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Lofty: rephrasing + more info

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	Competitive Team Fortress 2 can be an ~~extremely~~ fruitful and enriching experience ~~as it greatly rewards players for their skills~~. However, if a player is starting from scratch, it might seem daunting to grasp the vast discrepancy between how competitive TF2 and casual is played. This page aims to help integrate new players into the competitive scene by ~~inducting~~ them ~~into~~ the basics of competitive TF2.		Competitive Team Fortress 2 can be an immensely fruitful and enriching experience. It can be deeply rewarding to hone mechanical skill, coordinated team-play and strategic understanding. However, if a player is starting from scratch, it might seem daunting to grasp the vast discrepancy between how competitive TF2 and casual is played. This page aims to help integrate new players into the competitive scene by introducing them to the basics of competitive TF2.

	== Where to start ==		== Where to start ==
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	== The basics ==		== The basics ==
	It is recommended to be familiar with the metagame, how it works, what you should do and why you should do it. You should consult our '''[[:Category:Mechanics\|Mechanics]]''' page which has a very comprehensive explanation of these. ~~Our~~ '''[[glossary]]''' page ~~also~~ has a ~~very~~ detailed compendium of expressions used ~~commonly in the game~~.		It is recommended to be familiar with the metagame, how it works, what you should do and why you should do it. You should consult our '''[[:Category:Mechanics\|Mechanics]]''' page which has a very comprehensive explanation of these. Furthermore, our '''[[glossary]]''' page has a detailed compendium of expressions commonly used.

	== Watching competitive ==		== Watching competitive ==
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	== Leagues and Tournaments ==		== Leagues and Tournaments ==
	Depending on your region, there are various different leagues that host different formats. All major leagues are free-to-play for most skill divisions; some feature an entry fee and a prize pool for the highest division. [[RGL]] has a newcomer division for both HL and 6v6 specifically targeted towards newer players, and [[ETF2L]] features an open division for the same purpose.		Depending on your region, there are various different leagues that host different formats. All major leagues are free-to-play for most skill divisions; some feature an entry fee and a prize pool for the highest division. All leagues offer entry-level divisions for players with little to no experience. [[RGL]] has a newcomer division for both HL and 6v6 specifically targeted towards newer players, and [[ETF2L]] features an open division for the same purpose. Regardless of prior game experience, it is recommended for players new to competitive Team Fortress 2 to play at least a season in the open division (or equivalent) in order to gain a fundamental understanding of how competitive TF2 functions.

	=== Europe ===		=== Europe ===
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	=== Oceania ===		=== Oceania ===
	* [[ozfortress]] — Highlander / 6v6		* [[ozfortress]] — Highlander / 6v6 / Ultiduo

	== Game Customization and Optimization ==		== Game Customization and Optimization ==

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2023-05-15T02:13:38Z

Watching competitive: added mapreview.tf link

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	Watching and learning from top players and teams is an invaluable way to rapidly improve at the game.		Watching and learning from top players and teams is an invaluable way to rapidly improve at the game.

	Competitive matches at the top levels are often cast by organizations such as '''[[TeamFortressTV]]''', '''[[RGL]]''' or '''[[~~Kritzcast~~]]'''.		Competitive matches at the top levels are often cast by organizations such as '''[[TeamFortressTV]]''', '''[[RGL]]''' or '''[[KritzKast]]'''.
	These casts provide a valuable resource for newbies eager to learn a game mode and understand its meta, as well as to pick up general strategies on a particular map.		These casts provide a valuable resource for newbies eager to learn a game mode and understand its meta, as well as to pick up general strategies on a particular map.

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	* {{Twitch\|rglgg}} {{YouTube\|RGLgg}} '''RGL'''		* {{Twitch\|rglgg}} {{YouTube\|RGLgg}} '''RGL'''
	* {{Twitch\|kritzkast}} {{YouTube\|KritzKast}} '''KritzKast'''		* {{Twitch\|kritzkast}} {{YouTube\|KritzKast}} '''KritzKast'''

			A vast number of useful competitive video guides from various sources are available at [https://mapreview.tf mapreview.tf].

