Could Pyros be any more Overpowered? - Games

[QUOTE=JohnnyKewlstein;17582141]I'm tired of backpedaling away from a pyro, just out of his range, and then somehow spontaneously combusting.[/QUOTE] Then don't backpedal. The reason you're "spontaneously combusting" is because you go slower when you're running backwards than the pyro is going running forwards, so naturally he'll quickly get within minimum range to light you.

Scout vs pyro is real ass if you play as scout and get flamed. Then afterburn almost kills you, but if you got a bit damaged and use sandman, you're fucked because of afterburn. Other than that pyro's fine.

[QUOTE=djmontana;17568529]This isnt supposed to be a butthurt ,,i've been killed OMG YORE OVERPWRD" thread. I usually play as Soldier/Demoman, and it doesnt bothers me if i walk into a minigun/sticky bomb fileld, i dont bother if i spy backstabs me all the time. I never get angry because of games and im not even ,,butthurt" now i just wanna know what people think about pyros. They're real bitches! Whenever i see a pyro i know that im already dead, the only thing i can do is take him with me. They got that push stuff for some reason and the flame hurts you when you are miles away, and of course they MUST run with 100 miles/hour. And that flamethrower is ridiculously overpowered. And the worst that they aint got any weakness, like the heavy is slow, the scout got low hp, demoman can always hur himself etc. So, do you think that Pyros are overpowered?[/QUOTE] In few words? No. Their only a menace if they are ubered or if they ambush you. Otherwise, no.

[img]http://lighterfootstep.com.s25460.gridserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/cardboard_box_400.jpg[/img] yet another "PYRO OVERPOWERED LOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!111!!!!1" thread

You know what pisses me off? Soldiers who desperately try to reload their rocket launcher and don't switch to their shotgun. It's sad, really :frown:

[QUOTE=Max of S2D;17585556]You know what pisses me off? Soldiers who desperately try to reload their rocket launcher and don't switch to their shotgun. It's sad, really :frown:[/QUOTE] Could be worse I've seen so many fail soldiers that try to use rockets when i corner them in melee that is why I almost always beat soldiers as an engie on the other hand I get to look more awesome as a soldier thanks to these idiots :smug:

[QUOTE=djmontana;17568529]This isnt supposed to be a butthurt ,,i've been killed OMG YORE OVERPWRD" thread. I usually play as Soldier/Demoman, and it doesnt bothers me if i walk into a minigun/sticky bomb fileld, i dont bother if i spy backstabs me all the time. I never get angry because of games and im not even ,,butthurt" now i just wanna know what people think about pyros. They're real bitches! Whenever i see a pyro i know that im already dead, the only thing i can do is take him with me. They got that push stuff for some reason and the flame hurts you when you are miles away, and of course they MUST run with 100 miles/hour. And that flamethrower is ridiculously overpowered. And the worst that they aint got any weakness, like the heavy is slow, the scout got low hp, demoman can always hur himself etc. So, do you think that Pyros are overpowered?[/QUOTE] [release] [highlight][u]Welcome to my inverted commas tutorial![/u][/highlight] Any questions before we begin? Good! [B]Lesson 1:[/B] :eng101: First off: When writing inverted commas using a keyboard, use the shift button, then press 2 (on a UK keboard, I think you Americans have to press the ' button with shift). :eng101: This will create a " sign. :eng101: Enter your desired text and do that again! :eng101: Here's a handy example: "You're a tool who can't use inverted commas!" said the man angrily. :eng101: There will be no Lesson 2, as I am planning on killing you.[/release]

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What is this, a troll thread? A flamethrower, overpowered? Sometimes I think it doesn't burn fast enough. Sure, the flamethrower range is overpowered, but Jesus, is this a serious thread? There are so many exaggerations it's not even funny. And the "push stuff" that they're given "for some reason" is a very strategic weapon that can change the tide of the fight. We've had like three of these threads every damn week, and this one is just ridiculous. [b]The Pyro is an offensive class that uses ambushes and close quarters to it's advantage. Get him out in the open, and he is utterly useless*.[/b] *depends whether or not he can utilize a Flaregun.

Oh wait let me guess OP just rage quit a game.

The Pyro is supposed to be the average joe class. (s/)He has some pretty decent firepower combined with no real weaknesses, making him ideal for attacking or defending. He's designed to be the pain-in-the-ass class (a-hyuk hyuk) who can really fuck up your day (especially as a spy), which in my opinion adds some more flavour to the game. He's pretty much a walking pyromaniacal obstacle.

ITT: Talking about the bastard class of TF2 im posting in this thread way too much

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Pyros are too long range. The whole game is close range with the exception of rockets and the sniper rifle, and nades to an extent. They are also quite fast. They can get to you and ignite you, which means death without a medic nearby or luck, before you can kill them even if you do engage them from long range. They also got an airblast against their biggest counter, rockets. There is why I dislike pyros. I don't care that they are easy to play, they are just fast and can ignite you from much too far away. [editline]10:33PM[/editline] [QUOTE=nrgata;17572992]W+M1 is so dumb. The heavy presses W+m1!! Why don't you complain about that! It's just a way to make an excuse about being killed by a pyro, you will die, and, W+M!!!! OMG W+M![/QUOTE] Heavy also has two classes that are perfectly formed to instakill him. Heavy also requires a good bit of aiming, not a lot, but a bit. Heavy also has extreme slow speed. The heavy is balanced well.

