I have owned CSS for about 6 months but I have not really played it until a few days ago. I am extremely horrible at this game. I spend most of my time spectating because I am dead. I watch the better players to try to learn what they do but nothing seems to help. Any advice for a pc fps noob that is trying to switch from console gaming?
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CSS noob help
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Jumping the gun with CS will introduce you with hardcore players that aren't too forgiving with noobs. At least in my experience with CS this has been the case, though one tip that will help you with any FPS is to get to know the maps. That's generally what separates the boys from the men, discounting their skill level. Also a big one in CS is the head is really what you need to aim for, body shots don't really do jack.
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Tip #1 Don't Spray when shooting.
Try to single fire or burst fire but try not to spray.
Tip #2 Aim for the head
Tip #3 When shooting at someone from a distance, crouch down so that the crosshair stays smaller.
Try to single fire or burst fire but try not to spray.
Tip #2 Aim for the head
Tip #3 When shooting at someone from a distance, crouch down so that the crosshair stays smaller.
The game can be daunting if you jump in later on, like you did. You'll get better playing with nicer people. Figure out how seriously you want to play. I kinda hit a wall in my skill until I decided to play more seriously and now I've hit another wall.
Try buying the same guns often so you can get used to recoil, reload speeds, fire rate, etc. Get used to using your quick switch as it's faster than reloading. Buy your body armor if you can. Try playing with the setting cl_crosshairscale #, larger the number, smaller your crosshair. I turned it up to about 3000 to learn how to effectively use the ak. Overall though, find your own playstyle. Just play to have fun and don't let people get you down. You'll find a lot of people talking shit since you're new. Keep playing and start owning it up
edit: I disagree with the comment about crouching. Yea, your accuracy goes up, but you're also an easier target and you can't move as fast. It's easier to die this way until you can effectively make ranged shots.
Try buying the same guns often so you can get used to recoil, reload speeds, fire rate, etc. Get used to using your quick switch as it's faster than reloading. Buy your body armor if you can. Try playing with the setting cl_crosshairscale #, larger the number, smaller your crosshair. I turned it up to about 3000 to learn how to effectively use the ak. Overall though, find your own playstyle. Just play to have fun and don't let people get you down. You'll find a lot of people talking shit since you're new. Keep playing and start owning it up
edit: I disagree with the comment about crouching. Yea, your accuracy goes up, but you're also an easier target and you can't move as fast. It's easier to die this way until you can effectively make ranged shots.
If you shoot while moving, dont run forward just strafe.
Although it was suggested before I'd vote against crouching because from experience it tends to open up your hitboxes a bit and if your enemy is good, if you crouch you'll probably get shot in the face.
Try possibly adjusting the size of your crosshair (cl_crosshairscale ####, I use 2500).
Don't jump and shoot unless your using a pump shotty, it will destroy your accuracy.
Find a perfect sensitivity for you, mouse sensitivity at least for me is the number one issue I run into because some days I run low and some days I run high sens.
Guns you should use: Deagle, M4, AK47, Scout, Awp. If your hurting for money the MP5 is decent and there are other decent guns but for the most part these are the ones you'll use 90% of the time.
Although it was suggested before I'd vote against crouching because from experience it tends to open up your hitboxes a bit and if your enemy is good, if you crouch you'll probably get shot in the face.
Try possibly adjusting the size of your crosshair (cl_crosshairscale ####, I use 2500).
Don't jump and shoot unless your using a pump shotty, it will destroy your accuracy.
Find a perfect sensitivity for you, mouse sensitivity at least for me is the number one issue I run into because some days I run low and some days I run high sens.
Guns you should use: Deagle, M4, AK47, Scout, Awp. If your hurting for money the MP5 is decent and there are other decent guns but for the most part these are the ones you'll use 90% of the time.
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Deagle = good. I prefer the P228
M4 = Awsome, almost never use anything else
AK47 = bad accuracy compared to the M4
Scout = good, but, you must learn to make head shots
Awp = Awp whores are gay. Will more than likely learn to hate it and love it (if you're good with it)
MP5 = I like to substitute with the P90, good for room raiding on office
Note, these are all MY OPINIONS, take them with a grain of salt if you wish.
Going by what you say I assume you don't play CSS comp which I do, so I don't think using an Awp makes you a whore. It's part of the game, lets leave it at that.
AK > M4 because it does more damage. M4 does 82 to the head if you have a helmet on, AK will kill with an HS PERIOD.
AK > M4 because it does more damage. M4 does 82 to the head if you have a helmet on, AK will kill with an HS PERIOD.
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No, I'm not a pro.
I've never been a pro FPS gamer, I'm more attune to RTS games. I mainly play for fun and typically suck because of my mouse (NEED to get a new one but, other things hold priority).
I'll take note on the AK HS thing, I didn't know that before. I just noticed the AK has less accuracy.
I'm not saying using an AWP makes you a whore. It's just that all to often you run into people (usually many if you play on 24/7 50 man servers) who use nothing but the AWP. Personally this pisses me off because it's an un-fair situation where one shot may kill you but, you have to unload half a clip to get them and VERY rarely do you make it away after getting shot by an AWP. I know I have a few times but, it's not very common.
