The Engineer's Blueprints: Viaduct

Overview of the King Of The Hill map Viaduct (koth_viaduct) from the perspective of the Engineer. This snowy map is perfect for the holiday season, so queue up and build some Sentries in the Snow! Feel free to use this video walk-through as a guide to the basic strategies and common building placements you should use while playing Engie.
I considered going over Product, but there are so many big differences between the two that I'd consider Product a completely different map. Not to mention, Viaduct is an official Valve map and Product is not.
Maybe in the future, the devs will edit Viaduct to reflect the balance changes featured in the pro version, but I would be very surprised if they added Product to the game when Viaduct already exists.
►Support me on Patreon: goo.gl/CkKQLF
►Second Channel: goo.gl/uNHJ6X
►Steam Group: goo.gl/ZrjyjE
►My TFcrew Community Servers: play.crew.tf
►Twitch: goo.gl/PsBRD5
►Discord Community: goo.gl/ckdrfo
►Twitter: goo.gl/t62ocd
►Instagram: goo.gl/5BQuPu
►Soundcloud: goo.gl/nWX6eb
I use custom first person animations: goo.gl/GzYQiO
Intro animation made by SourceNick:
/ @nick_pvibes
Outro animation made by Uberchain:
/ uberchainyt
Theme Song made by Dapper Dog:
/ bleson
End graphic made by Duke:
steamcommunity.com/id/DukeDaniel

[@kwableguy9795]

I can't wait for the hour-long special on cp_steel

[@TwoSpeeds]

And the six hour-long special on tc_hydro

[@novapariah8135]

How about the 3 second 2fort special? "Build here." *Arrow points at intel*

[@shukky3960]

Best non competitve map ever made

[@brianbearce5679]

I get confused on cp_steel

[@adrianfrauca8118]

Spongey I'm always Engie on 2Fort because nobody ever builds in the Intel room and the enemy team can just walk into it and walk back.

[@ninjasuperman9538]

Just started playing tf2 legit and this is a huge help thanks man

[@rektroid3649]

Yes, this guy is really good. And he isn't like those mains that complain and call their team trash when he dies.

[@Isopropyl_Alcohol]

NinjaSuperman Sure does mate.

[@cyberspirit8060]

NinjaSuperman I haven't played Tf2 for 2 years now :'( My pc broke down and I didn't have money for a new one. But I should be able to buy a new pc in 2 more months because I finally got a new job :) Have fun with the game I sure did when I started out.

[@mikegerfen85]

me too!

[@andrewwalker5583]

yea i've noticed that with the tf2 content creators that they tend to complain less about their teams when they lose because it doesn't matter to the weather they win or lose they are still making fun content for us the viewers to watch

[@akolai]

The map isn't mirrored properly, because props in hammer can't be mirrored, only rotated. The same applies to all other mirrored maps.

[@UncleDane]

That's interesting, I didn't know that. Thanks for the fun fact. :)

[@faust507]

when you and uncle dane are the only replies: Welcome to downtown coolsville

[@puddingfell5288]

@@faust507 nah.

[@coffeegaming9863]

yey im also part

[@staryoshi06]

I mean, they could have just made a separate mirrored version of the prop.

[@Travingel]

i never really figured out where to place teleporter exits, this really helped!

[@leonardo6409]

funny that the exit the only thing I ever placed right in that map, sentry and dispenser I always messed up a lot

[@jager2418]

some say the uncle27 was the first tf2 player ever..

[@muhtesem_engin2358]

Flynn Sadler-Bury born from scrap...

[@EddieSteadyPanini]

Oguz Kaplan I heard theuncle27 could build a sentry from level 1 to a level 3 in a single hit

[@BigUllie]

Eddie Oton I heard theuncle27 took out an entire team with a single Gunslinger BAP

[@zedoggomensch]

And just when you think your safe...POP, game over

[@SlidingSilver]

Oh no... the point's been captured by TheUncle27 in my game.

