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my pistol is bad
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#1
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I've found myself becoming too dependent on my scattergun due to playing MGE. So I made a silly script that effectively limits my scattergun to 3 shots to force me to use the pistol more. Might as well share it:

alias +stuttergun +stuttergun1
alias -stuttergun -stuttergun1
alias +stuttergun1 "+attack"
alias -stuttergun1 "-attack; alias +stuttergun +stuttergun2; alias -stuttergun -stuttergun2"
alias +stuttergun2 "+attack"
alias -stuttergun2 "-attack; alias +stuttergun +stuttergun3; alias -stuttergun -stuttergun3"
alias +stuttergun3 "+attack"
alias -stuttergun3 "-attack; alias +stuttergun "echo nope"; alias -stuttergun "echo pistol?""

bind q fluentpistol

alias fluentpistol " weapon2; bind q stuttergun; bind mouse1 +attack;"
alias stuttergun "-attack; weapon1; bind q fluentpistol; alias +stuttergun +stuttergun1; alias -stuttergun -stuttergun1; bind mouse1 +stuttergun"

alias restorescatter "bind mouse1 +attack; bind q lastweapon; alias +stuttergun +attack; alias -stuttergun -attack;"

replace "weapon2" and "weapon1" with "slot2" and "slot1" respectively if you do not use broesel's crosshair switcher

I've found myself becoming too dependent on my scattergun due to playing MGE. So I made a silly script that effectively limits my scattergun to 3 shots to force me to use the pistol more. Might as well share it:

[code]alias +stuttergun +stuttergun1
alias -stuttergun -stuttergun1
alias +stuttergun1 "+attack"
alias -stuttergun1 "-attack; alias +stuttergun +stuttergun2; alias -stuttergun -stuttergun2"
alias +stuttergun2 "+attack"
alias -stuttergun2 "-attack; alias +stuttergun +stuttergun3; alias -stuttergun -stuttergun3"
alias +stuttergun3 "+attack"
alias -stuttergun3 "-attack; alias +stuttergun "echo nope"; alias -stuttergun "echo pistol?""

bind q fluentpistol

alias fluentpistol " weapon2; bind q stuttergun; bind mouse1 +attack;"
alias stuttergun "-attack; weapon1; bind q fluentpistol; alias +stuttergun +stuttergun1; alias -stuttergun -stuttergun1; bind mouse1 +stuttergun"

alias restorescatter "bind mouse1 +attack; bind q lastweapon; alias +stuttergun +attack; alias -stuttergun -attack;"[/code]

replace "weapon2" and "weapon1" with "slot2" and "slot1" respectively if you do not use broesel's crosshair switcher
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#2
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Hold down mouse1 :)

Hold down mouse1 :)
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#3
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why

why
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#4
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I've found that if you click out every pistol shot instead of just holding down attack, it helps me actually hit my targets.

I've found that if you click out every pistol shot instead of just holding down attack, it helps me actually hit my targets.
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#5
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Why would you punish yourself of using Scattergun too much? Pistol is a silly weapon that should rarely be used, being dependent on Scattergun is better than what you want.

Why would you punish yourself of using Scattergun too much? Pistol is a silly weapon that should rarely be used, being dependent on Scattergun is better than what you want.
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#6
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Khakiwhy

I enjoy the logical challenge of scripting

[quote=Khaki]why[/quote]
I enjoy the logical challenge of scripting
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#7
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grcWhy would you punish yourself of using Scattergun too much? Pistol is a silly weapon that should rarely be used, being dependent on Scattergun is better than what you want.

The pistol is amazing. Odds are, however, that if you are killing fully buffed scouts in 6 or less shots every time, you don't need a pistol.

[quote=grc]Why would you punish yourself of using Scattergun too much? Pistol is a silly weapon that should rarely be used, being dependent on Scattergun is better than what you want.[/quote]
The pistol is amazing. Odds are, however, that if you are killing fully buffed scouts in 6 or less shots every time, you don't need a pistol.
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#8
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thorn_grcWhy would you punish yourself of using Scattergun too much? Pistol is a silly weapon that should rarely be used, being dependent on Scattergun is better than what you want.wtffffff

The pistol is amazing. Odds are, however, that if you are killing fully buffed scouts in 6 or less shots every time, you don't need a pistol.

edit: i read that again, and i do agree with you however. the pistol shouldn't be used because imo in hinders scattergun aim

[quote=thorn_][quote=grc]Why would you punish yourself of using Scattergun too much? Pistol is a silly weapon that should rarely be used, being dependent on Scattergun is better than what you want.[/quote]
wtffffff


The pistol is amazing. Odds are, however, that if you are killing fully buffed scouts in 6 or less shots every time, you don't need a pistol.[/quote]

edit: i read that again, and i do agree with you however. the pistol shouldn't be used because imo in hinders scattergun aim
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#9
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thorn_The pistol is amazing. Odds are, however, that if you are killing fully buffed scouts in 6 or less shots every time, you don't need a pistol.