[QUOTE=dvondrake;17568564]I can rape most pyros on sight depending on what I'm playing as, since most use the backburner and flare gun. I don't get killed by pyros too often, but when I do it's almost always just a W+M1 pyro which makes me rage.[/QUOTE] So you get killed only when a Pyro does the most ineffective and stupid strategy?

[QUOTE=CaLeB-;17573345]If you're playing as a [i]soldier[/i] and you still let a pyro get close enough to you to kill you, I don't think it's the pyro that sucks... And any person who has mastered a soldier knows the chemistry. [img]http://cbandccgaming.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/150px-shotgun_img.png[/img] I pretty much kill any pyro using airblast by using distance and my beautiful shotgun.[/QUOTE] Pyroshotgun is more accurate though.

[QUOTE=Telepethi;17575038]It's a flamethrower. It's shooting liquid fire at you in the form of burning napalm. You cannot put Napalm out easily. In fact, in real life, flamethrowers easily reach between 50 and 80 meters (165-270 feet) and the napalm will STICK to your ass. I am aware that TF2 is not real life, but instead of bitching about how the Pyro is overpowered because you don't know how to effectively counter the class, you could thank whatever god you worship that the Pyro in TF2 doesn't use a more realistic flamethrower. As for your question, no. Pyro's aren't, you're just not a very good player. Pyro's are EASILY dominated by Soldiers. The only time a Pyro should be able to kill you enough as a soldier for you to feel he's overpowered is if you're in close quarters maps (hallways, lots of turns, etc) or you just suck.[/QUOTE] I stick to your mother's ass.

[QUOTE=Talishmar;17596669]Pyroshotgun is more accurate though.[/QUOTE] The shotguns are identical.

[QUOTE=Tentacle;17589010]The Pyro is supposed to be the average joe class. (s/)He has some pretty decent firepower combined with no real weaknesses, making him ideal for attacking or defending. He's designed to be the pain-in-the-ass class (a-hyuk hyuk) who can really fuck up your day (especially as a spy), which in my opinion adds some more flavour to the game. He's pretty much a walking pyromaniacal obstacle.[/QUOTE] I think the pyro is a pretty cool guy. Eh kills noobs and doesnt afraid of nothing A good pyro is a flamethrower/shotgun pyro :)

[QUOTE=Talishmar;17596669]Pyroshotgun is more accurate though.[/QUOTE] I very rarely see a Pyro pull out his shotgun.

[QUOTE=BackflipHatchetAttack;17570839]Pyro is fun and easy. Puff with fire, then axe in 1 hit (2 for heavy) for kill. Or if they retreat, just shoot them with shotty. Plus the Axtinguisher is so fun to use.[/QUOTE] Fire should extinguish when the pyro dies IMO, or at least it shouldn't last as long.

Pyro is not overpowered, you just suck badly at fighting pyros. Seriously, the only way to possibly make pyros easier to avoid is to add a loud sound coming from him and add a flashing light on his head.

The only thing that really annoys me is when I play pyro and run into another pyro. Then the "running-in-circles-trying-to-hit-him-more" starts because he does not catch fire. Otherweise, I don't have a lot of problems with them, I just try to not get into the flame. :v:

The only people who complain about Pyros being overpowered are people who can't fight them effectively. I am under the belief that the only truly overpowered weapon in the game is the Fag-a-Nature. It can two-shot-kill anything but a Heavy. Oh yeah, and flamethrowers fire gelled gasoline, which is ignited. It gets hotter than fire alone.

[QUOTE=Ekalektik_1;17599149]The only people who complain about Pyros being overpowered are people who can't fight them effectively. I am under the belief that the only truly overpowered weapon in the game is the Fag-a-Nature. It can two-shot-kill anything but a Heavy. Oh yeah, and flamethrowers fire gelled gasoline, which is ignited. It gets hotter than fire alone.[/QUOTE] Exactly. Real scouts use their bats all the time anyway :smug:

[QUOTE=dass;17599253]Exactly. Real smug twats tell people that their preference is worth more than everyone else's all the time anyway :smug:[/QUOTE] :eng101:

[QUOTE=Talishmar;17596669]Pyroshotgun is more accurate though.[/QUOTE] No, it's the other way around. The Pyro's shotgun has more spread.

[QUOTE=Ekalektik_1;17599149]I am under the belief that the only truly underpowered weapon in the game is the Force-a-Nature. [b]It can't two-shot-kill anything[/b].[/QUOTE] :eng101:

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[QUOTE=Ekalektik_1;17599149]The only people who complain about Pyros being overpowered are people who can't fight them effectively. [b]I am under the belief that the only truly overpowered weapon in the game is the Fag-a-Nature. It can two-shot-kill anything but a Heavy.[/b] Oh yeah, and flamethrowers fire gelled gasoline, which is ignited. It gets hotter than fire alone.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Team Fortress 2 Loading Screen]As a Scout, your Scattergun is lethal at point-blank range.[/QUOTE] :eng101: