My Aim is Terrible

**R0B0T** · 10-05-2007, 07:44 AM

So i started playing FPS back in highschool with Team Fortress 1, it was my favorite game of the time. and of course branched into other fps's like quake and counter strike, but i never had a computer of my own, i was a poor lad so when i was playing these games it was at my friends house on my friends computer, but then i got alittle older had taken a break for awhile and found myself in a full time job, oh i have money now, i can buy something, so i bought a computer! basic graphics and processing and bought UT2k4 when it came out, i was so excited, but i noticed after the long break of not playing FPS's that either my aim got terrible or the quality of players was to a point that not just anyone could do well on any given server. and well i got really frustrated trying to play, id come across someone and just get destroyed pretty quickly

now i noticed a thread called ten rules to make you good. or something, i read it and it all makes sense, but the biggest problem i have is AIM i cannot AIM. does it just come with time, do i have to dedicate lots of hours to it? im 24 and work full time, i do not want to have to play every afternoon just to try and catch up to kids who do not work and just go to school and live with their parents. what can someone like me do to become good, maybe even semi pro. what will it take? i have a 8800GTX and a decent computer now that i can afford these things i want to take advantage of it, but whats the point if i cannot compete with the kids these days? can i join someones clan, will some great sensei or great teacher please train me to be pro. i am a very competative gamer, i just got back from japan where i compete in a 2d fighting game event called Super Battle Opera, but theres no money in 2d fighting games and definitly no fame or pride for them here in america, i bet no one here even knows what Super battle Opera is,

So im pleaing, will someone please train me to be good at UT, will someone give me a strict training regiment, and will someone talk to me, one thing thats important to me is that i interact in some way with a community and be part of a team to motivate myself to get better.

i really want to be good at this game when it comes out, im scared though that maybe i do not have what it takes.

how do i AIM better?

The End,

**bionicman** · 10-05-2007, 07:53 AM

Practice.
There was a mutator for ut2004 for aim training, sorry don't remember the name.

**[404]Cham3l3on** · 10-05-2007, 07:57 AM

At this point, I'd say wait until UT3 comes out. To compete though, you seriously have to just keep playing and at least (bare minimum) plan on spending 8 to 10 hrs a week [edit] This is for 'casual' competition, when everyone is abuzz with UT3 the commitment will most likely go up. But since it is a new game, there will be players from all skill levels with the majority being new players is my guess[/edit]. This is probably the most reasonable thing for someone in your situation.

Having good aim is a combination of things, that I won't venture into here. If you have 2k4 feel free to buddy me and I can help you out with some basics. Otherwise I'd say wait and start from UT3 because although your aim won't drastically change much from game to game, the movement and other aspects will affect this.

Fortunately for players who shoot low(er) percentage hitscan, it appears that UT3 will push us away from that dominance. Not saying it won't help having great aim, but what I am saying is that (from all the talk) in UT3 having a player who shoots 40% shock primary against top players *might* be offset by the hopes of more in-fighting and increased splash damage.

**Madmanxan** · 10-05-2007, 08:01 AM

play UT2004 and use the sniper/lightning gun all the time, or the shock rifle...ur aim will return...practice on botmatches is best.

**CreepyD** · 10-05-2007, 08:01 AM

I got good by playing DM, simple as that.
In a public DM iwth about 10 players (and being on a modem back then) I could regularly get 30 frags 0 deaths - sure there were quite a few n00bs in public servers, but you can't progress futher until first beating them down.
I would suggest starting there. Just play and you will improve.
If dying lots, think about WHY you are dying lots.
If you can't hit someone dodging, think it over after playing (while commuting is good) - work out that players keep getting the better of you by doing "xyz", so you need to do "abc".
Also you need to get some decent sessions in, playing 15 mins here and there WILL NOT help. Imo at least an hour is required - it's takes some time to get into the game being so fast - the more you play, the slower it feels - this aids your whole game and gives you more time to think about what's going on.

**R0B0T** · 10-05-2007, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by [404]Cham3l3on

At this point, I'd say wait until UT3 comes out. To compete though, you seriously have to just keep playing and at least (bare minimum) plan on spending 8 to 10 hrs a week. This is probably the most reasonable thing for someone in your situation.

