How to Succeed in First‐Person Shooter Games
Have a good computer., Buy a mouse that's "easy to use"., Have decent broadband, with a fast connection., Know your weapons., Choose weapons according to need: Sniper Rifle: Range: Far to very far., Have the basic shooting tactics down pat., Have...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Have a good computer.
It's hard to play games with a slow and outdated computer.
Upgrade to a good one, or build your own for the best customized results. , It should be sensitive and fit in your hand with ease.
If you lag often, lower the quality. , You'll also be best with unlimited., You are not going to survive long in any FPS game if you don't know what a Magnum is.
Know how much ammo they come with, how fast they shoot (rate of fire) ,and if they are close, medium, long or very long range.
For help you can ask other players of the game who know the weapons. , Damage:
Medium to high.
Main use:
For long range head shots for when a rubber chicken won't do.
Weakness:
People with automatic weapons.
Shotgun:
Range:
Close to medium.
Damage:
High Main use: as a secondary weapon or for when camping, or just when you want to see a dead body.
Weakness:
Sniper rifle.
Pistol:
Range:
Close to far.
Damage Low to medium.
Main use:
As a popular secondary weapon for in-your-face combat.
Weakness:
Everyone Bazooka, RPG or rocket launcher.
Damage:
Extremely high.
Main use:
Anti vehicle and crowd weapon, very inaccurate. , This is the cheese. every player should know these.
After you know your weapons you need to know your basic shooting tactics.
When your cross hair is in the middle of enemy body, move it up to just below head level (Enemies shoulders).
This does more damage than chest level but less damage than head level.
When you get more experienced aim higher (Head level).
Another one is to crouch and crawl when necessary.
This helps you aim better and make enemies shoot dirt. , Sniping is an important skill in most FPS games.
It is straightforward: look through the scope, aim and fire. , Vehicles can transport you faster than running can, provide a weapon and be used as cover.
If you think about this, in the next 5 minutes you will not be kissing someone's bumper. , Camping is the best was to make enemies in almost any FPS game.
There are a few exceptions where camping will not work, such as games like Blacklight:
Retribution, as you have an x-ray visor so you can see through walls. , Then move on to a harder difficulty.
Starting at a hard difficulty won't make you better quickly.
If you think you're ready, try playing online. , You will know where things are and where enemies spawn. , If you fight up-close, use a shotgun.
If you fight from far, use a sniper, make sure you can scope good.
If you're not accurate at your shooting, use explosives and support.
Assault rifles are highly reliable and standard, if you don't know what gun to use, use the assault rifle.
Don't use hand-guns, their weak and have semi-auto fire. , It will be ideal to reload if you used half of your rounds.
You can get killed in the middle of a reload.
In some games, Heavy Machine guns have a large clip since the bullets come in a belt.
Reloading machine guns can take a while. , Look at your radar or mini-map if you have them.
Listen to any shooting and footsteps.
Look for tracer bullets and muzzle flashes.
Muzzle flashes are very relevant, even from a distance. , Sniper shooting can be very loud.
To be very careful, look around for enemies after you kill an enemy or fired your gun.
Walk in a crowded area or indoors if you can.
Do not go out in the open. -
Step 2: Buy a mouse that's "easy to use".
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Step 3: Have decent broadband
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Step 4: with a fast connection.
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Step 5: Know your weapons.
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Step 6: Choose weapons according to need: Sniper Rifle: Range: Far to very far.
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Step 7: Have the basic shooting tactics down pat.
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Step 8: Have your sniping skills well honed.
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Step 9: Be vehicle savvy.
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Step 10: Know how to do camping.
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Step 11: Start off at an easy campaign.
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Step 12: Choose the smallest map and keep playing in it.
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Step 13: Choose the weapon that you are good at using.
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Step 14: Do not reload if you use a few rounds
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Step 15: only when you're covered.
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Step 16: Detect enemy positions.
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Step 17: Avoid giving out your position.
Detailed Guide
It's hard to play games with a slow and outdated computer.
Upgrade to a good one, or build your own for the best customized results. , It should be sensitive and fit in your hand with ease.
If you lag often, lower the quality. , You'll also be best with unlimited., You are not going to survive long in any FPS game if you don't know what a Magnum is.
Know how much ammo they come with, how fast they shoot (rate of fire) ,and if they are close, medium, long or very long range.
For help you can ask other players of the game who know the weapons. , Damage:
Medium to high.
Main use:
For long range head shots for when a rubber chicken won't do.
Weakness:
People with automatic weapons.
Shotgun:
Range:
Close to medium.
Damage:
High Main use: as a secondary weapon or for when camping, or just when you want to see a dead body.
Weakness:
Sniper rifle.
Pistol:
Range:
Close to far.
Damage Low to medium.
Main use:
As a popular secondary weapon for in-your-face combat.
Weakness:
Everyone Bazooka, RPG or rocket launcher.
Damage:
Extremely high.
Main use:
Anti vehicle and crowd weapon, very inaccurate. , This is the cheese. every player should know these.
After you know your weapons you need to know your basic shooting tactics.
When your cross hair is in the middle of enemy body, move it up to just below head level (Enemies shoulders).
This does more damage than chest level but less damage than head level.
When you get more experienced aim higher (Head level).
Another one is to crouch and crawl when necessary.
This helps you aim better and make enemies shoot dirt. , Sniping is an important skill in most FPS games.
It is straightforward: look through the scope, aim and fire. , Vehicles can transport you faster than running can, provide a weapon and be used as cover.
If you think about this, in the next 5 minutes you will not be kissing someone's bumper. , Camping is the best was to make enemies in almost any FPS game.
There are a few exceptions where camping will not work, such as games like Blacklight:
Retribution, as you have an x-ray visor so you can see through walls. , Then move on to a harder difficulty.
Starting at a hard difficulty won't make you better quickly.
If you think you're ready, try playing online. , You will know where things are and where enemies spawn. , If you fight up-close, use a shotgun.
If you fight from far, use a sniper, make sure you can scope good.
If you're not accurate at your shooting, use explosives and support.
Assault rifles are highly reliable and standard, if you don't know what gun to use, use the assault rifle.
Don't use hand-guns, their weak and have semi-auto fire. , It will be ideal to reload if you used half of your rounds.
You can get killed in the middle of a reload.
In some games, Heavy Machine guns have a large clip since the bullets come in a belt.
Reloading machine guns can take a while. , Look at your radar or mini-map if you have them.
Listen to any shooting and footsteps.
Look for tracer bullets and muzzle flashes.
Muzzle flashes are very relevant, even from a distance. , Sniper shooting can be very loud.
To be very careful, look around for enemies after you kill an enemy or fired your gun.
Walk in a crowded area or indoors if you can.
Do not go out in the open.
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