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Team Fortress 2 |OT4| Official Halo Thread of Polearms and High Fashion
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ZekeThePlumber
Member
Looking for a 6th for expert Mannworks if anyone is interested. Right meow.
edit: Nevermind. The position has been filled.
edit: Nevermind. The position has been filled.
THE POWER'S GOING OUT
And we were in wave 5 after hours too. There are not enough tables in the world.
And we were in wave 5 after hours too. There are not enough tables in the world.
If you mean about Grimm's birthday wishes from the last page, I'm hope his birthday isn't
grimm :U
If you mean something else I've said or done that has slipped my mind, press one and leave a message after the tone.
Grimm Fandango
Member
Good lord that was rough. But we were able to do wave 7 in one try 
ZekeThePlumber
Member
This is all Panny's fault.
DJ Crimson
Banned
Yea
Dr. Pangloss
Member
What? I was invited to a football game and free alcohol. You've never given me anything Zeke.
PSA for anyone interested in competitive TF2, especially the 9v9 format: There's going to be a showmatch between the best Highlander team from Europe (SNSD) and the current #1 North American team in UGC Platinum (The Syndicate) on Sunday 10/14 at 3:15 PM EST.
Here's all the info - http://www.vanillatf2.org/2012/10/eu-v-na-highlander-showmatch-snsd-v-the-syndicate-live-tonight/
It'll be streamed live by VanillaTV - http://www.vanillatf2.org/vanillatv/
Here's all the info - http://www.vanillatf2.org/2012/10/eu-v-na-highlander-showmatch-snsd-v-the-syndicate-live-tonight/
It'll be streamed live by VanillaTV - http://www.vanillatf2.org/vanillatv/
ZekeThePlumber
Member
I shouldn't have to give you anything. Our time together should be reward enough for you. I would give you things but I wouldn't want to diminish that. Really, you should be thanking me.
I wonder if having a Heavy would have helped a lot.Good lord that was rough. But we were able to do wave 7 in one try
Oh well, skill and spamming Uber canteens to airblast things trumps all.
Cheers, want to watch for their production and camera control.
A 9 man team called SNSD and they AREN'T named after the individual members? Disappointing.
NihonTiger90
Member
Headed back from NY tonight, but give 'em hell, Winwood and fellow Janky Bunch members. I should be back next week for regular pyroing duties now that NYCC is all done.
How's practice been for Swiftwater, btw? Any questions on the map I can answer? I noticed they removed the sniper nest right outside spawn so you won't have to worry about that. A lot of the changes are really cosmetic or just opening the map up a bit more. Watch for them to build a Sentry nest right beyond the first checkpoint in that tunnel section (it's a massive chokepoint that they can really slow you down on, so don't try to clear it without Matt sapping from behind or an Uber) and make sure you keep Javaman safe until he is charged up. You might want to consider the regular Uber, Java, for this map as there's a lot of blind corners that make good Sentry spots. Plus, you'll need it to clear the final point from Sentries, Heavies and shit.
Drake... well, we played this enough on 2f2f that you should know what to do.
On defense, remember that the spawn room for Red is in the middle of the map and has multiple exits: near Point B in the back, directly outside of Point C and directly above the final point.
On the last point, it is recessed into the ground. Don't try to pick it off from the covered bridge: you will probably die. If you can control the area above the last point (Fro, this might mean you sneaking in a Sentry up there) then they really can't stop your push. Consequently, on D, don't let them get anything set up there. When we used to play the regular version of this, we had to put in an Engie limit on the map because it's a completely campable final point.
Be sure, for pete's sake, to keep an eye above you. There are so many places to jump down from on this map that you will likely at some point be attacked from up there. I know; I do this all the time playing Pyro on this map.
I think they fixed this but you used to be able to hide stickies under the second checkpoint. In fact, I'm sure they fixed the clipping issues on that.
Be wary that there are some nice long corridors prime for sniping at spawn, the second checkpoint and pushing up the hill toward the last checkpoint.
Foxhound, stop looking at these notes.
Just kidding. You can.
Let's see, what else. Oh, the ditch near spawn that the cart path crosses over is a nice place to cause aggravation because you can airblast folks on the cart from below and they don't always bother to look down.
Jake Tower
Banned
Thought Yeef might like this:
Headed back from NY tonight, but give 'em hell, Winwood and fellow Janky Bunch members. I should be back next week for regular pyroing duties now that NYCC is all done.
