Pway a Weal Cwass Part Deux - Another Guide to Soldier in TF2

[ilyktosk8]

these fucking guides help me to this day, thanks a lot

[TheLeggy28]

I keep bumping into cloaked spies, but if i switch to shotgun, they escape, and if i shoot a rocket at them, the damage almost always kills me instead. What should i do?

[jediflamaster]

As much as this is a great tutorial, I can't agree at some points. 1. Gunboats are viable! Don't hate on them, they give you great mobility when roaming. 2. The ambassador and sniper rifles are the only hitscan weapons that deal more damage on headshots. With shotgun you should ALWAYS aim for the chest for maximum damage. 3. Direct hit forces you to aim directly at the target. This makes it easy for a pyro to blast it, provided he has the reactions to do it. You shouldn't underestimate them.

[mamba109]

So something I missed or you didn't cover.

How do you counter when you are the one being juggled? If you are close to a wall you could possibly shoot it and completely veer off into a different direction?

[AxFirez]

@mamba109 That's a way to combat being airblasted against a wall to save yourself from getting Axe'd. If you're up against a Soldier who has juggled you, you can strafe away and attempt to dodge his 2nd rocket, shoot at him and blow him away so he has high chances of missing that 2nd rocket, or you can do what you said (although it's rather situational).

[VirtusTenebrae]

Those ten seconds of being a team player with the banner is more teamwork than 80% of the TF2 community is willing to put up.

[ChocolateAsian9000]

kick ass music



[itzzrudgenz]

i watched this direct hit tutorial video purely to see whether your good or not...you are

[h8ya]

limitless sounttrack right?

[kingkwong95]

review the cow mangler?

[MrLoLiNaBowL]

how do you get that crosshair with your rocket launcher?

[bbsancler]

Stately steel toe? In my 2010?

[ruixiangx33]

@Demonicturtle66 at discripeshon sry for spelling

[juzzi2118]

panda be my tyrant buddy :D

[alsdism]

i have a question, when I shoot a rocket at someones feet, they don't fly half as high as they do in this vid. Has there been a patch or am I just doing it wrong?^^ Response would be much appreciated!

[PandaPooPs]

@alsdism There hasn't been a patch.

[karcus0]

@alsdism juggling someone with the direct hit makes them go higher than the regular rocket launcher

[Alex1421001]

You're such a good soldier..

[Und34dy]

I like the intro.

[ZeSharkz]

You sir, make the best guides!

[PandaPooPs]

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

[elmarionetista]

@PandaPooPs BTW PWC3 has been blocked for copyright on my country :>

[BeStillSOY]

@PandaPooPs do you have any tips on how to aim better with the direct hit?

[NYPDDonutDept]

Thanks for putting up such an informative and professional video.

[drakevids]

That last pic too awesome!

[xXSp3ctroXx]

Wow! You, sir, are one of the best soldier's in the world!

[YangMJoy]

IT would be cool if you could do another vid on the new soldier weapons :P

[rex9413]

excellent video sir!

[uhraurhua]

i really loved the intro xD. good tutorial dude : )

[soarcheetah]

Too pro

[henry9994]

i have to say, your are even better than shibby2124

[earthaquila36]

@henry9994 im not insulting in any ways, but panda is pro at soldier, and a couple more classes. But shibbeh. he plays most classes equally, just pointin that out

[henry9994]

@earthaquila36 kk bro

[jasonz777z]

Am I the only one that wants that credit background as my wallpaper?

Panda can you give links, please? :3

[xXxKillamoth]

where can I get that map that involved you doing the skeet shots on badlands spire? I need to work on my shotgun work, b/c I am getting bombed on like a madman.

[Gurgleschlortz]

No offense, but I think Sniper beats soldier any day. Air head shots have been getting easier and easier, I'm scaring MYSELF.

[huubd66]

What rocket launcher do you use the most?

[PandaPooPs]

@huubd66 The classic.

[Audiotds]

Im the only one who think that the first airshot on spire and Ronald Jenkees was really badass?

