Tf2, The Game That Keeps Giving...me More Things I Have To Master

[fever 9,884]

I'm pocket soldier for a 6's noob team and we're getting ready for a competition so I have to learn what to do...things I am currently working on, as I have a lot to learn (apparently I have been doing god knows what the last 750+ hours ;-) )...

- understanding names for map locations

- understanding maps strategically for 6's

- learning to know when we are out of position or in a position to push

- getting to know how my team mates play style

- using unfamiliar weapons (seriously, I regularly started using the shotgun three weeks ago)

- recognising basic tricks/ambushes/deceptions played by opposing team

- rocket jumping (no, properly)

- wall jumping

- flick jumping

- water jumping

- syncronising rockets

- MGE practice (dualling)

- airshots

- how could I forget my rollout

oh yeah and don't let the medic die

Seriously WTF!!

Edited August 31, 2013 by Fever

[- Mike - 2,728]

And don't forget to take a break every once in a while to let things sink in and so you can just get a little bit of a breather.

Just pm me if you need anything

[BloodRedWidow 3,508]

Don't worry Fever, most of that stuff will come with experience and practice. I've got so much to learn as medic I don't even know where to begin! =p

[-MW- 5]

I just wanted to get better at playing soldier so I, too, am practicing these tactics.

I have found a few guides that have helped me to understand the mechanics of better play styles. The organics are coming slowly but surely.

Here are the guides I found to be helpful:

http://wiki.teamfortress.com/wiki/Soldier_%28competitive%29

This is your basic guide. It tells you basic information and should be used more as a reference.

This video is a little annoying to watch, but it contains some amazingly helpful advice on the programming pieces of playing soldier.

This video is very dry, but contains so much information it's worth a second or third watch.

http://www.tfportal.de/?30

This guide is great for learning to engage every class as well as a few pointers on how to maximize your play style.

In all honesty though, just playing Soldier is the best way to learn. Find your niche and PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!

[Possum 10,776]

Been long enough since I brought these gems up. If you've wanting to get better as heavy, look no further.

[Tsunami 1,204]

Well, got more than 2.000 hours on TF2 and I can say.. I did watch some videos of "how to get better" but the best you can do is train and practice everyday.

[fever 9,884]

I thought my regular "50 hours in the past two weeks" was reasonable for someone working...until I saw Tristan's 100+ hours

Thanks for all of your offers of help too, I'm constantly surprised by how helpful people are outside of Lotus too. It's a great community...we just need less spies and snipers ;-)

Edited September 3, 2013 by Fever

[Nano 7,892]

...we just need less spies and snipers ;-)

In all fairness spies are much more tolerable with the dead ringer nerf which really knocked it down in usefullness to something fairer.

[Barbaro 466]

This game besides giving, also demands a lot.

...like money.

[fever 9,884]

This game besides giving, also demands a lot.

...like money.

By the look on the heavies face, the spy is touching his bottom

Edited September 4, 2013 by Fever

[Se7en 10,762]

TF2 the game that keeps giving me reasons to do cocaína.

[Possum 10,776]

TF2 the game that keeps giving me reasons to do cocaína.

You need reasons for that?

[Barbaro 466]

You need reasons for that?

Clearly, Seven must have a reason, that he needs reasons. :S