	== Leagues and Tournaments ==		== Leagues and Tournaments ==

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Other Guides

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	* [https://etf2l.org/new/ 6v6 Newcomer Guide by ETF2L]		* [https://etf2l.org/new/ 6v6 Newcomer Guide by ETF2L]
	* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HfcMRGRJJ-qd1Tpl454hmeZppt-cPv1GcUzLjUR7NFQ/edit 6v6 New Player's Guide by AsiaFortress]		* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HfcMRGRJJ-qd1Tpl454hmeZppt-cPv1GcUzLjUR7NFQ/edit 6v6 New Player's Guide by AsiaFortress]
	* [~~http~~://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=163882605 Introduction to European Highlander]		* [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=163882605 Introduction to European Highlander]
	* [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=~~163882605~~ Guide to Highlander by Blitztank]		* [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2715815879 Guide to Highlander by Blitztank]
	* [http://tfscribbles.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/getting-into-competitive-tf2/ Guide to getting into competitive TF2 by Cocktorpedo]		* [http://tfscribbles.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/getting-into-competitive-tf2/ Guide to getting into competitive TF2 by Cocktorpedo]

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2022-12-06T03:20:56Z

Game Customization and Optimization

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	== Game Customization and Optimization ==		== Game Customization and Optimization ==
	Given the suboptimal default settings of stock TF2, competitive players often customize their game to maximise game performance.		Given the suboptimal default settings of stock TF2, competitive players often customize their game to maximise game performance.
	All players are highly recommended to pick up a '''[[Custom HUD~~\|Custom HUDs~~]]''' and a performance '''[[Configs (CFG)\|config]]'''. Additionally, certain [[Configs (CFG)\|scripts]] such as null-~~movemenet~~ scripts and quick build scripts are helpful in providing a soft advantage by optimising players' gameplay.		All players are highly recommended to pick up a '''[[Custom HUD]]''' and a performance '''[[Configs (CFG)\|config]]'''. Additionally, certain [[Configs (CFG)\|scripts]] such as null-movement scripts and quick build scripts are helpful in providing a soft advantage by optimising players' gameplay.

	== Getting Gamplay Experience ==		== Getting Gamplay Experience ==

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Where to start

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	== Where to start ==		== Where to start ==
	First of all, consider choosing a primary '''[[Competitive_Formats\|competitive format]]''' or '''[[:Category:Classes\|class]]''' you want to start learning. While it is not obligatory to stick to one format or class, and there are numerous players that play different classes and formats, it is advised for ~~a beginner~~ to stick with one until ~~you grasp~~ the basics of the game as different classes in different game modes vary to great degrees ~~in terms of gameplay~~.		First of all, consider choosing a primary '''[[Competitive_Formats\|competitive format]]''' or '''[[:Category:Classes\|class]]''' you want to start learning. While it is not obligatory to stick to one format or class, and there are numerous players that play different classes and formats, it is advised for newcomers to stick with one until they have grasped the basics of the game as the gameplay of different classes in different game modes vary to great degrees.

	== The basics ==		== The basics ==

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Other Guides

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	There are some existing guides made by other community members or organizations that also cover some of the basics of competitive TF2. They also contain very relevant information, so it would be wise to take a look at these:		There are some existing guides made by other community members or organizations that also cover some of the basics of competitive TF2. They also contain very relevant information, so it would be wise to take a look at these:
	* [https://docs.rgl.gg/guides/welcome/ Introduction to Competitive TF2 by RGL]		* [https://docs.rgl.gg/guides/welcome/ Introduction to Competitive TF2 by RGL]
			* [https://etf2l.org/new/ 6v6 Newcomer Guide by ETF2L]
			* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HfcMRGRJJ-qd1Tpl454hmeZppt-cPv1GcUzLjUR7NFQ/edit 6v6 New Player's Guide by AsiaFortress]
	* [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=163882605 Introduction to European Highlander]		* [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=163882605 Introduction to European Highlander]
	* [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=163882605 Guide to Highlander by Blitztank]		* [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=163882605 Guide to Highlander by Blitztank]

