Alright, so we all know that Team Fortress 2 is free now and if you don't... where the f*ck have you been? And some of us are fairly unlucky with item drops so here's where the good part comes in. -You don't have to play online to get items- Step 1) Start up TF2 Step 2) On the "Start Playing" bar...there should be a "bullseye/target" looking icon. Click that. Step 3) Start up the offline practice mode by clicking "start" Step 4) Once the game loads, DO NOT GO PAST THE MOTD/MAP LIST SCREEN...just walk away and shut off your monitor Step 5) When you have left it overnight come back the next morning. Click through...let the round start...kill off your character. Depending on how the drop system is working that day...you might get your loot now you might not. If you don't just disconnect after you have died. Credits to "Shabow" from here: http://www.freefrag.com/team-fortress-2/6181-how-idle-like-pro-non-complicated-edition.html
I agree.. i wouldn't waste electricity to get a virtual hat lol.. it would be cheaper for me to buy it from their store..