Pway a Weal Cwass - A Guide to Soldier in TF2

[VirtusTenebrae]

I pride myself for my decent skill with all classes, specifically Soldier and Spy. But compared to how you play Soldier, I'm not even close to your level.

[umbrellaeinheit]

Awesome video, yet I have to ask you one question.

Since juggling is good, is it better to use the Reserve Shooter?

[just4fun620]

Thanks so much for the info, it was really precise and helpful. Although, the text slides were moving a bit fast, and most importantly, good job with the gameplay selection, its nice to see some faults here and there

[Treutreu597]

can you make new links for PaWC 3?

because megaupload is dead

[FLASHCIRCLETD]

8:10 Pain Train!

[Darazz]

9:23 Looks so fun

[pit4544]

Can you put maps at other link? I want to train my soldier...

[Santhilixil]

And acesgamer says this is the perfect f2p class...

[trollazable]

this guide is simply amazing

[chessdrag0n2]

Your pro I need to try those maps soon.

[ZESTdabest]

music from Venture bros, my favourite :D

[MrGary1002]

thanks for this video, showed me what i was doing wrong with soldier

[HearThemCry]

The best soldier guide ever, imho

[flammingninja24]

awesome vid this helped me so much keep the good work up

[Render447]

what sensitivity would you recommend for the soldier?

[karcus0]

Wow youre really good, nice video too.

[SolarClarence]

aerials... juggling...

Y U NO SAY AIRSHOT

[Reierdacool]

What's this CL_Interp stuff?

[Mr123456789aaazzz]

rly helpfull guide thanks a lot

[scatzilla99]

You made me good at Soldier, Thank you.

[Pipebombdreams]

What is cl_interpt and how do I change it?

[DemonicTurtle66]

Nice Browning logo at 7:59

[XxAfirexX]

@PandaPooPs

What about hunstman snipers? what should we about them?

[Vasquetz]

69 Demomen were juggled and killed by there own soldier-splashed stickies

[BeefTorpedoes]

I've been loved tenderly. It's not fun.

[CardboardOdyssey]

How do I acquire a custom crosshair?

[zazzko5]

2:16 GANG RAPE!

[TimmyTheRapper]

Is the Bison Basher any good or should I use the shotgun?

[PandaPooPs]

@TimmyTheRapper Shotty or gunboats is my opinion currently.

[sunderkeenin]

@PandaPooPs Bison is only good for payload, but your rockets obsolete it anyways. There's no point in the douchey laser pistol.

[DracoJL]

I SUCK ASS as soldier i have trained for HOURS STRAIGHT!

[DelaNoChe21]

this guy must have played quake 3 arena back in the day

[theyam94]

This is so damn good, it earned a like, favorite and a subscription- thanks for sharing your experience :)

[spookyjeff]

this is definitely THE BEST soldier tutorial out there. even if you take out the annotations, the video would still be a great frag video.

[PandaPooPs]

Check the comments on my profile page for an update on the PaWC4 situation.

[Dreamer00JK]

@PandaPooPs How do you deal with enemies on wide and open spaces? It's my biggest killer right know, especially when I'm playing against good snipers. Is it all about closing on the enemy with rocket jumps?

[fatjack2b]

@PandaPooPs how about you first get PaWC3 working

[PandaPooPs]

@fatjack2b I'm assuming you're talking about it being blocked in some countries. If that is the case, I can't do anything about it. However, you can download it on Megaupload with /?d=KXP353X5

[TheOmegaHG]

thank you, I know this is an older video, but it has helped

[99008761]

shooting downwards: the tutorial

[robertchay15]

how do i switch my view model to make it look like yours?

[vulfex]

After watching this i am a better solider. Also GO TEAM BLUE!

[CookieTheSniper]

@vulfex It's BLU, not BLUE. It stands for Building League United, am I right BTW?

