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Movement

2020-05-08T02:47:19Z

Saltyy: Corrected minor grammatical errors.

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Movement is one of the staples of Team Fortress 2, it is very characteristic but at the same time very influenced by games like Quake and Team Fortress Classic. Explosive jumping mechanics give the slower classes much higher mobility and increase the pace of the game. This makes it a much more complex game than it first appears, as a player has to master not only deathmatch ability and gamesense, but also the different movement and jumping techniques.

== Speed ==
Speed is measured using hammer units/sec. The standard is 300 hu/sec or 100%. This is the speed of the Pyro, Sniper, and Engineer. Moving backwards reduces the speed to 90% of what it would be otherwise. Note: If you strafe while moving backwards, you will move at full speed (diagonally, not backwards). Crouched movement becomes 33%

=== Scout ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* Uncharged [[Baby Face's Blaster]]:
* Charged Baby Face's Blaster:
* With [[Crit-A-Cola]] effect:
* Uncharged Baby's Face's Blaster with Crit-A-Cola:
* Charged Baby's Face's Blaster with Crit-A-Cola:
|
*'''133%'''
*'''87%'''
*'''172%'''
*'''167%'''
*'''108%'''
*'''173%'''
|
*'''44%'''
*'''29%'''
*'''57%'''
*'''56%'''
*'''36%'''
*'''58%'''
|
*'''120%'''
*'''78%'''
*'''155%'''
*'''150%'''
*'''98%'''
*'''156%'''
|}

=== Soldier ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* [[Escape Plan]], 121-160 Health:
* Escape Plan, 81-120 Health:
* Escape Plan, 41-80 Health:
* Escape Plan, Under 40 Health:
|
*'''80%'''
*'''88%'''
*'''96%'''
*'''112%'''
*'''128%'''
|
*'''27%'''
*'''29%'''
*'''32%'''
*'''37%'''
*'''43%'''
|
*'''72%'''
*'''79%'''
*'''86%'''
*'''101%'''
*'''115%'''
|}

=== Pyro ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* With [[Powerjack]] Out:
|
*'''100%'''
*'''115%'''
|
*'''33%'''
*'''38%'''
|
*'''90%'''
*'''103%'''
|}

=== Demoman ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* With Head-taking weapon equipped & 1 Head:
* With Head-taking weapon equipped & 2 Heads:
* With Head-taking weapon equipped & 3 Heads:
* With Head-taking weapon equipped & 4 Heads:
* With [[Scotsman's Skullcutter]] equipped
* Charging with [[Chargin' Targe]]/[[Splendid Screen]]
|
*'''93%'''
*'''101%'''
*'''108%'''
*'''116%'''
*'''123%'''
*'''79%'''
*'''250%'''
|
*'''31%'''
*'''34%'''
*'''36%'''
*'''39%'''
*'''41%'''
*'''26%'''
*'''N/A'''
|
*'''84%'''
*'''91%'''
*'''97%'''
*'''104%'''
*'''111%'''
*'''71%'''
*'''N/A'''
|}

=== Heavy ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* Any Mini-gun spun up, excluding the [[Brass Beast]]:
* Walking with spun up Brass Beast:
* With [[Buffalo Steak Sandvich]] effect:
* With [[Gloves of Running Urgently]] Equipped:
|
*'''77%'''
*'''37%'''
*'''15%'''
*'''104%'''
*'''100%'''
|
*'''26%'''
*'''0%'''
*'''0%'''
*'''35%'''
*'''33%'''
|
*'''69%'''
*'''33%'''
*'''15%'''
*'''93%'''
*'''90%'''
|}

=== Engineer ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* While hauling a building:
|
*'''100%'''
*'''90%'''
|
*'''33%'''
*'''29%'''
|
*'''90%'''
*'''81%'''
|}

=== Medic ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* Wielding [[Overdose]] at 100% [[ÜberCharge]]
* Healing a [[Scout]]
* Healing a [[Pyro]] using the [[Powerjack]]
|
*'''107%'''
*'''117%'''
*'''133%'''
*'''115%'''
|
*'''36%'''
*'''39%'''
*'''44%'''
*'''38%'''
|
*'''96%'''
*'''106%'''
*'''120%'''
*'''105%'''
|}

=== Sniper ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* With a Rifle zoomed in:
* While [[Huntsman]] drawn:
|
*'''100%'''
*'''27%'''
*'''53%'''
|
*'''33%'''
*'''9%'''
*'''18%'''
|
*'''90%'''
*'''27%'''
*'''48%'''
|}

