Hey everyone, Lazy here, and just like with the Sniper video
I have a ton of extra footage to throw your way
these clips were either just too funny for me to throw away, or
explain some point that I didn't have time to make in the main video
Also, I know it's Halloween and all but I don't really have a spooky video for ya because my life is very
normal right now and I am not in any danger
Hello?
Hello? Can you hear this?
Listen guys, the pyro mains have taken me hostage
They were pissed that I didn't talk more about WM1ing or Pyro's wide variety of weapons
So they're making me do it all over again!
Trust me when I say that I really wish I had thought of a way to include more WM1ing clips
It's not like I don't WM1,
It's just that WM1 clips tend to be drawn out and I don't know what to say about them?
I mean, I killed a lot of people and then died, hurray?
I will say though that some real magic can happen in the rare
instances that a medic uses their kritz or uber on you,
like what other class can get eight kills with just one click of the mouse?
Now, of course, some people are on a never-ending crusade to demonize WM1
(sniper screams)
SNIPER: PYRO IS OVERPOWERED!
But this clip might change their mind... I have this Scout right where I want him
This is THE perfect situation to wm1 him, right?
And yet...
You might say "Oh, well, you're not doing it right. You gotta use the Backburner!
But I found myself baffled at how stingy the game is about being "behind" someone.
Like is this your back? Is this your back?
Oh, oh, okay. That was your back
Next, please observe this image.
Would you say I'm behind this medic?
Apparently not. How about now? How about now? How about no,
I was apparently never "behind" him
You might then say "Oh, well, you're still not doing it right, where's your jetpack?"
to which I say "Wow. Thanks jetpack!"
There's nowhere I'd rather be than in between THREE HEAVIES
(RUSSIAN ANTHEM)
I even tried doing it from a much higher point and still got caught on the way down
Either I'm doing it wrong, or I'm just getting really unlucky every time I try it, but it just doesn't work for me
I guess what I'm trying to say is that all things considered, WM1 isn't broken good or broken bad
And it does take some skill to know when you should commit to it
You know, I actually agree with the Pyro mains on this one
But it can feel like bullshit when the WM1 Pyro has a pocket Medic
Wait, why am I defending them right now? Please somebody send help! I'm currently located at
FINALLY now I can talk about pyro secondaries!
I had a whole bit written up about them where I was going to put them on a scale from
Annoying to Lethal, but the video didn't have room for it in the end
Guys, I'm serious right now!
This isn't some haha funny shit, alright?
I'd really appreciate that you save my ass!
Why is nobody coming to save me?
Let's start with a crowd favorite, the scorch shot! (crowd boos)
Yes, yes, okay, look
I get that this thing is a bit annoying, I mean in just these seven seconds of footage, I've set FIVE people on fire
At least I'm having fun!
And things can get really sad when you use this thing to trap the enemy in their spawn...
SPY: Aaaah!
SPY: Oof. Agh. MOVE!
SPY: AAAAUUUUGH
But remember, if you think that the scorch shot is unfun to play against, you are ob-...
-jectively wrong...
(whispering) I can't say this, that's ridiculous! Everyone can have an opinion about it!
(Pyro tases me)
Listen, I actually do like playing Pyro, okay?!
But I get that it's not fun for everyone! If they would just let me explain, I'd tell you that- (Pyro interjects)
Oh god, they heard me, oh god I have to run I'M SORRY I'M SOR-
Then we have the Detonator!
It's very satisfying to time a detonation that sends two snipers running ablaze, and then...
dying to an obvious spy because you were focusing WAY too hard on timing your next detonation...
But the REAL pleasure of the Detonator is watching some chumps run up the stairs and then deciding you're too cool for that shit!
(Cool-kid music)
And then you have the good old flare gun
SOLDIER: Noooooooo!
SOLDIER: Gravity, noooooooo!
(Soldier screams)
(haggard breathing)
Oh my god, oh my god, they're right there,
oh my god oh my god no, no, no, no!
One of Pyro's most skillful secondaries, using the flare gun is the only time I've gotten the enemy's respect
"Nice flare"
IF I had to give this weapon a tagline, it would be:
HAHA! I can kill anyone! As long as they're moving in a straight line!
The flare gun isn't used much these days, but back in my day...
It was much better because airblast USED to send your opponent in a completely unwavering straight line
The flare combo is much harder to pull off now, so throw some respect at the handsome Pyros that still insist on using it
Okay, I think I lost them. Oh my god, I think I lost them
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I have to get rid of this beard! Change my name maybe!
