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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:02 pm
by Leisher
For those of you with great reflexes, play the scout or the pyro.

For those of you who want firepower, play the heavy or the soldier.

For those of you who like to play support classes, play the medic or engineer.

For those of you who like to be sneaky, play the spy.

For those of you who have a combination of reflexes and patience, play the demoman.

For those of you who don't like to be in the thick of things, play the sniper.

Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:46 pm
by GORDON
Engineer has some abilities that aren't intuitive, fyi. My first time i had some teammates giving me tips once i let them know I was an engie virgin.

Personally, I switch between my fave classes

1. As needed by the team
2. As I feel like it. The different classes, and thus different play styles, keep the game fresh(er).

Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:08 pm
by TheCatt
Tips for those who suck at FPSs?

Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:10 pm
by GORDON
Hope you aren't one of those dweebs who get motion sickness from a video game.

It's called a healthy inner ear... get one.

Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:50 pm
by TheCatt
where did that come from?

Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 3:01 pm
by Leisher
I switch a lot based on mood, map, and team as well. I think demoman is my least favorite, but I know it's a popular class, so don't go by my opinion on that one.
Tips for those who suck at FPSs?


Engineer would be good as your job isn't really combat, but to support and defend (via the turret you build). People on your team will love you as long as you build them teleporters so they can get to battle faster.

Sniper is good as you're in the rear guard and zoomed in. The action there is click the mouse to shoot.

The spy wouldn't be horrible, but the learning curve is probably too high the first time you play.

The medic is decent as you're not really worried about fighting, but rather healing. Your job is to find a heavy, pyro, soldier, etc. and stay behind them while healing them constantly. Good for folks who aren't good with reflexes, but want to stay up front.

Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 3:21 pm
by TPRJones
GORDON wrote:Hope you aren't one of those dweebs who get motion sickness from a video game.
That's me.

I have seasickness tablets for when I plan to do some FPS gaming.

I still suck, though.

Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 11:52 pm
by Troy
I'm trying out the spy this weekend, as it is my least played class.

It's been pretty fun so far.

Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:38 am
by Malcolm
Damn, I need a new desktop. I'm almost looking forward to returning to work.

Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:17 am
by TheCatt
Servers are being patched... steam being signed up.

I hate it when people have already taken TheCatt.

Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 9:05 am
by TheCatt
54 dl'ed... big game.

Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:15 am
by GORDON
Lots of awesome to fit through a mere cable modem.

Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:54 am
by Leisher
Last night's game were great. The FNF server was loaded with regulars which meant good players filled both teams. The server was like that until around 2 when things started dying down. Hopefully, the trend will continue tonight.

Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 12:33 pm
by TheCatt
i joined some newbie server.... then some dude complained about how much his team sucked.

yeah, cuz no one had been playing before that day cept him and a couple of other peeps.

Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 12:34 pm
by TheCatt
i tried:
medic
sniper
heavy
engineer

i sucked at all of them.

Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 12:36 pm
by Troy
Try Soldier, probably the easiest,

Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:14 pm
by GORDON
Like I said.

Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:29 pm
by TheCatt
i've tried them all cept scout.

bah

Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:44 pm
by TheCatt
heavy seems to be the most agreeable for me so far.

Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:44 pm
by Troy
Must push little cart!