This is a guide to becoming a better player in CS:S.People play other games, get over it.
First I'd like to say that I'm not the best but these are some things to consider when playing.
Secondly, Never call yourself 1337! People who call themselves 1337, are actually the ones who are not 1337!
Anyways.
When it comes to CS, everybody has a different tactic (even the good people). Yes, you can watch them and try to copy their tactic, but if you want to be very good, you have to make your own. Remember these are just tips, from my own experience. This is not a guarantee that these tips will make you "1337", but rather some pointers for you to make your own style.
Single shot vs. Spray
This is not just a discussion about the the aim. If you shoot single shot, like BANG! (wait 1-2 seconds), BANG! Your aim becomes very good. If you spray (shoot wildly), your aim will become bad to say the least. I recommend single shot, with your own tactic of course. The idea is that you let your weapon rest a little before you shoot, your aim improves. Of course this is not for all situations. In very close quarter combat, spraying is much more effective, but only if you can spray in the right way.
Spraying
You walk around a corner and suddenly you are face to face with an enemy. It's all about reflexes, so you push your mouse button as hard as you can, it seems like the enemy is very slow and only shoots a couple of times. You die!
What went wrong?
To things, one of each.
The match was based almost on pure luck, no-one could see who was going to hit first...
In a situation like that it is crucial to keep concentrated, and think. To just shoot randomly and hope for the best is not that effective! First, don't sit down, you're just making yourself an easier victim. Secondly, jumping is good, but not so much that you can't aim... Aim at his face with a good spray and you will have good chances of winning most of the time.
Sit or stand?
This is one thing where both alternatives have good and bad sides.
Sit: When you sit you will automatically have better aim. But at the same time you turn yourself into an easier target, because your head covers most of your body, and get shot in the head (only once) your dead.
Stand: When you stand, walk or run you have the worst aim. Many people think, that when you stand up, your aim is totally screwed, but it is actually not like that. Your shots will still be able to hit at a very long distance. You are harder to hit, because much more of you is visible (I know it sounds strange). But most importantly; you can get away quicker.
Camping:
In CS, move yourself! Always! Yes, you can camp a little for short periods of time, longer if you are a sniper, but move yourself... Standing still will only turn you into an easy target... To camp. (Stand/sit in one place) can also make a person that you killed once, come back to the same spot again, but this time prepared!
When you move:
To run is a good idea, but stop behind safe places (a box, or around a corner). This way you can be sure no-one is following you in their sights. And, if you get shot at, don't hide, shoot back. You rarely have time to hide before you get killed.
And remember!
Always shoot at the enemy's head!
Some tips for all beginners:
[*]Don't throw flash for no reason
[*]Don't throw flash when you know people on your own team get blinded by it
[*]If you die, don't accuse of cheats. There are people out there that are very good.
[*]Don't listen to music when playing.
[*]Don't use your mic, if you are playing a clan match!
[*]The mouse and keyboard don't have anything to do with you dying,
[*]If FF (Friendly Fire) is on, don't shoot your team-mates
[*]Never say in the chat what you are doing next round.
[*]Pay attention to the screen; Radar, who is killed, how much hp (health points) you have left, and that you have enough ammo!
[*]If you press TAB, you can see who is left and how many
[*]And don't be a kamikaze, it doesn't work that well...
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