[vulfex]

@CookieTheSniper True true, I messed up on that one. lol except its "Builders League United" Your not that far off mark though.

[MafiaFreedom]

For everyone who is having trouble setting the cl_interp to a number below 0.05000, first you have to type cl_updaterate 66 in the console and then put cl_interp 0, and it will give you a lower number, in my case it's 0.0152.

[xXSp3ctroXx]

Very helpful! Thank you so much!

[CharroArgentino]

Thanks for the guide this is pretty useful, funny thing is that I actually play Pyro, I can beat most soldiers but good ones give me troubles so, learning their tricks can help me to beat them better :n

[Johnnyboy7781]

4:50 (Pyro walks out onto the walkaway and gets a rocket to the face) Pyro: guys theres a soldier out there. Spy: well see abou the that. (spy and soldier go out onto the walkway) Spy: I dont see a so__ (spy gets a rocket to the face and dies) (the solider on the roof then goes in for the kill) (red solider dies) Pyro: seee? (Pyro keels over and dies)

[zombieinzen]

very helpful video... cheers.

[SirZippety56]

great tutorial! i think i might watch the other parts now.

[HKLurch18]

GREAT GUIDE! very deep, thanks a lot!

[Shlaner]

How do I join an ammomod server?

[fikerk]

Wow.Superb guide. Hats off to you my good sir/ma'am. Probably sir. Btw, which Rocket launcher would you recommend using?

[caspa013]

@PandaPooPs Love your tutorial, really enhanced my soldier skills. But I have a problem: for some reason I seem not to be able to bounce anyone! I can do it perfectly in tr_rocket shooting, but once I play online it doesn't do the trick. Help?

Also, quick question: Regular shotgun or Reserve Shooter?

[BluntmanEXE]

What's your opinion on the Cow Mangler and the Righteous Bison?

Also, am I the only one here who hates rocket-jumping?

[HollerHu]

Someone tell me how to play in these custom maps without time limit and such,like he does? Please.

[MikeyRul3z]

Great video man, thanks.

[doylop135]

I just CANNOT aerial. I'm gonna try that map tr_airshot. as well as tr_rocketshooting.

[Infinity5200]

@PandaPooPs

Rocket Launcher vs "The Original"

Which one do you prefer overall?

[youtabeer]

@Infinity5200

I know that your question isn't for me, but I have to answer.

I prefer The Original as somehow I seem to airshot better with it...

Don't know why because I didn't play much Quake.

[Lachman0102]

@Infinity5200 They're the same really, aren't they? Except the original makes a pretty kickass sound

[Demonoxify]

@Lachman0102 I know this comment is kind of late but I wanted to add in; with the original your upfront aim is better. However, you can't spam around corners as well since your rockets don't come out at an angle.

[Lachman0102]

@Demonoxify Ah yes, well explained. Thank you :)

[jshawn777]

whats the map in 0:59?

[Aetheilas]

@jshawn777

That's Granary

[stevo1994728]

dude, 1:22 i was liek......awesome, but yeah thanks for an awesome vid, i hope one day i can aerial as good as you ^^

[abcedfe1]

i dont mean to sound like a "Hater" or a "Troll" but one tactic i use that isnt here is just to rocket jump straight over obstacles and rain rockets on the sentry nest or opposition. once again i dont want to sound like a hater or a troll. but GREAT VID! =D

[MRhealyeahable]

i need help, but i cant figure out how to play those maps =/

[billyais]

Thanks a lot man.

[b34113411]

omfg

[InsaneDrunkenAngel]

"The ability to preform aerials is what often separates decent soldiers from good ones" I didn't know my soldier skills could be summarized in one sentence XD I'm pretty good at weaving and using splash damage but I'm shit at hitting airborne targets...

[SILENTESLOL]

Do you play with viewmodels on or off?

[PandaPooPs]

@SILENTESLOL Off nowadays.

[Gurgleschlortz]

@PandaPooPs Do you play sniper?