[slipptf2]

"...and can deal out more damage without letting them having the opportunity to retreat." sorry for the triple post. :P

[PandaPooPs]

@slipptf2 Check the third video in the series. I revise my decision in that video.

[slipptf2]

Gonna retype my previous comment: I have to disagree when you say that the gunboats "Are not an adequate replacement for the shotgun or the banner" as they can be used for getting to middle faster to support your demo or for getting picks on key targets such as the demo or medic while taking less damage from your rockets meaning you can get closer faster and get deal out more damage with them have the opportunity to retreat.

[slipptf2]

I have to disagree when you say that the gunboats "Are not an adequate replacement for the gunboats" as they can be used for getting to middle faster to support your demo or for getting picks on key targets such as the demo or medic.

[Kaelthyyn]

@slipptf2 he revises his thoughts in PaWC 3d

[chase7417]

@6:46 how did you get the old main menu? I hate the new menu

[PandaPooPs]

@chase7417 This video came out nearly 18 months ago. If you want the old menu, you may have some luck with a custom HUD.

[henry9994]

@PandaPooPs hey, i love your vids. Can you make more soldier guides? there are a lot more new soldier weps and i dont really know which one to use and how to counter other classes that have new weps.

[BeStillSOY]

@PandaPooPs I only thing i can do is say Thank you.......

[BeStillSOY]

@PandaPooPs Hey dude, what sensitivity do you use? please reply

[FrancosVideos101]

thx dis vid HELPED A LOT i got 45-3

[NeoBlackie]

Hop! Im the 600 like! I feel special haha!

[XiaoXiaoMan1123]

I've always used the Direct Hit style. But I didn't need this video to figure that out; I figured that out through experience. These videos are great, but take it from a skilled Soldier: experience is the greatest teacher you could hope for.

[K0ragg]

@XiaoXiaoMan1123 this works for any game but these videos are ment for begginers too orient em in the right way faster :).

[earthaquila36]

best tutorial i have ever seen.

[MrNicke97]

How do you get that 3d? :P at 3:40 please tell me :) anyways all your guides are awsome! :D

[PandaPooPs]

@MrNicke97 "sv_cheats 1" in console and then "thirdperson".

[MrNicke97]

@PandaPooPs thx man :)

[derek9394]

Load out combination and should depend on team size.

For a 10 players match, solider always play as striker, shotgun is a efficient weapon.

For a over 20 players game, I recommand Black box+Buff

[slashedhack]

I'm i the only one more interested in the soundtrack on this vid?

[PandaPooPs]

@slashedhack It's good-ass music.

[Llynok]

@PandaPooPs I've bought his albums, got them signed as well. Very concise and to-the-point videos. A master of your craft.

[antecboy]

@slashedhack Ronald Jenkees is the beast!

[Xavior86]

@slashedhack I hope not. I'm loving it. :D

[minischmeichel]

@slashedhack Be sure to check the description before asking such questions.

[imarandomGEE]

@slashedhack ronald jenkees off his disorganized fun album i cant remeber the song name

[JexelD]

@slashedhack if anyone still cares, the soundtrack is Guitar Sound by Roland Jeekens :P

[JexelD]

@slashedhack oh wait, it says in the info lol

[Yogroxx93]

@slashedhack Have you read the description?

[DanJoeProductions97]

I saw your team explosion fragvid, very impressive.

[erik34350]

What are Ding-A-Lings? D:

[PandaPooPs]

@erik34350 The sounds that play when you hit an enemy.

[Dorieku]

The whole walkthrough is amazing, and gives Walkway a whole new viewpoint for me. The only thing I don't entirely agree with is the Gunboats. Gunboats are a great way to escape via-rocket jumping, if you know the threat will probably kill you before you attack, faster than the equalizer. Gunboats can also protect you for when you use the Rocket Launcher at close range, as it only deals 15 damage worth of self-damaging rockets.

Other than that, I will defiantly use these tips. Thanks.

[Dorieku]

@Dorieku

*Definitely

[PandaPooPs]

@Dorieku if you haven't watched part three, I reconsider the Gunboats in it.

[DoNotClickThisNameOk]

Thanks for leading me to Ronald Jenkees dude.

