Hidden with the newest update: Flaregun minicrits

[itszutak]

I might switch back to the flaregun for a few things now-- Valve took the suggestion of their forums (oh no) and added in mini-crits to enemies that have been pre-ignited. It's an extra 10dmg per hit.

Also, FaN does more damage now :dance:

[Sel]

FaN did way too much damage before...

[Timo]

heh, the FaN rapes now - it's awesome.

[flibitijibibo]

The last two weapons that needed a buff got them. Cool.

*Throws away the nerf-gun Ambassador*

[itszutak]

The last two weapons that needed a buff got them. Cool.

*Throws away the nerf-gun Ambassador*
I've actually found the ambassador ridiculously powerful, but I've mainly used it as a sniping weapon and anti-w+M1 pyro weapon, where those headshots come often.

[Sel]

heh, the FaN rapes now - it's awesome.

I've been 2 shotted by a FaN scout more times than I can count. There is no way it needed a buff.

[Bodzilla]

FoN was fine the way it was.

bad scouts cant aim.
i know it's my favourite class but i prefer a balanced game, hence why i rage on demo's.
i dunno about hte mini crits for the flare gun though... it's supposed to go hand in hand with the axetinguisher.
same as the FoN.
if your trying to just 2 shot everybody you really dont know how to play scout.

i use it all the time.

[DOMINATOR]

FoN was fine the way it was.

bad scouts cant aim.
i know it's my favourite class but i prefer a balanced game, hence why i rage on demo's.
i dunno about hte mini crits for the flare gun though... it's supposed to go hand in hand with the axetinguisher.
same as the FoN.
if your trying to just 2 shot everybody you really dont know how to play scout.

i use it all the time.
you have little grasp on how classes are best utilized.

[n00b1n8R]

FaN did way too much damage before...
I agree that it didn't need the buff, but it's still nice heh.

implication that the FaN didn't already rape
heh

FoN was fine the way it was.

bad scouts cant aim.
i know it's my favourite class but i prefer a balanced game, hence why i rage on demo's.
i dunno about hte mini crits for the flare gun though... it's supposed to go hand in hand with the axetinguisher.
same as the FoN.
if your trying to just 2 shot everybody you really dont know how to play scout.

i use it all the time.
I'm interested as to how the minicrits work. It's only flamebased weapons that get then and only if the target was (initially?) ignited by a flare or what?

But yeah, the scout didn't need another buff.

Also, scouts shouldn't aim for the 2sk? eh?
Distance skirmishing is nice but for me, the scout is all about the hit-and-run (the FaN also being useful in the run part).

[itszutak]

I'm interested as to how the minicrits work. It's only flamebased weapons that get then and only if the target was (initially?) ignited by a flare or what?

If the target is on fire by any means, the flaregun minicrits on them on the direct hit-- the rest of the burn doesn't minicrit.

Also, I'm a sucky scout who can't use the FAN right. I was under the impression it did as much damage for one shot as the scattergun does for one shot, but I guess I was wrong?

[Bodzilla]

I agree that it didn't need the buff, but it's still nice heh.

heh

I'm interested as to how the minicrits work. It's only flamebased weapons that get then and only if the target was (initially?) ignited by a flare or what?

But yeah, the scout didn't need another buff.

Also, scouts shouldn't aim for the 2sk? eh?
Distance skirmishing is nice but for me, the scout is all about the hit-and-run (the FaN also being useful in the run part).
he was fine the way he was. he was already 2sk with the FoN.

as for the flare gun it was a distance deterrent/ irritant.
people run when they're on fire 90% of the time. thats what the flaregun is for.
it's not supposed to be a killing machine, just supposed to keep people at bay. If your trying to frag people with it you dont know what your doing.

[Bodzilla]

If the target is on fire by any means, the flaregun minicrits on them on the direct hit-- the rest of the burn doesn't minicrit.

Also, I'm a sucky scout who can't use the FAN right. I was under the impression it did as much damage for one shot as the scattergun does for one shot, but I guess I was wrong?
it does, however it has a much larger area of effect.
it's hard to miss.

and the knock back is worth it's weight in gold. 2 of them onto a reloading soldier or a demo, and a bat and they're in real trouble.

[Phobias]

So apparently* theres a glitch with the new flaregun mini-crits that causes sentries to attack allies that are ignited by the flaregun. Good way for pyros to take down engis and sentrys from a distance.



* could have just been a one off thing that happened to me a while ago.

[p0lar_bear]

So apparently* theres a glitch with the new flaregun mini-crits that causes sentries to attack allies that are ignited by the flaregun. Good way for pyros to take down engis and sentrys from a distance.



* could have just been a one off thing that happened to me a while ago.

You sure a teammate didn't walk in range of the gun while the engineer was standing between him and it?

[Needles]

So apparently* theres a glitch with the new flaregun mini-crits that causes sentries to attack allies that are ignited by the flaregun. Good way for pyros to take down engis and sentrys from a distance.