Having good aim is a combination of things, that I won't venture into here. If you have 2k4 feel free to buddy me and I can help you out with some basics. Otherwise I'd say wait and start from UT3 because although your aim won't drastically change much from game to game, the movement and other aspects will affect this.

Fortunately for players who shoot low(er) percentage hitscan, it appears that UT3 will push us away from that dominance. Not saying it won't help having great aim, but what I am saying is that (from all the talk) in UT3 having a player who shoots 40% shock primary against top players *might* be offset by the hopes of more in-fighting and increased splash damage.

Actually i agree with you on that last part, when i read that they took away jump dodgeing i felt like the game my slow down a bit, be more in your face, but i know this, top players from the previous game will still be top players in the new game, just the style might re arrange the tiers a bit.

but hearing the gravity increase actually made me feel better about this game, although i liked the jumping around and craziness, i could not compete with those who had AIM, i could move well but my AIM blew. but you could call me an In-fighter so i welcome the change. but still doesnt mean ill be able to compete.

I have a tournament this weekend for Guilty Gear but ill get on UT and buddy you.

**R0B0T** · 10-05-2007, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by CreepyD

I got good by playing DM, simple as that.
In a public DM iwth about 10 players (and being on a modem back then) I could regularly get 30 frags 0 deaths - sure there were quite a few n00bs in public servers, but you can't progress futher until first beating them down.
I would suggest starting there. Just play and you will improve.
If dying lots, think about WHY you are dying lots.
If you can't hit someone dodging, think it over after playing (while commuting is good) - work out that players keep getting the better of you by doing "xyz", so you need to do "abc".
Also you need to get some decent sessions in, playing 15 mins here and there WILL NOT help. Imo at least an hour is required - it's takes some time to get into the game being so fast - the more you play, the slower it feels - this aids your whole game and gives you more time to think about what's going on.

your absolutlely right, i know these things from the 2d fighter i play, the more i play the slower and better at reacting to a situation i get. so ill apply what your saying.

**Piglet** · 10-05-2007, 08:32 AM

Ensure that you have mouse acceleration off in both windows and the game. Then play some TAM/Freon.

There you get to watch the better players once you're out - and have a go each round to practice what you learned.

**CreepyD** · 10-05-2007, 08:38 AM

If aim and pure skills is all you need, TAM will definitely train that.

For overall game, TAM will hinder more than help - it will get you into bad habits as there are no guns or pickups and the tactics are completely different to normal gametypes.

**Synapse** · 10-05-2007, 08:38 AM

my advice to start with is play some instagib deathmatch (you can start now with 2k4). This takes away all elements of map control and different weapon skills and makes you focus on movement, aim, and allowing the 2 to work together.

**Moloko** · 10-05-2007, 08:43 AM

It's hitscan you're talking about , you've got lag to contend with, online, ping is king, even with a top spec 8800gtx in your rig . How good is your aim offline? If your aim is v.good offline and you cannot replicate this online, presuming you have that critical low ping, matched with that nice HW the best advice is to simply relax.

Why not try to get better with the less accurate aim weapons such as rocket launcher and flak cannon? A player who is average with all the weapons will beat one who is good with just one(usually). Finally stress affects aim big time, If you are getting frustrated /angry all the time upon being killed you should question what is the point of continuing playing what is meant to be a fun game anyway.

**semperphy** · 10-05-2007, 08:46 AM

Simple

1. Lasermouse and a "professional" mousemat (i'd use one with some resistance)
2. Download Mousefix.reg to remove windows mouseacceleration and download mouseratepatch to clock your mouse to 500hz\1000hz (dont know how this works with windows vista, but if ure on xp)
3.Set a slow mousesens, and stick with the same sens. If u ever feel like changing it, set it LOWER.
4.PRACTISE (Instagib is good)
5.Send me 50% of the money you win in next years wcg.

Thanks in advance.

$eMpy

**CreepyD** · 10-05-2007, 08:54 AM

I got another one, while this isn't UT, it might help your aim/mouse skills.
king.com has a game on it called Carnival Shootout. It's basically like a duck shoot.
Scoring a high score is not about being fast and hitting every target, it's about hitting every target dead on 40,000+ points you should be getting.
If you get good, you can even win some cash while you are at it..