Oh man oh man!
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(Pyro knocking on door)
Oh God it's them! I've gotta be more quiet!
Well, since we're doing a behind-the-scenes video anyway, I might as well show you how I've been recording all my audio
That's right. This is me, right now, under a blanket, speaking to you.
At least, until I fix this room's acoustics
Big thankies from McSpankies to SoundSmith for the advice of recording under a blanket
Anyway, the pyro mains won't hear me now
so let's press on!
Some Pyros insist on using stock shotgun, and while I find that to be a respectable choice,
it just makes ME feel like a slower Scout that keeps a flamethrower secondary for reflects
I MUCH prefer the panic attack since it encourages you to play with the Degreaser for instant-swich action.
Believe it or not, the Degreaser and Panic Attack combo is the highest single target damage that Pyro can do,
making it possible to 1v1 heavies now!
This is because the fire particles linger and do damage even while you're sneaking in a shotgun hit.
In other words you, practically get to dual-wield them
(spamming weapon sounds)
(Pyro and Demoman scream)
More importantly, using the panic attack as a finisher can quickly
secure you kills that were just about to get away.
Not this time, Demoman!
I actually ended up preferring the Panic Attack SO MUCH that I'd often forget to change my playstyle when trying out flare guns,
continuing to charge at Heavies.
Oh no, what the hell is this thing?
(Pyro screams)
HEAVY: I am amused!
You might have noticed that I only ever used the Powerjack!
Personally, I can't live without the Powerjack speed boost
And because the Powerjack encourages you to wear it around, you tend to end up with a lot of moments like this:
Now I do equip the homewrecker on defense, and I've tried to do some cool things with the Axtinguisher, but...
Uhh... did that count?
See there's an old joke among Pyro mains that goes something like this:
THIS is what the Powerjack looks like to people who DON'T play Pyro.
And this is what it FEELS like to people who DO play Pyro:
Naruto opening: WE ARE FIGHTING DREAMERS!
Also, the ability to make jumps that you couldn't without the Powerjack comes up WAy more often than you'd think
Holy what
Oh no
SOLDIER: AAAA! I am scared!
SNIPER: AGH! Don't let the Pyro get me!
*Ahem*
And now, if you'll allow me, I'm about to pop off and dump like two dozen airblast clips on you
(Scout screams)
Ok. F**k.
I just cannot believe how many uniquely funny situations this mechanic can get you into,
whether it's scaring a Demoman into detonating some misplaced bombs...
Or stopping a sticky-jumping Demoman from leaving your spawn
DEMO: FREEEDOOOOM!
No, please, I insist that you stay my good man!
DEMO: What just happened?
The Demoman clips just keep coming
as this demoknight shows us why airblast completely counters him
DEMO: AHH CR-AUGH
See, demoknights are free game for an airblasting Pyro. There's just nothing they can do to get around it!
(Epic music plays as three demoknights charge at me screaming)
(hysterical laughter)
Now THAT might've been too much to handle, but with airblast you can usually handle a solo Ubercharge
ENGINEER, NO! This is NOT the time to be building a Dispenser!
Now this clip probably WOULD have made it into the main video
if this next part lined up better, I airblast the Soldier one last time into a well-placed Spy,
and if the spy was just maybe a little quicker and stabbed the soldier RIGHT as he landedm
There was an opportunity for an SFM where the Spy is like, making the "game-winning catch"
(Epic slow-mo music)
(stab)
(Victory music)
This next clip also almost made it in with an SFM bit
I wanted to illustrate how these point-blank reflects where you don't even see their projectile come out
feel like some sort of "Bugs Bunny Looney Tunes" bit
SOLDIER: What.
(Pyro mocks Soldier)
SOLDIER: OHHHHH!
SOLDIER: oh no.
(looney tunes theme)
Hold on, real quick
I'd like to take a moment to thank Alaxe for making this model as well as the
Animatable pyro mask, angel devil combo, the Panic Attack trigger, some models for this bit,
The baby mercenaries, this stretchable spy mask, and even this Scout head. On that same note,
thank you to Ardate for animating this whole scene, Serket for assisting this freeze-frame, 9joao6 for this minecraft torch particle,
and all my Patrons that frequent my Discord for their feedback
Good production is a team effort!
*Ahem*
Now back to it!