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	~~{{stub}}~~		Competitive Team Fortress 2 can be an extremely fruitful and enriching experience as it greatly rewards players for their skills. However, if a player is starting from scratch, it might seem daunting to grasp the vast discrepancy between how competitive TF2 and casual is played. This page aims to help integrate new players into the competitive scene by inducting them into the basics of competitive TF2.
	Competitive Team Fortress 2 can be an extremely ~~rewarding~~ and enriching experience, ~~but~~ if a player is starting from scratch, it ~~can be also a bit difficult~~ to grasp the ~~amount of information you will come across~~. This page aims to help ~~you being integrated~~ into the competitive ~~community and knowing~~ the basics of ~~the game~~.

	== Where to start ==		== Where to start ==
	First of all, consider choosing a primary '''[[Competitive_Formats\|competitive format]]''' or '''[[:Category:Classes\|class]]''' you want to start learning. While it is not obligatory to stick to one format or class, and there are numerous players that play different classes and formats, it is advised for a beginner to stick with one until you grasp the basics of the game.		First of all, consider choosing a primary '''[[Competitive_Formats\|competitive format]]''' or '''[[:Category:Classes\|class]]''' you want to start learning. While it is not obligatory to stick to one format or class, and there are numerous players that play different classes and formats, it is advised for a beginner to stick with one until you grasp the basics of the game as different classes in different game modes vary to great degrees in terms of gameplay.

	== The basics ==		== The basics ==
	It is recommended to be familiar with the metagame, how it works, what you should do and why you should do it~~, you can~~ consult our '''[[:Category:Mechanics\|Mechanics]]''' page which has a very comprehensive explanation of these. Our '''[[glossary]]''' page also has a very detailed compendium of expressions used commonly in the game.		It is recommended to be familiar with the metagame, how it works, what you should do and why you should do it. You should consult our '''[[:Category:Mechanics\|Mechanics]]''' page which has a very comprehensive explanation of these. Our '''[[glossary]]''' page also has a very detailed compendium of expressions used commonly in the game.

	== Watching competitive ==		== Watching competitive ==
	~~Competitive matches~~ at the ~~top level are often casted by organizations such as '''[[TeamFortressTV]]''', '''[[RGL]]''' or '''[[eXtv]]'''~~		Watching and learning from top players and teams is an invaluable way to rapidly improve at the game.

	These casts provide a valuable resource for newbies eager to learn ~~the~~ game, ~~so it~~ is ~~also recommended you watch VODs or casts~~ of ~~high level games~~.		Competitive matches at the top levels are often cast by organizations such as '''[[TeamFortressTV]]''', '''[[RGL]]''' or '''[[Kritzcast]]'''.
			These casts provide a valuable resource for newbies eager to learn a game mode and understand its meta, as well as to pick up general strategies on a particular map.

			Point of View (POV) demos are uploaded by some players onto their respective YouTube channels. New players may also gain insights into how a particular class is played on a particular map by watching top-level POVs. Not all players upload their POV demos online, and thus, players might find their demos manually by searching their profile on [https://demos.tf/ demos.tf]. In addition, [[ETF2L]] features a [https://etf2l.org/demos/ Demo archive] of top players that new players can download for their reference.

	Some popular channels that cover matches are:		Some popular channels that cover matches are:
	* {{Twitch\|TeamFortressTV}} {{YouTube\|TeamFortressTV}} '''TeamFortress.TV'''		* {{Twitch\|TeamFortressTV}} {{YouTube\|TeamFortressTV}} '''TeamFortress.TV'''
	* {{Twitch\|extvesports}} {{YouTube\|CommFT}} '''eXtv'''
	* {{Twitch\|rglgg}} {{YouTube\|RGLgg}} '''RGL'''		* {{Twitch\|rglgg}} {{YouTube\|RGLgg}} '''RGL'''
	* {{Twitch\|kritzkast}} {{YouTube\|KritzKast}} '''KritzKast'''		* {{Twitch\|kritzkast}} {{YouTube\|KritzKast}} '''KritzKast'''
	* {{Twitch\|firesidecasts}} {{YouTube\|UC3CLpVfEJcuthCXSbxxnSBA}} '''FiresideCasts'''