**tqz** · 10-05-2007, 08:59 AM

I used this link to configure my mouse settings: http://www.mikofoto.net/ae/calculator2.php
You gotta choose either Standard or Custom, fill in the gaps and click Calculate.
I also recommend disabling mouse acceleration (if you have it).
I'm using an MX518 with 500dpi, 1024x768 resolution in UT, 20cm/360 sens and fov 110.

**TriggerMakeBoom** · 10-05-2007, 09:03 AM

Practice on Easy Bots, then when you get better, upgrade the difficulty level... bit by bit.
As for amount of hours... just play for a while, until you get sick of it, go back to it later.
That sure helped my aim :P

**[s§s]Bison_Boy** · 10-05-2007, 09:03 AM

THis is the reason many of us migrated to sniper mode - the run n gun bunnies depend on fast PC, fast connection and fast reflexes. If you don't have all 3, you get owned, BUT that doesn't mean that you can't be a good hunter!

**kobalt** · 10-05-2007, 09:25 AM

Use the minigun and SPRAY in a small circle loll

**Brutal** · 10-05-2007, 09:27 AM

Well aim in with what weapon ? cus if u want aim with every weapon u have to play with each 1, like some 1 said on these forums, practice 1 week with each gunn and you'll know where to aim to hit them, cus with every weapon u have to aim differently

**kobalt** · 10-05-2007, 09:32 AM

quote :cus with every weapon u have to aim differently

True, the worst one to aim is the secondary fire flak, you have to calculate in your head the curve trajectory and adjust the angle .

**Boksha** · 10-05-2007, 09:50 AM

Just a small tip: often times you should move your mouse as little as possible. People move back and forth a lot often, and timing them moving into your crosshair is often easier than trying to hit them at any given time, especially if they're timing your shots to dodge right before you fire.

Also, like Piglet said, watch others play in first person mode, which is forced on you in TAM. I wouldn't recommend using TAM for aiming practice however because you'll often spend a lot of time dead, which is time wasted unless you can spectate someone good shooting, and in practice you'll be spectating someone running away from the only other guy in the map.

As for playing daily... you'll probably have to, but it doesn't have to be more than 30 to an hour a day, definitely.

**subby99** · 10-05-2007, 09:55 AM

Some people are born bad at sports and no matter what they do will always be bad.

Some people have no hand eye coordination and couldnt put foot to ball to save their lives. These people usually have advantages in other part of life like exceptional thinking power and what have you. And then some people are just born bad at everything and are usually inbred or something.

But if you practice and lower your mouse sensitivity maybe you will get better aim eventually.

**AFG34** · 10-05-2007, 10:07 AM

Basics first:
make sure your chair and enviroment is very comfortable. You should be able to sit there for mulitple hours. Your monitor's refresh rate has to be at least 75+ hertz because UT is very fast paced. Make sure you have a decent mousepad and a comfortable mouse. Make sure you have a comfortable headset/headphone that won't hurt your ears after 1 hour of wear. Lowering your sensitivity helps your aim if you have twitchy hands. In game, try moving your mouse with your elbow and shoulder instead of fingers.

here's more: http://purehighspeed.com/forum/showthread.php?t=166

**Boksha** · 10-05-2007, 10:24 AM

Originally Posted by AFG34

In game, try moving your mouse with your elbow and shoulder instead of fingers.

Disagreed. Fine movements can be done with the fingers alone. I find it more relaxing to be able to rest my wrist while doing fine movement too.

Screen refresh should never be below 75 Hz (or even 85) for a CRT to begin with.

**theeDEATHMASTER** · 10-05-2007, 10:27 AM

watching pro vids can help.

**Senji** · 10-05-2007, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by R0B0T

i really want to be good at this game when it comes out

That's all the motivation u need imo. You dont need us to tell you exactly how to get improve your accuracy, at the end of the day it comes down to your attitude and how far you're willing to put in the effort. Practice is the key.

But having an instructor in a small map works really well for beginners. I had the opportunity to train a newb friend in the art of UTness using a small map called 'Gael' in UT2k4 which works awesome because it included the 2 basic type of weaponry, long-range instant hit weapons ( Lightning gun ) and the more common rocket launcher + there was a big ass hole in the center so you have to learn to control your dodging skills while dueling with your opponent.

