Back in the day before TF2 we had TFC which was heavily involved in the guild area. What the guilds were intended for were to get a group of guys together for a specific class and work on your skills with people who play the same class as you. Since i've mained medic most of my time here I figured it'd be a good idea to start one with the intention of helping newer medics out with some coaching and tips. This game needs more medics. It's a no glory class, your hard work isn't always seen, but it is extremely important and the center piece of most strategy. It's also a lot more in-depth than most people think as opposed to just keeping a heal beam on someone.
If you're a new or semi-new player and want some free mentoring and tips, add me on steam and we can work on our games together. I can show you what i've learned over the years and I might be able to learn from you as well. You can add me on steam if interested.
http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197973371278/
Back in the day before TF2 we had TFC which was heavily involved in the guild area. What the guilds were intended for were to get a group of guys together for a specific class and work on your skills with people who play the same class as you. Since i've mained medic most of my time here I figured it'd be a good idea to start one with the intention of helping newer medics out with some coaching and tips. This game needs more medics. It's a no glory class, your hard work isn't always seen, but it is extremely important and the center piece of most strategy. It's also a lot more in-depth than most people think as opposed to just keeping a heal beam on someone.
If you're a new or semi-new player and want some free mentoring and tips, add me on steam and we can work on our games together. I can show you what i've learned over the years and I might be able to learn from you as well. You can add me on steam if interested.
http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561197973371278/
non-Aryans need not apply.
non-Aryans need not apply.
This was a thing during TF2 beta. It was [MD] and it kinda died down after a couple of months.
This was a thing during TF2 beta. It was [MD] and it kinda died down after a couple of months.
Saw the title and was thinking that it would be a thread about a group that is like -AA- for medics but it wasnt, Im disappointed.
Saw the title and was thinking that it would be a thread about a group that is like -AA- for medics but it wasnt, Im disappointed.
YesSaw the title and was thinking that it would be a thread about a group that is like -AA- for medics but it wasnt, Im disappointed.
auto...heals..
[quote=Yes]Saw the title and was thinking that it would be a thread about a group that is like -AA- for medics but it wasnt, Im disappointed.[/quote]
auto...heals..
if anybody else is looking for tips on how to temporarily appear good enough at medic to get on an invite team while being awful at the class im considering starting a much more elite mentoring guild
oRo
overRated, obviously
jews welcome
if anybody else is looking for tips on how to temporarily appear good enough at medic to get on an invite team while being awful at the class im considering starting a much more elite mentoring guild
oRo
overRated, obviously
jews welcome
To whomever added me already, just send me a msg. I'd have been in invite since S12 if I didn't purposely kill xensitys roster since I had control of it. Considering we worked up from IM to invite with arc on the roster which wasn't easy.
Anyways I didn't post this to start a flame thread I just wanted to try and give back, help some newer players who can use it. Mason you're more than welcome to come by if you'd like. You know the way I used to help you back in the day when we lobbied together before you started to dislike me for no apparent reason. I think you might still even be on my friends list!
To whomever added me already, just send me a msg. I'd have been in invite since S12 if I didn't purposely kill xensitys roster since I had control of it. Considering we worked up from IM to invite with arc on the roster which wasn't easy.
Anyways I didn't post this to start a flame thread I just wanted to try and give back, help some newer players who can use it. Mason you're more than welcome to come by if you'd like. You know the way I used to help you back in the day when we lobbied together before you started to dislike me for no apparent reason. I think you might still even be on my friends list!
Blink I think he's poking fun at himself and his short-lived m^ play dude...
Blink I think he's poking fun at himself and his short-lived m^ play dude...
he's talking about himself on mix
edit: 13 seconds :(
he's talking about himself on mix
edit: 13 seconds :(
Couldn't really tell mason is a pretty sarcastic guy. We used to play together back in the day but I think he started disliking me for no apparent reason. I don't hold grudges though he still has my <3 if he wants it. I'm too old to hold grudges lol. Fragile you'd be a big help if you'd be willing to spend some time doing this with me. Add me if you can.
Anyways back to the actual topic I have some good training ideas for new medics and if anyone else who is experienced wants to help you're more than welcome. We have a week off from playoffs since we won the upper round so I can probably start doing some lessons this Monday.
Some things I definitely want to go over:
1) Configs
2) Heal orders, roll outs and priorities in different situations
3) Use of crossbow vs. overdose
4) Positioning and anticipation
5) Manipulating the uber advantages/opposing teams positioning by switching back and forth from Kritzkrieg
6) Communication (support comms/calling plays) Medics have more time to think about the big picture as opposed to a dm class who may have to focus in on one specific objective.
7) How to practice your rocket surfing
8) Transition heals (By far the most important heals) and how to go about them intelligently.
9) Difference between a passive/low death medic and an aggressive risky medic. You can do both just need to know when.
10) Confusing the other team by positioning and using the fake uber call. Also how to mask your own uber call so the other team doesn't know exactly when you get it.
Little things seem to make a huge difference with the class. That's what I meant by "more in depth" than most people think.
Few other things i'm sure that will come up as I go through it. Different maps call for different play styles as well which i'll go into.
Also since mason touched on it, all nationalities welcomed! Only people not allowed in are lpkane and Torbull ;)
-AA- is more of a stature guild. Not sure if they actively try to help eachother become better players. The tag just serves as a title saying "I'm a good sniper, watch out". I want this group to actually teach people and improve our game.
I also made a steam group to keep the people wanting to learn stay more organized. Join it here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/nextlevelmedics
Couldn't really tell mason is a pretty sarcastic guy. We used to play together back in the day but I think he started disliking me for no apparent reason. I don't hold grudges though he still has my <3 if he wants it. I'm too old to hold grudges lol. Fragile you'd be a big help if you'd be willing to spend some time doing this with me. Add me if you can.