[SerebiiMuk]

FLAWLESS ROLL(crit)

[TheNicomoCosca]

Sorry for a potentialy noob question: How do you remove the battle numbers? Do you use any specific program?

[PandaPooPs]

@TheNicomoCosca I just turned off the option that makes them appear...

[MrGlassKeys]

credits: YOU TAUNTKILLED DAED?!

[PandaPooPs]

@MrGlassKeys It would appear so.

[MrGlassKeys]

this helped me so much, thank you.

[IrregularToaster]

This was awesome, helped me a lot as I'm trying to get into Soldier. My only issue with the video is recommending against using the Gunboats. If you can aim well, and have the Equalizer, the lack of shotgun should be pretty unnoticeable, and they help for reaching spots like Point C on Gravelpit much quicker.

[PandaPooPs]

@IrregularToaster While the difference wouldn't be unnoticeable, I do say some different things in the third installment if you haven't seen it.

[PodMonkeyCWC]

How did you get those boot hats for the pyros? I love them, but can't find any information on the wiki.

[PandaPooPs]

@PodMonkeyCWC They were an old skin from FPSBanana. I would get a link, but there was a big fiasco with FPSBanana and viruses a while back, so I don't go there any more.

[amdigo]

nice how long did it take to make the credits?

[PandaPooPs]

@amdigo I don't remember, but not longer than an hour or two, I wouldn't think.

[MrEarcheese]

Hey, aside from the incredible video - this is sweet TF2 background music.

[poopwad309]

You rock as soldier. Is it your main class because if not, I am afraid of how good you are with a different main.

[PandaPooPs]

@poopwad309 It is my main.

[minischmeichel]

where is your nice custom crosshair from the 1st tutorial??

[PandaPooPs]

@minischmeichel To make the video look "cleaner", I turned on the default crosshair while recording footage.

[moonwalksunrun]

As far as pubs go, I think that gunboats are extremely powerful in the hands of a good jumper. Hell, even after the nerf gunboat roamers are still a great threat to medics.

[Rockstarmacca]

@ 7:29 How did you lock the cameras angle in the same position but tracking the soldier?

[PandaPooPs]

@Rockstarmacca I used a cheat command called "thirdperson_mayamode".

[monsterglitcherps3]

anyone want to play on tf2 add miniherm on steam

[BillzhereImeanpillz]

sucks that walkway doesnt work :(

[PandaPooPs]

@BillzhereImeanpillz Only the newest version doesn't work. Get the older version (Google for it), it still works.

[RandomOnROBLOX]

I have to admit, I'm terrible with The Direct Hit. I always use the Default.

[TFCoaties]

Hey Panda, did you use to play TFC? If so, what was your alias?

[PandaPooPs]

@TFCoaties I was young when TFC came out, so I only played it from time to time. I didn't play it enough to remember what name I used.

[SeRoAnthem]

Dohohohoho Ronald Jenkees.

Instant sub.

[TF2andSC2Videos1]

Thanks! Love you! (*subscribe)

[HSHVulcan]

I downloaded the maps from the first video, but they aren't working right.

All of my movement is super glitchy to the point where it's unplayable. Do I have to get an updated version or something?

Also for the maps with bots on them, do I have to set max players above 1?

[PandaPooPs]

@HSHVulcan You should effectively be able to replace any maps from the first video with what you can do in tr_walkway. And yes, you need to raise the playercount if you want bots to spawn.

[narutolover101]

what do u think about the black box honestly? it seems like an adequete replacement for the rocketlauncher for the classic style, but whats ur thoughts on the other loadouts

[PandaPooPs]

@narutolover101 I'm not saying until PaWC3 comes out.

[NavyfieldFanKoreta]

Question: I can never get the intensity of the juggling (how high you rocket them into the air) while using the DH like in this video. Not with the rawket lawnchair either. I am a decent juggler, and practice on tr_walkway when I can, so:

A) How do you get bounces that high? Are these simply lucky moments or your average ass kicking?

B) How do you practice? Like if I want to get good at bouncing, whats the best way to get as good as this?