I taught him how to use the rockets and dodging at the same time - to aim at the feet/ground and to time the rockets so that they land where the other guy is dodging to. He found this very difficult at first so I spent some time playing bait while he practices his RL accuracy until he felt comfortable. It wasn't long until we started RL dueling because he actually put in the effort to learn - we later moved onto LG... then a combination of both.

After a month of training him with basic skill set - I sent him away to play with other ppl and a year down the line he challanged me again to a Gael 1-on-1. And what can i say? I actually got my arse handed to me!! Altho in my defence, I had gotten pretty damn rusty and he had clocked in quite a few hours into the game numbering close to 3 digits. He wasn't exactly obsessed, his still more of a casual gamer just like any other, the point is he enjoyed playing and the more he played the better he got. The same can apply to you.

Note: I did notice that his accuracy was unusually high compared to mine, the only time i stand a chance is with a close-range rocket duel - i eventually found out that he plays ALOT of insta. So if u wanna get good accuracy u might wanna play insta a lot, altho i don't recommend full-time insta your other weaponry skills will diminish.

**Madridista** · 10-05-2007, 11:15 AM

you should have good conditions first, in conditions i mean things like good mouse, good and big pad, good configuration. after you'll get all of these the only thing left is practicing. even if you wont practice so hard you will be able to acheive good aim pretty easily.

To be honest it has nothing to do with talent imo. aiming is all about having good conditions and building-up good aiming technics by practicing. of-course there are exceptional, players like GitzZz in UT or toxic in Quake for example which really stands out from other in their aiming, but it dosent mean you cant become a good aimer yourself.

Just get yourself a mouse like MX518/IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0/Razer DeathAdder, get a pad like SteelSeries QCK/QCK+ which will give you enough space to play on low sensetivity so your aim will be accurate enough and you wont get stucked when trying to turn for example.

then just set your sensetivity to something between 25-30cm/360 which considered pretty low, and start practicing with tracking weapons like minigun and linkgun and try to stay on your target as long as possible. those weapons determine your overall aim and if you can get good with them you will have easier time improving with the rest of the weapons including hitscan.

**R0B0T** · 10-05-2007, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by Madridista

you should have good conditions first, in conditions i mean things like good mouse, good and big pad, good configuration. after you'll get all of these the only thing left is practicing. even if you wont practice so hard you will be able to acheive good aim pretty easily.

To be honest it has nothing to do with talent imo. aiming is all about having good conditions and building-up good aiming technics by practicing. of-course there are exceptional, players like GitzZz in UT or toxic in Quake for example which really stands out from other in their aiming, but it dosent mean you cant become a good aimer yourself.

Just get yourself a mouse like MX518/IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0/Razer DeathAdder, get a pad like SteelSeries QCK/QCK+ which will give you enough space to play on low sensetivity so your aim will be accurate enough and you wont get stucked when trying to turn for example.

then just set your sensetivity to something between 25-30cm/360 which considered pretty low, and start practicing with tracking weapons like minigun and linkgun and try to stay on your target as long as possible. those weapons determine your overall aim and if you can get good with them you will have easier time improving with the rest of the weapons including hitscan.

theres a term im not sure i understand, i think i know what it means, but could you clarify "hitscan"?

**Madridista** · 10-05-2007, 11:47 AM

hitscan is refering to weapons like shock and lightning gun in UT2K4, rail-gun in Quake etc. I cant give you a direct definition since my english isnt that good, but i hope you understood.

What i meant to say that using tracking weapons like Link-Gun and Minigun can help you improve your overall aim which will effect your aim with hitscan and spam weapons as-well.

