How to Counter and Strike

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Always buy armor and a few grenades.

   For guns, a M4A1 or an AK-47 are generally good to go with.
   
   You may find grenades useful, although they take some practice to use effectively.
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   Step 2: If you are going to drop a gun for a better weapon

   , covering them ,, You can also try to "one-tap" enemies, only shooting one bullet at a time and aiming at their heads. , This will make it harder for enemies to hear you shooting and know where you are, though it reduces the amount of damage it does. , If you run normally, your footsteps can be heard. , Note that this is may be difficult, but pro players master this jump without using scripts. , if you hear footsteps and are unsure if it is from a teammate or enemy. , Here is the rule of thumb of Counter-Strike:
   If you can't see them, they can't see you. (In some cases, if you are standing behind a truck or car enemies can see your lower body) , If they are attempting to shoot you through a door, they already know you are there and there is no hope in running.
   
   Wait for them to run out of ammo then pop out and shoot them. , As mentioned before, headphones are the recommended way to listen to Counter-Strike as you play, but turning off music and playing in a quiet environment helps, too.
   
   Getting a microphone is a MUST for Counter Strike as it is much faster than typing and allows you to warn teams of danger.
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   Step 3: always empty all of the ammo out of it first so the enemy cannot use it if they pick it up.

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   Step 4: Don't be too cocky

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   Step 5: stay a bit behind your teammates and work with them

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   Step 6: When your teammate is having trouble killing an enemy that you can easily kill

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   Step 7: always attempt to shoot the enemy without shooting your teammate

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   Step 8: otherwise your teammate will die and likely be mad at you.

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   Step 9: Try to shoot at enemies heads when using the AK-47; the recoil of the AK-47 is high

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    Step 10: so try to control the recoil by pulling your crosshair down the screen.

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    Step 11: Use a silencer if your guns has the option (right click).

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    Step 12: Walk (by holding shift) if you think an enemy may be near.

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    Step 13: If there is a tall object that you cannot jump over

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    Step 14: crouch jump using the crouch button and the jump button.

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    Step 15: Learn how to use your minimap (top left corner) to check for teammates

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    Step 16: If you are trying to get past a sniper

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    Step 17: throw a smoke grenade on them.

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    Step 18: If you are getting shot through a wall

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    Step 19: or door

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    Step 20: remember to stay still.

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    Step 21: Make sure you can hear the game.

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