Even some decent players don't use tips and tricks that seem common sense after reading them.
Step 1: Get used to it.
Below your head level is better for your eyes.If you want to be comfortable, try not to slouch.Some people play better when sitting upright and far away from the keyboard, while others don't.You can find a comfortable position.
Step 2: Make sure you are familiar with the controls.
Use the w, a, s, d keys and shoot with the mouse.Pick a mouse sensitivity speed that you like and stick with it.
Step 3: You can make your configuration work for you.
If you're used to using the default configuration, try to see if you can make it more efficient.You can move with greater precision if you use low sensitivity.Turn off weapon auto switch.Mouse smoothing and mouse acceleration can be turned off.Fix your rates for a high bandwidth connection if you have a slower computer.
Step 4: You should know the map.
It's important that you know where you're going and where the enemy will go.If you are new to a map, join a server with no players and just explore.You can play in a server with other players if you are familiar with a map.You can easily see where the enemy might go.
Step 5: Know what you want to buy.
It's recommended that you save your money and stick with a cheap pistol if you want to get better guns in the 2nd and 3rd round.You will have a wide variety of weapons to choose from once you have enough money.If you are a counter-terrorist, try buying an AK47 or a Colt M4A1.If you aim and are strong, these guns are pretty precise.If you have extra money left over, you can buy flash grenades and HE grenades, which can be very powerful.A lot of people ask if they should buy armour.It is a good investment if you have lost a few rounds in a row and know that the T's have AKs and AWPs which are 1 hit kills to the head with or without amour.If you are in a server that starts with $16000 per round, then you should buy the full kevlar and helmet armour, HE grenades, flash grenade, smoke grenade and desert eagle rifle since you have nothing to lose.
Step 6: The AWP.
The special rifle gets its own step.The AWP is the most powerful weapon in the game, since shooting the enemy anywhere above the legs results in an instant death, while shooting at their legsresults in damage.It's hard to learn how to use the AWP since it makes you walk slower, move slower and scope slower.If you want to practice using the AWP, you should go to a WP only server with the name aWP_.There will be pros that will keep killing you even if you try aWP_india v2 as it is the typical AWP map that everyone loves.Join a de_dust 2 server with lots of people and practice moving the AWP around.Practice shooting and moving away.You can use the qq technique, in which you press the q button twice quickly, which will switch the AWP to the 2nd weapon, and you won't have to zoom in again.If you want to become an AWPer, you need this.AWP-ing involves quick reflexes and muscle memory.You can't really train without practicing.
Step 7: Know how to aim.
You should use the mouse sensitivity that you are used to.You should know how far the crosshair moves when you move the mouse.It's a good idea to know how far to move your mouse when you see an enemy.If the enemy is far away, aim for the head at all times.Even with a helmet, certain guns like the ak47 and desert eagle can be killed instantly.Most guns are a one hit kill if you don't have a helmet.For very close range combat, spraying and praying (holding down the fire key and randomly firing in the general direction of the enemy) can do the trick, but is mostly based on luck.The most accurate way to shoot is standing still, while moving and jumping are the least accurate.
Step 8: Use flash grenades effectively.
They have less time to escape if you bounce it off the inside wall and clip it right near the edge.
Step 9: Smoke grenades can be used effectively.
Sometimes throw a smoke, bounce it and then jump out at the same time, they'll think it's a flash and turn around.
Step 10: It's obvious that you need to counter the flash when you get flashed multiple times.
It usually lands in the middle of them.
Step 11: An experienced user can pitch a nade.
After the nade hits, pull your gun out and start shooting. they'll most likely still be retreating and you have an open shot.
Step 12: Predict the outcome.
If a player on the other team is getting a lot of kills, you can use a flash or smoke grenade to kill him, because he will be working the same angle over and over again.
Step 13: You should change up your style.
They will figure out what angles you like fast if you're playing someone good.To avoid becoming predictable, it's best to switch between different styles of hiding places.Smokes are often purchased to defer the AWPers.
Step 14: Pick up another gun when reloading and fighting.
It may be more effective to just find another gun because you don't have time to reload.
Step 15: Remember to pay attention to your spray, with AK you want a 2 shot burst with the mp5 you just want to tap on their head, if it's close just spray at Headshot level.
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Step 16: If you miss with the AK, a sporadic spray can still get the target, lower your aim to make up for the recoil, try lowering it at an angle towards the direction the enemy is running.
Step 17: When playing against aWPers, make small strafing motions back and forth.
strafing targets are hard to hit when double scoped with a gun.People forget that when they have an AK out, and they move back and forth, making them an easy target.
Step 18: Don't jump around corners, it makes you an easy target.
Step 19: Sometimes come out of a corner halfway, not even enough to peek it, the aWPer will see your arm and try to shoot, then you can pop out on his recoil.
Step 20: The cover should be less obvious.
Try to observe the map, use every piece as an obstruction for your protection, sometimes even a thin palm tree can block all the bullets you need.
Step 21: Your teammates can cover the bomb if you plant it in open areas.
If you throw a smoke in front of where you're planting, the enemy can't see you.
Step 22: Stop the counter-terrorists with flashes/nades.
Step 23: You can learn the timing of every rush point.
There is a possibility that this is not the case.If you rush, know how close the opposing team can be if they rushed it too.
Step 24: There is talent.
Pure talent is what it comes down to.The above points will make you an informed player but never a great one.