**GrimReaper** · 10-05-2007, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by R0B0T

So i started playing FPS back in highschool with Team Fortress 1, it was my favorite game of the time. and of course branched into other fps's like quake and counter strike, but i never had a computer of my own, i was a poor lad so when i was playing these games it was at my friends house on my friends computer, but then i got alittle older had taken a break for awhile and found myself in a full time job, oh i have money now, i can buy something, so i bought a computer! basic graphics and processing and bought UT2k4 when it came out, i was so excited, but i noticed after the long break of not playing FPS's that either my aim got terrible or the quality of players was to a point that not just anyone could do well on any given server. and well i got really frustrated trying to play, id come across someone and just get destroyed pretty quickly

now i noticed a thread called ten rules to make you good. or something, i read it and it all makes sense, but the biggest problem i have is AIM i cannot AIM. does it just come with time, do i have to dedicate lots of hours to it? im 24 and work full time, i do not want to have to play every afternoon just to try and catch up to kids who do not work and just go to school and live with their parents. what can someone like me do to become good, maybe even semi pro. what will it take? i have a 8800GTX and a decent computer now that i can afford these things i want to take advantage of it, but whats the point if i cannot compete with the kids these days? can i join someones clan, will some great sensei or great teacher please train me to be pro. i am a very competative gamer, i just got back from japan where i compete in a 2d fighting game event called Super Battle Opera, but theres no money in 2d fighting games and definitly no fame or pride for them here in america, i bet no one here even knows what Super battle Opera is,

So im pleaing, will someone please train me to be good at UT, will someone give me a strict training regiment, and will someone talk to me, one thing thats important to me is that i interact in some way with a community and be part of a team to motivate myself to get better.

i really want to be good at this game when it comes out, im scared though that maybe i do not have what it takes.

how do i AIM better?

The End,

Use an Aim Bot!!!......J/K
All I can say is Practice...Practice...Practice. You will get better guaranteed!

Side Note:

Lots Of Good Ideas In This Thread!!

**R0B0T** · 10-05-2007, 12:08 PM

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for all their feedback and great suggestions, does anyone know the name of that aim mutator? and i will prolly try instagib, also thanks for the great mouse info, i hope to learn more in that arena.

Oh one other thing i plan to use ESDF anyone have any reasons why i might stick with WASD? also if i went to a tournament a live one in person does anyone know how those are conducted? can you bring your user.ini and use your controls/settings/sensitivities? hows does that work? cause im not only intrested in maybe competeing in online tournies but also ones i may have to travel to. my goal is to become competetative at this game if its possible.

Originally Posted by Madridista

I cant give you a direct definition since my english isnt that good, but i hope you understood.

your english is great i understood.

Thank you all!
R0B0T

**DarkSideofOZ** · 10-05-2007, 12:39 PM

Accuracy /Mouse Advice from the author of those "10 tips to better FPSing."

If you want high accuracy, then sadly All the "DPI" in the world won't help AIM. 400/800 is the MOST you need for high accuracy @ low sensitivity. Anything over this is just waste. Though if you prefer a small mouse pad and high sensitivity, high DPI is good for you, though you will sacrifice aim for your preference of comfort/laziness. Ask any pro what mouse they use, most will tell you a simple 400 dpi optical, NOT laser.

This is because most pros use Low sensitivity, preferring accuracy over a speed and Laser mice, can't handle the extremely quick movement this requires. This does not however affect their speed for turning in most cases. If you have ever watched pros play in person you will see them pick their mice up quite often moving extremely fast all the while missing rarely. Some choose a high accel for turning and low sensitivity to keep their aim, while sacrificing "flick" shots to a degree. Others choose no Accel, low sense so they can do it all but at the cost of having to move their arm excessively to turn around. Then there are the balancers, low-medium accel, low-medium sens, this allows them to keep most of the accuracy, flick shots to a degree/length, and less arm movement for quick turns.

Most Pros are in shape and have a workout regimen, some a strict Diet, (ie. LoSt CaUsE aka Rafik Bryant he has a strict diet to stay health and keep his mind clear and to give him the energy he needs to focus and use the low sensitivity for long play sessions.) These are things that can help, but ultimately you need to choose your preference.

Concerning laser mice, there have been many accuracy tests by reviewers, most all have concluded that laser mice lose track when moved too quickly. Optical is still the preferred choice for those who have or are trying to master flick shots simply because flick shots require lightning fast movement up to or exceeding 3-4 meters per second. The MX 518 and Razer Diamondback have shown to be the best for these maneuvers. Quick 180 turns are also affected by a mouses mps accuracy and ability. Laser mice can sometimes leave your crosshair far from where it should be.

