I have seen the light of the Classic for at least 3 years now, and by the light I mean the laser detaching from its point of origin and bugging directly into my eyes, I am blind.

"It is undoubtedly the worst sniper rifle by every conceivable measure" That's if you're a coward smh

I was in a game once when I saw a classic sniper in the team. I asked them if they had another sniper rifle or just the stock but they insisted. Then after being autobalanced, the classic sniper just started going for me. Never underestimate underdogs, man

Can we appreciate the fact he added the classic into his youtube logo and banner

I will be celebrating this day every year, not only because of the cult, its also because of my birthday.

I'd like to think I am good at sniper, he's my main class after all. There was a guy on koth_sawmill who I was outsniping and dominating. I can't even imagine what he was thinking when he switched to The Classic, but he is terrifyingly good with it. The only reason I didn't get counter dominated was because the round ended. I have no idea why, but I just couldn't hit him, his movement was beyond weird. That was the first time I truly questioned my own skill, and I saw the light of The Classic.

When your funny friend Sniper makes a joke: "Haha! CLASSIC Sniper!"

Couple things I noticed playing with the classic recently. -You can head shot light classes before its fully charged as it only does the 10% reduced damage on bodyshot. -You can fix the fucked lazer by increasing you viewmodel fov to 90+

When i used the classic, i got more kills than my normal snipper because i just turned around with a full charge and killed some random spys

imagine walking into a hallway and see 6 of these guys aiming at you

The classic is a hitscan huntsman

Australian TF2 community is so small I'm beginning to construct a pantheon of recurring names I see in queue. I've played with a bunch of people that I've seen in these vids, like: - kid bungus - lust - wrath - pride - bonk drinker

now this is a certified hood classic

The reason I've really warmed up to The Classic recently is because I've found it fills in a Sniper play style niche for me. Sometimes I find the map I'm on is too close-quarters for the stock rifle, but also too wide open for the Huntsman, and I've discovered that The Classic can work really well in a mid-range situation like that, even with that big headshot downside. I basically treat it as a hitscan Huntsman, and I think it's much easier to get used to the weapon if you think about it from that angle.

wow thanks max! can't wait to look at the market and see a strange classic for 3.99 😐

Ever since the Classic released, I got a Strange one and placed a descripcion tag that says "People say this is the most UP Rifle for Sniper, I say this is the least OP of them" (Wish I could put a Screenshoot of it, lol) I really love the Classic when I play Sniper, it's a slower Huntsman with Hitscan capabilities and best used when in a crowd of teammates and mid to long range combat. And you could say, I've been day 1 memeber of the Cult of Classic even before it even began, just like a Classic Sniper charging the shot and then showing up to do a 135 bodyshot.

You don’t get bonus damage from classic headshots, but the damage reduction only applies to body shots so it is still possible to one shot some classes.

Name: “Wait, did you just get killed by the Classic?” Description: “Yes, you DID.” 2035 kills 56 revenges 25 killstreaks ended 140 demomen killed Streaker: Hypnobeam Sheen: villainous violet The number of people I’ve caused to rage quit with this baby is insane.

the quality of the editing on these videos never ceases to impress man, another great video!

I remember making a video called "The cult of kaboom" a few years ago

The classic is good at killing enemy snipers, since you move after firing and jump while changing. But that's about the only thing it can do.

Just got your channel recommended, you have really nice layouts for videos and they're super good to kill boredom, nice video man

I like the Classic, I'm able to still perform my duty as Sniper while having a clear view of the battlefield like with the Huntsman. They may be mechanically similar but I love how they both have a fun way to kill people, either by turning the trolldier into a firework with the Classic or, pinning the enemy Medic to the wall with the Huntsman as a warning to everyone else.

Honestly, the reason I enjoy the classic the most, (I used to have like, 1.3k headshot kills on it) is it makes you VALUE your shots. Normal sniper rifle? .2 seconds til you can fire again. Classic? You gotta wait. Make your bullet count.

As a one of probably biggest TFC fans (I have SO many vivid, awesome memories about it you have no idea), when the Classic was added to TF2 I was almost extatic. And honestly I didn't even feel the downsides of the weapon. Also yeah eXpLoSiOnS cOoL P.S. The laser is not glitched. It was just as HUGE in TFC and this is why they kept it this way for the Classic.