	== Leagues and Tournaments ==		== Leagues and Tournaments ==
	Depending on your ~~location~~, there are various different leagues~~, even for the~~ different formats. ~~Some areas even have as many as 2 or 3~~ leagues~~, with choices between~~ free to play ~~or pay to play leagues, as well as community run leagues (i.e.: [[ETF2L]]) or professional leagues (i.e.: [[ESEA]]). Some of these organizations also run periodic cups~~ for ~~these gamemodes or even~~ for ~~other gamemodes such as [[Competitive_Formats#BBall\|bball]] or [[ultiduo]]~~. ~~Currently~~ [[RGL]] has a newcomer division for both HL and 6v6 specifically targeted towards newer players~~. They also host prolander pugs within their discord~~.		Depending on your region, there are various different leagues that host different formats. All major leagues are free-to-play for most skill divisions; some feature an entry fee and a prize pool for the highest division. [[RGL]] has a newcomer division for both HL and 6v6 specifically targeted towards newer players, and [[ETF2L]] features an open division for the same purpose.

	=== Europe ===		=== Europe ===
	* [[ETF2L]] — Highlander / 6v6		* [[ETF2L]] — Highlander / 6v6
	* [[UGC]] — Highlander / 6v6 / 4v4		* [[UGC]] — Highlander / 6v6 / 4v4 / Ultiduo

	=== North America ===		=== North America ===
	* [[RGL]] — Highlander / 6v6 / 7v7		* [[RGL]] — Highlander / 6v6 / 7v7
	* [[UGC]] — Highlander / 6v6 / 4v4		* [[UGC]] — Highlander / 6v6 / 4v4 / Ultiduo

	=== South America ===		=== South America ===
	* [[UGC]] — Highlander / 6v6 / 4v4		* [[UGC]] — Highlander / 6v6 / 4v4 / Ultiduo
	* [[LBTF2]] — Highlander / ~~6v6~~

	=== Asia ===		=== Asia ===
	* [[AsiaFortress]] — 6v6		* [[AsiaFortress]] — 6v6
	* [[UGC]] — ~~6v6~~ / ~~4v4~~		* [[UGC]] — 4v4 / Ultiduo
	* [[Asia Team Fortress 2 League\|ATF2L]] — Highlander		* [[Asia Team Fortress 2 League\|ATF2L]] — Highlander / 6v6
	* [[Respawn League]] — Highlander

	=== Oceania ===		=== Oceania ===
	* [[ozfortress]] — Highlander / 6v6		* [[ozfortress]] — Highlander / 6v6
	* [[Respawn League]] — Highlander

	== Game Customization / Optimization ==		== Game Customization and Optimization ==
	~~Competitive~~ players often customize their game to ~~get the most out of it and to fit it~~ to ~~their playstyle — this includes~~ '''[[Custom HUD\|Custom HUDs]]''', '''[[Configs (CFG)\|~~Configs~~]]''', ~~and even other kinds of '''~~[[~~Third-party programs~~\|~~third-party tools~~]]'''.		Given the suboptimal default settings of stock TF2, competitive players often customize their game to maximise game performance.
			All players are highly recommended to pick up a '''[[Custom HUD\|Custom HUDs]]''' and a performance '''[[Configs (CFG)\|config]]'''. Additionally, certain [[Configs (CFG)\|scripts]] such as null-movemenet scripts and quick build scripts are helpful in providing a soft advantage by optimising players' gameplay.

			== Getting Gamplay Experience ==
			There are numerous avenues to gain firsthand competitive TF2 experience that does not require joining a dedicated team. [https://tf2center.com/ TF2 Center] provides players of varying skill levels from North America and Europe with entry-level competitive games. While, in terms of quality, it pales in comparison to other dedicated Pick-Up Game (PUG) servers, it serves as an entry to each gamemode.

	~~If you want~~ to ~~adjust~~ the ~~game~~ to ~~your needs, you should take a look at those pages~~.		The next bar would be to participate in region-sepcific PUGs. Due to the transient nature of most PUG servers, it is suggested that new players join their region's official league Discord servers (which may be found on their website) to inquire about these newbie-oriented PUG servers.