If you doubt what I have said check this out: ES Reality MouseScore 2007

To improve aim, simply choose your settings to best fit your style and STICK with them, changing will only cause you to start the learning process for your muscles all over again. The time it takes you to adjust to the latest and greatest mouse, and new settings could be time used to hone and perfect your skill with the good ol trusty mouse your already using.

Need to know if your acceleration/sense is to high? Draw a circle in MS paint using a 3 inch area on your mouse pad... if its got lots of straight sections, your too high. Lower it, try again, do it FAST. when you find the sensitivity that allows you to draw a near perfect circle at high speed, (meaning no jaggies) you have a sensitivity you can work and buld upon. Port sampling is important too, if your using ps2 ports, DON'T. get a USB mouse. download a sampling/sample changing program to test/change your USB port sampling speed. 1000Hz is optimal though this can kill chipsets on certain motherboards (southbridge I think). 500Hz should be good enough. go with that, but make sure your using a mouse that can handle it.

Good luck, and happy fragging.

**instinct9** · 10-05-2007, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by R0B0T

So i started playing FPS back in highschool with Team Fortress 1, it was my favorite game of the time. and of course branched into other fps's like quake and counter strike, but i never had a computer of my own, i was a poor lad so when i was playing these games it was at my friends house on my friends computer, but then i got alittle older had taken a break for awhile and found myself in a full time job, oh i have money now, i can buy something, so i bought a computer! basic graphics and processing and bought UT2k4 when it came out, i was so excited, but i noticed after the long break of not playing FPS's that either my aim got terrible or the quality of players was to a point that not just anyone could do well on any given server. and well i got really frustrated trying to play, id come across someone and just get destroyed pretty quickly

now i noticed a thread called ten rules to make you good. or something, i read it and it all makes sense, but the biggest problem i have is AIM i cannot AIM. does it just come with time, do i have to dedicate lots of hours to it? im 24 and work full time, i do not want to have to play every afternoon just to try and catch up to kids who do not work and just go to school and live with their parents. what can someone like me do to become good, maybe even semi pro. what will it take? i have a 8800GTX and a decent computer now that i can afford these things i want to take advantage of it, but whats the point if i cannot compete with the kids these days? can i join someones clan, will some great sensei or great teacher please train me to be pro. i am a very competative gamer, i just got back from japan where i compete in a 2d fighting game event called Super Battle Opera, but theres no money in 2d fighting games and definitly no fame or pride for them here in america, i bet no one here even knows what Super battle Opera is,

So im pleaing, will someone please train me to be good at UT, will someone give me a strict training regiment, and will someone talk to me, one thing thats important to me is that i interact in some way with a community and be part of a team to motivate myself to get better.

i really want to be good at this game when it comes out, im scared though that maybe i do not have what it takes.

how do i AIM better?

The End,

Instant action - (pick your game type- best to choose instagib because shock rifle is all about aiming) - DM-Gael - BOTS on (first have bots on an easy level(amateur) and as you get better raise their level)

*make sure u have ur sensitivity to what makes u most comfortable...and did i mention, no mouseballs. Dont put ur resolution very high as it makes it harder to put ur crosshair on the person. (800x600 is good or (1024x768). Feel free to pm me.

**picKLes** · 10-05-2007, 12:48 PM

Learning to Aim is a tricky little thing… I found that everyone learns a little differently. The one thing that helped me the most is to play a lot of InstaGib. Some other things that helped were the “target practice mutator” from Angel Mapper (http://www.angelmapper.com/infotargetpractice.htm), and which not many people do is I’ll occasionally turn off my crosshairs. The reason I do it is It helps me get a sense of where the middle of the screen is. If you have a sense of where the middle of the screen is and can train your mind to understand that your target has to be in the in middle of the screen before you can fire. It makes it easier when you do have a cross hair because now you have several things working for you. Your aim, the movement of the mouse, and a sense of where the middle of the screen is, if you can do all that at once your usually pretty good at aiming.

Hope this helps…

p.S. it also helps to have a good mouse and good arm position when controlling your mouse.

**BozoB** · 10-05-2007, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by instinct9

Instant action - (pick your game type- best to choose instagib because shock rifle is all about aiming) - DM-Gael - BOTS on (first have bots on an easy level(amateur) and as you get better raise their level)

*make sure u have ur sensitivity to what makes u most comfortable...and did i mention, no mouseballs. Dont put ur resolution very high as it makes it harder to put ur crosshair on the person. (800x600 is good or (1024x768). Feel free to pm me.

