[TF2] Teaching New Players Social Interaction - Meatloaf

New Players are actually adorable
Thumbnail SFM by Toten: / derpthegolddigger
Thumbnail Graphics by Monsieur Saboteur: / monsieursabs
Music (in order of appearance):
- Miitopia OST: Outing Time Together
- Mario Kart 64 OST: Winning Results
- Spanish Flea but Awesome
- Angry Birds Seasons OST: Go Green, Get Lucky
- Dio's World
- Summer Waltz, Traditional
#tf2 #soundsmith #fortnite

[@Nikkidafox]

Social interaction in tf2: Step 1: Crouch Step 2: Say "Thanks!" or "Spy!" Step 3: killbind

[@captainsoldier774]

How to do the funny in TF2 Step 1: Rocket/Sticky Jump. Step 2: Killbind. Step 3: PROFIT.

[@nekoanimator]

Feel free to repeat step 2 before completing step 3

[@Faircrow]

instructions unclear Voice communication is not available for this account

[@lukelofquist3734]

furry

[@Nikkidafox]

@@lukelofquist3734 Very observant.

[@randomperson9498]

The whole "Stand still in front of trickstabbing spies" thing is like the defensive equivalent of the no mixup mixup

[@jasonblundelldobebussing]

Social interaction and subsequently the "peak humour" of TF2: _1 - kill bind at the earliest convenience, when approaching a player_ 2 - done.

[@Irish_Enderman]

You must call them a spy first

[@RaccoonRevolution]

It was actually really cute how everybody just kinda adopted that medic. Like "worry not, my son. your new dads will teach you how to high five."

[@Myagic]

And mom~

[@RaccoonRevolution]

@@Myagic Yes, and mom. Derp.

[@thosebloodybadgers8499]

Just as our ancestors would've wished it

[@RecklessBucket]

And then just disappears, Jokes aside, I hope that medic doesn't drop the game, I'm glad they had a good server to experience it the first time!

[@shocker4510]

I really REALLY want f2p accounts to get communication back. Imagine that opening clip but we can actually get to see the medic standing in place to yell out his thoughts in all chat.

[@tugazu]

This.

[@rps9339]

New tf2 players don't ever use voice chat, and in my experience at least, half the time they don't seem to hear it

[@mrchoco4605]

​@@rps9339yea coz they can't communicate to show that they heard you, Sherlock

[@rps9339]

@@mrchoco4605 You don't need to communicate to do something about me screaming "TYLER2009 HEAL ME PLEASE TYLER I BEG YOU TYLER" as im burning to death. And they still never reacted even before the communication ban. Shove your pipe up your ass and twist it clockwise, Watson

[@thecontrollerwolf1585]

​@@rps9339yeah because they QUITE LITERALLY CANT. If you played before the muting of f2p players,you'd have a VERY different experience, we used to have to deal with kids crying in vcs or meming and it was the funniest shit ever. It was the greatest medium to teach f2p players special tech and answer questions, they've been silenced, Sherlock, they literally CANT use it.

[@ColonelCowboy_]

Can I just say that I am really liking these new thumbnails. Their style is just so flashy and cool. Whoever is making these, major props to you.

[@Sigelisvigel]

Read description!

[@simpIeidiot]

toten thumbnails be like

[@ColonelCowboy_]

Update: I’m now following the guy on Twitter

[@taterman27]

IKR, I love the thumbnails, they’ve got such a vibe to them. Also it makes the videos more clearly soundsmith videos, the old sfm render thumbnails were only recognizable when you could see the time warp dapper topper in the thumbnail, I probably scrolled past a good few not realizing it was a soundsmith video

[@WhyHandlesIMeanFroggchamp]

Fr

[@moka8601]

I honestly am kinda amazed that video games have their own body language The crouch from Minecraft symbolises peace The teabag from halo symbolises disrespect The entire interactions in TF2 symbolise severe mental illness

[@Quickstein]

bucket

[@RosesAreReaVioletsArePurple]

@@Quickstein God no

[@J4C42]

@@RosesAreReaVioletsArePurple more

[@Polar_Pyro_YT21]

Including, but not limited to: -bucketphilia -Tumblr addiction -severe autisim

[@DukeTheRebel]

Don’t forget the teabag is actually a double meaning. If you crouch up and down when you aren’t teabagging somebody, especially when you’re looking at somebody it’s a sign of hello or truce or a peace sign.

[@thisfknguy3243]

1:02 Seeing this man rocket jump as PYRO using a reflected enemy rocket really just tells me I’m not actually that good at Tf2 lmao.

