Hello. I want to start by saying I apologize in advance if this isn't a proper category that a question like this should be in. I'm new to this website and all around unfamiliar with sites like this.
Anyway, while I may be unfamiliar with this site, I'm not unfamiliar with TF2. I've been playing for about 3 years now(a bit more probably) and would really like to get into the competitive side. I'm quite a skilled player but I'm just not sure what to do. I don't know how or where to start. I figured the newbie mix thing sounds a good way to start, but I read it's more for completely new or low-level players. I do not fit into those categories, assuming it means the game in general rather than just the competitive aspect. Aside from that I know there's a multitude of other things I have to worry about such as "Mumble", as well as certain optimizations I need to look into. I just would appreciate some guidance from anyone willing to offer. Thank you for reading and I would appreciate any help. :)
Hello. I want to start by saying I apologize in advance if this isn't a proper category that a question like this should be in. I'm new to this website and all around unfamiliar with sites like this.
Anyway, while I may be unfamiliar with this site, I'm not unfamiliar with TF2. I've been playing for about 3 years now(a bit more probably) and would really like to get into the competitive side. I'm quite a skilled player but I'm just not sure what to do. I don't know how or where to start. I figured the newbie mix thing sounds a good way to start, but I read it's more for completely new or low-level players. I do not fit into those categories, assuming it means the game in general rather than just the competitive aspect. Aside from that I know there's a multitude of other things I have to worry about such as "Mumble", as well as certain optimizations I need to look into. I just would appreciate some guidance from anyone willing to offer. Thank you for reading and I would appreciate any help. :)
newbie mixes is for people new to competitive, not to tf2
newbie mixes is for people new to competitive, not to tf2
the newbie mix is the perfect place for you to start messing around, meeting people, learning the game, etc. If you've never played comp before, or played very little, its a good place to learn. lobbies are the other easiest way to play the competitive format of TF2
the newbie mix is the perfect place for you to start messing around, meeting people, learning the game, etc. If you've never played comp before, or played very little, its a good place to learn. lobbies are the other easiest way to play the competitive format of TF2
Newbie Mixes are for those who are new to competitive, often we get people who have 2-3k hours on TF2, but have never played or even seen competitive before. I would highly recommend coming out to them some time, we hold them every Friday at 9 EST, here is a link to the previous one we had. After getting a hang of how competitive works, you can start looking for a team on the UGC Forums.
Newbie Mixes are for those who are new to competitive, often we get people who have 2-3k hours on TF2, but have never played or even seen competitive before. I would highly recommend coming out to them some time, we hold them every Friday at 9 EST, [url=http://teamfortress.tv/thread/21133/newbie-mixes]here[/url] is a link to the previous one we had. After getting a hang of how competitive works, you can start looking for a team on the [url=http://ugcleague.com/forum/]UGC Forums[/url].
add people u hear/think are good and ask about things, everyone in this community is nice.
try watching vids of povs so you can see how whatever class you're going to play works in comp
https://www.youtube.com/user/MediMarx
marxist is the best person to watch because hes just marxist.
and just meet new people in pubs/mixes/add people on the ugc forums so you can potentially join/make a team with some dudes
add people u hear/think are good and ask about things, everyone in this community is nice.
try watching vids of povs so you can see how whatever class you're going to play works in comp
https://www.youtube.com/user/MediMarx
marxist is the best person to watch because hes just marxist.
and just meet new people in pubs/mixes/add people on the [url=http://www.ugcleague.com/forum/]ugc forums[/url] so you can potentially join/make a team with some dudes
well, like shizno said yeah newbie mixes aren't for people new to the game tf2, more for the concept of competitive tf2. i've attended some and they're pretty informational for someone who's brand new to the scene, i highly recommend them.
by "optimizations" i assume you mean customizing tf2 for a competitive play style. by this, i'd suggest grabbing yourself a custom hud (massive list here ), and getting yourself a max/high frames config (like the one here )
for me when i got into tf2, the hardest thing was finding people who i enjoyed playing with. honestly, the only advice i can give for this is just get out there. play pugs, lobbies, just be in a general environment where you can find players around your skill level interested in the competitive side of tf2. for this though, i'd highly suggest UGC if youre interested in getting into a competitive format. its free, relatively easy to get on a team, and far less stress than jumping straight into ESEA open (UGC website here ). the dream is to get on a team, get acquainted with everyone and branch out. add people from scrims and matches, and just get your name out there
dm/aim/game sense come with time, so dont worry about that. worry about being a cool person, committed to playing competitive tf2, and always trying to further yourself skill-wise. hope this helps friend
well, like shizno said yeah newbie mixes aren't for people new to the game tf2, more for the concept of competitive tf2. i've attended some and they're pretty informational for someone who's brand new to the scene, i highly recommend them.
