[SC Darth Melvin]

The lag issues aren't as bad as they used to be mostly because the people who are bad hosts have been harassed so much by now that they don't attempt hosting anymore. The trick is, learn who the good hosts are and get them on your friend list.

Me and the SC boys (and girl) would be happy to show you the ropes with TF2. It shouldn't take too long for you to learn the maps because there are only six of them and they're not entirely complex. (Boo hoo...)