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They See Me Snipin’, They Hatin’…

October 19, 2013 Medic 2 Comments analysis, class, comparison, criticism, loadout, sniper, weapon

Let’s face it. We hate Snipers. In every single Remove A Class thread on SPUF, the class that gets picked on the most is the Sniper. Despite his loud-mouthed insults, his only-just Australian accent and his ability to throw jars of urine around, people still despise the poor guy. It’s not his fault though, it’s just the way he was designed! The question is, why does everyone hate Sniper? Is it his bad accent? His lack of Mannliness? Finding five of them on a team of twelve? All those jars of urine? The Bushwacka? Not quite.

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On the Fists of Steel

October 18, 2013 DapperApples 1 Comment class, heavy, loadout, strategy

The Fists of Steel are a melee weapon for Heavy that, while active, grants damage resistance to all ranged weapons, but also take double damage from melee damage. Because they are not the GRU, they are often overlooked. However, I find the FoS to have at least a few interesting uses as well as a decent melee weapon, especially with a more shotgun/boxing strategy.

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A Chat with a Fellow SPUFer

October 17, 2013 Medic 0 Comments 6v6, Highlander, interview, medic

In today’s article, we’ll be chatting with a SPUF regular who can often be found lurking around the Medic Subform. This fine player made himself famous for clearly explaining how the Quick Fix simply didn’t work before this year’s buff. After being abandoned by a Combat Medic, this fine fellow vowed to do his best to help others.

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I ought to write something about the Heavy Weapons Guy…

October 16, 2013 Medic 0 Comments class, defense, heavy

I OUGHT to write something about Heavy. I really ought to. I mean, I’m Medic. If we go by stereotypes, I’m supposed to be attached to a Heavy all day, every day. I’m not though, because I value being a skilled healer with a hint of reputation. The Heavy Weapons Guy though is the face of Team Fortress 2. He embodies the soul of the damn game. Silly and childish yet dangerous and deadly at the same time. Even more so when you run around a corner only to walk into a spun-up Heavy or find yourself in the middle… [Continue Reading]

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How to annoy Enemy Snipers.

October 15, 2013 fastco- lime alpha 0 Comments heavy, medic, sniper, spy, strategy, weapon

Snipers. A lot of people don’t like them. Understandably so, considering that Sniper is the only class that can not only attack enemies at any range, but instakill them with said range as well. That being said this article isn’t about the Sniper himself, but how to make their lives miserable as payback for all the times you fell victim from afar to the Australian Assassin.

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Geoff

October 14, 2013 Medic 4 Comments analysis, criticism, loadout, medic, weapon

Sometimes, Geoff isn’t as good a name as it seems. Not because it’s not a good name, but because people go “WTF are you talking about?”, especially when I accidentally call a Vaccy Uber (or a Vuber or a Vaccination or whatever you want to call it) a Geofflette. Names based off an in-joke from a tiny group of people don’t always make for good names. Anyway, let’s talk about the Vaccinator.

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The Conniver’s Kunai: Sleeper Underpowered

October 13, 2013 SPUFblog 5 Comments analysis, comparison, criticism, spy

This knife never gets the attention it deserves. In fact, most of the players I see consider it a perfect sidegrade. It has slipped by for some time now that this knife is quite possibly the second worst knife out there. I’ll outline why very briefly.

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Wonderful Fall Crates…

October 12, 2013 Medic 0 Comments cosmetics, crates, economy, update

As everyone probably saw yesterday, the Fall Acorn and Gourd keys are now available to buy, to compliment the crates that started dropping not long ago. But what’s in these crates and is it worth it? Well, the answer is always “no, it’s not worth it”, but oh well.

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Pyro melees and you!

October 11, 2013 Chevap666 0 Comments analysis, comparison, defense, loadout, melee, pyro, strategy

Another day begins! Many adventures await you and your fellow Pyromaniacs. You set off to good old 2fort. You take your flamethrower. Pick up the old Shotgun, or perhaps your favorite Flare Gun. Put on a hat or two, maybe three, when you find yourself wondering; Should I set my nemesis on fire and hit him with an axe, or with a garden rake?

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I’m gonna whip your ass!

October 10, 2013 Medic 0 Comments analysis, soldier, weapon, whips

Up until recently, every Soldier and his pet raccoon used the Escape Plan. And why shouldn’t they? Giving you a huge speed boost depending on how little health you have, the Escape Plan was basically a get out of jail free card. A tentative one, but one nonetheless. But in the big Move That Gear Up! update, the Escape Plan was nerfed. Using the Escape Plan now leaves you marked for death, making death even closer than usual. To many, this left a huge hole in their loadouts. Now, it’s the Disciplinary Action’s time to shine!