I understand where your coming from and I'm not trying to sound like an arrogant ass I just get tired of hearing about how cheap the awp is.
Razer Diamondback 3G is pretty leet. Then again I'm left handed otherwise I'd probably pick up a G5 or something.
Razer Diamondback 3G is pretty leet. Then again I'm left handed otherwise I'd probably pick up a G5 or something.
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go to gotfrag and watch the pro's play, or spectate some cal matches.
The "best" players on pubs, aren't usually very good at all.
The "best" players on pubs, aren't usually very good at all.
Some quick tips.
Deagle.
Running diagonally eliminates the movement recoil from the deagle. It will shoot as if you were standing still. Also, the deagle doesn't hit quite dead center of the crosshair, but a little towards the lower line. This combined with the damage and wall penetration of the deagle is what makes it the #1 pistol.
That's it for now, I might do a large write up later.
Deagle.
Running diagonally eliminates the movement recoil from the deagle. It will shoot as if you were standing still. Also, the deagle doesn't hit quite dead center of the crosshair, but a little towards the lower line. This combined with the damage and wall penetration of the deagle is what makes it the #1 pistol.
That's it for now, I might do a large write up later.
Moving from console gaming to PC gaming can be a pain. A friend of mine made the change recently and has had the same problems. He's great at FPSs on the console but sucks on the PC.
As for CSS there are some simple rules that might help:
Avoid moving and firing if possible. Ducking can also help to increase accuracy on some weapons (or at least it use to).
With automatic weapons fire small bursts of 2-3 shots at a time. The longer you hold the fire button down the less accurate your shot is. Holding on for 2 or 3 shots, letting go, then firing again, will give you more accuracy.
If you're not familiar with a map, or just new in general, try to stick with other people and let them head out first until you get the hang of things.
As far as weapons go for pistols, the Deagle is great, although i like the starting CT pistol as well. For submachine guns the P90 has a high rate of fire but each individual bullet doesn't do much damage. The MP5 is also nice. For rifles, on the CT side the M4 is probably your best bet. For T the AK is good although I like the Commando better.
If you are looking to practice, you might want to pickup CS: Condition Zero. Its a single player version of CS with bots that you can practice on. It was on sale last week for $5 so you might want to check it out.
As for CSS there are some simple rules that might help:
Avoid moving and firing if possible. Ducking can also help to increase accuracy on some weapons (or at least it use to).
With automatic weapons fire small bursts of 2-3 shots at a time. The longer you hold the fire button down the less accurate your shot is. Holding on for 2 or 3 shots, letting go, then firing again, will give you more accuracy.
If you're not familiar with a map, or just new in general, try to stick with other people and let them head out first until you get the hang of things.
As far as weapons go for pistols, the Deagle is great, although i like the starting CT pistol as well. For submachine guns the P90 has a high rate of fire but each individual bullet doesn't do much damage. The MP5 is also nice. For rifles, on the CT side the M4 is probably your best bet. For T the AK is good although I like the Commando better.
If you are looking to practice, you might want to pickup CS: Condition Zero. Its a single player version of CS with bots that you can practice on. It was on sale last week for $5 so you might want to check it out.
what really helped me back in the day go from terrible to good-enough-to-really-enjoy it was lowering my sensitivity down to 1.5
granted that means different speeds for different computers, but for me, that was basically going from fps on speed to walking through molasses. but it made me think about the game more. where enemies might be, reminded me to strafe around corners, etc. just an idea.
granted that means different speeds for different computers, but for me, that was basically going from fps on speed to walking through molasses. but it made me think about the game more. where enemies might be, reminded me to strafe around corners, etc. just an idea.
Find a server that is 24/7 on one map only. Sure, you'll suck it up for a while, but eventually you'll learn safe points, choke points, places to avoid due to random shooting through walls, etc.
Follow someone else's lead. if you see a group running to the back door, go with them. If everyone is spread out, find someone and shadow them. Its not the BEST strategy, but it will give you a chance to learn why that "route" is a good one or bad one.
But a server that runs one map 24/7 will have people that have learned all the tricks for that one map. Like I said, you'll get your arse handed to you for a bit, but eventually you'll learn that map. Then, when you are playing on a regular server, when that map comes up, you'll be solid.
Oh, and don't FREAK OUT. When a Terrorist surprises you, don't just jam down the fire button and hold it down. Think of what you would do in real life. Retreat, fire bursts, aim for the chest (recoil will bring your muzzle up toward the head) and remember where boxes are to hide. Burst fire. Burst fire. Burst fire. Do not spray. I know you think you'll do better by getting as many bullets into the guy as possible, but I can assure you (From EXPERIENCE) that doesn't work. The guy doing the burst fire will always win.
