First Person Shooter Tips - Page 2

Davey_Pitch · 15-11-2007, 15:40

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Originally Posted by Matblack

I've managed to get myself up to Lv22 with about 10 hours of play and I really enjoy it but I'd just like to get better. I started with the M16 and moved to the AK47 to get the acheivements but I do think I need to find a gun which suits my style and as you say get a better knowledge of the maps.

As Leo said, a gun which not only suits your style but suits the map is essential. I found on the beta I was really poor to start with, but when I moved onto the M249 SAW my play really improved, so that I was better when I went back to other weapons. It's got a good range an has a good rate of fire, so consider giving that a whirl.

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Do you guys tend to pick an area to defend or just drift about the map? I think part of my problem is I roam too much rather than camping a particular area more.

I tend to stick with my team mates for a bit unless I know the map well, in which case I'll head towards the places I'm comfortable in. If you stick with your team mates and slightly behind them you'll be able to watch them and see how they play, and possibly where they're getting killed from (so toss some grenades that way).

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I would really like to play rounds with you guys a lot of the players out there a just too good and what I find really frustrating is that no one will take a lead and coordinate movements so everyone is operating as a loner, where I've been firmly thrashed I get the impression the other team are coordinating their efforts over the headsets.

As soon as I get my Elite I'm up for some games, hopefully next Monday

After_8 · 15-11-2007, 15:44

There's a secret to getting good at an FPS game.

Practice.

It works. As you get more used to the game, your aim will get better, you'll recognise which guns players have and whether they're a threat or not. Once you are able to play without thinking, the game will seem to slow down sometimes as the unfettered mind takes over your gaming. Just keep playing the game.

Gaming is budo.

Wossi · 15-11-2007, 16:06

On the pc I can happily hold my own or better some people out there when it comes to fps games. On the 360 I seriously lag behind. It's due to the amount of time I spent playing COD and BF2, I'm just not as sharp as I could be.

Desmo · 15-11-2007, 16:22

I'm still taking my time getting used to playing on a controller. Mouse and keyboard was never a problem but I'm still slow at aiming accurately and fast enough with a joypad.

leowyatt · 15-11-2007, 19:16

If you want we could do some private matches and teach each other about the various maps. Just a suggestion. If anyone is up for some MP and I'm not on here just text me and if I'm about I'll be on

Haly · 16-11-2007, 00:55

Sounds like a plan

Mondo · 16-11-2007, 00:57

Like everyone said, knowing the map is the biggest thing. I used to play COD/MOH/MOHAA online in a clan for the best part of 3 times a week for 3 years. I was pretty good too, usually top 2-3 and occasionally win a map. We only really play TDK thou, and much easier to talk with the keyboard in front of you plus sometimes we play using Teamspeak as we had our own server we could configure it to our liking. Things are very co-ordinated, almost like modern day SWOT.

As for being good, practice practice and practice. I usually find myself doing the same-ish thing for a map. Go around the same spots on a particular map and make my kills there. Also learn where the spawn points are (but don't camp and pick off people re-spawning, get kicked off server for that) you learn where they re-spawn so you know where most people take a route out away from there, and that itself is an hunting ground.

Also expect the unexpected, like i take a pop shot round corners that are usually busy with people, soon as I turn, sometimes I even throw grenades round corners or over the other side of builders just for the odd chance it might blow people up.Lastly, keep moving, and when shooting someone 1 on 1, side step, jump and duck but keep shooting.

Davey_Pitch · 16-11-2007, 01:06

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Originally Posted by Mondo

Also learn where the spawn points are (but don't camp and pick off people re-spawning, get kicked off server for that) you learn where they re-spawn so you know where most people take a route out away from there, and that itself is an hunting ground.

A good hint generally, however for COD4 it's useless as there aren't any traditional spawn points as such. You're generally just dumped somewhere safe but close to the action, handy if the starting point is on the other side of the map

Mondo · 16-11-2007, 01:52

Some other quirks I used to do

Throwing a grenade into a room before i go in.
See some people fighting? Throw a grenade in the middle
Sometimes i just walk around with a grenade without letting go in close spaces so the other guy dies too when i die, I usually do this when i am out of ammo.
I hardly ever snipe of be a "camper", it doesn't work for long before people work out where you are and hunt you down. Plus the frag count is never that high.
Know which player is crap in that map and hunt him down for more kills

Wellington · 16-11-2007, 18:25

Hmm tips tips tips....

Like almost everyone above has said... learn the maps
I noticed Davey said to play of a server with people more your own level.... I would tend to disagree with that, when I first started playing COD 2 I would go onto clan server's to see how they play, routinely getting my arsed kicked, learn their tricks learn the styles.

Hmm what else.... if your on the PC you have the option to lean round corners... do it!

A tactic that works for many COD 2 players is the move camp technique.... Basically once you have learned the map find the corners that players just rush past, sit in it and shoot them as they go past then move to a new location... not always the fastest way play but can rack up a good score.

