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This.
Snipers PMO!!
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This.
U were Hypertext!??! LOL U my friend are WAY too good but yeah it's true that I should play with people more experienced than me. Usually when I get dominated I get my revenge and go engi for a little until a new wave of snipers appear. I don't think I'll ever be the best sniper out there BUT it would be cool to play with the best snipers in eGO
Imagine....2fort locked down on the instant server with sniper classes ONLY! Playing the best of the best...take turns in one v one scrims. Make a tourney out of it :drool:
Haha just kiddin'
Cya on the server!!
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Okay so I've been playing on the Instant respawn server and I notice that there has been a steady increase in skill with the sniper class. First of all, how do you guys do it?! I end up getting dominated every single time! :chair: :facewall:
I've been playing TF2 for a long time but I'm still not good at it...any tips for Sniping? Or even for any other classes for that matter?
Any advice would be nice
Answer: Time. Just keep logging time as a sniper. That's it.
P.S. Except for Agni. He hacks!
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This is just me, but i ALWAYS use the Sydney Sleeper. It quickly charges and then you cover them in mini-crit piss. I don't always kill on first shot, but someone always sees the guy i shot (It's kinda hard to miss someone covered in piss ... ) and spatters the guy all over the wall, so it works for me
Loadout should be original sniper, jarate, and bushwacka. The normal sniper rifle can kill anything quickly provided you aim it right, and jarate and bushwacka compliment each other nicely for your close-range defense and team support needs.
Here's something you should remember that I don't think anyone has mentioned yet: Don't be afraid of using bodyshots. When dealing with soldiers, demos, pyros, and scouts especially, well-timed bodyshots can mean the difference between life and death. If you manage to pull off a headshot on one of those first three classes, another shot anywhere will most likely kill them (unless they're overhealed or you get unlucky against a soldier). Use damage displays to your advantage and try to keep track of your enemy's health so you can know what kind of shot you need to make.
Practice your no-scopes. Without an SMG, the sniper rifle must be your defense at medium range as well as long, and being well-practiced in no-scoping will make you far more effective in close-quarters. For example, if you happen to find yourself caught by surprise and being chased by a pyro, it only takes four no-scopes to kill your enemy from full health--and that's without using your jarate. Scoring hits on potshots and quickly switching to your Bushwacka will make you a force to be reckoned with when you find your opponents closer than you had hoped.
Lastly, pay attention. You may think that you do already, but there are some things most people overlook that a good sniper doesn't:
-Listen. The sound of footsteps on surfaces you know are nearby, or of cloaking and decloaking, can help you prepare for a sneak attack, and nullifies the element of surprise that spies rely on to kill you. Listening to the sounds of nearby gunfire can also help you know what's coming your way.
-Keep track of teammates around you, where they're going, and who's dying. Not only will this help you spot spies, but you can also tell where your other enemies are by keeping track of who's killed who.
If you pay attention, you have no reason to use the Razorback, and you'll find yourself killing plenty of unaware people who think they're catching you off-guard.
Don't forget to play on Black Mesa! The best snipers hang out there.
Here's something you should remember that I don't think anyone has mentioned yet: Don't be afraid of using bodyshots. When dealing with soldiers, demos, pyros, and scouts especially, well-timed bodyshots can mean the difference between life and death. If you manage to pull off a headshot on one of those first three classes, another shot anywhere will most likely kill them (unless they're overhealed or you get unlucky against a soldier). Use damage displays to your advantage and try to keep track of your enemy's health so you can know what kind of shot you need to make.
Practice your no-scopes. Without an SMG, the sniper rifle must be your defense at medium range as well as long, and being well-practiced in no-scoping will make you far more effective in close-quarters. For example, if you happen to find yourself caught by surprise and being chased by a pyro, it only takes four no-scopes to kill your enemy from full health--and that's without using your jarate. Scoring hits on potshots and quickly switching to your Bushwacka will make you a force to be reckoned with when you find your opponents closer than you had hoped.
Lastly, pay attention. You may think that you do already, but there are some things most people overlook that a good sniper doesn't:
-Listen. The sound of footsteps on surfaces you know are nearby, or of cloaking and decloaking, can help you prepare for a sneak attack, and nullifies the element of surprise that spies rely on to kill you. Listening to the sounds of nearby gunfire can also help you know what's coming your way.
-Keep track of teammates around you, where they're going, and who's dying. Not only will this help you spot spies, but you can also tell where your other enemies are by keeping track of who's killed who.
If you pay attention, you have no reason to use the Razorback, and you'll find yourself killing plenty of unaware people who think they're catching you off-guard.
Don't forget to play on Black Mesa! The best snipers hang out there.
Doubtful. >.>4. Be like me
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I love when the enemy has 5-6 snipers and I go spy 
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i've got the best tip - get lag.
That's all you need, hope you have fun!
That's all you need, hope you have fun!
but, I'm training up... 
I'll try to get a recording of this guy to show to you guys. He's really good and you'd be really lucky to even get a headshot off of him.
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If you are on Mesa and either Roflcopter or FAFC Stefan are on the other team, you are going to need some back-up.
Likewise, if Scandanavian Crush is on the other team, save yourself some rage and go Pyro.
Likewise, if Scandanavian Crush is on the other team, save yourself some rage and go Pyro.
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Unless you're going up against a heavy, try and get a quick headshot. Then, either bodyshot, SMG, or melee the enemy if they're still alive.
Always be faster than other snipers, and keep and eye out for them. Those are going to be the real problems.
Always be faster than other snipers, and keep and eye out for them. Those are going to be the real problems.
Don't always aim for the head, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. If you have a completely charge bar and you see an Engy running at you, why risk it and waste time aiming for the head?
Personally, I wouldn't leave home without my SMG if I'm using a proper rifle, since the Rifles themselves aren't reliable enough of a deterrent for medium-range combat, but if you're using the Huntsman, which is capable of handling medium range on its own, then you should go with Jarate.
And basically...stake out whatever territory you want. Don't listen to the nonsense about not choosing the same spots over and over again, if you're good enough it won't matter and if you're aware enough Spies will only be an occasional nuisance. I've yet to be dominated by a Spy while a Sniper.
Personally, I wouldn't leave home without my SMG if I'm using a proper rifle, since the Rifles themselves aren't reliable enough of a deterrent for medium-range combat, but if you're using the Huntsman, which is capable of handling medium range on its own, then you should go with Jarate.
And basically...stake out whatever territory you want. Don't listen to the nonsense about not choosing the same spots over and over again, if you're good enough it won't matter and if you're aware enough Spies will only be an occasional nuisance. I've yet to be dominated by a Spy while a Sniper.