This is an interesting situation. I unironically main the classic. For some reason I actually aim so much better with the thing yet I don't know why. I started like this a few months ago and can't go back. Yet when I did start, I noticed a lot seem to...not know what I was doing. I became the anti spawn camper cus I had full view to charge and just gibbed and bad box soldier that is lurking outside my spawn. One scout waiting for me to pop out openly asked in chat how I vaporized him instantly and I had to explain to him how it works. Even on one map I was in a stupid spot and realized, I had funny weapon and I wasn't zoomed in, some people actually thought I was friendly, I wasn't. Some people will actually think you're friendly if done right and that makes it funnier. As I used it more, I noticed the classic used more and everytime a friend says "There's an enemy classic sniper" I will switch to it and have mexican standoffs with them. Every death I have to one, I will openly respect them to let them know how based they are Thank you for listening to my Ted Talk on the life of a classic main, fully unaware of a cult being formed

Love you videos, I found you recently and I've been bingeing your videos non-stop.

I love the classic so much, i once had a time when i was scoped in to another sniper, but i saw a scout run past my line of sight. I unscoped and headshot him right when he was about to jump and shoot me. It's like the Caber for sniper.

as someone who personally doesnt play tf2, or in other words has a social life, you managed to make a minidoc about something i couldnt care less about somehow interesting.

As someone who plays sniper exclusively with the classic, I've found that more often than actually getting backstabbed by a spy, I seem to have a tendency to delete cloaked spies because they just so happen to be running in front of me when I'm shooting at someone else

man, this channel is so awesome. I feel the hype to watch more videos like in the times of star and jerma

8:19 "He just sniped out *all* my blood"

4:22 How it an Observer there? I thought Valve removed it!

In a parallel timeline Valve gradually added all of TFC weapons in TF2, with all their meme-worthy, janky mechanics. Too bad we're not in this timeline.

This was an extremely well argumented, well put together cult pitch, and I'm ready to sign up!

the shots that kill feel so powerful, with the tracers and gibs

To be honest, i think The Classic is one of the few actually *balanced* sniper rifles- Normally, they're broken, honestly- point and click free instakills. And trust me, i mained sniper for a long time!

Could one could say that, when we look upon this weapon fondly many years in the future, it could be considered a "cult classic"?

I love the classic been looking for someone to make a video about it

I love your editing style!

Elmaxo grinding with the hour to midnight upload 💪💪

Can someone explain why after i kill someone with classic 2-3 times, im getting targeted and taunted afterwards? Just something that happens alot recently

Thank you for uploading this on my birthday.

1:11 love how that scene comes into the picture

Classic with Razorback makes it so that you can react to a Spy while still charging your shot. If they get one shot in, just react to it and noscope them. Trust me, they will not forget that humiliation.

been using it in highlander for years now, good gun

This sounds useful- I’ve played with enough D2 linear fusion rifles and star wars battle front pulse cannons to use this :D

Great video Elmaxo! I'm super happy to get a 12 minute video, especially so soon Also, I want to take this time to appreciate your speaking skills. You come across as emotive, you pace yourself well, and honestly I just really like your voice. It's kinda soothing. I guess your narration is just chill :) (the script structure is good too, but I can only give so much praise in one comment)

remove the full charge extra damage from the machina and give it to the classic also, 25% extra charge rate

The thing with overconfident enemies are that if you kill them it's pretty satisfying A pyro kept shooting his flair at me and i even moved my mouse left and right but wouldn't listen so i just headshot him if you are a pyro main and you face off against a sniper then do not do it, the chances of you betting if they miss isn't worth

You're actually hilarious and by far the most clear speaking Australian I've ever come across

A cult Classic, nicely done elmaxo

But seriously imagine you could use it like in tfc and headphones without fully charging

WHERE IS PINEY

maxo forming a cult around something then insulting it to the ground the classic is genuinely good, and my favourite sniper rifle

my strange specialized killstreak classic has been the pride of my steam profile and backpack for ages

The classic isnt a bad weapon, its just really underwhelming

I remember when I made a pyro cult, I somehow got the entire server to go pyro, we had a time of peace, hell we even had a civil war! Ah good times, good times.

