet Valve will compensate him with another wrench as a show of support..
i would..
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i would..
Posted: Jul 21st 2010 8:34AM Omnistatic said
@pangit
he's not really sacrificing anything now, it's a digital wrench... but he's sacrificing his time for someone else in need.
and if valve were smart they'd either honor this guy's generosity with some in game item or by matching the donations he raises.
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he's not really sacrificing anything now, it's a digital wrench... but he's sacrificing his time for someone else in need.
and if valve were smart they'd either honor this guy's generosity with some in game item or by matching the donations he raises.
Posted: Jul 20th 2010 9:36PM Omnistatic said
i bet Valve will compensate him with another wrench as a show of support..
i would..
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i would..
Posted: Jul 20th 2010 9:37PM Omnistatic said
@Omnistatic
1 post... 2 post.. 2!! 2 posts that are the same.. Ah ha ha ha!
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1 post... 2 post.. 2!! 2 posts that are the same.. Ah ha ha ha!
Posted: Jul 20th 2010 10:12PM The Wicker Man said
@Omnistatic Behold! The lord of the internet! Too funny!
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Posted: Jul 20th 2010 10:24PM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
@The Wicker Man
Behold! The only time a double-post won't be down-voted into oblivion! :D
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Behold! The only time a double-post won't be down-voted into oblivion! :D
Posted: Jul 21st 2010 5:09PM Drakkenfyre said
@Bolts
The crafting system boils down like this.
"Crap, I got 15 of the same item via the random drop system!"
"I'll craft them"
(15 weapons become 5 Scrap Metal)
"Crap, more random stuff I don't want"
(More Scrap Metal)
I got enuf Scrap Metal to make something, hmmm.
(Makes Reclaimed Metal. Makes Refined Metal)
"Ok, I have 3 Refined Metal"
(Combines 3 Refined Metal, gets random hat)
With a few exceptions, the crafting is random. You can specify a slot or a class if you put even more metal into it, but it's going to be random. Only a few items have specific recipes.
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The crafting system boils down like this.
"Crap, I got 15 of the same item via the random drop system!"
"I'll craft them"
(15 weapons become 5 Scrap Metal)
"Crap, more random stuff I don't want"
(More Scrap Metal)
I got enuf Scrap Metal to make something, hmmm.
(Makes Reclaimed Metal. Makes Refined Metal)
"Ok, I have 3 Refined Metal"
(Combines 3 Refined Metal, gets random hat)
With a few exceptions, the crafting is random. You can specify a slot or a class if you put even more metal into it, but it's going to be random. Only a few items have specific recipes.
Posted: Jul 21st 2010 12:52AM The Wicker Man said
@Faenix Would you please destroy your joystiq account for charity so we never have a mean-spirited post again?
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Posted: Jul 21st 2010 5:13AM Lone Starr said
The cynic in me suspects *additional* motives. But the charity wins so all's fair.
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Posted: Jul 21st 2010 5:53AM TheMysticalNinja said
I see your plan WING. By doing this you will be rewarded the platnium medal and thus will be the wrench overlord.
I'm on to you -_-
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I'm on to you -_-
Posted: Jul 21st 2010 7:04AM WiNGSPANTT from TopTierTacticsco said
@TheMysticalNinja Heh, I already have the platinum medal =D
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Posted: Jul 21st 2010 7:52AM TheMysticalNinja said
Hmmmm...my informants tell me that you not only wish to get the platnium medal, but the platnium wrench.
Dammit, WING, I will find out what your true goal is ^_^
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Dammit, WING, I will find out what your true goal is ^_^
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