Using sliding screenshots in the transitions was really clever.

el ten eleven is a great instrumental band.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfM46XR8wGQ

I wish I didn't google that.

can we get a download?

I think it should be morn' instead if mourn. Other than that it's a pretty piece.

Thanks for all the replies. Keep them coming. We're looking to live in the jamaica plain area. Any cool spots there or nearby? Also, what do people do for exercise in the winter? I'm going to try and be less fat while I'm in boston(~3 years). Does everyone have gym memberships so that they can keep in shape when it's snowy?

Where is the nearest swimable beach? I understand that the east coast is warmer that the west, so how far south do you have to go?

What's the nature like nearby? Any cool hiking opportunities?

I'll be sure to do that. Free is good since we'll largely be broke until I get a job.

Alright. Let's get some ice cream from bosh.

Hello Tf2 people,

My wife got accepted to a grad program at simmons college in boston, so we're moving from socal to boston in a couple weeks. I've never been, have no family remotely close to the east coast, and only a couple friends within a 3 hours drive of boston. Naturally, I'm a little freaked out. Can anyone give any info about boston? Resturants to go to and what to order, fun stuff to do, easy ways to make friends/get involved with something in the community(how the hell do you make friends once out of school?!), what it smells like, a funny memory of your time there...etc. Literally any first hand account would be somewhat comforting.

Thanks

Harbleu and Platinum are a good casting duo. They have the knowledge and the chemistry. They should cast more.

Why is there no event for this in the schedule section? I'm assuming tf.tv and/or extv are casting. I really hope that's not a bad assumption.

your lack of blinking is super disturbing.

This is so good. You made soldier play seem powerful and graceful at the same time.

A small patch just hit. Tide turner refills charge on impact kills.

Does the sticky nerf make loose cannon a better option now? It picks up the mid range damage role, right?

What are the critical things that make you pause a demo? Is there anything beyond pushes and holds that you define as critical?

Also, since you're here, as a top level player in a small community, does knowing your opponents significantly factor in to your play? Do you behave differently depending on the team you're fighting? What about 1v1s? if so, do you have any specific examples?

I just got finished watching Beater's Legacy videos and they made me curious. Specifically, the B4nny Legacy video with his scout play juxtaposed with his old demo frags made me recall how worried everyone was when b4nny switched to scout. I remember a video(fully charged?) where platinum was doubtful that the switch would work because b4nny's influence on the match would be lessened. However, b4nny seemed to be just as game changing and formidable as ever. The same thing could be said of when platinum played switched to demo and when enigma played roamer.

Comp TF2 is a game that allows for a lot of nuance in play style. Obviously good coordination and DM ability can get you pretty far, but there are some intangibles that make a player/team go from being good to great. What are the subtle things high level players do that lower level players don't? What are the things that good DM ability and team play don't quite cover? What are the things that make you think a player is good at tf2 rather than good at their class? What makes brilliant play brilliant?

Edit: To be clear, I'm not looking for tips to improve my play. I love comp. tf2, but i basically never play it. I just wanted to hear some thoughts/discussion on what makes a good player/team become great. There are some great comments so far with thoughtful answers. I'm really glad that I bothered to post.