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Pocket

2013-07-01T02:47:18Z

108.48.13.206: /* Rollout */

== Pocket Soldier ==
The Pocket Soldier is a variant of the [[Soldier]] in 6v6. He is part of something commonly called the '''combo''', which is the [[Medic]], [[Demoman]], and the [[Pocket]].

== Loadout ==
The pocket soldier mainly uses vanilla weapons as a loadout, except for the melee weapons. Naturally, other weapons are available, but not commonly used.

'''Primary Weapon:''' Rocket Launcher

'''Secondary Weapon:''' Shotgun

'''Melee Weapon:''' Escape Plan

== Rollout ==
The pocket's rollout is quite simple, as it relies on the increased speed that the Escape Plan provides once damaged to a certain point. Rollouts are usually composed of damaging oneself with two direct rockets, taking out your Escape Plan to get the increased speed bonus, and then running to mid, and waiting for the medic by the entrance to the mid point.

== Main Roles ==
The three main goals of the pocket are as follows:

1 - Protecting the medic

2 - Lead pushes

3 - Effectively use ubers

There are a lot of other roles the Pocket has to fullfil at some point, these are just the main ones.

== The 'combo' ==
The Pocket soldier is a very important part of the combo, as it is an effective bodyguard for the Demoman and Medic. The Pocket's job is also to watch main choke points with the combo, and to punish any enemies who overextend near choke points.

== Mid Fights ==
The Pocket, being one of the most polyvalent 6s class, has a number of ways to approach midfights. Usually, this involves protecting the medic from bombing soldiers and scouts, while putting out consistent damage on the other team..

Pocket

2013-07-01T02:45:27Z

108.48.13.206: /* Loadout */

== Pocket Soldier ==
The Pocket Soldier is a variant of the [[Soldier]] in 6v6. He is part of something commonly called the '''combo''', which is the [[Medic]], [[Demoman]], and the [[Pocket]].

== Loadout ==
The pocket soldier mainly uses vanilla weapons as a loadout, except for the melee weapons. Naturally, other weapons are available, but not commonly used.

'''Primary Weapon:''' Rocket Launcher

'''Secondary Weapon:''' Shotgun

'''Melee Weapon:''' Escape Plan

== Rollout ==
The Pocket's rollout is usually simple, as it relies on the increased speed that the Escape Plan gives if damaged enough. Rollouts are usually composed of damaging oneself, and then running to mid, and waiting for the medic by the entrance to the mid point.

== Main Roles ==
The three main goals of the pocket are as follows:

1 - Protecting the medic

2 - Lead pushes

3 - Effectively use ubers

There are a lot of other roles the Pocket has to fullfil at some point, these are just the main ones.

== The 'combo' ==
The Pocket soldier is a very important part of the combo, as it is an effective bodyguard for the Demoman and Medic. The Pocket's job is also to watch main choke points with the combo, and to punish any enemies who overextend near choke points.

== Mid Fights ==
The Pocket, being one of the most polyvalent 6s class, has a number of ways to approach midfights. Usually, this involves protecting the medic from bombing soldiers and scouts, while putting out consistent damage on the other team..

Soldier (6v6)

2013-07-01T02:44:33Z

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The soldier is a class that can do damage at both close and long ranges. Typically, a standard 6v6 lineup will include 2 soldiers; 1 roamer and 1 pocket. The pocket soldier tends to protect the team's medic while the roaming soldier watches the flanks and makes plays.

== Pocket Soldier ==

''Main article: [[Pocket]]''

As a pocket soldier, your primary job is to keep your team's medic alive. The Pocket also has roles to fulfill in Mumble (or other communication program), because, in most teams, he is going to be the '''Main Caller''. Generally, the pocket soldier leads his team into battles; he soaks up damage while putting out his own damage. Most pocket soldiers equip a shotgun for the extra damage output to defend against enemy players. Remember, your job is to protect the medic, as his life is worth more than yours is. If saving your medic means sacrificing yourself, you should do it. To be a good pocket, you also need to have a very good understanding of 6v6, something the community commonly calls 'game sense'.

