Newbie to online shoot em ups need help

[Trouty65]

Hi people im new here just wondered if you could give me a few pointers.
I am generally a petrol head (motogp etc) but have completed a few shoot em ups in my time namely max payne and cod 4.

I never played gow1 so this is going to be completely new to me. A friend told me that GOW2 is going to be awesome/massive so ive had a look at the web site and some videos and its looks mighty impressive. I have pre ordered and am picking my copy up at a late nite opening tonite.

My problem is that when it comes to going online with these sort of games im absolutely crap !! I just get absolutely spanked.

Can anyone give me a few pointers to get me going in the right direction.

thanks

Paul

[electricGuppi]

the best training i think is to play through the campaign on a difficulty that is a bit of a challenge for you. it forces you to use cover and learn how to shoot well, etc. after campaign, you can go to the multiplayer training grounds to learn how the gametypes work.

[Bourne81]

the training grounds in this game is awesome. i also like the fact you can do your own multiplayer matches with the bots to get use to the general flow of things. try out all the game types to find out which you prefer or are best at

[LOST REMEDY]

use cover, stick with your team, save them and flank enemies

[Bufger]

If you're still struggling heres what i always find helps:

Go through the campaign before multiplayer on normal or hardcore. Do any additional training you can beforehand (training grounds gives you a good chance on GoW2). Play Horde mode with a few friends, this is excellent practice as the enemy get really hard to beat!

Practice on all maps really helps. One way to do well in any shooting game is to know the maps extremely well. I had trouble at first in COD4 but as soon as i got used to the good rat runs and escapes and camping spots its easy to nab a few kills for every one death.