[@StickMaster500]

3 Uncle Dane videos in a month?! It's like Christmas Morning.

[@Crimson6373]

StickMaster500 Haha it's going to be in 4 days.

[@leonardo6409]

hehe you're slightly early to post yoyr comment

[@AtomizerBaT]

"It's a bloody miracle!"

[@sirhenners204]

The Gameboyer an Australian Christmas bloody miracle!

[@AtomizerBaT]

Yup

[@barthvader95]

Why "china" and "japan" of all the callout names?

[@UncleDane]

It's mostly referred to as "China" and "Japan" on Product (the competitive re-imagining of Viaduct), but I'd guess that the name "China" stemmed from the fact that Snipers often stand on it, all the way back - really far away - kind of like how China is really far away... The bridge is kind of like a smaller version of China... hence the name "Japan". (This is all wild speculation, there might be a more interesting story behind it, I dunno.)

[@bryanleow5024]

Uncle Dane I thought it's called China because the metal sheets attached on the sides of the wooden platform makes it look similar to the Great Wall of China. Just a random thought.

[@notrod5341]

It's no shithouse though.

[@SonofTiamat]

So, are ya Chinese or Japanese?

[@thederpysage]

YOU

[@rektroid3649]

I must say, this guy is the reason i even got to tf2. And since i learnt more about TF2 and thinking about mains, this guy is the reason i chose spy and engi. Thank you, .3.

[@rektroid3649]

ty for loving my comment uncle .3.

[@branpuff4218]

Nexro I play spy and engi most also!

[@inhumanthoughts3509]

Spy must burn it

[@MuuToo]

I forgot how many "Ankel Dan" comments still appear on Dane videos. Jesus H.

[@gaylordbigboobs]

Marcos NX Heroes never die

[@blunderbus2695]

uncel dan iz a verly gould meem maine ok i'll stop

[@CatProductionStudios]

Great. Now viaduct will be 24 engies.

[@CatProductionStudios]

But I still like your vids :)

[@zedoggomensch]

Attack/defense? CP_STEEL! Please it's my favorite map and I just decided to main engie :D

[@GootPoot]

If this series continues into April, the April fools needs to be on a payload race map.

[@Frog-ux5qu]

How about Degroot Keep?

[@rhysevan8817]

ankle Dane is a very gud koth man

[@rhysevan8817]

also 6 views 9 likes

[@shinyhero306]

My name is chef

[@Scarfulhu]

If you're gonna do an A/D map next, I'd love to see Gorge.

[@ButoPulseGames]

Oh hey you're that guy

[@Scarfulhu]

that guy reporting in

[@squidddinator]

oh shit here come that guy

[@onnedebie4108]

Scarfulhu me too! I always wonder where to place my stuff there!

[@spazzofspeed]

matthew skullblood Don't cut yourself on that edge buddy

[@samsamsonthe3rd634]

Good informative video Dane. I use that rock dispenser spot all the time (lovely place), but I never really thought about all the bushes useful for minis (I guess I just lack the kind of evil mindset necessary for such things). However, while the sentry spot on the slope is great most of the time, all it takes is a semi-competent demo with knowledge of basic trigonometry. I was in a match once with a team who just couldn't kill my sentry, but never realized how easy it is to take out once you know how to arc pills. Also, that landscape at 12:12 "sheds a single tear".

[@haydenreed2136]

engineer's blueprints to hightower, sign a deal with the devil, and you are set

[@yahdo]

My votes on Mountain Lab, Gorge, or the infamous but classic Dustbowl!

[@sparrow9635]

If you did Dustbowl I'd appreciate that so much.

[@Sarimaximus]

this

[@jerrymcghoulberry355]

Build a million sentrys on last.