== Roaming Soldier ==

''Main article:[[Roamer]]''

The roaming soldier typically has the Regular Rocket Launcher, Gunboats & Escape Plan equipped. Of course, there are different loadouts being used, but this one is the most popular one by far. The roamer has different roles to fullfil in 6v6. The first and most basic one is to create distractions for his team so that they can push or take an advantage of it. His second role is to be on the flank with the Scouts during stalemates to try to get a pick, or simply to just block the enemy flank. The Roamer's third role is quite similar to the first one. When his team is at a uber disadvantage, or simply during a stalemate, the roamer will often be buffed to 300 health and sent in to try to get the medic to pop his uber, or to kill the medic. In certain situations, the roamer may offclass to try to gain an advantage.

Scout (6v6)

2013-07-01T02:41:55Z

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* The Scout is a highly mobile "clean up" class, used to capture points and move in and out of fights to deal and avoid as much damage as possible. In standard 6v6 play, a team will have 2 Scouts. When playing this class, one will be expected to successfully capture points, control the flank, and be able to clean up the damage put out by your heavy classes ([[Soldier]] and [[Demoman]]). Generally speaking, a Scout will have a high number of kills and a moderate amount of damage - diving in to kill already damaged players is the primary cause of this. Scouts are also often the best candidates for off-classing, depending on the situation. The secret to the Scout class is going into a fight while no one is looking at you.

== Midfights ==

* Playing Scout properly at a midfight involves finding the right time to go in. The start of a midfight has all 6 players on both teams staring right at each other, so going in first will result in instant and painful death. Staying at a range where one can easily avoid damage is key. The best time to enter the fight is when the team is sufficiently distracted so that the player may get into close range without being detected or shot at. The longer the Scout(s) survive at mid, the better chance a team has at winning. Their value goes up as time goes on because of their ability to clean up fights. Every time an enemy player dies, a Scout's usefulness increases. It's much easier to fight as a Scout in a 3v3 rather than a 6v6. Find the right time to enter the fight and work off of a teammate's damage.

== Offclassing ==
While a Scout is one of the most powerful classes in the game, there are a variety of situations in which playing one of the less used classes can be beneficial. On the last point of an average [[5-CP]] map, for example, a Scout is not nearly as useful as he is in other areas of the map where it is easier to roam freely. In these situations, a Scout can choose any of the following.

'''[[Heavy]]'''- The highest potential DPS (damage per second) class in the game. Heavy is best played in highly defensive situations. His lack of mobility, compounded with the fact that he is focused greatly once his presence is known, makes him difficult to utilize to great effect during offensive pushes. The best way to use him offensively requires great positioning so that the opposing team cannot run away. If a team is able to keep them all in one place and in the Heavy's line of sight, said Heavy can be highly effective. Places where he is best used include, but are not limited to, last points on 5 CP, defending on A/D maps, defending the point on [[KOTH]] maps, and pushing into certain last points. Additionally, having an ubercharge is almost necessary when using a Heavy to fight. Once a fight has begun, there is no way for a Heavy to disengage. His low mobility and large size make him an easy target. Once he is in, tanking him with the uber is almost a necessity. Scouts, Soldiers, and Demomen all have the ability to escape in some capacity. If played correctly, Heavy is one of the strongest offclasses.

'''[[Engineer]]''' - Similar in use to the Heavy, but even more situational. He is run almost every single round on defense of [[Gravelpit]], the primary [[A/D]] map, for his Sentry Gun, Dispenser, and Teleporter that can all be set up before the round even starts in order to hold one point. Being able to defend the buildings is crucial, and moving them as pushes begin is the only way to keep them from going down. If the Engineer works with his team, this can all be done smoothly. On an average, more often-played 5 CP and KOTH maps, effectiveness of an Engineer is limited. The time it takes to set up even a single Sentry Gun with only one Engineer often offsets its benefits. It can be used to guard the last point, but it is much easier to destroy than a Heavy, and has no mobility unless moved (taking away all of its firepower). The Engineer is the most situational of all the off-classes, and must be played at only the best times on the best maps.