[DragoonBoom]

@PandaPooPs What mouse sensitivity do you play at?

[espanyolpoop]

00:16

soldier: U ARE A MAGGOT!

pyro: hmnmhn!

KA-POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO­OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM

and everyones died, the end

[CallOfDutyDetectives]

The Rocket Launcher stuff is liek firebending

[filipvojtik]

and one more question how you make your arm longer at 2:25? is the cl_interp 0?

[TalesanYanto]

@filipvojtik It's viewmodel fov. The cl_interp is the delay on how fast your rockets fire.

[filipvojtik]

@TalesanYanto could you send me the entire command please?

[TalesanYanto]

@filipvojtik It's under advanced settings in the sub category Hud Options. 

[filipvojtik]

@TalesanYanto Thank you verry much.

[filipvojtik]

Where did you get all the skins?Send me link please.

I mean those for demoman i saw that the stickies are different

[goldsmash9]

what the fk how do u juggle so well

[jordexciu]

wow this is really great. thanks!

[MrZeSpy]

I'm no professional like you (or at least looks that way) but your videos helped me a lot.

[BLCaptainCrazy]

Music is intense.

[aelita12345678910]

well the pyros with airblast.. i face em with rocket jumping up to their head and shooting rockets down.

[GoldenSodaXbox]

Am I the only one who noticed that the intro is a reference to the "ur a maget" TF2 comic?

[HoneycombAgent]

Can you rocket jump with ANY rocket launcher (Direct Hit, Liberty Launcher, etc.)?

[Airact]

@HoneycombAgent

Yes

[Styroksipaprika]

@HoneycombAgent You can rocket jump with any rocket launcher.

[FallClassics]

My problem is to land rockets perfect. I always mess up by shooting far away from where I should..

[SuperMrMilfHunter]

How can you play those tutorial maps by yourself like in css? im having trouble doing it in TF2, btw ive downloaded them and put them in my "map" file.

[PandaPooPs]

@SuperMrMilfHunter Create a server and it'll give you a list of maps. Scroll to find the one that you want.

[Keermei1992]

@PandaPooPs i did this but when i start the game, it says "can't change teams at this time" and the map automatically cycles to the next one, anyone ever encountered this problem and/or know how to fix it? Thanks.

[HoneycombAgent]

How do you do the grenade taunt kill?

[KSCIAA]

@HoneycombAgent Taunt while wielding the Equalizer.

[lemery11]

How do I change my cl_interp? I have looked on multiple forums but none of them actually tell me how to do it, just what I should have it at!

[PandaPooPs]

@lemery11 Type "cl_interp 0" into console without the quotes.

[sawbuuster]

Which text font are you using?

[PandaPooPs]

@sawbuuster The TF2 Build font that comes with the game.

[K0ragg]

Nice guide man soldier FTW :D

[booga0223]

when i enter cl_interp thing nothing happens D: help meh

[PandaPooPs]

@booga0223 You probably won't realize the difference immediately. But if you go back to the default value a week from now, you will definitely see the difference.

[1For3The3Win7]

@PandaPooPs Have you ever played on maps with the mge_training mod/map? It's the best practice for soldier v soldier combat.

[bloodcousins101]

@1For3The3Win7 Know any other soldier training maps?

[1For3The3Win7]

@bloodcousins101 Not many other ones that he dosn't cover at some point in these vids, but gravelpit is probably my favorite map as soldier right now.

[fug1t]

@PandaPooPs well i just realized it was just cause of my ping, and i try to set my cl_interp to negative numbers xP

[ThatsEvenMoreCrap]

@PandaPooPs

well you can't shoot around corners with the original

[Scorpionperson]

The fact this is still relevant and informative after 2 years is great

[erne57]

for some reason i can't change cl_interp to 0 , it stays at 0.050000 or something like that...am i doing something wrong?

