Friday, November 25, 2011

What does “W+1” mean with respect to the Pyro?

Question

There's a more or less subtle reference I'm missing in comics 79, 87 and 131 (pictured below) of Nerf Now!

What is it about?

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[...] There are moments w + 1 is very effective and I dare to say, fun. However, there is a time and a place for everything, and going head-first on half-enemy team isn't one of these times. [...]

Answer

I've not heard of W+1 specifically, but the more common W+M1 refers to holding W and the primary mouse button (typically with the primary weapon) to run forward spewing fire. They seem to mean the same thing according to the photo notes on #79 and #87, on the W+1 speech bubbles.

It's a common offensive strategy effective with ÜberCharges, but also one that's stereotypically associated with new/bad players (or players new to the Pyro).

You may hear W+M1 in other FPS games too.

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