Anyways back to the actual topic I have some good training ideas for new medics and if anyone else who is experienced wants to help you're more than welcome. We have a week off from playoffs since we won the upper round so I can probably start doing some lessons this Monday.
Some things I definitely want to go over:
1) Configs
2) Heal orders, roll outs and priorities in different situations
3) Use of crossbow vs. overdose
4) Positioning and anticipation
5) Manipulating the uber advantages/opposing teams positioning by switching back and forth from Kritzkrieg
6) Communication (support comms/calling plays) Medics have more time to think about the big picture as opposed to a dm class who may have to focus in on one specific objective.
7) How to practice your rocket surfing
8) Transition heals (By far the most important heals) and how to go about them intelligently.
9) Difference between a passive/low death medic and an aggressive risky medic. You can do both just need to know when.
10) Confusing the other team by positioning and using the fake uber call. Also how to mask your own uber call so the other team doesn't know exactly when you get it.
Little things seem to make a huge difference with the class. That's what I meant by "more in depth" than most people think.
Few other things i'm sure that will come up as I go through it. Different maps call for different play styles as well which i'll go into.
Also since mason touched on it, all nationalities welcomed! Only people not allowed in are lpkane and Torbull ;)
-AA- is more of a stature guild. Not sure if they actively try to help eachother become better players. The tag just serves as a title saying "I'm a good sniper, watch out". I want this group to actually teach people and improve our game.
I also made a steam group to keep the people wanting to learn stay more organized. Join it here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/nextlevelmedics
clorgYesSaw the title and was thinking that it would be a thread about a group that is like -AA- for medics but it wasnt, Im disappointed.
auto...heals..
-AA- AutoArrows
[quote=clorg][quote=Yes]Saw the title and was thinking that it would be a thread about a group that is like -AA- for medics but it wasnt, Im disappointed.[/quote]
auto...heals..[/quote]
-AA- AutoArrows
I named the group next level because that's the purpose, taking your game to the next level!
I named the group next level because that's the purpose, taking your game to the next level!
GrImpartialclorgYesSaw the title and was thinking that it would be a thread about a group that is like -AA- for medics but it wasnt, Im disappointed.
auto...heals..
-AA- AutoArrows
Pretty sure >-AA-> or something like that is already a huntsman thing called Auto Arrow.
[quote=GrImpartial][quote=clorg][quote=Yes]Saw the title and was thinking that it would be a thread about a group that is like -AA- for medics but it wasnt, Im disappointed.[/quote]
auto...heals..[/quote]
-AA- AutoArrows[/quote]
Pretty sure >-AA-> or something like that is already a huntsman thing called Auto Arrow.
reilly, hence the s and lack of a space. Completely different thing.
reilly, hence the s and lack of a space. Completely different thing.
Going to run the first lesson Monday @ 9:30est. Add yourselves to the group and msg me on steam so I can organize my friends list!
Going to run the first lesson Monday @ 9:30est. Add yourselves to the group and msg me on steam so I can organize my friends list!
well im glad to know that i cant make fun of myself without somebody getting upset but im sorry to hear that your removing me 6 seasons after mentioning going to mid-day temple with my gf has some how slipped through your steel trap of a memory
well im glad to know that i cant make fun of myself without somebody getting upset but im sorry to hear that your removing me 6 seasons after mentioning going to mid-day temple with my gf has some how slipped through your steel trap of a memory
will this guild get me out of open
will this guild get me out of open
I love you mason, a&f </3
money_b: Depends on how much time you're looking to put in to improving.
I love you mason, a&f </3
money_b: Depends on how much time you're looking to put in to improving.
Make sure you guys msg me on steam AND join the group so I know who to contact Monday night. Thanks.
Make sure you guys msg me on steam AND join the group so I know who to contact Monday night. Thanks.
Ascension -A-
mach 3 `m3
Reflex -Rf-
can't think of any others right now :P
good luck blink - cool of you to do.
Ascension -A-
mach 3 `m3
Reflex -Rf-
can't think of any others right now :P
good luck blink - cool of you to do.
I was actually thinking Ascension but that made more sense in tfc because you "ascended" as a medic with concussion grenades lol
I was actually thinking Ascension but that made more sense in tfc because you "ascended" as a medic with concussion grenades lol
Thanks to everyone who showed up, had about 8 people there. Next time i'll go more in depth on the individual things I spoke about while going over a demo. I'm not sure yet if i'll have time to do it more than once a week. If you're interested in coming next time join the group i'll send the invites out once we start. Hope I was able to help some.
Mason I honestly really could use your help if you want to come by next time because I want to practice their rollouts so we need to fill in the players and keep restarting the rounds on different maps.
Thanks to everyone who showed up, had about 8 people there. Next time i'll go more in depth on the individual things I spoke about while going over a demo. I'm not sure yet if i'll have time to do it more than once a week. If you're interested in coming next time join the group i'll send the invites out once we start. Hope I was able to help some.
Mason I honestly really could use your help if you want to come by next time because I want to practice their rollouts so we need to fill in the players and keep restarting the rounds on different maps.
For people with off schedules will there be VODs or some way to catch the content after the fact?
Thank you for helping tf2 comp improve.
For people with off schedules will there be VODs or some way to catch the content after the fact?
Thank you for helping tf2 comp improve.
Wasn't streaming it so it was really just a quick over view of what I want to teach it's hard to really go over it quickly. So I guess the people who can be there more consistently will get more out of it.
Wasn't streaming it so it was really just a quick over view of what I want to teach it's hard to really go over it quickly. So I guess the people who can be there more consistently will get more out of it.