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The Bots Are Gone; What Now? - TF2
Valve removed the bots, but is everything perfect? Should the community boycott the update or not? Here's my thoughts.
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Team Fortress 2 (TF2), developed by Valve Corporation, is a popular team-based first-person shooter that has enjoyed a long-lasting community since its release in 2007. However, in recent years, the game has been plagued by a significant issue: a bot crisis. This crisis has severely impacted the gameplay experience, leading to widespread frustration among players and prompting the emergence of the FixTF2 movement. This essay explores the nature of the TF2 bot crisis, the problem of cheater bots, and the efforts of the FixTF2 movement to address these issues.
The TF2 bot crisis refers to the proliferation of automated players, or bots, in the game's public servers. Bots are programmed to perform specific actions without human intervention, and in TF2, these bots often exhibit cheating behaviors, such as using aimbots, wallhacks, and speed hacks. These cheater bots disrupt the balance of the game, making it difficult for legitimate players to enjoy fair and competitive matches.
The crisis began to escalate around 2019 and 2020, when the number of bots in public servers increased dramatically. These bots were not only cheating but also spamming chat with offensive or disruptive messages, further degrading the gaming experience. The situation became so dire that many players found it almost impossible to join a match that was not overrun by bots.
Cheater bots are a specific type of bot programmed to use various forms of cheats to gain an unfair advantage in the game. In TF2, these cheats often include:
Aimbots: Software that automatically aims and shoots at enemies with perfect accuracy, making it nearly impossible for human players to compete.
Wallhacks: Cheats that allow bots to see through walls and other obstacles, giving them an unfair awareness of enemy positions.
Spinbots: Bots that spin rapidly while shooting, making them hard to target and avoid.
These cheater bots can be extremely frustrating for legitimate players. Their presence undermines the skill-based nature of TF2, as human players are unable to compete on an even playing field. The constant disruption caused by these bots has led to a decline in the active player base, as many long-time fans of the game have chosen to leave rather than deal with the frustration.
The bot crisis has had a significant impact on the TF2 community. Public servers, which were once vibrant spaces for casual and competitive play, have become battlegrounds dominated by cheater bots. Many players have expressed their frustration on forums, social media, and within the game itself, calling for Valve to take action.
The crisis has also affected the content creation community. Streamers and UA-camrs who produce TF2-related content have found it increasingly difficult to create enjoyable and engaging videos. The presence of bots makes it challenging to record fair and entertaining matches, leading some content creators to shift their focus to other games.
In response to the bot crisis, the FixTF2 movement emerged as a grassroots effort to draw attention to the issue and demand action from Valve. The movement began in earnest in 2022, when players started organizing on social media platforms like Twitter, Reddit, and Discord.
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#teamfortress2
The Bots Are Gone; What Now? - TF2
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'NO SNIPER' SERVER. - TF2
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I deleted Sniper from Team Fortress 2. Does it improve the game? Let's find out. Public playtests every Saturday, 4PM EST/9PM GMT! JOIN THE TF2 SERVER: connect newyork1.pyrofortress.com JOIN OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY: discord.com/invite/zrQHu3hBfX VIEW MY (PLACEHOLDER) WEBSITE: www.pyrofortress.com/ 💸 Patreon: www.patreon.com/pirateer5 👨🏻‍💻 Twitch : www.twitch.tv/pirateer5 🐤 Twitter: Pi...
VALVE BANNED BOTS - TF2
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VALVE BANNED THE BOTS. 💸 Patreon: www.patreon.com/pirateer5 👨🏻‍💻 Twitch : www.twitch.tv/pirateer5 🐤 Twitter: Pirateer5 🦍 Discord Server: discord.com/invite/zrQHu3hBfX ⚙️ TF2 Hud: comfig.app/huds/page/rayshud/ #tf2 #teamfortress2 VALVE BANNED THE BOTS.
TF2's Best Community Servers - TF2
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TF2 community servers are the best way to play; see my top 8 recommended servers. Is casual unplayable for you? Check out some of these community servers and see if you enjoy them! #FixTF2 💸 Patreon: www.patreon.com/pirateer5 👨🏻‍💻 Twitch: www.twitch.tv/pirateer5 🐤 Twitter: Pirateer5 🦍 Discord Server: discord.com/invite/zrQHu3hBfX ⚙️ TF2 Hud: comfig.app/huds/page/rayshud/ 🎵 Music: pa...