=== Spy ===
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding=2 style="width: 100%; text-align: left;"
|-
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Condition
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Normal
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Crouched
! style="background-color: #ADD8E6; color: #FFFFFF" | Backwards
|-
|
* '''''Default'''''
* Disguised as [[Soldier]]:
* Disguised as [[Demoman]]:
* Disguised as [[Heavy]]:
* Disguised as [[Scout]] or [[Medic]]:
* All other Disguises:
|
*'''107%'''
*'''80%'''
*'''93%'''
*'''77%'''
*'''107%'''
*'''100%'''
|
*'''36%'''
*'''27%'''
*'''31%'''
*'''26%'''
*'''36%'''
*'''33%'''
|
*'''96%'''
*'''72%'''
*'''84%'''
*'''69%'''
*'''96%'''
*'''90%'''
|}

== Other Movement Techniques ==

=== Crouch Jumping ===
Crouch jumping is the basic technique of pressing crouch while jumping. Crouch Jumping moves the player model an additional hammer unit up and can allow access to things otherwise inaccessible by basic jumping.

=== Double Jump ===
When in the air as Scout, pressing jump again gives an additional midair jump. This is useful for maneuvering around maps or dodging and confusing enemies.

=== Boston Basher Jump ===
A Scout is able to use the knockback of self damage from the Boston Basher along with his jump in order to increase the height and length of his jump. This is useful for climbing things like the spire on [[cp_badlands|Badlands]].

Do note that the best gains in height are when the Scout jumps right as the self damage from the Basher activates.

=== Rocket Jump ===
''Main article: [[Rocket Jumping]]''

Soldiers can shoot a rocket near themselves to achieve height or speed through the air. This can be useful for running towards a battle, obtaining [[height advantage]], attacking players, or fleeing to safety. There are multiple jump techniques to help Soldiers achieve more speed or height. [[Gunboats]] causes Soldiers to take 60% less damage while rocket jumping.

Combining this with Crouch Jumping will allow Soldiers to propel themselves farther than without Crouch Jumping.

=== Sticky Jump ===
''Main article: [[Sticky Jumping]]''

Demomen can also detonate a sticky near their feet for a boost. This causes more self-damage than a Soldier's rocket jump, but also provides a bigger boost. A Demoman will sticky jump during a [[rollout]], fleeing, or attacking.

=== Sentry Jump ===
There are two types of Sentry Jumping; Sentry Rocket Jumping and Bullet Jumping. Using the Wrangler and a level 3 sentry, the [[Engineer]] can shoot his sentry's rockets at his own feet, propelling him into the air like a regular rocket jump. By quickly switching to a different weapon and right-clicking on his sentry, he can bring the building with him to build in unexpected places. Bullet Jumping can be done with any level sentry, along with mini-sentries. Bullet Jumping is the act of using the knockback from the damage received from sentry bullets to propel the Engineer. Bullet Jumping is useful when running mini-sentries or when a sentry is at level one or two for making short leaps such as onto the roof of [[cp_gravelpit]] B-Point or the balcony of [[koth_arctic]].

{{YouTube video|MgNI36HPTY0|text=Engineer Jumping Tutorial}}

=== Explosive Surfing ===
Any class is capable of timing a jump with an enemy's projectile and using it to their advantage. This is a common practice among Medics, who often surf away from damage and to the safety of their team.

{{YouTube video|2IcWmpkjMKo|time=4m5s}} [http://youtu.be/2IcWmpkjMKo?t=4m5s Example]

==Resources==
* {{YouTube video|Dx8CHK_bhAU|text=Guide to Walking Backwards at Full Speed}}

[[Category:Mechanics]]

Servers

2020-05-08T02:43:05Z

Saltyy: Corrected minor grammatical errors.

== Booking a Server ==

Booking a server is a relatively simple process for the most part. Below are some server providers thought to be the best for their respectful regions.

=== ozfortress ===
Location: Oceania 
[http://ozfortress.com/showthread.php?p=576721 ozfortress Server Booking]

To book and connect to a server, follow the steps below
 
# Click the link to go to the ozfortress Discord
# in the #bookings channel, type /book
# Server details for a 3 hour server hire will be sent to you privately in the form of 'connect ******; password ******; rcon_password ******'.
# Give the players you wish to connect to the server the line 'connect ******; password ******'. Do not give anyone the line 'rcon_password ******'.
# To connect to the server, open the console in TF2 (Default Key: `) and copy and paste the line 'connect ******; password ******' without the apostrophes, and with your servers details.
 