Another tactic (one of the 2 I use at the mo) is Flanking. if your team is busy plugging away at the enemy from one quarter of the map don't move to join then. move to the other side and see if you can get round behind the enemy, shooting people in the back is a lot safer then shooting them in the front.

My second favourite tactic is pure aggression. Take a short range weapon and run into the middle of em and open up, lot of players expect you to stand still or crouch to shoot them, if you run into them like a noob they go hay??? WTF happened there...

If you fancy something with abit of range and they have spotted you, lay down on the floor, the smaller the target they have to shoot the better, if you can't lay down crouch.

Ermm try to move from point of cover to point of cover, run/dash across open spaces.

Last one, if you think the enemy is in a room or your not sure then throw a nade in... cook it a little first if you've got time. COD 4 also has flashbangs... use them too

15-11-2007, 15:44	#12
After_8 Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 47	There's a secret to getting good at an FPS game. Practice. It works. As you get more used to the game, your aim will get better, you'll recognise which guns players have and whether they're a threat or not. Once you are able to play without thinking, the game will seem to slow down sometimes as the unfettered mind takes over your gaming. Just keep playing the game. Gaming is budo. __________________ "I'm happy to grow up, but I won't pretend that fun things aren't still fun out of fear of looking silly."

15-11-2007, 19:16	#15
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	If you want we could do some private matches and teach each other about the various maps. Just a suggestion. If anyone is up for some MP and I'm not on here just text me and if I'm about I'll be on __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

16-11-2007, 00:55	#16
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Sounds like a plan __________________ Halycopter

16-11-2007, 00:57	#17
Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	Like everyone said, knowing the map is the biggest thing. I used to play COD/MOH/MOHAA online in a clan for the best part of 3 times a week for 3 years. I was pretty good too, usually top 2-3 and occasionally win a map. We only really play TDK thou, and much easier to talk with the keyboard in front of you plus sometimes we play using Teamspeak as we had our own server we could configure it to our liking. Things are very co-ordinated, almost like modern day SWOT. As for being good, practice practice and practice. I usually find myself doing the same-ish thing for a map. Go around the same spots on a particular map and make my kills there. Also learn where the spawn points are (but don't camp and pick off people re-spawning, get kicked off server for that) you learn where they re-spawn so you know where most people take a route out away from there, and that itself is an hunting ground. Also expect the unexpected, like i take a pop shot round corners that are usually busy with people, soon as I turn, sometimes I even throw grenades round corners or over the other side of builders just for the odd chance it might blow people up.Lastly, keep moving, and when shooting someone 1 on 1, side step, jump and duck but keep shooting. __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog

16-11-2007, 01:52	#19
Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	Some other quirks I used to do Throwing a grenade into a room before i go in. See some people fighting? Throw a grenade in the middle Sometimes i just walk around with a grenade without letting go in close spaces so the other guy dies too when i die, I usually do this when i am out of ammo. I hardly ever snipe of be a "camper", it doesn't work for long before people work out where you are and hunt you down. Plus the frag count is never that high. Know which player is crap in that map and hunt him down for more kills __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog

15-11-2007, 16:06	#13
Wossi Absinthe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the middle Posts: 1,385	On the pc I can happily hold my own or better some people out there when it comes to fps games. On the 360 I seriously lag behind. It's due to the amount of time I spent playing COD and BF2, I'm just not as sharp as I could be.

15-11-2007, 16:22	#14
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	I'm still taking my time getting used to playing on a controller. Mouse and keyboard was never a problem but I'm still slow at aiming accurately and fast enough with a joypad.

16-11-2007, 18:25	#20
Wellington Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cranham, Upminster, Essex Posts: 293	Hmm tips tips tips.... Like almost everyone above has said... learn the maps I noticed Davey said to play of a server with people more your own level.... I would tend to disagree with that, when I first started playing COD 2 I would go onto clan server's to see how they play, routinely getting my arsed kicked, learn their tricks learn the styles. Hmm what else.... if your on the PC you have the option to lean round corners... do it! A tactic that works for many COD 2 players is the move camp technique.... Basically once you have learned the map find the corners that players just rush past, sit in it and shoot them as they go past then move to a new location... not always the fastest way play but can rack up a good score. Another tactic (one of the 2 I use at the mo) is Flanking. if your team is busy plugging away at the enemy from one quarter of the map don't move to join then. move to the other side and see if you can get round behind the enemy, shooting people in the back is a lot safer then shooting them in the front. My second favourite tactic is pure aggression. Take a short range weapon and run into the middle of em and open up, lot of players expect you to stand still or crouch to shoot them, if you run into them like a noob they go hay??? WTF happened there... If you fancy something with abit of range and they have spotted you, lay down on the floor, the smaller the target they have to shoot the better, if you can't lay down crouch. Ermm try to move from point of cover to point of cover, run/dash across open spaces. Last one, if you think the enemy is in a room or your not sure then throw a nade in... cook it a little first if you've got time. COD 4 also has flashbangs... use them too __________________