[@BallisticdashG]

i fcking love the intro tune i replayed this so many times now

[@teknowhale]

There are more "ankle dan" meme commets than usual

[@yesno8273]

I came 3 years late to tell you that you spelt comments wrong

[@gaylordbigboobs]

Ankle Dan is veri gud blueprint Mann xDDDD

[@dom_mld]

XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@gaylordbigboobs]

dominick moulder Ecks de

[@vietnamflashback397]

ankle dan is veri gud inded

[@jertspleen1464]

Just a random meme I was literally going to comment that

[@spunkwizard]

bazinga

[@bandicootbill1096]

I am loving this series so fare, Dane. Thank you so much for making these, i can easily say that this series is a huge help for Aspiring Engie mains, including myself. Loving the content lately, keep doing what you do best :)

[@IsacMH]

Had never put that much effort into having a dispenser up on Viaduct but it makes a lot of sense when looking at the shortage of health. Really liking this series. Also would love to see your mastery of Dustbowl be shown to the world. Or possibly Gorge since I seem to be put on that whenever I have it selected no matter how many maps I select together with it.

[@liyifenn]

I can't wait for more of this series - it's so well made and helpful as a (relatively) new Engi player. Thanks, Dane.

[@Lieutenant_Dude]

Attack/Defend Gravel Pit. It's the only one I ever hear good things about.

[@AshnSilvercorp]

do Steel next. No one seems to know how to get through there. It's a decently complex map too with a lot of room for discussion.

[@blindboyflowers]

This series is gonna be BIG. I love it already! Its both informative and engaging, great work Dane.

[@bann9607]

I've been maining scout for a while and I watch these vids to see where I need to avoid when overextending and they are always a lot of help, Thanks Uncle Dane

[@the_average_canadian]

I'm loving this series, keep making them!

[@Lucanoptek]

I'd like to see turbine next *TRIGGERED UNCLE* oops nevermind.

[@JODI606]

Here, here, here, here, here, and here. On turbine, here.

[@Lucanoptek]

Fawkes so True x')

[@marcussoh38]

Voice Of Reason plop a sentry in mid on the container facing the other teams exit, done

[@edgygigas]

On Turbine, any sentry spot is effective. I know. TRUST ME.

[@ellis1958]

vents

[@genuinejoe2103]

thanks for another Blueprint, Uncle! it comforts me to see all these new players coming to our game and having a reliable source of strategies and tips that are easy to learn!

[@thepokeprof7482]

Awesome to see this series come back, I love it!

[@user-eo3wg9tz4f]

I skipped the new AVGN episode for this

[@alexcole2443]

*Skipped

[@radino2252]

New episode? Thanks!

[@user-eo3wg9tz4f]

Alex Cole Ok

[@strikerforce2495]

Seriously?

[@kitchen6720]

m1ksu / Random Gaming Videos AVGN is the Angry Video Game Nerd

[@WilliamDurge]

I would love to see some ideas on how to discourage turtleing engineers.

[@Isopropyl_Alcohol]

Uncle Dane Or they'll stop playing Engineer or the game overall. Maybe spamming the sapper on the sentry and dispenser will work.

[@andrewwalker5583]

yea it tends to be if you spam enough stickies at them they will learn.

[@channeldead5600]

Bill Nye The Spy Guy yea I tried that and one of them switched to pyro... so it doesn't always work! sadly...

[@WilliamDurge]

I was hoping for an organic way rather than force. like a better tutorial or in game reminders that remind them not to start such a bad habit.

[@emerald3618]

matthew skullblood You're the type of players that make up the bad part of the TF2 community. Just tell them not to turtle politely. Telling them they suck and kicking them will do nothing. You want to discourage turtling, not discourage the player.

[@sheacorduroy5565]

Yes! Finally! Another addition to this series! I've been waiting forever!

[@ZeroAudioOutput]

Loving this series, videos are a bit long and take a couple of sittings to get through, but the information you deal out is worth the time. My favourite Attack/Defence map is Dustbowl, so I'd appreciate if it came up at some point. Other than that, looking forward to the next episode, keep up the good work!

