Tag: Behind The Play

This morning I filmed and uploaded a new Behind the Play (BTP) episode focusing on competitive Team Fortress 2. I cover the basics of competitive play, each class and their primary uses, and a variety of strategic and tactical tips to get you started. And like the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive episode, this episode will come in 2 parts. The first, which is embedded below, involves me alone on the map, showcasing basic tips, followed by a part 2 which will analyze match play. After that’s complete, I will begin releasing more match play analysis, not only for TF2, but CS:GO and other competitive titles as well.

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General Notes

• The standard lineup is statistically most effective (2 scouts, 2 soldiers, 1 demo, 1 medic). There are other optimal lineups depending on specific variables, but it’s difficult to determine or predict which is why most lineups remain this way.

• Analyze tradeoffs, ex. damage on enemy demo, or destroy stickies

• Maintain awareness, don’t miss simple checks

• Be aware of both teams current class compositions, be dynamic

• Holding vs. Pushing, exploit openings when available

• Calculate your advantage to determine best course of action

• Communication is vital, keep tabs on enemy team

• Positioning is important, value locations differently, know what’s strong and weak

• Don’t leave your medic unprotected, even if you’re not pocket or roaming

• Don’t worry about KDR or points, it’s a team game

• Watch pro matches for best class-based tactics. Subtle changes in play are valuable and add up. Don’t learn bad habits for less talented players.

• Play deathmatch (DM) to increase micro/movement skills.

Class Notes

Scout

• Fast and mobile + double jump

• Can effectively avoid damage while dealing it

• Can quickly reinforce allies, escape, or get behind enemy lines

• 2x objective capping, back capping

• Strong for medic picks and forcing ubers

• Can draw fire, disorient enemies, bait enemies, etc.

• They can steal ammo and health from enemy areas denying their use of it

• They’re good at controlling enemy snipers

Soldier

• Standard damage dealer

• AOE splash damage, LOS direct fire

• Slow movement, but can rocket jump

• Pocket solider vs roaming soldier

• AOE can blow people off points, long range targets

Pyro

• AOE/DOT damage, crowd control, Uber suppression

• Remember that switching off standard comp can put you at a disadvantage

Demo

• AOE damage, map control

• Very powerful, that’s why there is only 1

• Sticky jump

• Pipes are powerful but arc and can be difficult to defend with

Heavy

• Slow, but high DPS close range

• Good for last point defense

Engineer

• Good for last point defense

Medic

• Heal teammates on the field, deploy uber charges

• DO NOT drop ubers

• Medics keep your team alive and active and able to move forward

• Medics will almost always be charging

Sniper

• Good for picks and map control

Spy

• Good for picks