Strafing is used for many different things. It is used for dodging on normal TFC. It is used for climbing (ladders and such), jumping, bunny hopping, running, concing, soldier jumping and even falling. A strafe is just another word for sidestepping. I am now going to explain how to use the strafe to your advantage in different scenarios.

 

Keys:

First let me begin with my movement key layout so you can get an idea of how I use my keys. My movement keys are as follows:

Up Arrow = Forward

Backward Arrow = Backwards

Left Arrow = Strafe Left

Right Arrow = Strafe Right

Shift = Jump

Control and Mouse Button 4 = Duck

 

I do not want no one to tell me to change my key layout, I have had the same one for 9 years so do not bother please. I do advise the person to put there duck key as a mouse button because it helps alot whilst climbing.

 

I am now going to put arrows for the movement keys so I can write them easier:

Forward = ^

Backward = v

Left Strafe = <

Right Strafe = >

So ^> = Forward + Right Strafe and ^< = Forward + Left Strafe.

 

The Difference:

So what is the difference between a normal jump and a strafe jump or a normal run and a strafe run? Well by the name and the keys you might be able to guess... The difference is a normal jump would involve running ^ and jumping (maybe ducking to)... A strafe jump would involve you running ^> or ^< (you would have to make a curve, see strafe jump below) and jumping then ducking... Same with a run... A normal run would require just holding ^ but a strafe run would require getting at the side of a wall (or object) and holding ^< / ^>.

 

How to use them:

I used the map 'the_challenge' to demonstrate different forms of strafe. I am also going to help teach you how to bunny hop (cause i'm nice :D).

 

Wall Strafe:

First lets start with wall strafe. To wall strafe get against a wall and use the keys ^< or ^>... You should notice your faster than other people. Here is some advice from the player known as Freeman, he said "anyway really will do" and "look forward and down a bit to the wall before you wall strafe".

My tip is to get the 'fastest perfect strafe angle' is get next to a wall, look slightly at the wall and hold ^< / ^>.

 

Climb Strafe (Ladders):

Now lets go on to a climb strafe (as in ladders). A normal climb up a ladder would involve a player looking up on a ladder and holding ^. A strafe climb up a ladder would involve a player looking up and then looking 45 degrees to the opposite way the player is going to strafe and then hold the two keys down (^< or ^>). For instance if the player was going to strafe up the ladder with the ^< then he would look up the ladder then look 45 degrees to the right and then use the keys ^<. Now if you followed that your better than me cause i don't think i could :P!!!

 

Strafe Jump:

Now lets move on to a... strafe jump ¬¬. A strafe jump is harder than both wall strafe and climb strafe so i am going to use a picture to help explain it

:D. Here is the picture:

The blue line is what a normal player would do. The red line is what Me/Freeman/Illusion/Anyone who can strafe jump would do... The start is important on this particular jump because its the part that gains you speed. You do the curve like the red arrow does then jump where the | is and keep hold of ^< (or you could do it the other way and hold ^>. Also remember to duck!!! This is a very long strafe jump).

Confused? Good :P, me to :D. Once you can do this curve and holding the keys correctly you will be able to make this jump. (Just note that the gap in between the two wooden planks is safe and can be walked over without falling. Also whilst doing this bridge part if all the planks are still in there then duck and hold ^ across them.)

 

Bunny Hop:

Now onto BUNNY HOP!! Bunny hopping is combining strafe jump and keeping momentum. Here are a couple of pictures that may help you understand:

(Sorry about the umberella):

To do this correctly you need to begin with running straight ^ and then jump and do a strafe jump either using ^> or ^< and when you land you jump INSTANTLY again and do another strafe jump. This will get you momentum... If you duck (which you can do to gain more distance) there is a possibility of losing speed because duck generally slows you down. I advise you practise bunny hopping stood up and then do it again with duck. You must keep momentum going to gain speed and keep doing like an an S shape to get the speed (using strafe jump).

 

Now if you followed all that then you are unbelieveable because i lost myself at the beginning (AND I WROTE IT LOL)... just kidding ofcourse ;) (about losing myself, I did write it!!). All these different jumps can be seen on this video: Strafe Collection. Watch it to the end because all the videos are replayed in slow motion!

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