[@regitriotrio5656]

You so real for that. (Same)

[@theslimeassassin3287]

I love the unintentional joke of “hey look at this new unuaual taunt i got” and then doing a regular non-unusual taunt

[@Wario_B]

Your pfp slaps

[@sefy5082]

I nearly spat out my food seeing the normal high five taunt

[@The_ace-1233]

Unusual effect: Air

[@arandomkobold8403]

​@@The_ace-1233 Its the most expensive one

[@Looona_fan]

​@@arandomkobold8403 I'm surprised valve isn't making people pay for that as well.

[@AgainItsMeEri]

I've learned literally everything from the tf2 community, not the actual game

[@the_explorer4600]

Sounds about right. 😂😂😂

[@simpIeidiot]

The one thing I’ve learnt from this game is that gabe newells favourite class is the spy

[@eyalcochva416]

​@@simpIeidiotDota 2*

[@Papaw_YeeHee]

Dude same

[@keithharrissuwignjo2460]

I also learned everything from the community before I played the games

[@omniscient69]

my brain read this as "oh soundsmith is teaching someone from his friend group tf2 etiquette and in-jokes, surely the crazy hijinks they will get up to will be very satirical in nature" but honestly having it be running into new players in casual and getting that giddy nostalgia moment when you think back to what you were like then is so much better

[@Pudding404]

New players are the definition of "don't let them know your next move" even if they don't know it. Extremely cute. Tf2 didn't live as long as it did and more without new players, the lifeblood right here. I want to see that medic improve, would be so cute if they stuck to maining their first class and we just witnessed history.

[@niks660097]

i started playing in 2020, for first year didn't play more than 20 hours, but for some reason i keep coming back to it, now i have 400 hours most from 2023-24, there is no game like it, specially social interactions.

[@StickMaster500]

It's like watching a baby taking their first steps, such a beautiful sight!

[@MrMysteryreviewer]

Reminds me of Jerma's baby Shpee documentary.

[@BenisMannn]

Oh my gawd stickmaster i love you

[@Sethilliano]

True

[@regitriotrio5656]

New players are literally the cutest thing just trying to find their way in this wacky world. I love interacting with them.

[@buttermanaws4693]

This video reminds me of one of the best TF2 encounters I have ever had. It was in TwoFort where I was just doing my thing killing snipers where while trying to kill one I crouched to dodge his shot but the sniper thought I was being friendly so he crouched and after that we decided to not kill each other and he (probably looking for an excuse) decided to take a shot of whiskey if he shot me on accident, by the time the match ended the guy was so drunk he was speaking Irish but as he got more drunk his shots became better. I will never forget that match but I'm sure that man forgot me.

[@mel9111]

5:30 soundsmith experiences weapon stereotypes' eternal impact on the tf2 community

[@candymanva9629]

This Medic would later go on to promote positivity in the video game community for years to come.

[@atruepanda1782]

Some if my favorite TF2 memories are of people teaching me basic interactions. I have the distinct memories of someone with gibus pyrovision letting me dominate them so I could have finished provision, because I thought pyrovision looked cool.

[@purplehaze2358]

As a medic main, I hope this guy lives a long life with a prosperous career in the medical field (in TF2).

[@yellowhawk01]

“In tf2” Idk y that got me XD

[@reactionare]

as a fellow medic main dont worry he will have a prosperous career in tf2 and a deep hatred for his team (all medics do)

[@purplehaze2358]

@@reactionare Eh, I'm usually quite forgiving of my team - especially because I'm in no place to judge because I'm not the best player either. If they're not actively and intentionally going out of their way to get me killed (IE, scouts knowingly stealing health packs from me), I'm happy.

[@keithharrissuwignjo2460]

​@@reactionareWhen I play Medic I never get mad at my team.I just get pissed off at the other team

[@AltLmaoo]

@@keithharrissuwignjo2460I get pissed cuz I’m f2p atm and these mfs always run up away from my medic beam and scream “MEDIC”

[@terenx5]

I don’t know what it is, but you and your friend’s voices are so happy and joking that I just can’t stop myself from laughing from your videos, thanks man for the service you do to this website

[@terenx5]

Also, can’t forget the edits, props to the editors too

[@angelindenile]

I love the newbie medic bit, yall probably made his day xD

[@Nerty1458]

I'm so glad that Soundsmith got over his cripiling ctf addiction. That stuffs really hard to break free from

[@galaxythebat]

He'll relapse soon

[@paperlanterns0775]

​@@galaxythebati relapsed recently, ctf is a slippery slope

[@deanstallings3549]

Making the innocent and pure beings that are free 2 plays even more innocent and pure

[@superexplosion5985]

Favorite moment is when Soundsmith's friend said "it's Fortnite time" and then Soundsmith proceeded to Fortnite all over the tags

[@yimyom]

6:00 man wanted to give God a high five

[@GoldenOwl_Game]

It’s always really cute seeing new people pick up TF2 as one of their first games. The general tomfoolery of casual games really makes this game feel accessible compared to many others out there. Where else will you see a whole server stop just to interact with a newbie learning Medic?

