EPTMy one concern with this is I have to stay even longer in queue to join my favorite server (UKCS mega server #1)
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Glowbox
Netherlands330 Posts
My one concern with this is I have to stay even longer in queue to join my favorite server (UKCS mega server #1) . | ||
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Bibdy
United States3481 Posts
So, as for my earlier comment As far as I'm concerned I got the game for a steal via the orange box. I got my money's worth back then when it was still a game worth playing. Now, it's just another game sitting on the shelf collecting dust. F2P or not, it was ruined shortly after they put in all those ridiculous items. | ||
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Uhh Negative
United States1090 Posts
On June 25 2011 05:41 Bibdy wrote: Oh I should mention, I tried this again the other week. It literally feels like a great game that is now sitting on a street corner whoring itself out for scraps of cash. So fucking annoying just wanting to play one of those good old-fashioned team-based, class-based FPS games I grew up with, only to get harassed by multiple strangers for trade requests over some stupid fucking item I just picked up. So, as for my earlier comment I got my money's worth back then when it was still a game worth playing. Now, it's just another game sitting on the shelf collecting dust. F2P or not, it was ruined shortly after they put in all those ridiculous items. Boohoo. It's still a great game. Why not just ignore all the item stuff? I could care less about hats or whatever else they have in there now when I'm playing. I still have just as much fun now as I did then. No one makes you care about the items. It's not intrusive at all besides the occasional drop notification and I think there might be a way to turn that off. | ||
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tube
United States1475 Posts
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NB
Netherlands12045 Posts
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Vaelone
Finland4400 Posts
Spys seem pretty ridiculous though, even I could jump in as a completely new player and get constant kill streaks as one. Died just as easily to them when not playing as one. Can understand them being a lot better balanced in "Professional games" though due to communication etc. | ||
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arto
United States59 Posts
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Furycrab
Canada456 Posts
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acker
United States2958 Posts
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Chairman Ray
United States11903 Posts
*twiddles thumbs* | ||
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ThatBronyGuy
United States169 Posts
Anyway, I was wondering, from the viewpoint of a new TF2 player (on the PC, at least, I did play it on the 360 and had a blast with it there), what are some suggestions for servers that I could get into that are more noob friendly or are just fun to play. The reason I ask is that I got CS 1.6 not too long ago and while, I admit, I am not very good at all, I could not find many servers to play on because the other players were taking it too seriously or were just soooooo good that it took the fun out of the experience. Some starting points would be much appreciated. Is there teamliquid server as well? | ||
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Tullidd
Canada68 Posts
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prOxi.Beater
Denmark626 Posts
On June 25 2011 09:41 acker wrote: After a while, you start noticing spies because they don't move the same way normal people move. It's kind of hard to explain...like, normal people care less than disguised spies where other people are. Spies strafe a lot for some reason. If you see a guy strafing a lot while he runs he's almost always a spy. I never figured out why, but it's definitely true | ||
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h3r1n6
Iceland2039 Posts
On June 25 2011 09:41 acker wrote: After a while, you start noticing spies because they don't move the same way normal people move. It's kind of hard to explain...like, normal people care less than disguised spies where other people are. And good spies learned to take advantage of that and 'act'. When I am really bored I pretend to be a really obvious spy and try to fool my teammates into chasing me around :D | ||
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Existential
Australia2107 Posts
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gurrpp
United States437 Posts
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Fuzzmosis
Canada752 Posts
1) Scout - + Show Spoiler + You're quick, and you'll die quicker. Double jump and try to attack people where they aren't looking. If you get good, you get scary, but it will take a lot of practice to get there. ALl else fails, giggle like a maniac while hitting people with a baseball bat. 2) Soldier - + Show Spoiler + You have no weaknesses, and a lot of strengths. Again, you won't start off great but you can do damage if you've ever played any FPS with a rocket launcher. Aim at feet, frag, repeat. You're slow, and want to stay far away from the fat men and the masked chubby men. 3) Pyro - + Show Spoiler + If you like to burn things and find your opponents screaming "FIRE" this one is for you. Generally most efficient with new players since it's quite possible to charge heroicly (Stupidily) into the front lines and set plenty of people on fire. Also try hiding around corners, wait for someone to walk past you, and burn them. Give right click a try! 4) Demoman - + Show Spoiler + The most powerful class... once you're good at it. This is the class that can do things no other class can do, and do most things other classes can do just as well... but only if you're good. When starting, lob grenades into your opponents, or stickies. He has a unique aiming curve that will take you time to adjust, but he blows stuff up goooood. Then better.Like scout, it will take time, but will make your opponents cry. 5) Heavy - + Show Spoiler + A large Russian Man who may be compensating for something. Close Range Master, mid range tolerable, he can also scare the crap out of inexperienced players. He's actually most effective dropping in on people, not being a walking tank. Practice jumping just before revving your gun, those 5 feet or that corner really makes a difference. Once you know how to handle him, he's a Teddy Bear. Those who don't find him a devastating opponent. 6) Engineer - + Show Spoiler + Build your dispensers just around corners for your team to re-stock. Build your gun just in range of where the enemies can't escape. Build your teleport to bring your team closer. Right click to re-place any placed equipment to confuse enemies. Let your gun do the work while you do the dancing. However, this requires teamwork. An engineer on it's own is easily defeated, but an Engineer supporting a team supporting an Engineer makes things look stacked. 7) Medic - + Show Spoiler + Heal people who are hurt. To help your team: Find a person with high score, attach heal beam, right click when Uber is at 100%. Once you get good, you'll Uber at better times. Once you get better, you'll keep your team nicely healed as you make your opponents wonder why your patients just won't die. 8) Sniper - + Show Spoiler + He's Australian? Pick off people from Afar. Aim for anyone threatening you, then Medics, then Engineers. Headshots do more damage, as do zoomed in charges. No matter what someone says, even if they die to a bodyshot, you did your job. 9) Spy - + Show Spoiler + Sneak behind enemy lines. Sap sentries just before your team bursts around the corner. Backstab medics who are building those pesky ubercharges. Rage at Pyros who always set you on fire. (If you main Spy, you will LOATHE pyros) Also, remember, this game has a HUGE "Just relax and have fun" component. Professional tournaments only use 4 classes (Sometimes 5) because.. well, they don't like playing the full game. Every class can be rewarding. Sometimes, the most random stuff can happen. Don't be afraid of trying out other maps/game modes. Generally, people who say 32 man servers are full of noobs say that because... they played on 32 man servers full of noobs. Teamwork goes a long way in this game, and there's a lot of armchair generals who will get upset because "You don't do what I say!". Don't let em bother you, welcome to a fantastic FPS experience. Also, if you get any hats, I'll take em off your hands. | ||
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Noxie
United States2227 Posts
On June 25 2011 12:48 gurrpp wrote: Is anyone else having any problems with the server browser? I can't find any servers at all, and I've been playing tf2 for years. The problem is only in tf2 for some reason. Having the same issue.... let me know if you figure it out... | ||
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Xapti
Canada2473 Posts
On June 24 2011 10:52 eatmyshorts5 wrote: This move basically guarantees that DOTA 2 is gonna be free. This excites me. really? I don't see it. TF 2 was paid for quite some time, I don't see why the same thing couldn't happen with DOTA2. Personally I never bought TF2 because I really dislike steam. Now that TF2's free I'd consider it a bit harder, but I don't yet know the outcome. | ||
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Shiragaku
Hong Kong4308 Posts
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