subject: Be the best shooter! [print this page] Be the best shooter! Be the best shooter!
Shooter games are probably the most popular games ever. The ones that love these games know their rules, and they also know many tactics and tips how to shoot better, but here is a good news for the beginners, you don't need to play hours and hours to play like a pro - there are some simple tips that apply to almost every shooter game.
There is one easy way to become better at a game, without ever playing it. You need to adjust the game settings to something you are familiar with. For example, at the default settings some games are too dark. Fix the brightness to a higher level and you could see all the tiny details more easily. It's the same with the X and Y axis sensitivity and the axis settings - if you look up when you should look down, you need to invert the look. If turning left or right seems too slow, X axis need to be adjusted up a bit so your character moves more quickly. This runs for up and down as well. Adjusting the Y axis will resolve the problem.
The point of these games is not firing aimlessly, you should find the right moment to shot. Many people mistake and fire too soon. You should have a clear shot; you should have a good and safe position and try to stay undiscovered. If the enemies don't know you are there, they won't fire at you.
Sometimes you have the position but still you miss the target. The problem could be in the selection of the weapon. Different weapons react in different ways; maybe the weapon has kick-back effect of a weapon firing. It may cause the position of the fired projectile to be off target. Also it could happen that the game is so realistic so you need to lead your target. If target is running to the left, aim just a bit to the left of his head. You'll have an excellent head-shot by the time the bullet makes its way to where you have aimed.
Use the environment within the map to take cover and avoid enemy fire. Detect all the places where you can hide, do whatever it takes to stay safe. Stay behind cover until you hear your enemies reload, then come out and blast them to pieces while they are reloading.
And final, the practice is the most important thing. At first you go around and you'll likely find yourself dead more times than alive. Take your time and as you become more familiar with the game, you will only get better and better. Still be careful, if you practice one game, that doesn't mean that you'll know all the others, some rules are similar but all the games have their unique qualities.