[@thecoolestofthe834s2]

this was probably fake there no way a casual server everyone didnt just waffle stomp him for free kills

[@cantbelieve5231]

@@thecoolestofthe834s2that’s what you call overwatch 0.8. This is Team Fortress the Second

[@A1t3ra]

​​@@thecoolestofthe834s2 Surpirisngly this happens alot in casual, the video i mean.

[@CrazyWS]

The bit where everyone taunted after a kill and died had me rolling, like it was some Looney Tunes skit lol

[@vidiottheowl2825]

I'm imagining the killcam the heavy had of the spy who killed him playing rock paper scissors with the useless teammate who didn't save him

[@the_cat9568]

4:10 I remember that exact song from angry birds seasons.

[@b.i.p4034]

I really love the side segment of funny ragdolls with nice music in the background. Hope there are more segments like that in future videos

[@DragonKirby]

7:00 I love how fast you went from being disguised to spy crab

[@doodlebug47]

i love that this video gets to the point immediately. the moment i click there's a blu hatless medic running at a pyro with his syringe gun out

[@beebalee5097]

Can I just say I love the thumbnails? This video especially is fantastic, the expressions and extra design details are great!

[@OfficialAlfiethegamer]

Soundsmith whenever he hears the word fortnite: "Welp... Time to put it in the tags!"

[@Lifebloodangel]

That player is gonna be an amazing gamer one day :)

[@Star808_]

a new soundsmith vid before i go to sleep, nice!

[@mewexe3988]

10:30 this guy actually did it. You absolute madman SoundSmith tf2 from SoundSmith tf2

[@tysonvienneau1830]

8:02 this is the TF2 cycle right here

[@dirtysnakeeyes4346]

i love how one new medic turned the whole server friendly to teach him.

[@beagle_uah]

Absolutely. You love seeing moments like that :)

[@griprang]

They were warning us about a man’s guide to the backburner and we couldn’t see it

[@cameraman1191]

New players have the sheer dead inside energy. Never let people know their next move.

[@JakVox]

3:28 really appreciated the Stereotype-Esque cover of Spanish Flee playing here.

[@thattechdude]

I know. I need a full version of it now.

[@buzzsburner.8286]

I love that that players first experience was on standin of all maps

[@Irish_Enderman]

I love how "funny ragdolls" is now just an entire segment of soundsmith's videos

[@yahyagd5637]

Was literally watching all the previous Meatloafs and this one drops

[@thatoneyokai5109]

It makes me smile that I can just hear the smile on your face when you talk. Too wholesome I'm dying over here

[@reagansido5823]

Me when I spy a trick stabber: One statue of David impression, coming up.

[@deroplat]

fort nite

[@davhardie2356]

THIS IS SO WHOLESOME!

[@JohnySv]

I love how SoundSmiths reaction to ragdolls now is just "oh"

[@rockedsocks301]

my god that is genuinely one of the best thumbnails ive ever seen

[@Sillycheeser]

This is, actually the cutest thing i’ve ever seen in my 5 years of playing tf2 ❤❤. Banger thumbnail as always btw

[@reniculous1559]

I think the greatest evolution of soundsmith content was making the funny ragdoll section. The ragdoll reactions are already great and now we're treating them like it's a museum and I just love it so much

[@corvaxblackfeather6529]

The fact you all played with the Medic and had so much fun was AWESOME... am sure also that said Medic as well has a ton of fun with learning and interacting with you all ^^

[@duskbunny2823]

Thank you for always making a dedicated "Funny Ragdoll" section. Literally the best part of any game

[@DustyTheKitty]

Watching real time evolution of new players is always so fascinating. You can see the cogs turning in their heads and when they achieve anything you feel a sort of pride in them. I hope this game really lives forever.

