Tactics, tricks and tips

[Bk]

So, as it is, the more I play, the more people I see losing rounds and getting killed because of things that could have been  easily avoided. There is a rather large number of specific tactical threads on this section, so I thought it would be good to have one that's more general, with advice that can be used on any map, at any time.
Please, anybody with usefull advice, feel free to post it here. I will be doing so whenever I can, and I hope this is somewhat helpfull for both newer and more experienced players.

[Bk]

Let's start things off with some actually rather obvious things, that lots of people somehow still manage to forget.
When playing as as T on a de_ map, make sure you plant the bomb on an easily defendable spot, a place that can be seen from covered spots so you can easily pick off anybody trying to defuse it.
A good example would be de_nuke, where many people keep planting it hidden next to the bomb, while planting it right in the middle (on both sites) would make it very easy to guard it from several spots whitout being in the enemy's sight.
Also, when you have the bomb and your team is running towards a site, make sure you are neither the first to rush, nor the last. If your first and die (thus dropping the bomb), it'll make it harder for your team-mates to retreat if it is precise that they do so, if they can't reach the bomb you dropped.

[Le Rouge]

However, if the area has not been fully cleared yet, you cannot plant it in an open are, but rather try and plant it asap where ppl dont shoot at you.
In Dust2, for exmpale, it is quite easy to know if the area has been fully swipped. In piranesi it's the opposite.

[Bk]

Also, in case you are on your own/outnumbered, it's best to stay hidden until you hear the defusing sound, instead of covering the entrances.

[Dr Sadako]

I think what you are discussing regarding planting is already covered here.
 
http://www.deadmen.co.uk/cs_guides.php#planting
 
What I could suggest is to pick up you aim off the ground. Always keep your crosshair in expected chest-head height. This is also covered in a thread in this section. However, I still see lots of dMw members dragging their crosshair along the ground.

[DuVeL]

I think what you are discussing regarding planting is already covered here.
 
http://www.deadmen.co.uk/cs_guides.php#planting
 
What I could suggest is to pick up you aim off the ground. Always keep your crosshair in expected chest-head height. This is also covered in a thread in this section. However, I still see lots of dMw members dragging their crosshair along the ground.

Actually it's under the Charlysection http://www.deadmen.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=17037 but still, as Sadako said. Also using your headset and such the correct way.
Bomb shouldn't go upfront, lately on both MH and during wars the bomber went up ahead, bomb should never rush as the first.
For the rest, most other stuf has probably allready been typed about by Sadako...

[Dr Sadako]

Actually it's under the Charlysection http://www.deadmen.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=17037 but still, as Sadako said. Also using your headset and such the correct way.
Bomb shouldn't go upfront, lately on both MH and during wars the bomber went up ahead, bomb should never rush as the first.
For the rest, most other stuf has probably allready been typed about by Sadako...

It was this thread I meant in this section.
 
http://www.deadmen.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=2306

[Bk]

Something to have in mind both while attacking and defending is that your enemies (your teammates as well actually:rolleyes: ) might be tossin' some flashers your way. So, it's always important to have your surroundings checked out, so you can, when blinded, retreat to cover even whithout seeing your path.

[T e c h N i c a l]

Something to have in mind both while attacking and defending is that your enemies (your teammates as well actually:rolleyes: ) might be tossin' some flashers your way. So, it's always important to have your surroundings checked out, so you can, when blinded, retreat to cover even whithout seeing your path.

 That, is very good advice indeed.

[Eternaluk]

1. Keep an eye on your surroundings.
2. Watch which teammate goes where.
3.when you see enemies, try to quickly count them, but don't get ya face blown off,
4.try keeping your gun up.
5. and when badly flashed, ( Total white screen ) try making no noise and backing into a corner.
6. Try avoiding glocks.
7. When using a scout don't stay in the same place. Keep on the move.
8. And sometimes, using you team as bait-it's not evil-it's a good idea, when they're dying/making a distraction If your sure that your team will have a victory-even if they're all dead. Go the other way, and sneak up behind the enemies!
9. Gotta go! ^^
9.

[Bk]

2. Watch which teammate goes where.

Thanks to the new radar thingy, this gains extra importance since if you know what teammate went where, you can later on actually see where he died, and where enemies have been spotted etc.
Also, generally the radar is something to have an eye on whenever possible, as opposed to the old radar (which was basically completely useless in my opinion) it can provide extremely usefull information regarding pretty much anything happening on the map.

[Blunt]

Thanks to the new radar thingy, this gains extra importance since if you know what teammate went where, you can later on actually see where he died, and where enemies have been spotted etc.
Also, generally the radar is something to have an eye on whenever possible, as opposed to the old radar (which was basically completely useless in my opinion) it can provide extremely usefull information regarding pretty much anything happening on the map.

Radar's only useful if you remember to keep glancing at it.

The good thing about it is that you can see enemies on your radar when your team-mates spot them. You can also tell if the enemy has the bomb as he is highlighted.
It is handy to know that team-mates and/or the enemy is above or below you, which is determined by the size of their dot on the minimap.

[Anonymous]

It is handy to know that team-mates and/or the enemy is above or below you, which is determined by the size of their dot on the minimap.

I thought that indicated fat/skinny players :g:

Oh well :doh:

[Bk]

It is handy to know that team-mates and/or the enemy is above or below you, which is determined by the size of their dot on the minimap.

Yeah, the whole above/below thing is tends to confuse the heck outta me on maps like havana, when there's like only 1 enemy left and he suddenly pops up on the radar, I run towards that and it turns out he was on another floor etc., that usually has me running around the map for the rest of the round...:wacko:

[Eternaluk]

I thought that indicated fat/skinny players :g:

Oh well :doh:

Not quite



And also, try keeping at least 2 of your 3 eyes on the screen, the other one can do other stuff. ( 0 0 0 ) Me < 0.o(.0):flirty: