I don't think the sniper class is for me. I usually get bored with it very quickly and I'm just naturally shit at it. Anyone have tips for playing as a spy instead?
I feel the same way about (Rifle) Sniper, it plays too slow and doesn't feel satisfying so I have no desire to get good at it. (Huntsman) Sniper is another matter entirely. Arrows are fun.
Tips for playing spy? When disguised:
Always face the direction that the other team would be facing, even if it means running backwards.
Turn around periodically, both the get a fuller view of your surroundings and to look like you're checking for enemy spy's (ei: you) behind you.
Don't call medic when you're disguised as someone who's not damaged. You might fool the medic momentarily, but most players immediately spycheck a teammate who does this.
Enemy dispensers refill your health + cloak, charge up before you start sapping stuff.
Also:
Get good at sidestabs. Run beside someone, quickly turn and stab. Playing spy on Degroot is actually kind of good for practicing this, since it's basically all you'll be doing.
Pick a type of cloak and stick with it. The three different watches have drastically different playstyles, get used to one first. Revolvers and knives can mostly be interchanged without drastic changes to play.
Regardless of what cloak your using, find corners with minimal visibility for uncloaking.
Stab -> Quickswitch -> Sap. Learn to do it. Spies who don't make Engineers lives hell aren't doing their job properly.
Actually, there's probably all sorts of stuff I could say. I'll leave it there. Also, use the Connivers Kunai. It is OP.