Let's assume that you need 4 bullets to hit to kill someone. Spray means you may hit one time, and then miss everything else. Burst fire means you'll hit him 4 out of 5 bursts. Which odds do you like? Burst fire. Even if you are point blank. (The AK47 is notorious for this. Even holding the barrel on someone, after the first couple of bullets you miss with a full on spray. Its sad but true.) Burst fire always.
And then just get used to taking away the STARTLED side of it. If someone surprises you, you can't revert to "OH NOES! SPRAY AND PRAY!" You have to stay calm, burst fire, aim for the chest, and find someplace to duck behind.
PS: Use your grenades smartly. If you manage to hide behind a box, a good FLASH or SMOKE will give you the chance to peek out from behind it and shoot the guy before he shoots you.
RULE #1: HAVE FUN!
When it gets boring or you hate the map, buy a PARA machine gun and dual Baretta's. Its the funniest thing in the world.
Follow someone else's lead. if you see a group running to the back door, go with them. If everyone is spread out, find someone and shadow them. Its not the BEST strategy, but it will give you a chance to learn why that "route" is a good one or bad one.
But a server that runs one map 24/7 will have people that have learned all the tricks for that one map. Like I said, you'll get your arse handed to you for a bit, but eventually you'll learn that map. Then, when you are playing on a regular server, when that map comes up, you'll be solid.
Oh, and don't FREAK OUT. When a Terrorist surprises you, don't just jam down the fire button and hold it down. Think of what you would do in real life. Retreat, fire bursts, aim for the chest (recoil will bring your muzzle up toward the head) and remember where boxes are to hide. Burst fire. Burst fire. Burst fire. Do not spray. I know you think you'll do better by getting as many bullets into the guy as possible, but I can assure you (From EXPERIENCE) that doesn't work. The guy doing the burst fire will always win.
Let's assume that you need 4 bullets to hit to kill someone. Spray means you may hit one time, and then miss everything else. Burst fire means you'll hit him 4 out of 5 bursts. Which odds do you like? Burst fire. Even if you are point blank. (The AK47 is notorious for this. Even holding the barrel on someone, after the first couple of bullets you miss with a full on spray. Its sad but true.) Burst fire always.
And then just get used to taking away the STARTLED side of it. If someone surprises you, you can't revert to "OH NOES! SPRAY AND PRAY!" You have to stay calm, burst fire, aim for the chest, and find someplace to duck behind.
PS: Use your grenades smartly. If you manage to hide behind a box, a good FLASH or SMOKE will give you the chance to peek out from behind it and shoot the guy before he shoots you.
RULE #1: HAVE FUN!
When it gets boring or you hate the map, buy a PARA machine gun and dual Baretta's. Its the funniest thing in the world.
wow I am surprised no said this but just get a pair of decent headphones, I rely more on sound in that game than sight. Turn off the crap music, turn up the sound effects, listen for reloads, footsteps, nades etc. Once you get your aim and timing down you will be able to HS someone the second they turn a corner just by listening to their footsteps. I play office a lot and I can hear the garage door open from inside the projector room. Which means someone is coming up through the back windows. they either jump on the boxes and onto the dumpster to just right on the window sill to the right. 50/50 chance but you are waiting for em you will most likely get them as soon as they jump up.
Learn the map, know where to aim if the are coming around a corner and you will start doing a lot better. A lot of people camp and play in the same spots on maps, learn their patterns, their favorite spots, listen before you leap to see if you hear a reload, a gun change, or footsteps, turn the corner and prefire and you will get em.
I have been playing the game, a little over two years, I'm not cal-o or anything of MLG crap, I just play for fun and I give some of #1 players mani/source stat ranked players on their perspective servers, a run for their money on my good days.
BTW Gun Game is the best thing ever...
Learn the map, know where to aim if the are coming around a corner and you will start doing a lot better. A lot of people camp and play in the same spots on maps, learn their patterns, their favorite spots, listen before you leap to see if you hear a reload, a gun change, or footsteps, turn the corner and prefire and you will get em.
I have been playing the game, a little over two years, I'm not cal-o or anything of MLG crap, I just play for fun and I give some of #1 players mani/source stat ranked players on their perspective servers, a run for their money on my good days.
BTW Gun Game is the best thing ever...
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yes you absolutely need headphones to be any good at CSS, play gun-game until you get used to the weapons, play deathmatch to speed up your reflexes and memorize the maps, remap the controls for efficiency, don't move while shooting, learn the spray patterns (shoot at walls with different guns at various distances and check your groups), respect the AWP, aim for the head until you learn to spray, make sure you are at 100fps if possible with corresponding rates, kill the unnecessary graphics like water reflection and skybox, set crosshairscale to a high value to shrink it, get a good CPU.
edit: forgot the most important thing lol, WALK! unless you have the drop on someone, crouch is a waste of time and might get you killed.
edit: forgot the most important thing lol, WALK! unless you have the drop on someone, crouch is a waste of time and might get you killed.
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IMO, the main part of CSS is the sound and getting ot know the maps. Once you have that and your bursts down, you're good. Listen for runners, but good players walk a lot of the time. After I rush, I usually end up just walking.