[@CrummTheDumm]

did not expect angry birds ost, awesome epic cool sound smith

[@LanderKoenig]

1:58 huh, interesting, ether way I’m glad I’ve learned sone things before jumping into tf2. Just another good day when the conga goes uninterrupted

[@alexsp4853]

its always nice to see new players and get them to understand the peaceful beauty that TF2 friedlies make possible. Sadly, usually there is a pyro that ends the truce and either kills the newbie or the friendly

[@billyjohnson3819]

Yay more of the smith of sound

[@a_tin_can_]

THE THUMBNAIL FOR THIS VID LOOKS SO GOOD

[@siromnoms]

Thank you soundsmith, for this educational and life changing fortnite video.

[@hvmblx]

The medic looked so adorable, I love this!

[@stoneforest2639]

Thank you so much for being nice to that medic XD I remembered being that new medic. I was so lost. I wanted to help people so I just started healing. Then someone said, via voice chat, “that’s a spy, medic.” And I freaked the fuck put because- did I have an open mic this whole time?!? There’s voice chat!?! Oh god! My brain couldn’t comprehend it. (I didn’t have open mic thankfully.) and WHAT!?! SPY CAN DO THAT?!? Oh yeah. There were also 2 friendly scouts A posing and jumping around with their floppy legs and they terrified me since they seemed to be able to fly (double jump) I thought they were hacking.

[@sakuraskylar8797]

I fucking LOVE the thumbnail, such a fun video :3

[@themorningboi]

I actually knew a lot from the TF2 ecosystem and weaponry from the very start, my favorite part is social interaction

[@logantagliagambe5806]

Soundsmith&Co. would've been the go-to coaches when coaching was still a thing.

[@rturner4205]

So a Demoknight gets a headshot from a Lucksman, Then said Lucksman sniper gets backstabbed and the spy immediately dies from another Lucksman headshot. That entire exchange is fucking hilarious, Just pure comedy.

[@Starroid]

My literal reaction to seeing new smithsound video. YO NEW EPISODE OF MEATLOAF JUST DROPPED

[@mywither7878]

Honestly, wasn't expecting fortnite form you, Sound, but I'm pleasantly surprised, good video.

[@AceW.Kermitcat]

I gotta say I *really* wasn’t expecting the Angry Birds Seasons Luck of the Irish music at the “No Van?” bit.

[@TalleyBellum]

A third pyro has hit the control point

[@PurpleManYT1985]

He actually did put #fortnite in the description

[@steealconwyrick1999]

I was NOT expecting a reference to _The Lighthouse_ on this channel, but hot damn am I glad we got one, because that was so well-executed.

[@Milca_11]

Thank you sound smith, you never fail to Smith my Sound till i Soldier

[@jacxwell401]

Loved that unboxing video.

[@Maxler5795]

Imagine him 2 years later coming here and seeing this

[@BioCreatorZ]

That whole intro was fucking beautiful my god

[@TheManDude]

Spies when you just M1 instead of W+M1:🔥

[@mechamelody]

Massive props to whoever did the thumbnail on this one, looks super cool!

[@Superspooks.]

Bro uploaded as soon as my hot pocket was ready

[@DJSubwoofers]

I found it hilarious that they were inadvertently trolling that toxic spy and he was not having it

[@bloodya]

I can't wait for the next mann's guide!

[@carlodimas9511]

classic vid setup with classic TF2 energy

[@revitup436]

I love seeing these videos about newbies learning how to play tf2!

[@thelog6114]

Yknow, Sound using the Backburner for like this entire video shoulda clued us in...

[@johnmathewguerra9032]

This is so wholesome that i wish this was my first tf2 experience

[@a_dumb_pyro419]

Omg I haven’t played tf2 in a year this made me so happy

[@TheRealSinful]

I bet this will be a great video

[@15braincellsremaining]

New soundsmith vid, today is a good day

[@Lilith_The_Fallen_angel]

my brain is so fucked up i laugth everytime you make the putting fortnite in tags meme

[@LeBonkJordan]

love the spanish cello flea for unboxing

[@Mr_Mando__]

“And we will watch your career with great interest.”

[@red_d849]

4:51 hit em with the goddamn 🗿

[@mrbenman97]

That lighthouse bit at the end sent me

[@generallytrash]

Great video. Reminded of a pokemon man server I frequented in my early teens. Definitely did a lot to make me love this game as much as I do

[@chriscreeper85]

Thumbnail looks great smith! Loving the vids!

[@somedude4087]

people learning to do stuff for the first time is...something quite an experience on its own

[@ThineHolyBacon]

The entire sequence of events from 7:07 to 7:45 destroyed me for a good 30 seconds. Absolute peak TF2.

[@Slaptop.]

I hope there's one of those scream fortress unboxings this year, I really like your twist on unboxings