FixTF2 - Valve's Neglect of Team Fortress 2 #fixtf2
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Valve can't keep getting away with this. Make sure to #SaveTF2 and #FixTF2 NOW. 💸 Patreon: www.patreon.com/pirateer5 👨🏻‍💻 Twitch: www.twitch.tv/pirateer5 🐤 Twitter: Pirateer5 🦍 Discord Server: discord.com/invite/zrQHu3hBfX ⚙️ TF2 Hud: comfig.app/huds/page/rayshud/ 🎵 Music: Playing With Danger - TF2 Zeyo - “Finding a Bot-Free Server Any% Speedrun TF2”: ua-cam.com/video/FELOonKcVxk/v-...
Mastering Pyro Airblast and Reflects - TF2
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Reflect and Airblast Guide Part 2, Electric Boogaloo! This is an updated version of my first proper TF2 Pyro video from a couple of years ago about reflects, airblasts, and Pyro gameplay. If you're looking for more advanced airblast and reflect tips, cool frags, and clear ways that you can instantly improve your Pyro reflects and airblasts, this is the video for you! Check out Shounic's amazing...
How to Play the Pyro (Flank Pyro) - TF2
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The Flank Pyro is one of the most fun class playstyles in Team Fortress 2, and this video guide is a tutorial about how to play the Pyro and how to flank effectively in Team Fortress 2! It explains which Pyro weapons to use, how to flank opponents consistently, how to improve at flanking in FPS games like Team Fortress 2, and how to master the most high-risk, high-reward, and most exciting Pyro...
Overwatch 2 is BAD
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Overwatch 2 is bad, 3 years for this. Give up on blizzard ever being good, its a corpse of a company now. Flank pyro guide will come in the near future when I get around to it (script done got most clips) I DO NOT OWN THIS CLIP AND IT IS NOT MONETISED - IT FALLS UNDER FAIR USE. CHEERS 💸 Patreon: www.patreon.com/pirateer5 👨🏻‍💻 Twitch : www.twitch.tv/pirateer5 🐤 Twitter: Pirateer5 🦍 D...
#SaveTF2 IS WORKING
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VALVE RESPONDED ON TWITTER - IS TF2 SAVED? LET'S HOPE SO #SAVETF2 💸 Patreon: www.patreon.com/pirateer5 👨🏻‍💻 Twitch : www.twitch.tv/pirateer5 🐤 Twitter: Pirateer5 🦍 Discord Server: discord.com/invite/zrQHu3hBfX ⚙️ TF2 Hud: huds.tf/site/s-rayshud 377 Bison Meme YES YES of #SaveTF2 after Valve responded with tweet about Team Fortress 2 #tf2 #teamfortress2 #SaveTF2 IS WORKING
GET INVOLVED - #SAVETF2
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GET INVOLVED - #SAVETF2
The 10 Stages of Every Pyro Main
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The 10 Stages of Every Pyro Main
Microsoft BUYS Blizzard - What about Valve and TF2?
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Flare Gun and Flare Punch Guide for Pyro - TF2
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Flare Gun and Flare Punch Guide for Pyro - TF2
Phlogistinator Guide (How to Play Pyro on Attack) - TF2
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Phlogistinator Guide (How to Play Pyro on Attack) - TF2
SCREAM FORTRESS 2021 UNBOXING - 15 CRATES and an UNUSUAL! - TF2
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PYRO POWER - TF2
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Phlogistinator and Dragon's Fury Pyro Guide - TF2
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Phlogistinator and Dragon's Fury Pyro Guide - TF2
Is The Pyro's Phlogistinator OVERPOWERED? - TF2
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Is The Pyro's Phlogistinator OVERPOWERED? - TF2
Pyro Gameplay 1 (Defence, Offence, Detonator Jumps) - TF2
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The most UNDERRATED weapon in TF2?
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Degreaser vs Stock Flamethrower - TF2
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Degreaser vs Stock Flamethrower - TF2
How to Play the Pyro (Combo Pyro) - TF2
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How to Play the Pyro (Combo Pyro) - TF2
Detonator Jumping and Basic Detonator Guide for Pyro - TF2
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Detonator Jumping and Basic Detonator Guide for Pyro - TF2
Complete Airblast and Reflect Guide for Pyro - TF2
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Complete Airblast and Reflect Guide for Pyro - TF2
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Chill Reflects - TF2 Pyro
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The Competitive Lucioball Experience - Overwatch
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Streaming at Insomnia 60 - Check out Tazzz and Pirateer's stream!
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H1Z1 Shenanigans (H1Z1) - Funniest Gaming Shorts, Episode 2
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @danzyyg3768
    @danzyyg3768 День тому