'''[[Pyro]]''' - Once again, a class mostly used defensively. The Pyro has underwhelming damage, a very short range, and moderate mobility at best. His utility and usefulness come almost entirely from his airblast mechanic. He can be used in certain situations to flank and deal damage, but this ability is considerably weaker than a Scout's. Because of this, a Pyro is usually run only when defending a last point on 5-CP. The airblast is used to deflect projectiles and hold an uber push in place. This is most useful when at an uber disadvantage. The enemy team ubers in and the Pyro moves forward to airblast them backwards, stalling the push. The player may often die in this scenario, but it can be enough to delay the majority of their invulnerability, evening out the playing field considerably. Pyro isn't weak in and of itself; the other classes are simply stronger. If caught alone, a Pyro can easily be killed by a Scout or Soldier, making positioning very important.

'''[[Sniper]]''' - One of the most commonly used utility classes. The Sniper's very long range and very high damage can be used to pick off important classes, lock down specific areas, and deny jumping/rushing/suiciding players with ease. Positioning is the most important thing on Sniper (besides being able to hit most of the shots). The Sniper has base movement speed, 125 HP, and poor close range capabilities. If caught out by any other combat class, the Sniper will usually die. The best places to stand are those in which there is as long a sightline as possible towards wherever it is that the enemy will be coming out of, and somewhere where the Sniper can either escape very quickly or can be protected by teammates. A sniper is not usually run at all times, so when switching to it, there is almost 0 threat of being countersniped for the first life. This allows the player to take certain actions and positioning decisions that would be harder if there were a long range threat. A Sniper can be run in many situations depending on the place the team holding on the map and the uber status. Snipers are most commonly run defending against an enemy with uber advantage, during an equal-uber stalemate, or defending/attacking a point with a particularly open sightline. There is no damage spread in competitive play, so a fully charged bodyshot will instantly kill a Medic and an unbuffed Scout. The primary target in 99% of situations will be the [[Medic]]. After that, there are few targets worth holding a shot for. The Demoman is the next most important, but wasting other potential shots and kills is not worth it in most situations. Knowing on what maps to snipe on and when the best time to switch is can win games for the team, so long as someone has the aim to backup the decision making.

'''[[Spy]]''' - Similar to the Sniper in his single-target killing power, the Spy is a highly situational "pick class" that excels during stalemates. The Spy lacks a lot of the utility that the Sniper provides, but can be more effective at times where a Sniper has little vision or killing capabilities. The Spy also has excellent scouting power through use of the Cloak and Dagger item. Choosing Spy at the right time is the most important part of the class. Once played him once in a game, the enemy will be much more careful for the rest of that game. The first stab is the most effective. In an ideal situation, the Spy won't even be seen by the enemies until an enemy player is killed. Because of the high levels of communication and low amount of players in a game, disguises are very unreliable and will not fool most players. Additionally, it is unwise to disguise as anything other than the main 6v6 classes (Scout, Soldier, Medic, Demo). The natural speed of a Scout and Medic will give the player away as a fake instantly, and disguising as Soldiers and Demos will cripple the Spy's movement speed. Due to all of this, the best watch to take when going for kills is the standard Invis Watch. It will get the Spy behind them the furthest and fastest. When trying to scout out the enemy position, attempt a back cap, or do anything that requires more than 15 or so seconds of invisibility, the Cloak and Dagger is best. This can be used to invade the last point on a map and simply watch, or wait for them to push out and attempt a cap. Going spy at the right time in a game is the primary deciding factor in its usefulness.

