SOMEONE DESTROYED golden WRENCH #42 ON TF2!

[Lil Robot]

Are you saying bye as if you are quitting the forums or just leaving this conversation?

jesus tony
all you can do is try to get people banned for leaving posts.
while he did say "don't care", he meant bye as in leaving the thread
seriously tony :V

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[Lørd Tøny]

A Golden Opportunity to Destroy Golden Wrench #31 and Benefit the Child’s Play Charity
by WiNGSPANTT 7 Comments

UPDATE

Response from Robin Walker on the event!
Destroying the Wrench

As many people know, I’ve planned to destroy Golden Wrench #31 ever since receiving it. While I’ve often briefly described my intentions, I’d like to take this time to explain my motivations, what I seek to accomplish, and ask you for your help and support.

Since its inception, the Golden Wrench stirred up a lot of controversy; it was an item whose hype was matched only by its rarity. Releasing only 100 of the items, at random, to the Team Fortress 2 population, Valve incurred the ire of many players who crafted their entire inventories in vain. Meanwhile, 99 jokers and I got awarded these rare weapons at random. These weapons induce a magical, Midas effect and even feature several item-specific kill dialog.

The Steam community has seen a bevy of bad emotions resulting from this distribution (and, in some cases, from hacking-related fallout), and as an owner of the Wrench, I’ve also experienced a bit of its curse. While it’s certainly fun to wield this magical weapon, it’s also served as a source of constant inquiry, hate, jealousy, and (dare I say it?) unwanted attention. It’s a shame that such a fun item was so limited that it has ultimately made Team Fortress 2 less fun, not more.
A Golden Opportunity for Positive Change

So, in my infinite wisdom, I’ve decided that perhaps Golden Wrench #31 is better served destroyed than remaining to exist. I also decided that, if I were to destroy it, why shouldn’t I try to make something good come of the situation? To create something positive of this utterly divisive, bitter issue? And for that reason, I’ve chosen to run a fundraiser to benefit the Child’s Play Charity, culminating in the destruction of the Golden Wrench.

For those of you unfamiliar with this charity, Child’s Play is associated with Penny Arcade and works to donate games, toys, and other goods to children’s hospitals around the country. These items help children, many of whom are seriously (or even terminally) ill, better endure their hospital stays. This organization has consistently worked with the gaming community to show that gamers like you and me can make a positive difference in the lives of children who need our help.
How You Can Help Turn Gold into Good

The task at hand is simple. Below, you’ll find a widget where you can donate any amount you wish to give directly to the Child’s Play Charity. Your gift will be tallied, along with the gifts of all other contributors, through August 23. These donations will help bring movies, music, games, and toys to ill children who desperately need something to help them through an incredibly difficult part of their lives.

On August 31st, I will destroy the 31st Golden Wrench, and invite the 20 most generous contributors to commemorate the event in-server with me as the final witnesses to its demise. Take screen shots, record demos, be the last people ever immortalized as #31′s victims before this 1 in 100 item is permanently deleted. For anyone who doesn’t know, the destruction of the wrench will result in a global announcement to all TF2 players, so it will be kind of a big deal.

[Vegetarian Zombie]

42 ia meaning of life

[Aphtonites]

The golden wrench was a handicapped idea.
Drunken_F00l made a monopoly on it after he figured out the exact interval between each golden wrench drop, people would pay him to know when the next golden wrench would drop on his IRC so they could craft right when it happens, a lot of those people who payed did get the wrench.

[Lørd Tøny]

Valve said the wrench drop was random. In reality the wrench dropped at a specific time.

Valve knows how to manipulate.

[Awdax]

Isn't there a limited amount?

I wonder what would happened if everyone that has one, destroyed it. 

[Davy]

Valve said the wrench drop was random. In reality the wrench dropped at a specific time.

Valve knows how to manipulate.

The times allotted were random, there was no pattern. Drunken just found the source code and found the specific times.

[Mr.FudgeFox]

The times allotted were random, there was no pattern. Drunken just found the source code and found the specific times.

Could they stop it though? Change the code?

[Davy]

Could they stop it though? Change the code?

no, lol.

[Lørd Tøny]

The times allotted were random, there was no pattern. Drunken just found the source code and found the specific times.

So it's not random, it was predetermined.

[Davy]

So it's not random, it was predetermined.

There were no "intervals", or clear patterns between the times.

[Lørd Tøny]

There were no "intervals", or clear patterns between the times.

It's more like Valve hit a "random time" button before the drop and then all 100 wrenches were set at random pre-made times.

[Davy]

It's more like Valve hit a "random time" button before the drop and then all 100 wrenches were set at random pre-made times.

Sort of like that(I'm using Sort of very loosely).

[Lørd Tøny]

(I'm using Sort of very loosely).

too late

[Master Shadow Phoenix]

The meaning of life in TF2 has been destroyed. Now we'll never know.