FPS Game Theory

[Peyote69]

I used to like talking with my buds about strategies and tactics we used in FPSs and thought I'd try out a thread on the topic.

So I have always thought FPS games call upon two different skill sets from a player. The first applies to any FPS game and is being good at the mechanics/physics of the game and can be improved with practice. As an example: acquiring a target quickly and accurately. When you see a target and zoom in with your optic/iron sights, the closer you are to the target, the less you have to adjust which gives a quicker kill. I used to practice this specific skill by switching to a sniper rifle (in games w/o much action) and as I would run around I would choose a specific target like a pots or a spot on a building. After moving the reticle to where I thought it should be I would zoom in and see how close I was to the target. Having to move the crosshairs more than 1/2" or so (on screen) would be too much and I would move on to the next target.

The second skill set would be the use of tactics and the application can vary slightly from game to game. There is the always-classic flank (both shallow and deep) which I am sure all here are familiar with. There is also "closing the distance" and is used when you and an enemy both have cover and are engaged. Usually the enemy will move into cover to reload or recover health and at this point I would break cover, sprinting toward the enemy. I would place an object (can be a wall, tree, mailbox, etc...) between myself and the enemy (the closer to the enemy the better) such that when the enemy pops back out of cover he does not see me; the enemy either thinks I have run away or am still behind my old cover. I get as close as possible, always keeping the object between me and the enemy and when I believe I am close enough, break cover again, but now I have the element of surprise and know where the enemy is located, both things he lacks. Boom. Easy kill.

There are many many other tactics that can be employed and I hope this thread can be used to discuss and refine methods of dispatching other teams.

[Bravofiveone]

See RED shoot RED" about as complex as I get except I like to move around the outside of the map then hit an objective and move as fast as I can I don't like being stationary for too long.


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[klaws]

This is for you Rickety. I'm thinking of making a thread called FPS Camper Theory :D jk lol no seriously this is a great idea Peyote and I plan to post some of the tactics & strategy that I use in game. Of course I'll start with Camping 101.

[KaNtSt0PMeH]

Step 1 don't fucking move.

Hah.

When I am playing for fun I don't have any style of plat whatsoever.

However I find if I just slow down when we are trying to win I am successful in 90% of my gun battles. I approach corners ADS and always make sure to keep my allies to my back as much as possible. Spawn jumping is the quickest way to losing your cool.

[Stonezulla]

Step one: do everything right and end up behind your target.
Step two: get killed by another guy that just spawned behind you.

[Rickety Rob]

This is for you Rickety. I'm thinking of making a thread called FPS Camper Theory :D jk lol no seriously this is a great idea Peyote and I plan to post some of the tactics & strategy that I use in game. Of course I'll start with Camping 101.

Hahahaha!

Campers 101....lol

Step 1. Patience
Step 2. More patience
Step 3. Rage cause you waited forever to kill someone and you died cause the enemy spawned right next to you

[klaws]

In regards to camping and rushing IMO A balanced player should be able to do both and a balanced team should have both. The key to victory in any game mode is map control and communication. Watch the other players see where they like to travel and try to position yourself accordingly. Preparedness trumps reflex. Say your on Prison break and the enemy team is trying to advance up the ridge I might kill one or two enemies from one position then quickly move to a second. Now anyone coming up that ridge has to decide where they are going to look first. Am I going to be at position 1 or 2? Of course you have to pay attention to what's going on around you and know when it's time to move you might go on offense and rush the ridge catching them off guard. Or shift to another part of the map because they are trying to flank to cut them off. If you play this way you should never be bored you will always be moving checking your map and communicating with your teammates.

[Bravofiveone]

http://youtu.be/xu6eqzoZSBcThis video has some good info for teamwork in BF4

[Brian]

Be a better player.

Step 1. Get a wife or girlfriend that doesn't care about your gaming.

Step 2. At first she didn't care, now she does. Good luck see step 1.

Step 3. You most likely made it to this point after a divorce or have been married a long time. Enjoy your games you lucky bastards.


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[GhostOverride]

Be a better player.

Step 1. Get a wife or girlfriend that doesn't care about your gaming.

Step 2. At first she didn't care, now she does. Good luck see step 1.

Step 3. You most likely made it to this point after a divorce or have been married a long time. Enjoy your games you lucky bastards.


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Lmao...so true!


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[klaws]

To get my Ghillie suit I decided that I was going to use a sniper rifle in every game on every map. The first thing I did was play squads. I built my class and played around with it. I also did a few one vs one quick scope matches with friends. I ended up using the USR paired with the P226. For the perks Ready Up, Quickdraw, Dead Silence and Focus. Amplify I added later which really comes in handy especially when the spawns are changing constantly. I also changed my sensitivity from 7 to 10 this helps when you need to adjust your aim especially against fast moving enemies. They key is to remember that the sniper is a long range weapon quick scoping someone is awesome but unreliable, very few of my kills are what I would consider quick scoping. Try to position yourself in spots where you have the advantage, even on small maps there are places that you can keep most of your engagements to medium range. After playing for awhile you'll get the hang of when to switch to your pistol but don't rely on it too much. The sniper can still be very lethal at close range. Sight in and out constantly especially when coming around corners. For enemies on the move try leading them a bit and take the shot once they are lined up in your crosshairs. Each shot is different some require patience while others require quick reflex. The most important thing is to trust your aim don't second guess yourself. This is just some of the things that work for me thanks for reading!