* could have just been a one off thing that happened to me a while ago.

Even if it did attack an ally, it wouldn't do any damage would it?

[Sel]

Even if it did attack an ally, it wouldn't do any damage would it?

If your sentry shoots you it will hurt you.

Dunno about allies though.

[Phobias]

You sure a teammate didn't walk in range of the gun while the engineer was standing between him and it?

It locked onto me (I was engi) started shooting, I hid behind the dispenser, checked to see if anyone else was around, it was just me, popped my head up again and it locked on again.

Kept locking onto me until the fire wore off.

A pyro came up with his flamethrower blazing (ally) just as I died, even he was baffled.

[DOMINATOR]

Even if it did attack an ally, it wouldn't do any damage would it?
the rocket's can kill allies.

[Botolf]

I haven't used the shotgun as Pyro for a good while, just another bonus to mah precious Flare gun.

[n00b1n8R]

I used to whore the flare myself, but then tried the shotty one day (I'd never really used it before the pyro update) and found it to be much more useful for my play style (covering retreats, softening people up, taking out weak enemies outside my flamethrower's range, etc).

[Bodzilla]

the flare gun aint mini critting for me.

or atleast it's not showing it minicriting

[Rook]

I think you gotta hit em in the balls :x

[itszutak]

the flare gun aint mini critting for me.

or atleast it's not showing it minicriting
Are you hitting people twice with it? They need to be on fire first-- works 100% for me.

[Bodzilla]

yes.

[Botolf]

I can confirm Flaregun minicrits, played Pyro last night and saw the little minicrit text pop up after I started hitting people multiple times with my Flare Gun.

Bad's game is loopy confirmed!

[Mass]

I think it should do an actual crit considering all the power it's lost with the introduction of jarate and extinguishing air-blasts.

I love the flare gun, and I use it a lot (I am getting mini-crits) because if you set somebody on fire, it distracts them, it eventually does a lot of damage, and if it's a hurt player you can kill them as they run away from your team. Or, axetinguish, :bunchies:

It does not seem to be the mini-crits, but I've found the gun even better recently.

[Botolf]

It's better against lone Heavies now, you'll run into a few dumb ones that don't retreat when they should. Hello Flare Gun kill!

[Bodzilla]

is it flare gun on flare gun? or does it just work with any old fire?

[Botolf]

is it flare gun on flare gun? or does it just work with any old fire?
Any old fire should do, doesn't even have to be yours, I think.

[English Mobster]

Well. I suck at aiming the flare gun, I found out.

[Rook]

I still can't find the flaregun. :fail:

[Sever]

Hell, if you're an acceptable pyro, just go for ten of the achievements and you'll get it. I'm a less-than-average pyro, and I was able to unlock it in less than 2 hours of normal gameplay without even going for anything.

[PlasbianX]

I still can't find the flaregun. :fail:

Ive gotten it at random like 8 times now :/ I got spares tho, so the moment they add trading I can give u one

[n00b1n8R]

I still can't find the flaregun. :fail:
Go get achievments like people did before the stupid ass update.

[Heathen]

Ive gotten it at random like 8 times now :/ I got spares tho, so the moment they add trading I can give u one
only found the flame thrower thing.

[Sel]

The only good pyro unlock is the axetinguisher.

Anyone using the flare gun will be banned from tf2

[Botolf]

The only good pyro unlock is the axetinguisher.

Anyone using the flare gun will be banned from tf2
Flare gun is awesome, you silly octopus!

[itszutak]

The only good pyro unlock is the axetinguisher.

Anyone using the flare gun will be banned from tf2
*paff* *paff-MINICRIT*

[Sel]

I'm not an axeassin for using the flare gun sir

[p0lar_bear]

Fire, air, axe combo.

Represent.

[Bodzilla]

Fire, air, axe combo.

Represent.
good to see someones a thinker.

A rebounded a rocket at a soldier blew him towards me, puffed him, blasted him then axed him.

he never hit the ground.

god i'm good.

[Botolf]

Fire, air, axe combo.

Represent.
'Tis great fun indeed.

[Sever]

I still need my axe. The thing is I don't play Pyro enough to get it legit - I'll just jump in whenever we need some heavy point defense or stalemate-busting.

[n00b1n8R]

The only good pyro unlock is the axetinguisher.

Anyone using the flare gun will be banned from tf2
You misspelt backburner there Brosef

[Sel]

look at this scrub

you couldnt play tf2 if your life depended on it

[n00b1n8R]

You'll be saying that untill I get behind your whole team and critflame you all :smug:

[Bodzilla]

to bad i'd just air blast you away from our team, off ledges and put my teammates on fire out.

[n00b1n8R]

Too bad you'd already be dead before you knew you were taking damage. :iamafag:

[Sel]

except were not

and u suck at tf2 LOL!

[n00b1n8R]

It's my great shame. :smith:

[Bodzilla]

got the flare gun working :P

[Botolf]

got the flare gun working :P
Amateur analysis: Was in nocrit servers.