It's not a script intended to improve MGE performance. It's to reduce the dependency/habit formed by playing MGE. Sticking to scatter all of the time seems to work most of the time in MGE at my skill level but it doesn't translate to 6v6 at all because you don't enter into every fight with everything fully loaded.

[quote=thorn_]The pistol is amazing. Odds are, however, that if you are killing fully buffed scouts in 6 or less shots every time, you don't need a pistol.[/quote]

It's not a script intended to improve MGE performance. It's to reduce the dependency/habit formed by playing MGE. Sticking to scatter all of the time seems to work most of the time in MGE at my skill level but it doesn't translate to 6v6 at all because you don't enter into every fight with everything fully loaded.
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#10
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grcthorn_grcWhy would you punish yourself of using Scattergun too much? Pistol is a silly weapon that should rarely be used, being dependent on Scattergun is better than what you want.wtffffff

The pistol is amazing. Odds are, however, that if you are killing fully buffed scouts in 6 or less shots every time, you don't need a pistol.

i would prefer to hit my shots and not miss them when my crosshair was on their torso. fuck pistol spread

If you are aiming well, you will hit almost every pistol shot from medium range, and every shot from close range. People over exaggerate the spread constantly. If you don't believe me, slow your demos down to 20% and you'll notice you're not on the center of their model when you miss.

[quote=grc][quote=thorn_][quote=grc]Why would you punish yourself of using Scattergun too much? Pistol is a silly weapon that should rarely be used, being dependent on Scattergun is better than what you want.[/quote]
wtffffff


The pistol is amazing. Odds are, however, that if you are killing fully buffed scouts in 6 or less shots every time, you don't need a pistol.[/quote]

i would prefer to hit my shots and not miss them when my crosshair was on their torso. fuck pistol spread[/quote]

If you are aiming well, you will hit almost every pistol shot from medium range, and every shot from close range. People over exaggerate the spread constantly. If you don't believe me, slow your demos down to 20% and you'll notice you're not on the center of their model when you miss.
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#11
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I think it's good to practice pistol. Mastering the scout class includes having a very well aim and use of each of it's weapons. That includes the pistol definitely. There are some situations where you might need it, it might be the thing that changes a midfight if you're the last one alive vs their other last one alive. By practicing pistol and as well as scatter, you get better at aiming in general which definitely is good.
Think of it like this:
1v1 Midfight vs their scout as the last ones at a midfight
Both of you guys have about maybe 40hp, and you're low on scattergun shots while the enemy may have more. But with the pistol, you can efficiently take down the enemy in a few shots that the scattergun may not be able to ensure a good one shot and at the speed it's going, while the pistol shots go faster.
Something like that, it could also be a mid-long range fight also.
EDIT: Also what thorn said.

I think it's good to practice pistol. Mastering the scout class includes having a very well aim and use of each of it's weapons. That includes the pistol definitely. There are some situations where you might need it, it might be the thing that changes a midfight if you're the last one alive vs their other last one alive. By practicing pistol and as well as scatter, you get better at aiming in general which definitely is good.
Think of it like this:
1v1 Midfight vs their scout as the last ones at a midfight
Both of you guys have about maybe 40hp, and you're low on scattergun shots while the enemy may have more. But with the pistol, you can efficiently take down the enemy in a few shots that the scattergun may not be able to ensure a good one shot and at the speed it's going, while the pistol shots go faster.
Something like that, it could also be a mid-long range fight also.
EDIT: Also what thorn said.
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#12
2 Frags +

As long as you can kill stuff, it's fine. There is no one forcing you to use the pistol. But thanks for the script, it seems like a pretty cool way to practice ^_^

As long as you can kill stuff, it's fine. There is no one forcing you to use the pistol. But thanks for the script, it seems like a pretty cool way to practice ^_^
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#13
2 Frags +

pistol is literally just tracking i dont see how you can be THAT bad at it compared to your scatter

pistol is literally just tracking i dont see how you can be THAT bad at it compared to your scatter
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#14
9 Frags +
atmoKhakiwhyI enjoy the logical challenge of scripting

what about the logical challenge of self control

[quote=atmo][quote=Khaki]why[/quote]
I enjoy the logical challenge of scripting[/quote]
what about the logical challenge of self control
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#15
21 Frags +

pistol is shit move on

pistol is shit move on
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#16
10 Frags +

i need one of these that limits my both my scattergun and pistol. this is because i feel i have come to rely too much on them and need to improve my bat aim. one day i will bat as well as the infamous clockwork.

i need one of these that limits my both my scattergun and pistol. this is because i feel i have come to rely too much on them and need to improve my bat aim. one day i will bat as well as the infamous clockwork.
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#17
21 Frags +

but pistol is more useful in mge than it is 6v6, I would think that mge would form the habit of using pistol TOO much

but pistol is more useful in mge than it is 6v6, I would think that mge would form the habit of using pistol TOO much
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#18
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shruggerbut pistol is more useful in mge than it is 6v6, I would think that mge would form the habit of using pistol TOO much

THIS! I developed a habit of pistoling (and actually got pretty good at it) because in MGE I would just fire my six scattergun shots and switch to pistol regardless of how many scattershots I actually hit.

