Just bought TF2 New player tips?

**fender_dude07** · 06-13-11, 10:44 PM

Just bought TF2, now who can explain what the big hype is? i honestly do not know the first thing abt the game, but i am curious enough to find out. any tips for a noob?

**Chizzle** · 06-13-11, 10:49 PM

Use your mic, or buy a mic. Ask general questions with VOIP, and specific ones here, or add regs and ask them through Steam. Also, sift through one of the stickies, I think there is a how to play thread up there.

And most importantly, don't play pyro.

Sent from the middle of a diddle.

**rock_lobster** · 06-13-11, 10:53 PM

They generally have some pretty decent "How to" videos on youtube for specific classes.

**QuickLightning** · 06-13-11, 10:57 PM

Of all classes to recommend against... pyro?

Avoid playing too much Spy, Sniper or Engineer until you get a hang of how the game works. Hit up the regs in game and they'll show you the ropes.

**~~insanegammer109~~** · 06-13-11, 11:05 PM

Fender is a reg in DoD, you'll do fine, just hop on and ask questions. Basically play whatever class the team needs at that time, you might need to ask what that is.

**enf** · 06-13-11, 11:14 PM

We had a whole slew of good articles and videos but I cant seem to find them...

**Watsyurdeal?** · 06-14-11, 01:44 AM

My advice, play Soldier, a lot of it, nothing better than killing people with rockets.....well ok that's a lie. But still damn good

**N-Ur-Face** · 06-14-11, 01:47 AM

As Insane said, in big games it's usually just easier to go with what your team needs may it be a medic, an engy, a sniper or whatever. I find myself having to roll Engy way too often because they're almost always noobs and either set up stuff stupidly, rage when a spy comes or just go ape shit stupid on me and don't make stuff. And, in big games, the engy is probably the most important player if played right.

**Guyver** · 06-14-11, 04:26 AM

Gil gonna die!!! JK.....I need to jump on TF2 more...even though I suck.

**Sketch** · 06-14-11, 08:39 AM

Pyro is fun. The airblast alone is very versatile. It can get frustrating, though, b/c it's such a short-range class. Protect your Engies!

The game is too fast-paced for me to play Sniper, especially at TPG. YMMV. Spy? Meh, learn the game first. And even if you do go Mr. Stabby-Stab, use your mic and call out things behind enemy lines. Other than those two classes, I like to play just about anything, depending on what the team needs.

Give all the classes a shot, though—it's nine games in one.

My 2¢.