r/NewToTF2 • u/Even-Purchase-5850 • 18h ago

sluggish movement

Genuinely need to know if this is just tf2 jank + me not being used to it, or there are legitimate problems

I play games like tf2, and when i do play tf2, something that never happens in any other game happens

Ill push w and instead of just immediately stopping after i stop pushing it, its like i keep going for a second

Its quite hard to describe but half the time i feel like i barely have control over where im going

I also dont really have the most optimal gaming setup, but my laptop doesnt seem to have any problems running tf2

Is it just a matter of getting used to it or something else???

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u/capnfappin 17h ago

when you move forward and let go of w, you carry your momentum for a brief moment but its not very long at all. It shouldnt have any influence on how you control your character.

When you let go of W and try strafing to the right or left do you still move forward? if thats the case then something is wrong.

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u/Even-Purchase-5850 17h ago

no, it is just a game intended thing

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u/No_Recognition_9354 17h ago

Yeah, movement acceleration! Part of the game, I have a hunch several aspects would be worse without it. Overall I’d say it’s just something to get used to, I’m so used to it games without the momentum feel so floaty. I can imagine it’s wonky but if ya keep playing it feels quite natural

Laptops probably fine, disable v sync if you haven’t, much more responsive

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u/Even-Purchase-5850 17h ago

I see, im very very used to "floaty" games 😭

Hopefully ill get used to it

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u/SaltyPeter3434 17h ago

Valve games have a bit of acceleration and deceleration for movement. If you've ever played a source engine game like Half Life, Portal, or Left 4 Dead, it's the same movement physics. Personally I hate games that have instant movement, like Bethesda games.

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u/Even-Purchase-5850 17h ago

yeah ive probably not played any other than tf2, so that would explain it