[@darthspammus2988]

NOTIFICATION SQUAD ASSEMBLE! Also, that animation failure of the Engie's hand at 11:17 caused me pain.

[@DirtyDeedsDoneDirtCheapD4C]

My body is not ready for this papa Dane!

[@Pantrixo]

This is really awesome Dane, im sure you are planning on putting alot of work into this series considering they're super well made.

[@alexsheehan7629]

2 episodes in and this is already one of the series on KZbin.

[@saandcookies]

I've been waiting for this since October 20th

[@saandcookies]

Oh and first i guess

[@xtra3678]

That's my birthday

[@sheepy9327]

How do you spectate without the Hud of the type of map? I'm an artist and haven't found any solution. Please help :-/

[@UncleDane]

sv_cheats 1 mp_tournament 1 (to disable the round timer if needed) cl_drawhud 0 (disables hud) noclip (to fly around)

[@denzlhechanova6382]

+Uncle Dane the sv_cheats main :3

[@this...isabucket.6665]

+Uncle Dane which map will you make next? may i suggest doublecross?

[@StarPunchPlatinum]

He loathes CTF

[@CloudChaserTheBrony]

This is more of a Comp Map overview, for like UGC, to my knowledge Doublecross is not in their map rotation.

[@churchilla5511]

I would really like to see an episode on Gorge. Loving the series so far!

[@balk_U1]

You're part of the reason why I main Engineer and know so much about the class. thanks for this

[@SyrupSandwiches0102]

ancle dane very good dispensor Mann

[@ellis1958]

its been a whole year since a new print... did ya forget?

[@NovaStorm93]

You should continue this series, it's super helpful especially for new engies

[@fatcat8088]

I always used to put my buildings in the cubby because I thought there were no other good spots on Viaduct, but this really opened my eyes. Thanks Uncle Dane!

[@stieger_fx1862]

attack defend Gorge!! please!!

[@Shmonut]

Goldrush is a map I like to play on but I don't know where to place my sentry on the first point on all of the stages

[@maxmandel6080]

YES I LOVE THIS SERIES IT HAS TO CONTINUE

[@azada83]

Really wish these blueprint vids got more views so you'd be motivated to make more of em. They've helped me so much.

[@lesuu]

Please do a guide on ctf_turbine

[@CappTF]

I dont think you watched his last video

[@lesuu]

it was ironic

[@Isopropyl_Alcohol]

Lesupersuisse It's pointless. Although it'll be useful in some way.

[@lesuu]

Maggot Corporation what do you not understand about "it was ironic" lol

[@Isopropyl_Alcohol]

Lesupersuisse I didn't see it, youtube messed up.

[@gust8364]

why did you do the viaduct instead of product

[@4kapuka]

just read descripshion..

[@HunterSkanvis]

I'd love to see a blueprints video on either Steel or Mountain Lab. Keep up the awesome work, these vids are really insightful!

[@leonardo6409]

FINALLY, I was always so lost on viaduct not knowing what to do, Dane please do Steel next, I see a lot of players confused on that map and I think it may help them having a guide to the map

[@gamer_x403]

cp_dustbowl blueprints hype.

[@kurm187]

+Gamer_X Series finale

[@hxmmylol7595]

Legend has it that if you comment early on papa danes video then he will respond

[@gaylordbigboobs]

Legend27?

[@mvp4k383]

He keeps fingering my ass..

[@thedankoona_5854]

at least you tried so close yet so far

[@waddlehi]

wow I thought I was the only one who knew about the engie bridge spot in this map. it is too fun and amazin

[@FireFart682176]

You even cover the fact that the map might change. Thanks for looking out for us man!

[@crocketlawnchair259]

I'm gonna be the idiot in the comments and say dustbowl.

[@toxic_teaaa7810]

early squad, where you at?