	== Other Guides ==		== Other Guides ==
	There are some existing guides made by other community members or organizations that also cover some of the basics of competitive TF2. They also contain very relevant information, so it would be wise to take a look at these:		There are some existing guides made by other community members or organizations that also cover some of the basics of competitive TF2. They also contain very relevant information, so it would be wise to take a look at these:
	* [~~http~~://~~www~~.~~cadred~~.~~org~~/~~News~~/~~Article~~/~~157101/ Cadred Getting Started Guide]~~		* [https://docs.rgl.gg/guides/welcome/ Introduction to Competitive TF2 by RGL]
	* [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2610054 Noob's Guide to ~~Finding~~ Competitive ~~Teams]~~
	* [http://etf2l.org/help/new/ ETF2L 6v6 Newcomer Guide]
	* [http://asiafortress.com/forum/index.php?/topic/1492-getting-started-in-competitive-tf2-a-complete-guide/ AsiaFortress Getting Started Guide]
	* [http://asiafortress.com/forum/index.php?/topic/2154-setting-up-and-customisation/ AsiaFortress Setting Up and Game Costumization Guide]
	* [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=163882605 Introduction to European Highlander]		* [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=163882605 Introduction to European Highlander]
			* [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=163882605 Guide to Highlander by Blitztank]
	* [http://tfscribbles.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/getting-into-competitive-tf2/ Guide to getting into competitive TF2 by Cocktorpedo]		* [http://tfscribbles.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/getting-into-competitive-tf2/ Guide to getting into competitive TF2 by Cocktorpedo]

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Starach: /* Watching competitive */ Added KritzKast

2021-10-19T11:09:30Z

Watching competitive: Added KritzKast

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	* {{Twitch\|rglgg}} {{YouTube\|RGLgg}} '''RGL'''		* {{Twitch\|rglgg}} {{YouTube\|RGLgg}} '''RGL'''
			* {{Twitch\|kritzkast}} {{YouTube\|KritzKast}} '''KritzKast'''
	* {{Twitch\|firesidecasts}} {{YouTube\|UC3CLpVfEJcuthCXSbxxnSBA}} '''FiresideCasts'''		* {{Twitch\|firesidecasts}} {{YouTube\|UC3CLpVfEJcuthCXSbxxnSBA}} '''FiresideCasts'''

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Leagues and Tournaments

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	=== Asia ===		=== Asia ===
	* [[AsiaFortress]] — 6v6		* [[AsiaFortress]] — 6v6
			* [[UGC]] — 6v6 / 4v4
			* [[Asia Team Fortress 2 League\|ATF2L]] — Highlander
			* [[Respawn League]] — Highlander

	=== Oceania ===		=== Oceania ===
	* [[ozfortress]] — Highlander / 6v6		* [[ozfortress]] — Highlander / 6v6
			* [[Respawn League]] — Highlander

	== Game Customization / Optimization ==		== Game Customization / Optimization ==

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	=== South America ===		=== South America ===
	* [[UGC]] — Highlander / 6v6 / 4v4		* [[UGC]] — Highlander / 6v6 / 4v4
	* [[~~FBTF~~]] — Highlander / 6v6		* [[LBTF2]] — Highlander / 6v6

	=== Asia ===		=== Asia ===

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	* {{Twitch\|extvesports}} {{YouTube\|CommFT}} '''eXtv'''		* {{Twitch\|extvesports}} {{YouTube\|CommFT}} '''eXtv'''
	* {{Twitch\|rglgg}} {{YouTube\|RGLgg}} '''RGL'''		* {{Twitch\|rglgg}} {{YouTube\|RGLgg}} '''RGL'''
			* {{Twitch\|kritzkast}} {{YouTube\|KritzKast}} '''KritzKast'''
	* {{Twitch\|firesidecasts}} {{YouTube\|UC3CLpVfEJcuthCXSbxxnSBA}} '''FiresideCasts'''		* {{Twitch\|firesidecasts}} {{YouTube\|UC3CLpVfEJcuthCXSbxxnSBA}} '''FiresideCasts'''