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== What do you want to play ==
 
== What do you want to play ==
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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.
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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.
  
 
== The basics ==
 
== The basics ==
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It is recommended to be familiar with the metagame, how it works, what you should do why you should do it, you can consult our [[:Category:Mechanics|Mechanics]] page which has a very comprehensive explanation of these.
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It is recommended to be familiar with the metagame, how it works, what you should do why you should do it, you can consult our '''[[:Category:Mechanics|Mechanics]]''' page which has a very comprehensive explanation of these.
  
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Our [[glossary]] page also has a very comprehensive compendium of expressions used commonly in the game.
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Our [[glossary]] page also has a very detailed compendium of expressions used commonly in the game.
  
 
== Watching competitive ==
 
== Watching competitive ==
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Competitive matches at the top level are often casted by organizations such as [[TeamFortressTV]] or [[VanillaTV]], etc.
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Competitive matches at the top level are often casted by organizations such as '''[[TeamFortressTV]]''' or '''[[VanillaTV]]''', etc.
  
 
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.
 
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.
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Some popular channels that cover matches are:
 
Some popular channels that cover matches are:
  
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{{Twitch|VanillaTV}} {{YouTube|VanillaTVorg}} VanillaTV  
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{{Twitch|VanillaTV}} {{YouTube|VanillaTVorg}} '''VanillaTV'''
  
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{{Twitch|TeamFortressTV}} {{YouTube|TeamFortressTV}} TeamFortress.TV
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{{Twitch|TeamFortressTV}} {{YouTube|TeamFortressTV}} '''TeamFortress.TV'''
  
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{{Twitch|BlackOutGamingTV}} {{YouTube|BlackOutCasting}} BlackOut TV
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{{Twitch|BlackOutGamingTV}} {{YouTube|BlackOutCasting}} '''BlackOut TV'''
  
 
== Leagues and Tournaments ==
 
== Leagues and Tournaments ==
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Depending on your area, there are various different leagues, even for the different formats. Some areas even have as much as 2 or 3 leagues, with choices between free to play or pay to play leagues, as well as community leagues (ie: ETF2L) or professional leagues (ie: ESEA).
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Depending on your area, there are various different leagues, even for the different formats. Some areas even have as much as 2 or 3 leagues, with choices between free to play or pay to play leagues, as well as community run leagues (ie: ETF2L) or professional leagues (ie: ESEA). Some of these organizations also run periodic cups for these gamemodes or even for other gamemodes such as [[bball]] or [[ultiduo]].
  
 
=== Europe ===
 
=== Europe ===
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* [[Ozfortress]] - 6v6 / Highlander
 
* [[Ozfortress]] - 6v6 / Highlander
 
* [[NZFortress]] - 6v6
 
* [[NZFortress]] - 6v6
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== Game Costumization / Optimization ==
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Competitive players often customize their game to get the most 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]]'''. If you want to adjust the game to your needs you should take a look at those pages.
  
 
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Competitive team fortress 2 can be a really 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.

What do you want to play

First of all, consider choosing a primary competitive format or 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.

The basics

It is recommended to be familiar with the metagame, how it works, what you should do why you should do it, you can consult our 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

Competitive matches at the top level are often casted by organizations such as TeamFortressTV or VanillaTV, etc.

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.

Some popular channels that cover matches are:

Twitch icon.png Youtube icon.png VanillaTV

Twitch icon.png Youtube icon.png TeamFortress.TV

Twitch icon.png Youtube icon.png BlackOut TV

Leagues and Tournaments

Depending on your area, there are various different leagues, even for the different formats. Some areas even have as much as 2 or 3 leagues, with choices between free to play or pay to play leagues, as well as community run leagues (ie: ETF2L) or professional leagues (ie: ESEA). Some of these organizations also run periodic cups for these gamemodes or even for other gamemodes such as bball or ultiduo.

Europe

North America

Asia

Oceania

Game Costumization / Optimization

Competitive players often customize their game to get the most of it and to fit it to their playstyle, this includes Custom HUDs, Configs, and even other kinds of third-party tools. If you want to adjust the game to your needs you should take a look at those pages.


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Popular topics
General Getting started · Glossary of terms
Formats 6v6 · Highlander · Prolander · 4v4 · Ultiduo · BBall · MGE
Customization Configs · Custom HUDs · Third-party programs
Mechanics Movement · Rollouts · ÜberCharge · Calling · Pushes
Settings Useful console commands · Servers
Active Competitions Europe ETF2L · United States RGL · Oceania ozfortress · United Nations UGC · South America FBTF · South America Vanilla Fortress · China AsiaFortress · China ATF2L · Insomnia Gaming Festival · LAN events
Past Competitions Respawn League · Brasil Fortress · TFCL · ESEA · TFCups · CEVO · Wireplay · The Round Robin · IGL · ESA · NZFortress
Organizations BlackOut TV · CappingTV · EssentialsTF · EVL TV · eXtv · Just Play! · MyGamingEdge · TeamFortressTV · TFLIVE · VanillaTV
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