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There are three types of firing methods in Counterstrike: full auto, burst, and single shot. Each should be used in different situations. The advantage of fully automatic firing is that you’ll spray rounds in the enemy’s direction at maximum clip. However, your accuracy will be greatly diminished holding down the fire button. Example: you’re pointing at an opponent point-blank. Here, you’re likely to go full auto and hit them only a few times. [Hint: because of each gun’s recoil, aim slightly downward when firing fully automatic. Your shots will jump upwards and aiming low might give you a better chance of hitting your opponent.] There are two methods of burst fire; fixed and manual. Some weapons have built-in burst fire modes, such as the Glock and the FAMAS. These particular weapons will shoot 3 rounds at a time when on this setting, while maintaining good accuracy. However, any gun can be fired in burst, simply hold the fire button down for short periods of time. I recommend using this shot selection when fighting long-to-medium range. The final type of shot selection is single shot. While basically self-explanatory, single shot is probably the most successful way to kill an opponent. Although you won’t be able to shoot as many shots as full auto or burst, you won’t have to. Clicking then waiting for your crosshairs to tighten will result the greatest accuracy you gun can have. As a result, you’ll be wasting fewer rounds and hitting at a higher percentage. This final type of shot selection shouldn’t be used in close combat situations. [Hint: when you spot an enemy a distance away, don’t panic and start spraying bullets. Instead, crouch and aim your shots before you fire.]
One Man Army:
Often times in Counterstrike you’ll find it necessary to become a “one man army.” When everyone else is dead and you’re left to face multiple enemies, one has to draw upon their skills. For a beginner, this task is daunting, but experienced players see this situation as a challenge. In original CS, I could take out an entire team of nine players by my lonesome. Unfortunately the aiming system in Source is a bit more complex and I’m only able to take on six at the most. However, I don’t expect most people to accomplish that task, not without much playing experience. As the last person on your team you have an advantage; any footsteps you hear will be the enemy. You should try separating the opposing force because if fought all at once, you’ll surely perish. Methodically eliminate one player then move onto the next. [Hint: once you kill an enemy, move to another spot. The others alive will see their teammate drop from radar and know where you’re located.]
Flanking:
Flanking an opponent is another name for stealthily coming up from their behind. This strategy, if executed successfully will lead to many easy kills. Despite its rewards, flanking is very difficult and should only be attempted by those possessing adequate skills. In order to flank, you’ll have to guess which way the enemy team is going to travel and go the opposite. However, because teams split up and travel every way during a map you will meet some enemies on your way. If you can manage to eliminate these few, you’ll be able to shoot the others in the back. [Hint: in order to be successful flanking each map, you must know the other team’s strategy and guess your routes correctly.]
Timing:
Many kills are enabled by timing of movement and firing. If you’re in a firefight with an enemy and neither of you have killed the other, conserve your ammunition. Wait until your enemy is reloading and then use your remaining shots to finish them off. Timing is also important when throwing grenades. You don’t want to have a grenade in hand when an enemy comes into site. Once you’ve played many hours in Counterstrike, timing will be learned. Until then watch those who are performing the best, as they can show you what to do and when.
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