Maplist

2013-07-01T02:38:46Z

108.48.13.206: /* ESEA S14 6v6 Maplist */

== '''Maps''' ==
There are several maps played in both forms of competitive TF2 (highlander and sixes). Game modes such as Control Points, King of the Hill, and Payload are the most prevalent, as they are seen as the most "fair" and "balanced" game mode. In addition to official maps put out by Valve, there are several custom maps that are considered "competitive" maps.

== ESEA Season 14 6v6 Maplist ==

Week 1 - [[cp_process]]

Week 2 - [[cp_badlands]]

Week 3 - [[cp_snakewater]]

Week 4 - [[cp_gravelpit]]

Week 5 - [[cp_metalworks]]

Week 6 - [[cp_granary]]

Week 7 - [[cp_gullywash_final1]]

Week 8 - [[koth_pro_viaduct_rc3]]

== Highlander-oriented ==

Payload:

-[[pl_badwater]]

-[[pl_barnblitz]]

-[[pl_upward]]

Control Points:

-[[cp_steel]]

-[[cp_granary]]

-[[cp_gullywash_final1]]

-[[cp_process]]

KoTH

-[[koth_lakeside_final]]

-[[koth_ashville]]

-[[koth_pro_viaduct]]

add more maps here

== Both ==

-[[koth_ashville]]

-[[koth_viaduct]]

add more maps here

Maplist

2013-07-01T02:38:26Z

108.48.13.206: /* Maps */

== '''Maps''' ==
There are several maps played in both forms of competitive TF2 (highlander and sixes). Game modes such as Control Points, King of the Hill, and Payload are the most prevalent, as they are seen as the most "fair" and "balanced" game mode. In addition to official maps put out by Valve, there are several custom maps that are considered "competitive" maps.

== ESEA S14 6v6 Maplist ==

Week 1 - [[cp_process]]

Week 2 - [[cp_badlands]]

Week 3 - [[cp_snakewater]]

Week 4 - [[cp_gravelpit]]

Week 5 - [[cp_metalworks]]

Week 6 - [[cp_granary]]

Week 7 - [[cp_gullywash_final1]]

Week 8 - [[koth_pro_viaduct_rc3]]

== Highlander-oriented ==

Payload:

-[[pl_badwater]]

-[[pl_barnblitz]]

-[[pl_upward]]

Control Points:

-[[cp_steel]]

-[[cp_granary]]

-[[cp_gullywash_final1]]

-[[cp_process]]

KoTH

-[[koth_lakeside_final]]

-[[koth_ashville]]

-[[koth_pro_viaduct]]

add more maps here

== Both ==

-[[koth_ashville]]

-[[koth_viaduct]]

add more maps here

Maplist

2013-07-01T02:38:06Z

108.48.13.206: /* Maps */

== '''Maps''' ==
There are several maps played in both forms of competitive TF2 (highlander and sixes). Game modes such as Control Points, King of the Hill, and Payload are the most prevalent, as they are seen as the most "fair" and "balanced" game mode. In addition to official maps put out by valve, there are several custom maps that are considered "competitive" maps.

== ESEA S14 6v6 Maplist ==

Week 1 - [[cp_process]]

Week 2 - [[cp_badlands]]

Week 3 - [[cp_snakewater]]

Week 4 - [[cp_gravelpit]]

Week 5 - [[cp_metalworks]]

Week 6 - [[cp_granary]]

Week 7 - [[cp_gullywash_final1]]

Week 8 - [[koth_pro_viaduct_rc3]]

== Highlander-oriented ==

Payload:

-[[pl_badwater]]

-[[pl_barnblitz]]

-[[pl_upward]]

Control Points:

-[[cp_steel]]

-[[cp_granary]]

-[[cp_gullywash_final1]]

-[[cp_process]]

KoTH

-[[koth_lakeside_final]]

-[[koth_ashville]]

-[[koth_pro_viaduct]]

add more maps here

== Both ==

-[[koth_ashville]]

-[[koth_viaduct]]

add more maps here