One of the most satisfying situations is to surprise an enemy that's already shooting your teammate.
WHAT hey, no, stop shooting at my sniper!
(windows 95 startup)
And I'd like to enlighten you all to the Zen of double reflects, the
process of taking two stray rockets crossing paths and guiding them to a converging point, restoring order to all things
ANNOUNCER: Double kill!
This next double reflect is not so graceful, however,
as I surprise what appears to be a symbiotic union of two default Soldiers shooting two Rockets at the same time,
instantly killing one of them and watching as the other one politely burns to death
This reflect was graceful in its own way, perfectly skimmin the control point to reach its destination of two unfortunate fellows
"That was upsetting"
Oh and here's a bit of a pro tip:
any Soldier worth his salt will not shoot you if he doesn't have to, so be sure
to threaten them with fire, even if your only intent is to hit a reflect
Some Soldiers, however, need not be provoked
HEY SOLDIER! CAN I BORROW ANOTHER ROCKET?
SNIPER: What the bloody hell-SHIT!
THAAAANKS!
And just a friendly reminder to the Soldiers out there, rocket jumping at me in a straight line does not make you invincible
Um, excuse me soldier. I'm a little busy here with more important things.
Come oooon, come ooooon,
okay got it
Apologies to b4nny in advance,
but I just HAD to include this clip somewhere of me completely stuffing him in the last seconds of the round
Best TF2 player in the world, huh? Then why doesn't he main Pyro, am I right guys?
Can't get any shots on the point!
(wholesome laugh)
See, even he's having fun
(cries)
Alright, alright, just a few more air blast clips
Not many things are more painful than watching a soldier shoot a rocket at you from 50 yards and get three of his teammates
hit in the reflect, resulting in a lost point
Don't be that Soldier!
This Soldier, however, took the full brunt of his mistake, taking 296 damage
and presumably flying to the moon
(quiet soldier scream)
And finally, I just have to showcase that you can single-handedly capture the cart with the power of airblast.
Cya Soldier!
Oh look, a Heavy! There he goes!
Aaaaand easy
ANNOUNCER: Victory!
Hopefully, seeing how much airblast can do might help you understand why the phlog's lack of it justifies
The absolutely wild ability to store crits
(live comms) I don't know what to say about this one-
SPY DOWN, PYRO DOWN, DEMO DOWN
(hysterical laughter)
TEAMMATE: What?! Are you okay?!
NO, I'M NOT DUDE!
Am I dreaming, what just happened?! let's see
But see there IS a BIT of nuance to using the phlog
A pyro with crits often walks at you
so predictably that it's possible to outplay them.
So if you're using the phlog, don't be that Pyro!
I panic-pop crits here, but I KNOW that the Demoman is smart enough to immediately put down a sticky trap
So I HOLD BACK. NO MATTER HOW. PAINFUL. IT IS.
Sure enough, the Demoman can't believe it and comes out to check, perishing horribly
And lastly, try to remember that it's essential to have full health before popping crits
Before we get to the SFM atrocities, I'd just like to share this short montage of catching spies at their worst
(comically inspirational, whimsical music [Moon Theme - Ducktales])
SPY: What THE FUCK? WHY DID YOU STOP?
(music continues)
(Spy laughs)
This is mine!
(Epic choral music plays [O Fortuna])
SPY: Pyro please!
Spy: NOOOOOOOO!
(Windows 95 startup)
(Spy screams)
Now I was going to explain these SFM glitches, but honestly they explain themselves
HEAVY: Agh! Help! Augh! Help now!
Even without the glitches, SFM is full of surprises
It turns out that this demoknight charge effect we're used to
isn't compatible with SFM
And the next best thing is to attach SEVEN INSTANCES of Scout's Bonk particle instead
Honestly, my brain has blocked out the memories of this process
But just imagine that every time I wanted to make a change to something, I had to go into the editor for each particle
and do it seven times
WHAT?! What is that? HOW is that?!
And making the Minecraft scene was a bit of a chore...
That's right, I had to manually place every single block, and it was not easy to get everything aligned
This next one is just a bit silly. For some reason, these torches don't move unless you record gameplay
So every time I wanted to render out this scene, I had to stuff a Scout into this corner.
How's it going fellas, let's get to work!
For this shot, I needed to put the camera where Demoman's head would be...
soooo I had to move Demoman's head
DEMO: AGH!
And finally, how else did you think I got this giant Heavy hand?
(BASS)
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