=== serveme.tf ===
[http://serveme.tf serveme Europe] 
[http://na.serveme.tf serveme North America] 
[http://sea.serveme.tf serveme Asia] 
serveme.tf allows anyone to reserve servers for free. The servers are hosted by various organisations in various regions of Europe, North America and South East Asia.

=== UGC Gameservers ===
Locations: North America, Europe, Japan, Australia 
[https://www.gameservers.com/ugcleague/ UGC Free Game Servers] 
Reservations limited to one per 24 hour period.

Follow the steps below
# Click "Claim now" on the server you want.
# Enter the captcha, your email, and the time you want for the server.
# Check your email for a link to the server details.
 

== Server Plugins ==

Below are a list of server plugins that can be considered useful for running a server.

'''[http://sizzlingstats.com SizzlingStats]''' by SizzlingCalamari and Technosex 
A serverplugin/website combo which records and automatically uploads competitive game stats and SourceTV demos to [http://sizzlingstats.com sizzlingstats.com]. Allows players to view stats in-game through the motd window by typing .ss in chat.

'''[http://tftrue.redline-utilities.net TFTrue]''' by AnAkIn 
Provides a massive amount of features which can replace the following plugins and make them redundant: 
* Match Recorder 
* Supplemental Stats 
* RestoreScore 
* WaitForSTV 
* MedicStats 
* LogsTF 

'''[http://www.sourcemm.net Metamod: Source]''' 
Used as a base to run Sourcemod 

'''[http://www.sourcemod.net Sourcemod]''' 
''Requirements:'' [http://www.sourcemm.net Metamod: Source] 
Used to administrate servers and a platform for server plugins 

'''[https://github.com/Langeh/SOAP-TF2DM%5DSOAP%20DM SOAP DM]''' by [[Lange]] 
Also known as Sick Of Annoying Pubs Deathmatch. Provides pregame deathmatch. Can also be used for a permanent deathmatch server. [https://code.google.com/p/soap-tf2dm/wiki/CVars Click for list of CVars] 

'''[https://github.com/Langeh/MGEMod MGEMod]''' by Lange 
Also know as My Gaming Edge Mod. [[MGEMod|Click for commands, CVars and more information]] 

'''[http://etf2l.org/forum/customise/topic-25602 fDivs]''' by Fantasy 
''Requirements:'' [http://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=67640 Socket] by sfPlayer 
Adds /div command to show player's division on ETF2L. [http://etf2l.org/forum/customise/topic-25602 Click for list of CVars and commands] 

'''[https://github.com/qpingu/tf2.pug.na-game-server/blob/master/addons/sourcemod/plugins/supstats.smx Supplemental Stats]''' ''(click raw to download)'' 
Adds damage and heals to logs

'''[http://sourcemod.krus.dk/supstats2.zip SupStats2]''' by F2 
In addition to all features from Supplemental Stats, this also logs airshots, headshots, accuracy and more 

'''[http://sourcemod.krus.dk/medicstats.zip MedicStats]''' by F2 
Adds additional medic stats to logs, including buffed heals and time to build uber 

'''[http://sourcemod.krus.dk/logstf.zip LogsTF]''' by F2 
''Requirements:'' Either [http://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=152216 cURL] by raydan, or [https://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=170630 SteamTools] by asherkin 
Uploads logs automatically to logs.tf and display in game with !log or .ss 

'''[http://sourcemod.krus.dk/afk.zip AFK]''' by F2 
It displays a message on your screen if someone on your team is AFK in the warmup period

'''[http://sourcemod.krus.dk/waitforstv.zip WaitForSTV]''' by F2 
Delays map change by 90 seconds so SourceTV spectators don't miss the last part of the map 

'''[http://sourcemod.krus.dk/restorescore.zip RestoreScore]''' by F2 
Restores player's score to the scoreboard after reconnecting to the server 

'''[http://sourcemod.krus.dk/recordstv.zip RecordSTV]''' by F2 
Records SourceTV match demos with a custom path and filename

'''[https://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=92716 MatchRecorder]''' by carbon 
Starts recording SourceTV demos when both teams have readied up 

'''[https://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=171450 tWhitelistUpdater]''' by Thrawn 
Automatically updates ETF2L whitelists 

