Posted 03/20/2008 at 07:10:43pm

Oh my good lord. I think I hurt myself. -pain- This quiz is definitely not for the faint-of-heart.

Posted 03/20/2008 at 07:07:27pm

I'm down with that. Name calling and obscenities are definitely unnecessary, but there's nothing like the psychological factor of saying "pwned" to frustrate people, and make them lose their smarts in battle. Thoughtless aggression from the enemy = More kills for you.

Posted 03/20/2008 at 07:03:07pm

Yes, most of the tips in the original article are indeed "basics". But honestly, anybody can say "these are basic tips, I've already mastered them" without truly mastering them. Remember thats basics are fundamental for doing more complicated things. If you learn the basics, you get better at the game. Many noobs will try incredibly hard to do advanced FPS strategies, without first learning how to actually do these basics fluently, without error. Seriously. PS: I'm not flaming you. Most people (including me at first glance) will think what you're thinking when reading this article. :D

Posted 03/20/2008 at 06:58:54pm

You thought my post was a joke? I didn't write that to get flamed...most FPS are like that, and the original article is about specifically FPS. Also, I didn't know many of these things until they were taught to me by my friends. I used to get fragged all the time, until implementing many of these "basic pointers". Sure, they may be basic, but sometimes mastering the basics can help you win a fight. So I wouldn't say "any noob". -laughs- Or maybe I'm just slow.

Posted 03/13/2008 at 05:11:30pm

Nice article, just wanted to add on some things. 1. If you're a sniper, learn to steady your hand. Countless headshots have been lost in the history of online-sniping due to shaky hands. I personally do physical practices with my hands to steady them, using exercises requiring hand stability. Pen-spinning is an example. Also, snipers usually have a backup weapon (such as a silenced pistol). If an enemy is in close-quarters, don't be an idiot and start trying to shoot them using your sniper rifle; switch to your backup, and spam 9mm shots at them. 2. Once you've studied a map, take note of which rooms/areas have nooks and crannies to hide in and camp. Make sure to use these areas to your advantage (to camp/ambush), but NEVER walk into one of these areas without clearing it first, preferably by chucking a grenade or two inside. This helps against ambushes too. 3. Run erratically to avoid snipers. If one of your buddies has randomly died beside you, run to the nearest cover. But don't wait there, keep running to the next cover. Keep running from cover to cover until you're clear of the general firing zone that your friend died in. Remember, you can't be sure where the sniper is, and what angle he may have on you. 4. Dunno why I put this fourth. USE COVER. USE COVER. Oh, forgot to mention...USE COVER. Lots of nubs don't use cover efficiently, if at all. Getting behind some cover will SAVE YOUR LIFE. In any situation, whether you're in a firefight or not, get near something that can't be pierced with bullets. If you're in a firefight (or not, but especially if you're in a firefight), stay concealed behind cover, and fire around it. Only when you're moving to another cover spot should you be unconcealed in a firefight. Which you should do often, but only when necessary. 5. Finish the job. If you've just opened fire on someone, chances are they know where you are now. Don't break and run unless there's half the opposing team there; instead, stay behind nearby cover, and keep shooting. Chuck a few grenades if you have to. Don't run and let the guy follow and hunt you down. After all, if I were that guy, that's exactly what I would do. 6. USE GRENADES. 'Nuff said. 7. If you've got intel, tell your team. For example, if you're looking around, and you see a group of 5+ people with medic support and 2 tanks approaching, tell your friends to come help attack. Especially if they're near/in your base. That's all I can think of right now. I won't say I'm a gaming god, but I have some skills. I hope.