[TF2] A Mann's Guide to the Backburner
SoundSmith
24 min, 3 sec
A comprehensive examination of the Back Burner weapon in TF2, its gameplay implications, and the unexpected playstyle it promotes.
Summary
- The Back Burner is framed as an 'unexpected' weapon, encouraging ambush tactics and rewarding players with critical hits from behind.
- The increased Air Blast cost is seen as a downside, but can be leveraged to subvert enemy expectations and gain an advantage.
- Secondary weapons, especially the Detonator, complement the Back Burner by providing mobility to execute flanks and ambushes.
- Gameplay involves unpredictability, using the Back Burner's crit mechanic effectively, and occasionally surprising enemies with air blasts despite its higher cost.
- The video also humorously suggests the frying pan as an unexpected choice for Back Burner Pyros, emphasizing the pan's random crit potential and annoyance factor.
Chapter 1
The Back Burner weapon is introduced as a surprising and unexpected choice for players.
- The Back Burner is suggested to be an unexpected weapon, contrasting with the anticipated 'Man's Guide to the Huntsman'.
- The weapon is characterized by guaranteed crits from behind and an increased Air Blast ammo cost.
Chapter 2
Exploration of the Back Burner's gameplay, emphasizing stealth and the element of surprise.
- The top stat of the Back Burner incentivizes ambush tactics, encouraging players to attack from behind.
- Examples of gameplay show the effectiveness of flanking and attacking unaware enemies, often leading to multi-kills.
Chapter 3
Demonstrating how mobility can enhance the Back Burner's effectiveness.
- Mobility items like the Detonator add a new dimension to Pyro's gameplay, allowing for quick positioning and unpredictable movements.
- The Detonator's burst mobility and damage potential are showcased, proving its synergy with the Back Burner.
Chapter 4
Insight into the Back Burner's Air Blast mechanic and how it shapes enemy expectations.
- Despite the increased cost of Air Blast, the weapon can still effectively reflect rockets and surprise enemies.
- The perceived limitations of the Back Burner can be exploited to gain an advantage in combat.
Chapter 5
The importance of unpredictability when using the Back Burner is emphasized.
- By constantly subverting the enemy's expectations, a Back Burner Pyro can create confusion and seize opportunities.
- The video encourages a playstyle that fluctuates between appearing genius and seemingly nonsensical to keep enemies guessing.
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
The video concludes with a meta commentary on the video's structure and a teaser for future content.
- The video breaks the fourth wall, discussing its own tendency to devolve into absurdity and the need for original content.
- There is a humorous teaser about the return of the show's hosts and a call to action for viewers to engage with new productions.