How's practice been for Swiftwater, btw? Any questions on the map I can answer? I noticed they removed the sniper nest right outside spawn so you won't have to worry about that. A lot of the changes are really cosmetic or just opening the map up a bit more. Watch for them to build a Sentry nest right beyond the first checkpoint in that tunnel section (it's a massive chokepoint that they can really slow you down on, so don't try to clear it without Matt sapping from behind or an Uber) and make sure you keep Javaman safe until he is charged up. You might want to consider the regular Uber, Java, for this map as there's a lot of blind corners that make good Sentry spots. Plus, you'll need it to clear the final point from Sentries, Heavies and shit.
Drake... well, we played this enough on 2f2f that you should know what to do.
On defense, remember that the spawn room for Red is in the middle of the map and has multiple exits: near Point B in the back, directly outside of Point C and directly above the final point.
On the last point, it is recessed into the ground. Don't try to pick it off from the covered bridge: you will probably die. If you can control the area above the last point (Fro, this might mean you sneaking in a Sentry up there) then they really can't stop your push. Consequently, on D, don't let them get anything set up there. When we used to play the regular version of this, we had to put in an Engie limit on the map because it's a completely campable final point.
Be sure, for pete's sake, to keep an eye above you. There are so many places to jump down from on this map that you will likely at some point be attacked from up there. I know; I do this all the time playing Pyro on this map.
I think they fixed this but you used to be able to hide stickies under the second checkpoint. In fact, I'm sure they fixed the clipping issues on that.
Be wary that there are some nice long corridors prime for sniping at spawn, the second checkpoint and pushing up the hill toward the last checkpoint.
Foxhound, stop looking at these notes.Just kidding. You can.
Let's see, what else. Oh, the ditch near spawn that the cart path crosses over is a nice place to cause aggravation because you can airblast folks on the cart from below and they don't always bother to
look down.
Great stuff Nihon. Yeah, I'm definitely going uber medic for this one on offensive. I need to figure out the flanking paths for the final cp. It's sometimes hard to take out the nest above the point from below even with an uber. Chances are the eng is going to be camping it and constantly hitting the sentry. We'll have to figure out the best way to flank it on the same level. I'll probably use kritz for most of the defensive unless you guys want me to do otherwise. (To take out a forward offensive nest) krit can do so much more to mess them up if we catch them around a corner. You guys want to practice the map tonight?
That's a great idea about putting an offensive sentry on the yard/platform before the final cp. You can keep your tele relatively safe on the lower level behind you and the sentry should keep them locked in theirr base.
Dr. Pangloss
Member
Quote this to see where I like to put my sentry guns. Red is for the sentry. Green is full ammo packs.
Edit: I've added yellow lines where the engineer needs protection from flanking classes.
Edit: I've added yellow lines where the engineer needs protection from flanking classes.
Dr. Pangloss
Member
Boys, I think we have a spy in the base.
SteveWinwood
Member
Double negative brah.
Considering the fact that searching Foxhound and highlander related terms brings up this thread as one of the first results, hiding our plans from sleuthing eyes is a very wise move.
On that note, I haven't found any intel on Swole Patrol, no standout players as far as I can see. I'm confident that as long as we coordinate with East's comms we'll have another decisive victory.
On that note, I haven't found any intel on Swole Patrol, no standout players as far as I can see. I'm confident that as long as we coordinate with East's comms we'll have another decisive victory.
HOW CAN THAT BE?! :OThought Yeef might like this:
Grimm Fandango
Member
Private messaging the team might be best (for those on GAF).
Dr. Pangloss
Member
If the gun looks like it is going down, then I try to just take my dispenser and set up on the next point. And you need to get some of your team into those buildings. That is where most of the flanking comes from.
I'm down. Will probably be playing lobbies tonight anyways.
SteveWinwood
Member
Swiftwater is my new favorite map.
Swiftwater is my new favorite map.
I particularly like the slideshow of the "plot" of Swiftwater in the Blu spawn room.
I'd say it's one of my favorite Payload map. I'm not a huge fan of the mode in general, and like all Payloads the last point isn't great, but it has quite a few flank routes and open areas that are fun to fight through.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Swiftwater is my new favorite map.
map even says it's shit right there.
Snacks the sober sea lion
Member
No part of swiftwater is good for scout. This needs to be done, because I'm getting worse at the class just by playing on it.