by "optimizations" i assume you mean customizing tf2 for a competitive play style. by this, i'd suggest grabbing yourself a custom hud (massive list [url=http://teamfortress.tv/thread/183/collection-of-custom-huds]here[/url] ), and getting yourself a max/high frames config (like the one [url=http://teamfortress.tv/thread/20142/rhapsodys-performance-config]here[/url] )
for me when i got into tf2, the hardest thing was finding people who i enjoyed playing with. honestly, the only advice i can give for this is just get out there. play pugs, lobbies, just be in a general environment where you can find players around your skill level interested in the competitive side of tf2. for this though, i'd highly suggest UGC if youre interested in getting into a competitive format. its free, relatively easy to get on a team, and far less stress than jumping straight into ESEA open (UGC website [url=http://www.ugcleague.com/]here[/url] ). the dream is to get on a team, get acquainted with everyone and branch out. add people from scrims and matches, and just get your name out there
dm/aim/game sense come with time, so dont worry about that. worry about being a cool person, committed to playing competitive tf2, and always trying to further yourself skill-wise. hope this helps friend
Ok, so the newbie mixes are a good place to start for being new to competitive, got it. Do I need Mumble to join these? Even if I don't need it, is it just easier to have it?
Ok, so the newbie mixes are a good place to start for being new to competitive, got it. Do I need Mumble to join these? Even if I don't need it, is it just easier to have it?
assassinR78Ok, so the newbie mixes are a good place to start for being new to competitive, got it. Do I need Mumble to join these? Even if I don't need it, is it just easier to have it?
mumble is the predominantly used voice chat program people use in tf2, so yes you absolutely need it. from lobbies to pugs to the newbie mixes, everyone will be in the respective mumbles talking and communicating in-game
[quote=assassinR78]Ok, so the newbie mixes are a good place to start for being new to competitive, got it. Do I need Mumble to join these? Even if I don't need it, is it just easier to have it?[/quote]
mumble is the predominantly used voice chat program people use in tf2, so yes you absolutely need it. from lobbies to pugs to the newbie mixes, everyone will be in the respective mumbles talking and communicating in-game
Thank you all for the assistance. :3
Thank you all for the assistance. :3
https://teamfortress.tv/thread/18435/collection-of-resources-tips-for-6v6/?page=1
this thread has basically everything. For more info to the Tf2 Help section of tf tv.
https://teamfortress.tv/thread/18435/collection-of-resources-tips-for-6v6/?page=1
this thread has basically everything. For more info to the Tf2 Help section of tf tv.
Welcome to competitive TF2!
A good way to start would be to become familiar with the different formats/classes as well as learn general stuff such as rollouts. That's exactly why I made the thread that ulmyxx already linked in #10, to give you as much information about competitive as possible. If you have an idea of what competitive is and what you should be doing, join a lobby on tf2center.com
At first I'd recommend you just try things out, and experience how different formats/classes are played. In competitive TF2, there are essentially 2 common formats, 6v6 and Highlander. 6v6 is quite a structured format feauturing 1 Medic, 1 Demoman, 2 Soldiers and 2 Scouts on each team, while a team in highlander consists of 9 players, one for each class. If you already have a few classes you like to play in pubs, try them out in a competitive settings and see what suites you best.
Watching casts of competitive matches, for example on TFTV is also a great way to take a look at competitive.
Welcome to competitive TF2!
A good way to start would be to become familiar with the different formats/classes as well as learn general stuff such as rollouts. That's exactly why I made the thread that ulmyxx already linked in #10, to give you as much information about competitive as possible. If you have an idea of what competitive is and what you should be doing, join a lobby on tf2center.com
At first I'd recommend you just try things out, and experience how different formats/classes are played. In competitive TF2, there are essentially 2 common formats, 6v6 and Highlander. 6v6 is quite a structured format feauturing 1 Medic, 1 Demoman, 2 Soldiers and 2 Scouts on each team, while a team in highlander consists of 9 players, one for each class. If you already have a few classes you like to play in pubs, try them out in a competitive settings and see what suites you best.
Watching casts of competitive matches, for example on [url=twitch.tv/teamfortresstv]TFTV[/url] is also a great way to take a look at competitive.
First try out newbie mixes, they are a great resource for new players.
Once you get an idea of what general skill level you are, I recommend starting in ugc. Go on the forums and find a team looking for someone with qualities that you feel fit you. Then get a tryout and play. E-Z
First try out newbie mixes, they are a great resource for new players.
Once you get an idea of what general skill level you are, I recommend starting in ugc. Go on the forums and find a team looking for someone with qualities that you feel fit you. Then get a tryout and play. E-Z