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[DNice77]

allcon -

I have a problem when playing a spy. i want to practice the 180 backstab technique, but whenever i'm in game and about to stab, my heart goes 100 miles an hour because i get all panicky ...and i forget all about wanting to practice ... i don't get this with any other class, only when i'm being a sneaky spy

however, i wanted to try it out a few times on my own to get it right. is there a way to spawn stationary enemies on a local LAN server to practice my sneaky spy 180 backstab techniques?

thanks

 

[NinjaFluff]

Of course. Go here: http://tf2wiki.net/wiki/Bots

That'll tell you all the commands you need. From the main TF2 menu, just create your own server and select a map. The achievement maps work great, as the spawn area isn't protected. You'll need to hit your console and type sv_cheats 1 before you can do 90% of these, though.

 

[DNice77]

thanks ninjafluff!!

PS is ninjafluff in any way related to marshmallow fluff?

 

[NinjaFluff]

lol... not if I can help it! Marshmallow fluff is HORRID!

 

[Captain Kraken]

lol... not if I can help it! Marshmallow fluff is HORRID!

How dare you insult the holy marshmallow fluff! Back to the bed from wich you spawned, slipper fiend!

 

[Quest]

lol... not if I can help it! Marshmallow fluff is HORRID!

Have you tried it on bread, with peanut butter and chocolate chips?

 

[NinjaFluff]

nope. the texture of foods throw me off more than anything else, and this stuff just feels WEIRD

 

[Dreadmaker]

I think I might do this also. I was practicing spying in warpath this morning. It was awesome

 

[koolaid]

lol y is everyone practicing for a spy?

 

[Poopsythe34]

Sniper update, we are all waiting.

 

[pimpinabox]

lol im horrible at spy .. never thought about practicing like this .. maybe ill try it

 

[Darth]

Yea they are all practising cause when i get on the servers they all go down.

 

[DNice77]

it was fairly fun to practice last night. didn't amount to much on turbine. still don't have that darn 180 backstab down.

on the plus side, i did kill fatback once or twice. that always makes my day

 

[Cartman1102]

I know what you mean TC. When I go in for a backstab, I get all excited and I once even started to sweat. :? But that was when I got like, 7 backstabs in a row. My heart was beating REALLY fast!

 

[Sandman]

it was fairly fun to practice last night. didn't amount to much on turbine. still don't have that darn 180 backstab down.

on the plus side, i did kill fatback once or twice. that always makes my day

i won't lie, it definently takes more than practice to get the 180 stab down perfectly. and no one can land it %100 of the time. to get to the point where a 180 backstab is necesary you'd either need the "acting ability" as i like to call that part of a spy to be able to run the opposite direction someone is running in. I use it more often when i miss a stab or if i'm caught, trying to get your enemy to run around you in a circle is perfect for this, just keep your turns tight, and you might get a lucky backstab in. But for most strategies to work for the spy a lot of know-how and experience help.

 

[Secret Agent Steve]

You could try depressants to get your heart rate down haha, I don't recommend it tho

 

[DNice77]

you'd either need the "acting ability" as i like to call that part of a spy to be able to run the opposite direction someone is running in

Do you ever get teammates to pretend they're attacking you? Is it an effective bluff?

 

[Con]

I hope my demonstration today helped you in becoming a better spy.

 

[Dreadmaker]

Do you ever get teammates to pretend they're attacking you? Is it an effective bluff?

In fact, it is quite effective. typically, someone will go for the guy shooting bullets instead of checking whether the guy is shooting at a spy.

Also, a tactic I like to use is to back into enemy places. I will usually drop from a height or something, and then run backwards for a sec (in plain view of enemies) and then turn around shouting for a medic. Usually they will think I'm legit.

Once I killed an entire invasion this way. Got healed, then waited for the medic and his demo/heavy/solider escorts to be about to go, then as soon as we were away from the sentry gun in the base, I stabbed the medic before he could uber, and killed the others before they got in range of OUR sentries.


Definitely one of my highlights as a spy

 

[DNice77]

I hope my demonstration today helped you in becoming a better spy.

yeah i should be a pro after that schooling...lol