Why does it feel like scout is the only class in the game where he can't be picked.

[Jenoh]

Out of all the classes

If its not the right map, not the right spot in a map, or just 2 sentries you really cant play this class and get anything done. and it feels like he's the only one to have this problem

[Mina]

Perhaps his situations and picks are niche.

[Jenoh]

Originally posted by padmé:

Perhaps his situations and picks are niche.

so he was made to not be played all the time like all the other classes?

why have him in the game

[76561198240863610]

Well, that's true, scout is very situational... it depends on the map you play him on

[Lady Alcina Dimitrescu]

Scout is a flank class.

The base game has unlocks that make Scout's job easier. For instance, he can use Bonk to draw the attention of Sentries, allowing his teammates to destroy the Sentry more easily. He can also use Bonk to escape from Sentries if necessary.

Alternatively, Scout can strategically avoid getting too close to Sentries and focus on flanking other classes.

Destroying nests is typically the responsibility of Soldier, Demoman, Medic, Heavy, and Spy. In this class-based shooter game, each class has a counter and is countered by others. Engineers can counter Scouts effectively if they deploy a Sentry.

This doesn't render Scout obsolete; instead, it adds an element of challenge to his gameplay.

It seems you may be exaggerating the situation.

[Lady Alcina Dimitrescu]

Originally posted by PETITION TO BAN CLOWN 🤡:

Well, that's true, scout is very situational... it depends on the map you play him on

I disagree, Scout's movement speed and double job allows him to be able to play even more maps.

The only maps he struggles is choke-fest spammy maps like dustbowl.
Which only masochists play that map.

[Jenoh]

Originally posted by PETITION TO BAN CLOWN 🤡:

Well, that's true, scout is very situational... it depends on the map you play him on

i get that part. what i dont get is why the game is made where he's the only one to have this issue

[Rando the Crit Clown]

Because you have to aim as Scout and you apparently can't do that.

[Lady Alcina Dimitrescu]

Originally posted by Hambadgers:

Originally posted by PETITION TO BAN CLOWN 🤡:

Well, that's true, scout is very situational... it depends on the map you play him on

i get that part. what i dont get is why the game is made where he's the only one to have this issue

Sentry makes almost every class absolute.
Not only scouts, the only reason why it cripples the scout beacuse it makes it harder for him to flank BUT not impossible.

[76561198240863610]

Originally posted by Lady Alcina Dimitrescu:

Originally posted by PETITION TO BAN CLOWN 🤡:

Well, that's true, scout is very situational... it depends on the map you play him on

I disagree, Scout's movement speed and double job allows him to be able to play even more maps.

The only maps he struggles is choke-fest spammy maps like dustbowl.
Which only masochists play that map.

However, each class is slightly stronger on one map and slightly weaker on another. For example, pyro... on open maps will not be as good as on tight ones

[Lady Alcina Dimitrescu]

Originally posted by PETITION TO BAN CLOWN 🤡:

Originally posted by Lady Alcina Dimitrescu:

I disagree, Scout's movement speed and double job allows him to be able to play even more maps.

The only maps he struggles is choke-fest spammy maps like dustbowl.
Which only masochists play that map.

However, each class is slightly stronger on one map and slightly weaker on another. For example, pyro... on open maps will not be as good as on tight ones

BUT he will be playable no matter what.

Open maps favor Soldier, and Scout for their mobility.
If their Medic knows how to overheal Demomans too.

But a Pyro can still destroy any soldier or demoman flying towards him instantly.

[Rando the Crit Clown]

So weird how everyone who thinks Scout is weak is under 13. Just a coincidence, I'm sure.

[Jenoh]

Originally posted by Rando MacArthur, Crit Horologist:

So weird how everyone who thinks Scout is weak is under 13. Just a coincidence, I'm sure.

when did i say he was weak? I said he seems to have the only problem on not being playable unless given the right circumstances

[Maine]

Take alternate routes, valve did a decent job providing multiple routes.

Some routes take longer but not for a scout.

Most people i’ve seen pick him use him for the wrong reasons his speed and capping points.

Yes, he’s awesome at both but it’s not scouts greatest strength his greatest strength is getting places easily that other classes has to try to get to.

A good scout is a distraction that picks off the backline by taking the most ”wtf where’d you come from?” Routes, which in turn distracts the frontline and allows for your frontline to gain ground.

If you want to fight in the frontline, you pick a frontline class, not sure why i’m giving you advice when good scouts is a thorn in my side.

Some great advice for you is watch some ”sin scout gameplay” i’m not sure how many routes i found that i never knew existed.

[Jenoh]

Originally posted by Maine:

Take alternate routes, valve did a decent job providing multiple routes.

Some routes take longer but not for a scout.

Most people i’ve seen pick him use him for the wrong reasons his speed and capping points.

Yes, he’s awesome at both but it’s not scouts greatest strength his greatest strength is getting places easily that other classes has to try to get to.

A good scout is a distraction that picks off the backline by taking the most ”wtf where’d you come from?” Routes, which in turn distracts the frontline and allows for your frontline to gain ground.

If you want to fight in the frontline, you pick a frontline class, not sure why i’m giving you advice when good scouts is a thorn in my side.

where is the alt route to take on the third point on upward? theres no way to get around the sentry

[Lady Alcina Dimitrescu]

Originally posted by Hambadgers:

Originally posted by Maine:

Take alternate routes, valve did a decent job providing multiple routes.

Some routes take longer but not for a scout.

Most people i’ve seen pick him use him for the wrong reasons his speed and capping points.

Yes, he’s awesome at both but it’s not scouts greatest strength his greatest strength is getting places easily that other classes has to try to get to.

A good scout is a distraction that picks off the backline by taking the most ”wtf where’d you come from?” Routes, which in turn distracts the frontline and allows for your frontline to gain ground.

If you want to fight in the frontline, you pick a frontline class, not sure why i’m giving you advice when good scouts is a thorn in my side.

where is the alt route to take on the third point on upward? theres no way to get around the sentry

Wh..

Why would you play Scout on Upward?

WHY would you play upward ?