So, as we all know, pwning is a multi-part procedure. Not just any old newb can hop on his mom’s computer and start fragging… well… fatal1ty probably could… but that’s besides the point. Most people have to practice to become elite.
As such, this is my current practice regiment that I will begin to undertake,
3-4 hpd (Hours per day) of Counter Strike: Source
1-2 hpd Unreal Tournament
1-2 hpd Team Fortress 2
2-3 hpd Counter Strike and Day of Defeat
0-1 hpd Command and Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath
Total: 9 solid hpd of Gaming
Reasons:
Counter Strike: Source
Almost ALL tournaments include, and are mostly formed around this game. Making this my #1 game to practice. There’s no other way to learn all the subtle aspects like it’s accuracy engine and damage levels.
Unreal Tournament:
A great classic Arena shooter. I’m actually playing Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition, for those of you who care. Adding an arena/death-match game to your rotation not only adds to your total FPS gaming experience, but helps you with aspects like covering your flanks, since nobody else will, and quickly swapping weapons which games like Counter Strike: Source offer you less chance to practice.
Team Fortress 2:
While many tournaments feature this game, it’s also a helpful blend of both previous games. While It’s based on the same engine as CS:S (Valve’s Source Engine) it has more of an arena feel to it, all the while boosting many benefits to using team tactics as opposed to “lone wolf” tactics… Something I need serious work on.
Counterstrike 1.6 & Day of Defeat 1.6:
While tournament gaming has primarily shifted to newer games, mostly source games, many still have leagues for the old valve 1.6 games. Additionally, Day of defeat stressing team work, much like TF2 and many weapons are one shot one kill, forcing you to think and react quickly.
Command and Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath:
Because not only do I OCCASIONALLY need a break from fps, but RTS forces you to think laterally and in many other ways than FPS does. and kane’s wrath is just beautiful.
Anyways I will be starting this regimen on either sunday or monday of the upcoming week, and will post any issues I find with it and wether it seems to show any progress by next friday.\
~Zypher, aka: Lt. Hawkeye