[PandaPooPs]

@erne57 I'm too lazy to explain the math, but cl_interp really can't be set to 0. But putting in that command will make your cl_interp as close to 0 as possible and that's what you want.

[FinalFormLXVII]

hahahah tourettes guy "SUCK MY DICK" nice tutorial anyways

[MrRaffo89]

Hello..i wanted to ask...which wpns do you reccomend? could you please name them?

[ConagherAxe]

@MrRaffo89 Im not Panda, but Ill answer for you :3 If youre a beginner, Id suggest the Liberty Launcher for a nice starter rocket launcher, its got fast rockets, same splash damage as default, and its great to get used to. Secondary and melee, Id say default shotgun, or Reserve Shooter if you want a challenge. For melee, Equalizer, or Disiplinary Action are probably highly suggested. Good luck :P

[Mmmathers4]

I'm glad you're crediting J.G. Thirlwell. Really like his Venture Bros. stuff!

[XiaoXiaoMan1123]

There's yet another set for the Soldier out there. Will you be doing a video guide on that? I'm curious to learn a little more about it.

[Satchatory]

1:21 was sick rofl

[qwasd0r]

I don't know wheter I should read or watch the awesome kills.

[Yubera2K10]

Excellent video editing.

[darkknightstudios88]

Very Nice tutorial, you hit a lot of points, loved the map reccomendations, as that's something I've been wanting to try, liked, and subscribed.

[Anonymous5554794]

This is honestly the best Tutorial I've ever seen. I knew how to play before too, of course, but these Aerials and Juggles drove me insane. Now with these Maps, easy Practice, THANKS A LOT!! BIG THUMBS UP, LIKED, FAVED, SUBSCRIBED!

[Soakedboy]

Liked and subscribed, awww yeah.

[deereedeeree]

How come when I use the soldier class in cyber craft he has this trumpet that doesn't do anything instead of the sg???

[PandaPooPs]

@deereedeeree I don't know what cyber craft is, sorry.

[EvilMisha]

Thank you so much

[buhumon]

800hrs as solly and still watched it :)

[blackdomwarrior]

So panda, you've managed yo cover everything amazingly, but what is your view on the half-zatoichi?

[ceelo4]

is it better to play with no view models?

[PandaPooPs]

@ceelo4 Some people say it is, but I think it's just preference. You should try it out and see if it helps you.

[xlr8fast11]

With the cl_interp code i do not see any difference

[PandaPooPs]

@xlr8fast11 Play for a while with the your interp set to 0 and then go back to playing with the default for a bit. You'll definitely see the difference.

[xlr8fast11]

@PandaPooPs Already did and i stand corrected

[oXDesdinovaXo]

I thought I was a decent soldier until I watched this and tried out a few techniques you outlined... now I'm ripping shit apart in every game I join :D I used to either break even kill/death-wise or go slightly negative, now I'm anywhere from positive to double K/Dr. Thanks a ton, liked/faved, great tutorial

[Toob3E]

THANKS FOR SHOWING THE MAPS (Except rocketeer, already rock on rocket jumping xD)

Now I can practice those shots without my friends saying: nnnaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh­hhhhhhhhhhh

[Doobadoobas]

Do these maps work on a mac?

cuz i know tr_walkway for spies doesn't D:

[PandaPooPs]

@Doobadoobas I don't see why they wouldn't work on a Mac. If tr_walkway wasn't working for you, it may have been because you downloaded the newest version which is broken.

[Doobadoobas]

@PandaPooPs :O nvm it does work. I was putting in the wrong file XD

[Thecheezgod1]

love your terminology in the beginning

[TheBlueMarth]

whats that skin that you have for the shotgun?

[PandaPooPs]

@TheBlueMarth I'm afraid I wouldn't know. I've reformatted my computer since making the video and FPSBanana doesn't exist anymore, so I don't know if it's still possible to get any of the skins I used.