'''[https://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=187199 tDetailWinPanel]''' by Thrawn 
Adds damage, kills, healing and lifetime for both teams to the win panel 

'''[https://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=181617 tRealPing]''' by Thrawn 
''Requirements:''[https://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=148387 SMLIB] by berni 
Displays player's actual ping on scoreboard 

'''[http://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=169095 Updater]''' by GoD-Tony 
''Requirements:''[http://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=152216 cURL] by raydan and [http://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=67640 Socket] by sfPlayer 
Automatically updates F2's plugins and tWhitelistUpdater

Configs (CFG)

2020-05-08T02:39:44Z

Saltyy: Corrected minor grammar errors

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Configs refer to the configuration files which are used by the game to quickly change game settings, such as graphics and gameplay options. Many configs are designed to improve game performance through lowering graphics settings, as well as providing extra functionality through the use of other client commands, such as viewmodel tweaks and network settings.

== FPS Configs ==

FPS configs strive to lower game graphics as much as possible in order to increase the framerate (FPS) of the game. Popular graphics configs include Comanglia's and mastercomfig, while configs such as m0reframes and Chris's config have been used in the past.

[https://cfg.tf/ CFG.TF] - is a config generator which includes well known and updated graphics configs. You can automatically install custom configs such as offline rocket jumping config, automatically record games, custom files such as remove bullet-hole dust, viewmodel settings, crosshair switcher, damage indicators, network settings, custom binds, HUDs and a lot of other things.

[https://mastercoms.github.io/mastercomfig/ mastercomfig] - The latest config available, with a focus on optimizing the game with a modern approach. Gets new updates frequently and has many customization options. Along with mastercomfig comes the [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mastercoms/mastercomfig/release/config/mastercomfig/cfg/comfig/mm_override.cfg mm_override.cfg file], which changes some settings to comply with the commands that are changed in Competitive matches.

[http://www.teamfortress.tv/25328/comanglias-config-fps-guide/ Comanglia's FPS Config] - Historically the go-to config for most competitive TF2 players who need more frames. It's considered by many to be one of the most effective configs currently available.

[http://rhapsodysl.github.io/perfconfig/ Rhapsody's Performance Config] - An updated version of Chris' dx9frames config created by RhapsodySL. Gives higher frames than Chris' version did and also has some extra features such as in-game config setting managing, among other things.

[http://clugu.com/tf2mate/ TF2Mate] - TF2Mate is the most popular config generator amongst the TF2 community. It allows players to configure their graphics settings, binds, and also comes with a crosshair switcher that allows the user to pick their own crosshair for each weapon slot on each class.

[http://chrisdown.name/tf2/ Chris' Configurations] - FPS configs maintained by Chris until 2012. This config is used to be the most popular and is still used by a number of TF2 competitive players. Chris' Configs come in several different versions, the most popular of which is the "maxframes config", which gives the maximum framerate possible while at the same time reducing the quality of the textures and the overall look of TF2. Alternatively, players can go for the "Highframes config", which makes TF2 look a little better compared to "Maxframes" but at the expense of not getting the maximum possible framerate.

[http://m0re.fi/ m0re FPS Configurations] - m0re FPS Configurations is the FPS config which pales in comparison to Chris' Configs due to performance but is a healthy alternative to Chris' Configs.

== Class Configs ==

'''All Class'''

[http://teamfortress.tv/thread/21928/transparent-viewmodels-in-any-hud/ Transparent Viewmodels] - Makes your weapon viewmodel's transparent

'''Scout:'''

[https://gamebanana.com/scripts/9842 Null-Cancelling Script] - This script prevents you from pressing two opposing directions, which causes you to stop moving.

'''Soldier'''

[http://tf2.gamebanana.com/scripts/7982 Improved Crouch Jump Script] - a simple script that lets you press space once to jump then keep holding space to crouch.

'''Pyro'''

N/A

'''Demoman'''

N/A

'''Heavy'''

N/A

'''Engineer'''

N/A

'''Medic'''

[http://tf2.gamebanana.com/scripts/8011 Semi Comp Medic Config] - A bare-bones Medic Config with the essentials for playing medic at a higher level.

[http://ozfortress.com/showthread.php?t=36957 Chris' Medic Config] - A advanced Medic Config designed for a mouse with multiple buttons. It is mostly outdated.

'''Sniper'''

N/A

'''Spy'''

[http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1591457 Helpful Spy Scripts by Stabby Stabby] - A set of scripts created by Competitive Spy Stabby Stabby for spy.