[@charliekelly7515]

here

[@depresseddeerhunter]

I know you only uploaded 2 Engineer blueprints and I do play engi a lot but these videos help me so much I play engi so much better because of you thank you.

[@Inhake]

I love your insight. Very detailed and helpful!

[@chasefaulknor5172]

I love the video and this series! I would really love a nucleus video

[@beatfreak3894]

You should totally bring this great and useful series back with maps like badwater or harvest or even gorge

[@Sparky5869]

THE BEST source of info on tf2 engi gameplay!

[@alpacaofthemountain8760]

Love this map, great video!

[@invenblocker]

I love the Frontier's Gunslinger combo on viaduct 6v6, get a good spot, and your mini will farm assists in no time for you to crit the enemies to death with. Also, I recommend Egypt on account of that being my favorite attack/defend map.

[@Xander77Ru]

Useful stuff. As someone who plays engie a lot, I knew about the aggressive sentry positions, but haven't really given much thought to teleport placement. Will try this next time I'm on viaduct. Hoping to see something like this for Nucleus and Harvest.

[@mikeyes620]

finally, i really like this series

[@thecpmr6276]

I was having a mini panic attack and feeling pretty stressed, but listening to this helped me level out. Thanks.

[@Viljami32]

Been waiting this to continue.

[@kalebwilson5211]

we need more of these Mr.Dane

[@sd8921]

thanks for this video, i hope there will be more stuff like this

[@ankithrao7215]

I love this so much. Helps players new and old play just that much better. Do you know if there are similar guides for other classes like medic, soldier, etc?

[@jackacrawford]

Yessss! More engineers blueprints!!

[@aguywithnoskills5354]

These Engineer's Blueprints videos are so enjoyable to watch, even if I don't play Engineer. Though, you make Engineer so much more fun for some reason.

[@JC-wg5xn]

This series is amazing! I would love to see an episode on Dustbowl.

[@EkiTheIdiot]

Yay, more hints for a class I love!

[@whalelord9533]

Intro is lit as always

[@reecemensah7486]

Missed this series honestly

[@branpuff4218]

We need more!

[@Gamingtime79335]

Plz make more engineers blueprints, I love them!

[@udunnomebreh6822]

tried the placements and it worked out great and my teamates said i was great help btw i like the place where you build the tele thanks uncle dane!

[@datawizard8194]

FINALLY ANOTHER ONE OUT

[@Kliu-qd3mc]

I already read the description, but I would really appreciate a video about product that goes over the differences between the two and the different callouts for new places

[@livingroomset2084]

Awesome tips! Thanks Dane.

[@derrick5294]

Hey Uncle, for an Attack/Defense map, you should do Gorge. I feel like there's a lot of viable building placement with the varied elevation and room shapes. Plus, it's popular both in pubs and in the Competitive Mode map rotation.

[@charliekelly7515]

This was really good, thanks!

[@pedropablotobon1017]

damn this man created the most perfect plan for every engineer playstyle, he isnot called the master engineer for nothing

[@janovymate7102]

I would love to see Steel as next map since it is very complex and I have it hard finding good spots on C, D and E in defense... And as always, great video, I love this series because I like the tactical gameplay of the engineer and seeing new startegies to improve. :)

[@MeeTonToE]

I didn't know that you could jump to and build on the bridge. Very useful stuff.

[@butterskutz]

I've played TF2 for several years now, and even I've learned a few things that I never knew about, like bush placements and the bridge teleporters. Will surely try these out in my future gaming~

[@teknowhale]

As a engie main you are one of my engie heroes

[@M1kaShi]

Awesome video helped me out a lot! Thanks!

[@CheesyHfj]

When you do a Control Points map, please do Egypt! I get so frustrated on that one not knowing what to do!

[@OldManPaxusYT]

*_BRILLIANT_* THANKS!

[@sweetyfluff3893]

let's see that cp_steel video, I love how strategic this map is so it'll certainly have it's fair share of different plots to take advantage of