    I recommend teaching yourself to react based off of sound when going against the faster rockets and grenades. Your hearing reacts faster than your vision

  • @Soapromancer
    @Soapromancer День тому

    Hello mr pirate. I am curious what your opinion is on the gas passer change?

  • @jaketstephens3932
    @jaketstephens3932 День тому

    I never get the degreaser, and every time I go to a trading server nobody wants to trade it or they ask for way too much.

  • @noahfunk8263
    @noahfunk8263 3 дні тому

    Whats his hat called?

  • @Liger_Soba
    @Liger_Soba 5 днів тому

    The airblast hitbox segment is sadly outdated, the 64bit update nerfed the shit out of it and made it a cone 💀

  • @tigergaj
    @tigergaj 6 днів тому

    Can you complete my contracts for me 🧍‍♀️

  • @joekost1038
    @joekost1038 6 днів тому

    Does anyone know why pyrovision doesn't work on Phlogistinator?

  • @unused-account-a
    @unused-account-a 7 днів тому

    on stage 1 i paid for the phlogistinator, then on stage 2 i got scorch shot, and i pretty much skipped to stage 5

  • @widelia2008
    @widelia2008 8 днів тому

    Everyone who says "W+M1 WAHHHH BLA BLAAAA" ever heard of Heavy w+m1?

  • @widelia2008
    @widelia2008 8 днів тому

    According to this video. I am in the Novice stage. I got like 5 hours on Pyro.

  • @OracleNerdRichie
    @OracleNerdRichie 9 днів тому

    This is a good video, but are there any Community servers that allow character skin and voice mods?

  • @tappajaav
    @tappajaav 9 днів тому

    Nice video mate, clear, concise information and editing. Reported for having your ytb handle as steam name :)

  • @krau6000
    @krau6000 10 днів тому

    Crazy.

  • @doomguy676
    @doomguy676 11 днів тому

    We cant forget a secret hidden stage. When the pyro main pays for art of their new fursona

  • @Dathlass
    @Dathlass 14 днів тому

    Honestly i love Pyro and i love being a Pyro main

  • @kburton1651
    @kburton1651 15 днів тому

    I’m actually an pyro main, when my team tells me that there’s spy classes I’ll stay near important players to protect them!!

  • @CoOportal
    @CoOportal 16 днів тому

    YOU HAVE TO HOLD RIGHT BUTTON BEFORE JUMP THE WHOLE TIME WEAPON WAS IN A GAME? WHAT THE HELL DID WE EVEN PLAYIN THE SAME GAME ANYMORE

  • @user-oy6pm5fg2c
    @user-oy6pm5fg2c 16 днів тому

    Does it also work for the scorch shot?

    • @Pogi820.
      @Pogi820. 16 днів тому

      normal det-jumps where you shoot the flare on the floor then crouch-jump do work with the scorch shot and honestly with every other soldier rocket launcher. However, only with the detonator you get to detonate your flare right when you shoot it by pressing both left-click and right-click. this gives you more power for horizontal jumps to reach more distance compared to normal shots on the floor.

  • @pyrohp
    @pyrohp 17 днів тому

    Whenever i use pyro i use fragons fury because its more fun, and i only have like 10 hours with him

  • @hididdlyhodiddly6019
    @hididdlyhodiddly6019 18 днів тому

    What’s crazy is that even after 1,000 hours I think I used the phlog for about 5 in total. I can’t play without airblast.

  • @mathdash4236
    @mathdash4236 19 днів тому

    Someone replay to me randomly on the 18 im on a beach vacation and i need to be on this server the first thing I do when i get home

  • @Slavic_Bullet
    @Slavic_Bullet 19 днів тому

    "we're team fortress and you're dead" - miss pauling in comic six "the naked and the dead"

  • @neopolitan9156
    @neopolitan9156 20 днів тому

    Me who dosent have the right flamethrower 😔

  • @ItttsBubbles
    @ItttsBubbles 21 день тому

    Man, I'm glad I got other people to sign the petition. Glad I made a difference! This long live tf2!

  • @myleswelnetz6700
    @myleswelnetz6700 21 день тому

    Now, (chuckles) let’s go enjoy the game in peace.

  • @saecwave9855
    @saecwave9855 22 дні тому

    I get that its fun and a skill expresion, but i just dont see whats the point of using the combo play style over the others, like you can delete light classes now but you can already do that with defensive or ofensive weapons Its putting too much into killing one light class Or idk maybe im just lazy and bad

  • @judgecsk
    @judgecsk 22 дні тому

    Feels good to play casual but sucks that we can't change teams or scramble. Im a new player that just started playing only on Uncletopia so it's nice to have this "casual" mode. Thanks for all the sweet videos man!

