[getthere1tme]

To me the scout is way to weak to even use unless you know how to maneuver him around the turrets so i say leave then be with their dumb fuckin update

Scouts not an easy class to play but talented scouts will beast any class in a 1v1 fight and be a major damage dealer on any team. Sentry guns arent a problem unless you just sprint around corners. Most people think scouts are weak because when people play them they run in straight lines or run around batting people like morons. The whole idea is not to get hit.

I love the scout because he's fun to play, but you're not going (and I'm sure I'll get flamed for saying this) to own so bad every map that you'll gain tons of points.

See above.

I'm not hoping for better survivability or just something that makes the class more fun.

I mean the real appeal of the class is being a speedy little bastard, running around, flanking, dodging, shooting medics in the back, etc. I'm not sure that you'll like the scout much more with anything they could come up with if you don't already like him. I mean the bat is cool and all but for most people it'll have about the same appeal as the flare gun; a novelty item that's fun every now and then. Personally I'm just looking forward to homerunning snipers on 2fort.