This is just a map where you need a running buddy.
Spy will work too if you don't want to push the cart (or on D).
It's basically all choke points and more open areas, so you'll have to make your own flanks off anyone/anything who's going to draw more attention than you.
Dr. Pangloss
Member
After watching that Platinum match and our scrims I've updated my map. Red is sentry spots on defense. Blue is teleporter exits on offense. Green is full ammo packs (they are near there, hard to be detailed on a 2D map of a 3D area). Yellow is how defense can flank the sentries. Quote to see.
Also, it would help me if two classes suicide on the first point to get their guns for metal. I think the Platinum did it by having their Pyro and Scout go to team spectator and then rejoining at the first sentry spot.
Also, it would help me if two classes suicide on the first point to get their guns for metal. I think the Platinum did it by having their Pyro and Scout go to team spectator and then rejoining at the first sentry spot.
DJ Crimson
Banned
Why is it such a bitch to find a damn server with Swiftwater. TF2 Lobby has been useless for me.
Because it's a custom map.
Agreed on that... it's a longer walk from spawn to the first point than most maps and pretty hard to drop all your buildings & upgrade the sentry to a level 3 in time unless some people suicide.
I guess ideally Solider whips Engineer out to the end of the tunnel, suicides, tele exit dropped. Solider takes teleporter to the the end of the tunnel (and can switch to whatever loadout they want to run). Engy grabs ammo pack, drops sentry, another class suicides, drop dispenser, pick up full ammo pack, upgrade sentry to level 2, pick up full ammo pack again, upgrade sentry to level 3.
Should have enough time at that point to get the dispenser up to Level 2/3 before the enemies can push in.
The Janky Bunch! Info recap for tonight's match.
Playing pl_swiftwater_ugc (click for download link) at 9:30 PM EST against The Barking Spiders.
Server is the Jank with the same password as always. Quote if you need a reminder.
Roster:
We got this. B) Good luck to FOX as well!
Playing pl_swiftwater_ugc (click for download link) at 9:30 PM EST against The Barking Spiders.
Server is the Jank with the same password as always. Quote if you need a reminder.
Roster:
- Scout - DJ Crimson
- Soldier - Rickenslacker
- Pyro - SteveWinwood
- Demoman - ExMachina
- Heavy - Blizzard
- Engineer - thefro
- Medic - Javaman
- Sniper - Capndrake
- Spy - Matt
We got this. B) Good luck to FOX as well!
Head of Vengarl
Banned
I can never remember (if I even know) what swiftwater looks like! This is like last season with all the custom maps. That was the worst.
Did you accidentally the whole word?
Most of the good sentry spots are going to be a bit out of range for a offensive uber + pyro/heavy/soldier to take out, so it's going to be up to you Exmachina. If they build on the platform above cp2 our best bet is to flank from the right tunnel. Steve, with those good sentry spots you're going to be critical in holding their ubers back. Assuming you can keep those ubers back and spies down I'm thinking it'll be an easy win. Are we going to meet up before the game and look at sentry spots?
SteveWinwood
Member
Oh god it's all up to me.
Oh god.
What if I fail.
You'll all blame me.
Oh god.
Oh god.
What if I fail.
You'll all blame me.
Oh god.
If you fail it means we all failed. I'll see you in Hell BROTHER!
I'm ready to spam at sentries when you are!
Though if the engy's wrangling, we'll need other classes to focus it down too, or make sure the spy saps/sniper picks the engy.I'll be online after dinner (which I am eating now!) till the match time... can host a listen server for us to just walk around the map and talk strategy, so if any of The Janky Bunch is online early I might bug you into joining. It'd be good to plan out our pushes a bit (show routes for not only the main push with uber but also where flanking classes would go) beforehand, since it seems like offense gets really punished for being disorganized on this map.
I'm ready to spam at sentries when you are!
I'll be online after dinner (which I am eating now!) till the match time... can host a listen server for us to just walk around the map and talk strategy, so if any of The Janky Bunch is online early I might bug you into joining. It'd be good to plan out our pushes a bit (show routes for not only the main push with uber but also where flanking classes would go) beforehand, since it seems like offense gets really punished for being disorganized on this map.
Yeah, I definitely want to look at the flank routes carefully for the final CP to counter a couple of their sentry placements.
Quote for SUPERSECRET Jankybunch tactic.
Rickenslacker
Banned
That's the way to do it.