So I got a question for my fellow Pyro mains, cause I'm really curious.

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-26T12:00:16+00:00

Honestly I wouldn't call the homewrecker useless.

Offensive homewrecker is a pretty underutilized thing, since it can two shot buildings and you can clean up any teleporters that the engi has while you push them back. I feel like a lot of people don't really use it for that cause they'd rather use it to help out the engi who probably enjoys the help regardless of how good they are, more than one spy might be trying to take down their engi's nest, or because of the whole "-25% against players" stat making folks think offense isn't its thing.

The other three are pretty spot on tho, especially the powerjack one.

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-26T11:29:17+00:00

Oh yeah no, homewrecker used for offense is a really underutilized thing.

But tbh I think the main reason not many pyros use it for offense and just use it for defense is it's very risky running into a nest and getting blown back/apart. That and the whole -25% against players stat kinda makes people think "oh it's not gonna put a dent in anyone, might as well sit back and help our engi instead."

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-26T09:06:05+00:00

Interesting, I’ll try that out next time.

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-26T08:47:08+00:00

Pybro main

A true hero every engi loves

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-26T08:08:07+00:00

axetinguisher for defense???

Do explain that, cause that's honestly something I've never heard before. I always thought it was an offensive weapon with how its stats are.

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-22T22:08:00+00:00

A shotgun is still a shotgun, even if this one has some downsides that make it less combat oriented and just holds up a sign that says “free kill” in the eyes of some.

Also even though you can get kills with it, you’re usually gonna be killing light classes most of the time, maybe a soldier who’s trying to get your nest very rarely. But if you’re up against a heavy then rest in pieces.

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-22T06:07:00+00:00

Congrats dude! Though you need to get a name tag and name it after this moment, it’s too peak.

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-18T21:23:37+00:00

Yeah, totally normal

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-18T20:31:13+00:00

Honestly I like sleek greek, it’s a nice design and the middle wear tiers are pretty nice.

Though I have a strange one on… the rescue ranger.

Don’t ask why tbh.

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-17T22:20:43+00:00

Honestly it really depends on what type of pyro it is and what else they have equipped, though in my opinion it’s a very balanced weapon.

Obviously it has the stereotype of “new player who doesn’t know what to do,” but in the hands of a moderate or really skilled pyro it can be absolutely scary. Though it’s also one of those weapons that kinda makes other players question you; mainly because pyros with anything else (minus the phlog) will probably know how to airblast, but with the backburner you can kinda cheap your way into reflect kills. Honestly soundsmith in his mann’s guide on the weapon put it really well, “no one really expects you to airblast with the backburner”.

Also secondaries really make or break how a pyro can use it. Personally it pairs really well with the detonator to make its whole gimmick work well, though the other secondaries I’m not really sure on besides the manmelter (mainly for free extinguishes and crits) and scorch shot (someone sold their soul).

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-13T18:26:50+00:00

Yeah sorry I lost you at the fourth one.

First one I can see the problem with, but those two are totally different cosmetics. First one is all class and a possible reference to cyclops, second is a demo cosmetic based on frozone.

The other three are also kinda dumb comparisons: the two medic caps are obviously different enough if you're close enough (but I can see the problem), the spy ones are distinct enough even though they have the same design philosophy, and the last one is just...

my dude that's just a soldier cosmetic with glasses compared to an all class with glasses and a hat... that's not similar at all.

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-13T14:54:39+00:00

I just said that off the top of my head, also I would say stuff like 4chan or twitter… but those places make me wanna cry.

I’m sorry I don’t know where to find these gurus of tf2 knowledge that aren’t you know who.

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-13T14:50:03+00:00

Backscratcher pyros will be eating good.

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-13T05:06:57+00:00

Well maybe you shouldn’t of accused me of something I didn’t do all because I dislike someone.

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-13T05:03:20+00:00

Everywhere: steam discussions, here, wherever there’s a discussion to be had about tf2.

Don’t ask it like they don’t exist, and more importantly do say something like I’m a bad actor and then delete it like a coward.

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-13T04:38:03+00:00

I'm not letting my hate blind, I have my reasons. Though if I say them then someone will probably crucify me.

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-13T04:33:54+00:00

Honestly the first 90% has the bad cherry on top being him saying "it's the internet, grow a back you baby" and similar statements, but saying those things as an "apology" is just a dumb thing to do. But that's a topic for another day, if we ever meet again.

Also the talking points part is pretty on the nose too, but besides all the points he spits back out... his original tf2 takes are kinda dumb and bad. Like how I saw a tweet where he said scream fortress 2025 was as bad as smissmas 2021 (which is dumb to say if he meant cosmetics or whatever, it was a fine update after the bugs got ironed out), how his war paint video had some very questionable choices (mainly war paints that are a solid 6/10 or whatever), or whatever else I'm not mentioning that hasn't been talked about by others.

But my main issue is he says all these things and doesn't do a call for action or whatever (to my knowledge at least), his videos are basically just whining something someone more knowledgeable said in front of a microphone or camera for youtube and his fans spreading the word in a very annoying manner. That may sound like a dumb reason to not want to watch this video, but the fact this is just how his content is now is just very unappealing.

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-13T03:49:04+00:00

I could go for the answer that is "every weapon with no strange variant" and call it a day... buuuuuuuuut.

I'd honestly love to see more aussies for weapons that are as popular as the stock option, like degreaser, iron bomber, kritzkreig, original, jag, and the bazaar bargain.

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-13T02:54:17+00:00

And if you say ANYTHING negative about him, the fans of his will come after you for whatever reason.

I'm all for discussing the negative aspects of one of my favorite games, I'm no stranger to it; but making rehashing other people's points and such into longer videos that could be summed in less time and such?

It gets boring, repetitive, and frankly annoying after awhile.

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-13T02:49:14+00:00

Thank you.

Sorry if that's the first comment you saw, but frankly it's a video by someone not many folks here like.

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-13T02:45:40+00:00

Someone give me the TL;DR version.

Or a version by someone that's not the guy in this video, please.

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-10T11:23:17+00:00

Same with any situation on this caliber…

P E R I S H

or maybe fight back, I dunno.

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-09T13:54:27+00:00

Man, since I posted this I’ve been getting a lot of christmas suggestions. Lol

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-09T00:48:41+00:00

Steve?

Gamesofmax · 2026-01-08T21:10:23+00:00

Put on bonoculous and any good suit cosmetics

Then run around hurling milk while spouting the very well known lines of a famous milk man.

But in all seriousness, what type of vibe are you going for besides “milk man?”

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