1. Be comfortable

First of all, your setup is very important. Being uncomfortable and playing in a mess affects your game in a very negative way. Clean up your room, and make sure you take a nice and relaxed position behind your computer before playing a game. Your mom might even start enjoying your passion for gaming.
2. The good config

You need to have the right commands in your config. Below you will find a list of all the important things you need to know about your config.

CAUTION: If you are NOT familiar with editing configs, you shouldn't change anything! If you change something you shouldn't, the game might utterly stop running.

Try to get at least 125 fps. If you aren't able to, then an upgrade would definitely benefit your gaming. There are a lot of settings when it comes to graphics, you should take a look at some of the fps guides that are out there, with a bit of luck you may be able to get a good fps even with a slightly older computer.

Type the following commands in the console :

• /rate 25000


• /cl_maxpackets 100


• /snaps 30


• /com_maxfps 125 or /com_maxfps 250 (If you have a high-end pc)


• Fix all the control and mouse settings the way YOU like it! There are plenty of gamers out there with configs you can copy, but that might not be the best settings for you! Experiment with the different control settings and mouse sensitivities, and remember, things such as drivers and your Windows mouse sensitivity also affect your in-game mouse movement.

Once you fixed all your settings, it’s time to get used to them. Get on those public servers, play those practice wars, frag away and build up your confidence. Getting used to new settings takes a while, so give it time!


3. Playing style

The most important thing, of course, is your gameplay style.

You should try to come up with your own play style. Below we'll sum up some of the most important things you should remember if you want to play at a higher level.

• As mentioned above, creating your own style is very important. But variations in that style are as important as the style itself. Make sure your opponent can't calculate what your next move is going to be! Don't do the same thing, the same way, all the time.


• Following the previous tip, try to read your opponent's game and to think one step ahead of him to determine your next move. This will only work when done in the right situation and being 100% sure about it.


• CAUTION: Don't try to be ahead of your opponent all the time. They will know and this will result in the opposite of what you're trying to reach.


• When practicing on a public server, DO NOT only use the gun you play with during team games. Try and practice all weapons to become a solid all-round player. In certain situations during a team game it's important to pick up a gun from the ground and if you can't control this weapon you might lose a very important round. Professional players can handle every weapon!


• You are the best player out there! Or well, that is the way you should be thinking. If you know that you will beat your opponent, then you will have a better chance of doing so. If you don’t, this will affect your play in a negative way.


• Also very important is to know the maps inside out! Knowing every corner, hiding place, grenade spot, etc... will give you a huge advantage to surprise your opponent or to take cover.


• When ending up in a situation when it's you against a lot of enemies, never give up and stay focused! Try to stay calm and find a way to win the round. If you do, this will boost your self-confidence enormously.


• Use the deathcam to your advantage. When you die the camera hangs above your body for 1-2 seconds. When this happens you can see the direction your opponent is going. This is a very important last call you have to make to your teammates. 


• CAUTION: Your opponent might anticipate the fact that you see him via deathcam so watch out for fake movements!

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DO IT THE RIGHT WAY