I'm glad this is a thing now. I've celebrated the classic honestly for years. My 7 key has been bound to say "Praise Classic" for a few years now and I use it every time I gib someone. It's awesome.

That actually is a pretty rad unusual effect.

I’ve been preaching the use of the Classic for months. Sometimes when I use it, the other snipers on my team also switch to it. It’s time to overshadow the sweaty “real rifle” snipers. We must blot out the sun with our no scopes.

objectively the best sniper rifle

Man, I bet this video will be a cult classic of your channel...

I crafted an untradeable classic a year after I made my steam account, two years later I made it strange and ProKS I've been a classic cultist for a long time

*_REAL TALK_* *with a little rework, the classic would be actually the foundation of an actual balanced sniper* - punishment for missing shots - longer Intervals between firing - visual alert when fired - less body damage it also needs: - less (quick scope) headshot damage (maybe 120 - 140)(tho i don't mind 125 damage, f*ck light classes) - much less ammo, maybe 12 or fewer rounds - way less defence possibility in close combat (partially achieved with 100 base health) sniper should be still able to do quick scope battle with other snipers sniper has to be a class cannon and support role above everything else, and should be stripped far away from single-handed dominating a match without any counter

Piney fanboy

4:49 superb background music I love fortree

Been using it for ages, also started using in highlander in eu a few seasons back. Glad more people see the value of the classic

I LOVE this gun and was using it for a long time as my main sniper. SO much fun, named mine The Mist

Thr timing is impeccable. I got a server last night where a classic sniper was dominating. The cult is strong.

Okay but the hard read at 3:50 was insane

You forgot the part where you can moon walk by scoping in. You walk the normal speed but with scoped in animations.

i love how the first guy maxo recruits is a qanoner

This video is a classic elmaxo video

Classic was one of the first weapons I gravitated to coming from the Splatoon games where the sniping weapons function similarly... before realizing how much faster even the slow ass E-liter is in comparison to the Classic.

was in a pub where u were using this lol. was waitin 4 dis

You fool I have been a part of this cult since 2017. All hail the glory of the Classic. I think this video is a better way to describe the satisfaction of the weapon, rather than the one I made. You're a great small content creator, have a new subscriber.

Im starting to LOVE this channel

Your usage of Pokémon music is great

i use the classic and it is a dopamine factor, nothing feels more satisfying than getting a undeserved no scope triple headshot with the classic.

bruh gibbing a heavy from across the map with a no scope and a big 450 crit screaming out might be one of the best feelings in gaming ever

I have been wanting someone to talk about how good the classic is. I will definitely look onto joining.

This is rather entertaining

So that’s why you were on so many Australian casual and Uncletopia servers with the classic, starting up cults wherever you went :D

absolutely fucking love the pokemon mystery dungeon background music. great soundtrack *thumbs up*

im used to charge weapons in games so classic here i come

You had me at "The funny." Where do I sing in?

The classic "how to follow me and why you should" approach, I like it

Ever used this in Mannpower with the precision or haste powerups? It's disgustingly good, like, outrageous.

I forgot the classic was a meme weapon, it's actually been my go-to sniper rifle for a while now. It's genuinely too much fun

I actually started a group called "The Classic Gang" and we called the classic "The Meta"... We actually have a stream group and made a logo and everything.

I have played Classic sniper unironcially for 2-3 years and i have a KS one, never regretted it

For the longest time i followed the false bargains of the bazaar but recently i have finally found the true light of the glories classic savior

Wait, theres a classic behind ur pfp lmao, u got me, u earn one classic funni point :D

This video is a certified cult classic

I love how I got my classic prettt keep a few weeks ago and now it’s getting popular and more expensive hahaha

my friends actually we're doing this with the contracker glitch, that's what made me main classic

I just got my very own Classic yesterday and I'm very much loving it! before I was a spy main, realised that I'm bad, swiched to medic, got good with spy, mained him again.. then I hit a no-scope with the Classic and now I'm in the cult! what a week this was..

The Classic's model is based on a variant of my favorite firearm, the G36, so that's just another reason to join

you were on 6k subs about a month ago you are growing like crazy