  • @bearpaw5675
    @bearpaw5675 23 дні тому

    Pyro since 2014 here. The plog was amazing but I was delighted to be humbled and learn from puff and shoot and then puff and sting. Degreaser, stock shotty, and extinguisher for the win! Generally. Pyroshark for 2Fort all the time.

  • @AnAverageBigBou
    @AnAverageBigBou 23 дні тому

    The dragon's fury is a great weapon, the only problem I have with it is the projectile delay on lag, but that's something with most projectile weapons in the game, although it's felt even more with the dragons fury with how fast it moves, at times I was missing shots while aiming directly at my enemy and running parallel to them just because I consistently play on 80+ ping (my location+shitty internet connection are at cause of this), this thing can make it feel so janky to use at times because you need to aim further from where your opponent is now even if you are close to them and the fast projectile speed makes it feel like the shots should hit when they don't

  • @TopViktorCool
    @TopViktorCool 23 дні тому

    I did I Huntsman arrow reflect I can never not try again I did not know you could but now I am starting to like Pyro

  • @anubis_atg
    @anubis_atg 24 дні тому

    Wait, so with 20h on pyro, I'm already at stage 7???

  • @vibes951
    @vibes951 25 днів тому

    All they’ve done is make the game playable: the bare minimum and what should have been done years ago. Hell ye I’m boycotting

  • @lizardbird8
    @lizardbird8 25 днів тому

    I don't know if anyone will read this but why is the website taking me to uncletopia? am I stupid? did uncle Dane consume the server? EDIT: I am stupd

  • @Sylvysprit
    @Sylvysprit 26 днів тому

    Sounds lovely, but it'd be nice if there were more players on the server outside of Saturdays

  • @leglessdumbass
    @leglessdumbass 27 днів тому

    dragon’s fury on top

  • @RagdollWraith
    @RagdollWraith 28 днів тому

    this could be just me but i find your audio balancing pretty horrible. everything is very quiet except for your S's

    • @Pirateer5
      @Pirateer5 28 днів тому

      Should be fixed in most recent video let me know please thanks

    • @RagdollWraith
      @RagdollWraith 28 днів тому

      @@Pirateer5 better actually! thank you for caring <3 and reminding me to check the most recent videos before bitching about something like this lol

  • @CoolSs
    @CoolSs 28 днів тому

    1:16 I am still mad they nerfed it to the ground for Pyro, after the airblast rework of JI. reserve shooter would be fine today, Airblast is not a stun like back then. the old RS would have work today. THANK YOU FUNK FOR RUINING OUR FUN. >:(

  • @CoolSs
    @CoolSs 28 днів тому

    Getting quick play back ? A funny interaction i had today . that someone joined with their youtube channel as their name and people start calling to kick them in chat (he wasn't even playing sniper). the PTSD from the bots is real. lol. no one called a vote btw, so at least people are still bit sane. Also i think we still should go through the boycott for two main reasons: 1- no way Valve made a functional anti cheat in 3 weeks. this must be a solution was already in the making for long time and we getting an early test of it. 2- we have no guarantee Valve will upkeep tf2. we need to see them do it consistently. Also the bot is one issue with many problems with tf2. We still need quick play back. matchmaking is what facilitated the bots in the first place. Undo the many stupid nerfs of MYM. Give us the update they promised us. #BringBackQuickplay Edit: also it's not a coincidence we got the ban wave just before this year summer update.

  • @mixinthebisquic1238
    @mixinthebisquic1238 28 днів тому

    Now we play and enjoy

  • @bhomie1628
    @bhomie1628 28 днів тому

    What now? Fight more robots on man vs machine. Duh

  • @irgendwer3610
    @irgendwer3610 29 днів тому

    the summer updated is absolutely just going to be some lazy community made pack cashgrab, same thing is happening with cs2

  • @irgendwer3610
    @irgendwer3610 29 днів тому

    valve did the bare minimum, the boycott must follow through

  • @2FortMailman
    @2FortMailman 29 днів тому

    aayyyyy it's nice to see the thumbnail I worked on make it through, that's awesome :D

  • @Turtle249
    @Turtle249 29 днів тому

    I knew valve would do something, i knew it from beginning, im amazed.

  • @user-sd6py4sr8t
    @user-sd6py4sr8t 29 днів тому

    He's HUH? Whispers ×4 Lust Resonance

  • @predomz309
    @predomz309 Місяць тому

    Trying to private profiles from valve when valve owns steam lmao

    • @Pacemaker_fgc
      @Pacemaker_fgc 20 днів тому

      The FBI can't track you down if you block them on Twitter