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Main Caller

2013-07-03T16:25:59Z

Muerte: << epic fail on linking to other pages. Will re-edit with proper linking when free

The main caller is the backbone of any team, be it a Highlander or 6v6 team. It is the job of the main caller to communicate with the entire team, informing them when and how pushes, retreats and various other plays are to be carried out. It is essential that the main caller is communicates clearly and concisely so actions are carried out as soon as possible. Teams which often fail to listen and react to the main caller generally fall apart due to a lack of focus on their enemies, positioning and the game as a whole.

== 6v6 ==
The main caller is usually the Pocket or the Medic. This is because most 6v6 teams will focus their play around their medic to make use of uber and general health advantages.

== Highlander ==
The main caller is usually the Heavy, Medic or Demo.

Main Caller

2013-07-03T16:24:55Z

Muerte: Grammar and general description alterations

The main caller is the backbone of any team, be it a [Highlander] or [6v6] team. It is the job of the main caller to communicate with the entire team, informing them when and how pushes, retreats and various other plays are to be carried out. It is essential that the main caller is communicates clearly and concisely so actions are carried out as soon as possible. Teams which often fail to listen and react to the main caller generally fall apart due to a lack of focus on their enemies, positioning and the game as a whole.

== 6v6 ==
The main caller is usually the [Pocket] or the [Medic]. This is because most 6v6 teams will focus their play around their medic to make use of uber and general health advantages.

== Highlander ==
The main caller is usually the [Heavy], [Medic] or [Demo].

Pocket

2013-07-01T15:53:52Z

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== Pocket ==
The Pocket is the player that the team's [[Medic]] focuses in and follows for most of the match. In [[6v6]], the pocket is almost always a [[Soldier]], but in [[Highlander]] it can be the [[Soldier]], [[Demoman]], or [[Heavy]].

== 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 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..

Offclass

2013-07-01T15:51:24Z

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In 6v6, an Offclass is any class apart from the standard [[Scout]], [[Soldier]], [[Medic]], and [[Demoman]]. These are situational classes, most often switched to by a [[Scout]] or [[Roamer]] when holding or pushing last in [[5cp]].

== 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.

== 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.

== 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.

Engineer

2013-07-01T15:50:15Z

Muerte: /* Highlander */

The Engineer is considered an [[offclass]] in 6v6 and is run in Highlander. An invaluable defense tool, the Engineer's sentries, dispensers, and teleporters are very helpful to defend a point or cart.

==6v6==
''Main Article: [[Engineer (6v6)]]''

In 6v6, the Engineer is an offclass. Most often used on the map [[cp_gravelpit]], the Engineer is only used to defend last on most maps.
The main purpose of the Engineer and his sentry in [[6v6]] is to soak up damage and waste uber to let his team pop later. Occasionally, it may get a few kills as well, but for the most part the engineer waits for his sentry to die, then switches to his main class to get cleanup frags.

==Highlander==
''Main Article: [[Engineer (Highlander)]]''

The Engineer's main job in [[Highlander]] is to defend points and deny areas to the other team. Through the use of the sentry, the Engineer is easily able to defend and stall for a point in time. However, Highlander presents a new risk in the form of the [[Spy]] whose Sapper can destroy the Engineer's buildings. The Engineer can also use such tools as The Wrangler and The Gunslinger to be more effective on offense or to assist in defense.

Engineer

2013-07-01T15:48:12Z

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The Engineer is considered an [[offclass]] in 6v6 and is run in Highlander. An invaluable defense tool, the Engineer's sentries, dispensers, and teleporters are very helpful to defend a point or cart.

==6v6==
''Main Article: [[Engineer (6v6)]]''

In 6v6, the Engineer is an offclass. Most often used on the map [[cp_gravelpit]], the Engineer is only used to defend last on most maps.
The main purpose of the Engineer and his sentry in [[6v6]] is to soak up damage and waste uber to let his team pop later. Occasionally, it may get a few kills as well, but for the most part the engineer waits for his sentry to die, then switches to his main class to get cleanup frags.

==Highlander==
''Main Article: [[Engineer (Highlander)]]''

The Engineer's main job in [[Highlander]] is to defend points and deny areas to the other team. Through the use of the sentry, the Engineer is easily able to defend and stall for a point in time. Highlander presents a new risk, however, in the [[Spy]], whose Sapper can destroy the Engineer's buildings. The Engineer can also use such tools as The Wrangler and The Gunslinger to be more effective on offense or to assist in defense.