If We Could Be Serious For a Moment... - Blog Post - Games

[quote]Here at Valve, we've always been consistently blown away by the creativity and generosity of the TF2 community -- through art contests, map making, item creating, or any one of the hundreds of other ways that you manage to impress us every day. [img]http://www.teamfortress.com/images/posts/japan_relief_aid.png[/img] Today, we'd like to offer a chance to help out at a time when that help matters most. To support the relief efforts currently underway in Japan, we're introducing three limited edition hats and two special noisemakers to the Mann Co. store. The "Humanitarian's Hachimaki" ($7.99), the "Benefactor's Kanmuri" ($19.99) and the most prestigious "Magnanimous Monarch" ($99.99) will be available from now through April 6. All proceeds (net of applicable taxes) will go directly towards the Japanese disaster relief fund that the American Red Cross has set up. The hats can be equipped by all classes; however, they cannot be traded or used for crafting. After April 6, none of these items will be available in any form. We encourage you to spend as much as you are comfortable with contributing to this good cause. While your Mann Co. store purchases cannot be written off as tax deductions, those who would prefer to donate directly to the American Red Cross fund can do so at their website. Thanks.[/quote] This is very awesome of valve, but does that hat really cost 100 dollars? I wonder how many will buy it.

God Bless you Valve. You will always remain the best in my heart, no matter what.

Absolute win at the no trading part. Valve's (The TF2 Team) gained some respect back.

100$ for a virtual hat. I died a bit on the inside.

[QUOTE=kamikaze470;28776048]100$ for a virtual hat. I died a bit on the inside.[/QUOTE] Do you even know where the proceeds are going to.

and now... Donate to Japan and get a free hat in TF2!

[QUOTE=acfan;28776059]Do you even know where the proceeds are going to.[/QUOTE]Of course, but don't you think that's a bit silly?

Will buy for Japan. Will be only hats I've bought. If I had the money, I'd definitely go for the Magnanimous Monarch, but I'll probably just stick with the Humanitarian's Hachimaki and a noise maker or two.

[QUOTE=kamikaze470;28776077]Of course, but don't you think that's a bit silly?[/QUOTE] Yeah, but it's what people want I suppose.

[QUOTE=Jessecar96;28776071]and now... Donate to Japan and get a free hat in TF2![/QUOTE] Sadly most people will buy the hat for the sole fact it is a hat. The proceeds could go to making some form of Super-AIDS and some people will still buy it...

This is a good thing, yet I still have mixed feelings about the hat reward you get for donating [sp]that 100$ hat gives me a sense I'll be seeing some intense elitism soon[/sp]

[QUOTE=kamikaze470;28776077]Of course, but don't you think that's a bit silly?[/QUOTE] Why is it silly? You give and you get something back, it's that simple.

Glad to see valve doing this. To anybody who dislikes this blog post, you are an awful fucking person. They aren't spending the money on the hat, they're donating it to be a decent fucking person and they get some nice little pixels in return.

Aw, that's actually really swee-[i]The Sniper still has his default hat how does that even work[/i]

[QUOTE=Sneakman!*;28776151]Glad to see valve doing this. To anybody who dislikes this blog post, you are an awful fucking person. They aren't spending the money on the hat, they're donating it to be a decent fucking person and they get some nice little pixels in return.[/QUOTE] I think the $8 and $20 hats will be bought for the sole purpose of helping Japan but most people who buy the C-spotter will do it just for the hat

:)

If i had 100 bucks id get the Monarch thing. As long as its helping someone out, id be willing to spend it.

This is why I love Valve.

Went to the wiki to check the new hats... Reserved for editing

I just bought the Humanitarian's Hachimaki. If it were feasible I'd support more but every bit counts.

[QUOTE=Doomish;28776131]Why is it silly? You give and you get something back, it's that simple.[/QUOTE]I'm just saying the price is a bit awkward for only one hat. By all means I do not hate the blog post or anything. In fact I really think Valve are being extremely generous and all but I really think they should had bundled all three of the hats together or at least lowered the price somewhat lower. :shobon:

That 3 Max Hats right there, Doing something good to create something Obnoxious and annoying, just when I thought Robin was coming back to his senses and making the shogun items obtainable by crafting after Pre-order. Well, at least its helping Japan.

[QUOTE=kamikaze470;28776464]I'm just saying the price is a bit awkward for only one hat. By all means I do not hate the blog post or anything. In fact I really think Valve are being extremely generous and all but I really think they should had bundled all three of the hats together or at least lowered the price somewhat lower. :shobon:[/QUOTE] You're not paying 100 dollars for a hat. If this is your mindset, you're a selfish piece of shit. You're donating that money, not spending it on pixels.

[QUOTE=GFreeman515;28776566]That 3 Max Hats right there, Doing something good to create something Obnoxious and annoying, just when I thought Robin was coming back to his senses and making the shogun items obtainable by crafting after Pre-order. Well, at least its helping Japan.[/QUOTE] what the fuck did you just say

There, i had enough for the Bundle.

I was doing well in a match when the server crashed for this update. At first I raged. Then I read the blog post and I :unsmith:'d and then I felt bad.

I love the Kanmuri on the Heavy.

[QUOTE=Sneakman!*;28776615]You're not paying 100 dollars for a hat. If this is your mindset, you're a selfish piece of shit. You're donating that money, not spending it on pixels.[/QUOTE] I'd just like to point out that there are people willing to spend the $100 for the hat only at least they'll be indirectly donating to help japan, even if they are selfish hatwhoring fuckwits

[QUOTE=kamikaze470;28776077]Of course, but don't you think that's a bit silly?[/QUOTE] Somewhat that it's one hat and not many.

[QUOTE=Sneakman!*;28776615]You're not paying 100 dollars for a hat. If this is your mindset, you're a selfish piece of shit. You're donating that money, not spending it on pixels.[/QUOTE]I could honestly care less about the hat. I am not trying to imply I'm a 'selfish piece of shit' or anything but there are other people out there who would donate money for the hat(s) alone rather it be for the Red Cross relief or not. Also, I find it unnecessary for that aggressive comment; that was a bit tad rude don't you think?