Thanks in advance.

[PandaPooPs]

@NavyfieldFanKoreta A) It's a mixture. Of course these clips are picked out of a much larger collection because I want them to illustrate a point (I get plenty of kills where the person remains on the ground the entire time) but a large fraction of your opponents should be getting juggled. As for how they get that high, it's all in shooting the feet. If you shoot people in the feet, they will bounce.

B) Walkway and fighting mods help, but the best practice is still just playing the class more.

[Shoopboi]

i already use damage numbers and the bell is earrape as pyro

[crazyspooks10]

Do u play competitively in cevo or esea? Nice music and guide btw.

[PandaPooPs]

@crazyspooks10 I do. It's under a different name though.

[dahudge14]

I loved the pyro's hat in the beginning :D

[MrAimlessGuy]

This is the best tutorial ever made! A sub 4 you!

[elmarionetista]

Oh I also forgot to say: I can't find that crosshair you're using. Any link?

[PandaPooPs]

@elmarionetista As far as I can tell, I only used the default crosshairs while filming this.

[elmarionetista]

@PandaPooPs Well, in your first guide you were using a green one, you also said we should get one like it. And thanks, the boot looks awesome, it should be a official hat :(

[PandaPooPs]

@elmarionetista I use the default ones just because they look better for filming. I think I mentioned (although I wouldn't be surprised if I didn't) that I turn off damage numbers, custom crosshairs/HUDs, and turn on viewmodels while filming stuff.

[SpyGuysX]

soldier = easiest class

[elmarionetista]

@SpyGuysX Shush you Sydneyfag.

Also - I love your guides, I watched it again today(I need more practice, cant juggle) and I was wondering... What hat are those pyros wearing? It isn't in TF2 wiki.

[PandaPooPs]

@elmarionetista It's a skin from FPSBanana that turns the Gibus into a Boot for the Pyro.

[birdie0man]

Any chance your going to update the equalizer damage chart? Because you can't one hit anyone anymore.

[ketenna]

shovel is way better than noobstick. period.

[gotmilky92]

cant wait for pway a weal cwass 3! i like your guide

[deluxegamer345]

WOW YOUR GOOD !

[Dragosprite]

are you going to cover the polycount weapons?

[PandaPooPs]

@Dragosprite There will be a PaWC 3.

[SilencerLogic]

Panda, I just want to say, thank you for the awesome tutorials. I've been playing since Beta, and I still learn helpful tips from these.

I remember seeing PaWC for the first time and was amazed at how much better I have become over time by practicing. I didn't know you had a second out! Well, now I am subscribed, so I hope to see more some day!

[Beboon77]

'' deux '' i think you speak french

[DanJoeProductions97]

I'd love to see your average pubber's expression when you juggle them. "HAAAAX"

[InDeX1o1]

Will you make a 3rd tutorial with the polycount weapons? :) You're the best soldier ever !!

[PandaPooPs]

@InDeX1o1 There will be a PaWC 3.

[ukens1]

@PandaPooPs are you working on it right now :D? because i really want it :D

[Superkaiju]

Definately a cool guide. One thing to note though with the most recent update, for 50cents you can buy a rocket launcher that has double the ammo and deals 0 damage called The Rocket Jumper. Its used exactly as it sounds. great tool for learning the ways of the rocket jumping. also you get a free MANN CO. hat.

[camydoger]

@Superkaiju Rocket jumper can be found as a drop too.

Also I'd imagine it would be powerful if used in the right hands. Assuming the user can aim well with the shotgun they'd be unstoppable on comp CTF as there are rarely any sentries. jump, jump, jump, reload, take intel, jump, jump, jump, cap intel, repeat, win.

[1xadavid]

DON'T YOU DARE GIVE UP ON THE THIRD CWASS VIDEO.

I WANNA BE PRO LIKE YOU :3

[Killerbot23]

Oh wow, I remember playing on a server with this guy years ago, cracked TF2.

[PandaPooPs]

@Killerbot23 OD? I'm still friends with Killa and Monkee if that's the server you're talking about.

