Just start playing, you'll get the hang of it eventually, learn your own tricks as you go.

>WASD to move, click to shoot

That's really all there is.

jump with space
ctrl to crouch

watch other people play and learn tricks and tactics as you play.

Turn on fast weapon switching, as scout you'll need to switch from shotgun to pistol to bat instantly since the combat is so fast-paced.

Turn on damage notifications through advanced multiplayer options, you can also turn on an option that makes a 'ding' sound whenever you do damage. It helps you know when you're actually hitting your target.

Play arena if you want to get better at combat. Once you get the handle on the maps/basic strategies, try different classes. The best TF2 players can switch on a moments notice based on what the team needs.

Have fun.

>>55295455
And you said you're practicing as Scout, right, OP? He can double-jump, if that helps any.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRSW0Y1SgoA

Watch and learn.

>>55295607
>>55295455
shift not a bad choice for crouch either
pyro and soldier are also not bad classes to use when new

Oh wow, /v/ is actually helping me and not trolling like crazy?
Thanks a ton, guys.

>>55295607
Not OP but I always found myself scrolling too fast and overshooting the weapon I wanted so I turned it off.

>>55295992
type kill in the console to launch the nuke.

>>55295992
We all got hats in our idle servers today so we're in a good mood.

>>55296097
Wat? Just scroll one click.

Be medic, follow people around and watch what they do.

Don't use Backburner.

>>55296201
My mouse is kind of shiitty.

I might get a gaman mouse after exams.

Here's a secret most TF2 players don't know about.
First, go into your advanced key binding options and check the box that says 'enable developer console.'
Now, hit the ~ key to bring it up.
Finally, Type "bind x explode" (x can be any key) and then press that key while playing.
It gives you limited use of explosive ammo that does extra damage, but consumes your ammo count twice as fast so be careful.

Join achievement server and boost all the milestones. Then put on the following loadouts:

>Scout
All default, except for the FaN MAYBE (One or two people will yell at you but it's become somewhat widely accepted).
>Soldier
Direct Hit, Shotgun, OPqualizer
>Pyro
Flamethrower, Shotgun, Axtinguisher

>Demoman
Default Sticky Launcher. Melee weapon doesn't matter since you'll never need to switch to it.
>Heavy
Sasha, Shotgun/Sandvich, KGB. Shotgun and Sandvich is the only set of weapons where people won't bitch at you for using either one.
>Engineer
No unlocks yet.

>Medic
Blutsauger, Medigun, Ubersaw.
>Sniper
Sniper Rifle, Jarate, Kukri
>Spy
Revolver, Cloak & Dagger, Knife

Then proceed to play TF2 correctly. Remember to mock, ridicule, and insult anyone you catch playing differently as they are wrong.

Enjoy having the Engie update ruin the game for you OP.

>>55297829
I disagree with sooooooo much of this.
OP, it's all your choice when it comes to weps. Whatever feels right.

>>55297965
No it's not. It's up to everyone else!
How will I know how to counter him if I don't know his loadout beforehand?
He might ruin my K/D ratio forever!

>>55296956
no. just change the sensitivity of the scrolling. gaming mice are not needed for gaming, unless you're some kind of pro.

>>55298079
Haha, alright I got ya.

>>55298153
Exactly. The game needs to be as predictable as possible so that I can win easier.
Variety is for casuals.

So I got a job a few weeks ago. I moved, and had been without internet for about a week and a half. Internet was hooked up last weekend, but I don't do much after work but watch TV and get drunk, so this is the first time I've been on /v/ in well over a month. Saw this thread. Finally have money, can buy TF2.

This is officially the thread that caused me to buy TF2 finally

>>55297829
>telling a new player to use the direct hit instead of the normal rocket launcher

I know the direct hit is better for pro soldiers, but the normal rocket launcher is much better and forgiving for newer players.

>>55298397
>>55297917 here. Enjoy having the Engie update ruin the game for you too.

>>55298466
It's not about what he's good with! It's about what's correct!

>Never played an FPS before

Disturbingly underage.

>>55298654
At least he's not starting with some regen/autoaim casualfest.

OP play dustbowl
kill them sentries
congratulations you are now a congrateful person.

>>55298654
But...FPS is all underages play these days!

If anything OP is like 60.

So if I play as a Spy, how do I disguise myself? Derp derp

OP the only thing I can tell you is to not play spy, at least not right away. You will die so much you might rage quit.

>>55298466
i find the DH easier to use, as it fires much faster. just practice in that training map a little and you're good to go.

it's good for getting rid of those pesky scouts.

>>55298654
>>55298780
OP here, 22.

>>55298870
press the number '4', this is your disguise kit/cigarette case, it has a number for each class to disguise as.

Disguises drop when you attack, but fool sentries while they're on.

You can press 'e' to disguise as your own team color to hide the fact that your team has spies.

Don't disguise as a scout, you don't run fast enough. When you disguise as anyone slower than spy, you move at their speed.

Changing disguises causes smoke to appear around you, make sure you let it clear before coming out of hiding.

Press 4 to bring out your kit, look strait up, crouch. Congrats, you're now a spy-crab (youtube it)

>>55298870
3, or right click for stealth

>>55299224
Whoops. 4

When you unlock the Buff Banner, use it all the time.
I'm being serious. A mini-crit buffed squad of 5 or 3 Soldiers/Heavys can fuck shit up quite a lot.

>>55299214
You can use your electro sapper (shuts down sentries, dispensers and teleporters) without dropping disguise.

You can walk through your own teammates, but not enemies. People will try to walk through you to spy check you.

Your revolver is strong, accurate and fast, it's your first line of defense. Your knife is only powerful from behind.

The ambassador is great if you're a good shot.

The Dead Ringer is tricky to use and easy to notice, find some how-to videos before trying it out.

The Cloak and Dagger is great if you're patient.

OP here, as it turns out, I suck with FPSs.

>>55299412
I agree. Also, it's best paired with the standard rocket launcher since the extra splash damage helps build up RAGE faster.

I love the thing. Too bad that I've played maybe an hour since the War Update and spent the rest of my time idling while playing my 360.

I'll mentor you in-game if you like, OP. SteamID is MaybeSNB.

>>55299644
practice more, FPS games can take time to be good at, especially considering most of the player base has been playing for a while.

>>55299644
Play defense.

Pryo: Lite 'em up and let 'em burn. Ambush and retreat tactics.

Demo: Stick bombs (especially with the new Scottish Resistance) are great base defense. Also, pipe-bomb spam for area denial.

Soldier: Use the regular launcher and use splash damage to kill, you don't have to be spot on, just close.

Medic: You'll get plenty of assist kills and be a credit to your team.

Heavy: The king of spray, no aiming necessary.

Engineer: Let the gun to the aiming.

Considering you have no experience in FPS and you're brand new to TF2 you picked the worst class to learn, Scout takes a hell of a lot more skill to be successful with than any of the other classes.

I've noticed people tend to stop aiming when they click the left mouse button to fire and this often results in the enemy avoiding the shot, thats why when using the shotgun you should fire directly next to the enemy in the direction they're running (if they're fast) or if they're a slower character then fire to the right side of their body if they're running right, and left side if they're running left.

waiting for TF2 to go on sale before I buy it

Or is it too late. Like, will TF3 be out in a year?