[quote=shrugger]but pistol is more useful in mge than it is 6v6, I would think that mge would form the habit of using pistol TOO much[/quote]

THIS! I developed a habit of pistoling (and actually got pretty good at it) because in MGE I would just fire my six scattergun shots and switch to pistol regardless of how many scattershots I actually hit.
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#19
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shruggerbut pistol is more useful in mge than it is 6v6, I would think that mge would form the habit of using pistol TOO much

i agree with this. though because of the way i aim a scattergun my pistol is inherently good. maybe that's because i practiced pistol aim from wasting scattergun so hard when i first started playing lol
really though the pistol is only a good idea in so little situations compared to the scattergun i would use the pistol as little as possible in a real match

[quote=shrugger]but pistol is more useful in mge than it is 6v6, I would think that mge would form the habit of using pistol TOO much[/quote]
i agree with this. though because of the way i aim a scattergun my pistol is inherently good. maybe that's because i practiced pistol aim from wasting scattergun so hard when i first started playing lol
really though the pistol is only a good idea in so little situations compared to the scattergun i would use the pistol as little as possible in a real match
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#20
1 Frags +

pressing q is hard

pressing q is hard
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#21
9 Frags +

winger is better
use the winger
make big jumps

holler holler get $

winger is better
use the [url=teamfortress.tv/forum/thread/10315-winger-jump]winger[/url]
make big jumps

holler holler get $
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#22
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Man i need this script for soldier. I use my rl waaay too much

Man i need this script for soldier. I use my rl waaay too much
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#23
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Panda_PosseMan i need this script for soldier. I use my rl waaay too much

whenever i'm forced to pocket in mixes i always forget i even have a shotgun and when i remember, i miss all six shots :'c

[quote=Panda_Posse]Man i need this script for soldier. I use my rl waaay too much[/quote]

whenever i'm forced to pocket in mixes i always forget i even have a shotgun and when i remember, i miss all six shots :'c
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#24
2 Frags +

tracking in tf2 is rly hard compared to other games, everyone has a high acceleration and high friction, especially compared to quake where everyone accelerates like a pyro and the friction is low as hell

i have bad tracking but my scattergun's a lot worse than my pistol cuz I can't line up my shots :(

sometimes I wonder if it's because of my crappy monitor with a possibly very high input lag, but i ~do~ do really well at times so it makes me feel flakey

tracking in tf2 is rly hard compared to other games, everyone has a high acceleration and high friction, especially compared to quake where everyone accelerates like a pyro and the friction is low as hell

i have bad tracking but my scattergun's a lot worse than my pistol cuz I can't line up my shots :(

sometimes I wonder if it's because of my crappy monitor with a possibly very high input lag, but i ~do~ do really well at times so it makes me feel flakey
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#25
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wareyatracking in tf2 is rly hard compared to other games, everyone has a high acceleration and high friction, especially compared to quake where everyone accelerates like a pyro and the friction is low as hell

i have bad tracking but my scattergun's a lot worse than my pistol cuz I can't line up my shots :(

sometimes I wonder if it's because of my crappy monitor with a possibly very high input lag, but i ~do~ do really well at times so it makes me feel flakey

The biggest reason tracking is so difficult in tf2 is due to the art style and the way the in-game models jut/stutter around when you mash movement buttons; especially in comparison to the actual hitboxes of each player

[quote=wareya]tracking in tf2 is rly hard compared to other games, everyone has a high acceleration and high friction, especially compared to quake where everyone accelerates like a pyro and the friction is low as hell

i have bad tracking but my scattergun's a lot worse than my pistol cuz I can't line up my shots :(

sometimes I wonder if it's because of my crappy monitor with a possibly very high input lag, but i ~do~ do really well at times so it makes me feel flakey[/quote]
The biggest reason tracking is so difficult in tf2 is due to the art style and the way the in-game models jut/stutter around when you mash movement buttons; especially in comparison to the actual hitboxes of each player
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#26
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32hzwhat about the logical challenge of self control

What do you mean?

shruggerbut pistol is more useful in mge than it is 6v6, I would think that mge would form the habit of using pistol TOO much

Even in scout vs scout?

[quote=32hz]what about the logical challenge of self control[/quote]
What do you mean?

[quote=shrugger]but pistol is more useful in mge than it is 6v6, I would think that mge would form the habit of using pistol TOO much[/quote]
Even in scout vs scout?
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#27
-1 Frags +

why are you even playing mge? its useless and shit for scouts lol

why are you even playing mge? its useless and shit for scouts lol
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#28
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sidestepwhy are you even playing mge? its useless and shit for scouts lolTheManWithNoNamehttp://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr06/2013/7/1/12/anigif_enhanced-buzz-8466-1372696201-36.gif
[quote=sidestep]why are you even playing mge? its useless and shit for scouts lol[/quote]
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#29
3 Frags +

sidestep maybe you'd be good if u played mge

sidestep maybe you'd be good if u played mge
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#30
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oh snap

oh snap
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