Higher res makes it harder to aim? Why?

**DarkSideofOZ** · 10-05-2007, 01:02 PM

The problem is finding a regular gravity NON sniper IG DM server. Your best bet is to grab a sarring partner with similar skills hit up a UTCOMP 1v1 server with WARMUP so you don't have to chase weapons and hitscan easch other to oblivion.

btw, check the 10 list, I updated it with this info as well as some links to DL polling rate software.

**R0B0T** · 10-05-2007, 01:12 PM

Since everyone is being so helpful, say i have a desktop and a laptop i want to play the game on, oviously the laptop has crippled graphics and everything turnned down, but how do i keep my sensitivities Synchronus across all my computers?

**picKLes** · 10-05-2007, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by DarkSideofOZ

Accuracy /Mouse Advice from the author of those "10 tips to better FPSing."

If you want high accuracy, then sadly All the "DPI" in the world won't help AIM. 400/800 is the MOST you need for high accuracy @ low sensitivity. Anything over this is just waste. Though if you prefer a small mouse pad and high sensitivity, high DPI is good for you, though you will sacrifice aim for your preference of comfort/laziness. Ask any pro what mouse they use, most will tell you a simple 400 dpi optical, NOT laser.

This is because most pros use Low sensitivity, preferring accuracy over a speed and Laser mice, can't handle the extremely quick movement this requires. This does not however affect their speed for turning in most cases. If you have ever watched pros play in person you will see them pick their mice up quite often moving extremely fast all the while missing rarely. Some choose a high accel for turning and low sensitivity to keep their aim, while sacrificing "flick" shots to a degree. Others choose no Accel, low sense so they can do it all but at the cost of having to move their arm excessively to turn around. Then there are the balancers, low-medium accel, low-medium sens, this allows them to keep most of the accuracy, flick shots to a degree/length, and less arm movement for quick turns.

Most Pros are in shape and have a workout regimen, some a strict Diet, (ie. LoSt CaUsE aka Rafik Bryant he has a strict diet to stay health and keep his mind clear and to give him the energy he needs to focus and use the low sensitivity for long play sessions.) These are things that can help, but ultimately you need to choose your preference.

Concerning laser mice, there have been many accuracy tests by reviewers, most all have concluded that laser mice lose track when moved too quickly. Optical is still the preferred choice for those who have or are trying to master flick shots simply because flick shots require lightning fast movement up to or exceeding 3-4 meters per second. The MX 518 and Razer Diamondback have shown to be the best for these maneuvers. Quick 180 turns are also affected by a mouses mps accuracy and ability. Laser mice can sometimes leave your crosshair far from where it should be.

If you doubt what I have said check this out: ES Reality MouseScore 2007

To improve aim, simply choose your settings to best fit your style and STICK with them, changing will only cause you to start the learning process for your muscles all over again. The time it takes you to adjust to the latest and greatest mouse, and new settings could be time used to hone and perfect your skill with the good ol trusty mouse your already using.

Need to know if your acceleration/sense is to high? Draw a circle in MS paint using a 3 inch area on your mouse pad... if its got lots of straight sections, your too high. Lower it, try again, do it FAST. when you find the sensitivity that allows you to draw a near perfect circle at high speed, (meaning no jaggies) you have a sensitivity you can work and buld upon. Port sampling is important too, if your using ps2 ports, DON'T. get a USB mouse. download a sampling/sample changing program to test/change your USB port sampling speed. 1000Hz is optimal though this can kill chipsets on certain motherboards (southbridge I think). 500Hz should be good enough. go with that, but make sure your using a mouse that can handle it.

Good luck, and happy fragging.

This is good sh1t!

**R0B0T** · 10-05-2007, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by picKLes

This is good sh1t!

yea i like that draw a circle thing. cannot wait to get home and try it, at work right now.

**DarkSideofOZ** · 10-05-2007, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by R0B0T

yea i like that draw a circle thing. cannot wait to get home and try it, at work right now.

I'm searching now for the article I found that in, it helped me out as well, when I find it, I will post it in the 10 things list, I have already put the above in that post as well as a link to the thread about polling rates.