[talkingSpectator]

@PandaPooPs It calls Gamebanana(.)com now

[youtabeer]

@PandaPooPs

It still exists, the owners were just retarded and switched it to a clusterf*ck format and renamed it to 'GameBanana'.

[PandaPooPs]

@TheBlueMarth Going off of others' comments, look up Gamebanana.

[xXSonicisfastXx]

how come if you kill someone, you see balloons. if i kill someone with a soldier i only see blood. does it have something to do that im playing the xbox 360 version?

[PandaPooPs]

@xXSonicisfastXx No. It's a "partymode" mod that Valve applies globally on their anniversary.

Or on TF2's anniversary. I can't recall.

[youtabeer]

@PandaPooPs

tf_birthday 1 ;D

[MegaKirb17]

what are your thoughts about the Half-Zatochi?

[PandaPooPs]

@MegaKirb17 Without much testing, it appears to be a gimmick weapon rather than a viable trade for the EQ.

[MegaKirb17]

@PandaPooPs alright thanks

[iansquared3]

i love the venture brothers soundtrack! yes!

[irishmadboy]

Best guide ever.

[Busher50]

It's a great tutorial don't get me wrong but You just speed through every piece of advice you give us and we can't actually see what's going on :)

[mes0gots0its]

@Busher50 That's why God created the pause button (and if he didn't want you to live he would not have created ME).

[K0ragg]

@Busher50 pause function :)

[MegaSrbin100]

is the equealizer good for this class? the melee wep

[PandaPooPs]

@MegaSrbin100 Yes. Part Deux discusses it.

[MegaSrbin100]

awesome man! tbag party everyone cmon

[XamiNaxamis]

Are you a competative player? I see you using some comp terms.

[PandaPooPs]

@XamiNaxamis I made this video about the time I was starting competitive play.

[TwentyFiveDamage]

which rocket launcher would you prefer of the 3?

[PandaPooPs]

@TwentyFiveDamage The classic.

[TwentyFiveDamage]

@PandaPooPs thanks I agree

[Meep200X]

I've always been awed by your massive aerials and juggles in your videos. It almost seems too good to be a true shot sometimes.

I've recently gotten into UGC competitions with my clan, and would appreciate any advice or answers with my endless stream of questions :P

If I may:

1) I've always had trouble aerialing, even at very close range. Do you have any tips?

2) As shown from my UGC backround, do you know any servers that could help me train? My Clan's pub servers aren't good training

[TheFworld1]

@Meep200X Heres my tips

1. If the target goes up shoot where they will go up

2. Same thing goes if the target goes down so shoot down

3. It takes some practice download the maps panda showed

there a good help

4.Have fun! Dont pressure yourself, its just a game so i find this tip great because it relaxes me and im more able to airshot

[Meep200X]

@TheFworld1 Thanks :D

[PandaPooPs]

@Meep200X

1. The best way to learn is to just practice it. It was easier back when I learned because most people didn't airstrafe, so if that's your problem practice on a map like walkway where you can have the enemy jump through the air without strafing until you can hit those. There's really no way to get better at it without just clocking the hours in. People don't jump as much in pubs, so if you want to get as many opportunities as possible try out an AM/MGE server.

[PandaPooPs]

@Meep200X

2. Once you've used training maps a bit, use AM/MGE servers and pugs to train. If you're not getting better by playing on pubs, then you probably just need better people to play against and AM/MGE/pugs are going to be your best options.

[Meep200X]

@PandaPooPs Thanks :D

I'll see what I can do. I hope you meet you on the plains of battle eventually :D

[SuperMegaAss]

It saddens me that although PandaPooPs has said he is aware of the typos, people still continue to point them out. Also, he said he has fixed them in V2 which he has uploaded to megaupload. Please stop spamming the comments with what he is aware of.

[MrSzabi996]

nice video and useful! thx

[vader497]

You have really good aim with the rocket launcher.