Part 2

Learn essential Team Fortress Classic strategies for the Scout, including Conc.Jumps and Caltrops, and master the Sniper role with positioning and aiming tips.

This section covers advanced strategies for the Scout and Sniper classes in Team Fortress Classic.

Scout Strategies:

The Scout excels at speed and flag capture. His speed can be doubled with a Conc.Jump. On defense, running into enemies can reveal disguised Spies, aiding your team. Learn these essential Scout techniques:

1. Conc.Jump: Use a conc.grenade to launch yourself at high velocity.
   • Method 1: Prime a conc.grenade (default key 'G'). Wait for three slow beeps and one fast beep, then jump forward before the last beep. Aim to jump as the grenade detonates. Timing is crucial; practice on low-player servers. This technique is useful on most maps like Warpath, 2fort, Dustbowl, and Rock2.
   • Method 2: Throw a conc.grenade, stand on it, and jump between the 4th and 5th beep while pushing forward. This propels you vertically, useful for reaching high ledges.
2. Caltrops: Use Caltrops (default key 'F') to drop spikes behind you, reducing pursuers' speed by 1/2. This aids in escapes.
3. Combat Avoidance: Scouts have weak weapons and generally lose direct fights. Avoid combat unless facing a vulnerable sniper, another Scout, or a low-health opponent. The golden rule is to RUN.
4. Evasion: Master strafing, jumping, and ducking to avoid enemy fire, as Scouts are easily killed.
5. Destroying SGs: Scouts can destroy Sentry Guns (SGs) if the Engineer is not nearby. Locate the SG, position a barrier between you and it, crouch, and slowly edge forward. Fire at the visible portion of the SG with your nailgun until it explodes. Be prepared to evacuate quickly if the Engineer attacks.
6. Map Knowledge: This is the most critical skill for a Scout. Know all secret passages, hiding spots, health/armor locations, and common SG placements on every map.
7. Defusing Detpacks: Scouts can defuse enemy detpacks by running over them.

Scouts are fast but weak, requiring mastery of evasion and map knowledge. While often considered less effective than Medics, their speed can be crucial for escapes.

Sniper Strategies:

The Sniper is a popular and potentially annoying class, invaluable in the right hands. Many servers limit Sniper numbers.

• Health: 90
• Armor: 50
• Weapons: Crowbar, Sniper Rifle, Assault Rifle

General Strategies:

1. Aiming: Switch to the Sniper Rifle (weapon #2) and hold the fire button (default: Enter/Left Mouse Click) until the red dot appears. You can zoom in (default: Right Click) on targets.
2. Positioning: Finding the ideal sniping spots on each map is paramount. Observe where other snipers position themselves.