[Killerbot23]

@PandaPooPs Yea dude, still got Killa on my list aswell

[sebster10]

Every now and then I start feeling tired of TF2, then I come and watch one of your videos and find myself itching to play again xD

Your videos are absolutely brilliant, and I wish every soldier would watch them.

Valve should add your videos into the new "Tutorial" section.

[PandaPooPs]

@pwnagedude22 I used 80, but nowadays I play without viewmodels.

[Diamantfighter343]

OHHH i think you can use gunboats, i'M usig them because i'm doing unbelievable rocketjumps all the time, in all levels, everytime i got time, and i had no problems till now, and i think i'll use them all the time!

[Sleepingcobrox]

I can't make enemies jump as high as in your video. How can I make my enemies jump higher with the DH?

[tbhuang2]

How did you get the jarate icons over players' heads at 3:16?

[PandaPooPs]

@tbhuang2 I'm not sure, but someone said it's because I have colorblind mode on.

[flashmontage124]

Do you have any tips on the pain train? The only basics I see for it so far is to use it on cp and payload maps. What is your view on it?

[PandaPooPs]

@flashmontage124 It is simply not as good as the EQ. With the two weapons the way they are now, stick to the EQ. If I see any use for the pain train when I do pawc3 post-Polycount update, I'll talk about it in there.

[Redapenning]

I use walkway to practice bouncing, and I'm not that great at ariels, but how the hell do you bounce them SO high?! My name is Gryffin on steam if you want to find me.

[ienjoytaffy]

RONALD JENKEES!

[Thetallywhacker0]

Damn I wish I was half the soldier you are

[EnigmatikoProds]

Exquisite

[jgv115]

Absolutely brilliant!

[LanClanKilla]

How do you launch people so high? I always shoot directly below people and they never go that high. I never get chances to get airshots because of this, too :(

[dieslowly0473]

lol, the credits are cool XD. nice vid very helpful.

[Krazywoot]

pick up a WEAL GUN use the direct hit!

[Sexytuba5]

@Krazywoot no way

[SeizureDude]

I roam often with Direct Hit and buff banner, deadly combo.

[lazyeyestuffballs]

This is nuts! Your fricken insane as a soldier but this is gonna help me so much! Thank you.

[Tom3744]

nice bgm, whats it called?

[krilc]

I like to play a roaming / Teamwork style solider with the Normal rocket, buff baner, and the pic

I like to rocketjump and roam around with other like minded players, gain my rage meter and rushing back to the main attacking force, blowing the horn and making the final massive push forward

Actually, the buff banner / gunboats are what made me want to start playing the soilder

[sciences8]

Great video, thanks for the advice. I stopped playing TF2 for a while a recently got back into it. I forget how to airshot lol.

[AzNgiftedkid]

Are you gonna do a Guide for the other TF2 classes?

[PandaPooPs]

@AzNgiftedkid I plan on having two more out before the end of this year, and then one more in the first half of next year. After that, I'll probably be done with TF2 itself, so I don't plan on any more.

[MetalGearRapture]

@PandaPooPs since you don't seem to plan on making a full series of class videos, could recommend anyone who are making or already have made a full series for class strategies?

[PandaPooPs]

@MetalGearRapture Sadly I don't believe anyone else is making tutorials in this style. I was hoping I would inspire some people to, but maybe people are unsure about learning how to edit movies and such. The main reason I don't make a full series of class videos is that I don't have the time for it. I'll start writing a script for a class in my free time, and then not be able to work on it again for a long time.

[PandaPooPs]

@MetalGearRapture That said, if someone who is admittedly "good" at their class wanted to work on a tutorial for whatever reason, I would gladly explain to them how I did what I did. If anyone is interested and has the time for it, feel free to message me. The only classes that I don't believe could use this are Soldier (for obvious reasons) and Pyro (because the Hot Air / W+M2 tutorial already does a good job).

[smerles]

@PandaPooPs - Will you switch to a different game or just stop playing? Wanna see more of your genius :(

[PandaPooPs]

@smerles I will switch to a new FPS sooner or later. Because of how I've grown to like making the movies, I hope to make videos for any new games I move to as well.