Team Fortress® 2 (TF2) - Tips, Tricks etc

[Big.Wayne]

Hello all,

read about TF2 here a week or so ago and loaded it up a few days later, pretty much been hammering it everyday since then! So far I think its the best multiplayer FPS frag-fest I ever played and am slowly working my way through all *nine* classes.

If your reading this and you don't know what TF2 is/looks like then check out these videos here and here

I think the *Pixar* style graphics is a stroke of genius, not seen anything like that before except in a Disney film!

Anyway I'm sure there will be lots of people wanting to know how to best play each different character class so I though we could use this thread to share tips, tricks etc

I do actually have a few questions myself . . .

1. Is there a list of keyboard shortcuts/commands somewhere?
   
2. Does the Spy have to uncloak to backstab?
   
3. Whats the knack of doing a rocket-jump as a soldier

If you have any gameplay questions feel free to add them here!

 

[Big.Wayne]

note: none of the below is of my doing and as such i take no credit for it, all thanks to tutonic of enemydown (i think)

Yup some good tips there!

There are plenty of elements to the timing of the jump + firing of the rocket, but they're something you develop as you gain a feel for it. The first thing (and most important to know) is to CROUCH when you jump. That gives you the extra height needed above the explosion to catch some impressive air

Good to know thanks!

This is the only problem when you download a game from steam, no instruction book

Yeah, I'm confident that there is a .pdf or similar knocking about?

 

[Big.Wayne]

Something I didn't realise for a while: the longer you are scoped as a Sniper, the more powerful your shot will be.

Yeah, I'm not sure what the difference between a quick-shot and a fully charged-shot is damage wise but I don't think it makes any difference if its to the head as either will be an instant kill. Perhaps a charged-shot will kill some classes even if it hits their body?

"Cmon, just stick you head out one more inch!"

 

[Big.Wayne]

Theres a couple of options that may be worth checking out, a minimal HUD and also a way to increase your FOV. . .

Pic #1 Default
Pic #2 Minimal HUD
Pic #3 FOV changed from 75 to 90

[edit] added picture showing config options from the game menu!

 

[Big.Wayne]

Just got told how to enter 'Spectator Mode' so thought I'd pass it on.

To switch to spectator mode, hit the key bound to team select (possibly "." no idea otherwise, check your options) then click the TV in between the team coloured doors.

It was right in front of me all the time but for some reason I didn't see it!

 

[Big.Wayne]

Interesting. How is this achieved then

I updated my post above to show the configuration page.