Adjusted this from a previous post based on some additional things I've learned. Was going to reply directly to Terror's post but figured there might be more than one person interested.
BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT
Using anything other than the rifle (unless you're already a skilled rifleman) leads to bad habits and will diminish your skill. I’ve typed up an all-inclusive guide on how to optimize your configuration (config) file to boost performance, optimize your gaming setup, and a rifle video that demonstrates advanced aiming techniques.
MOUSE SETTINGS
First we need to make sure that you aren't mousing over pixels. To do that, open your 'control panel' in windows, click 'hardware and sound', then under 'devices and printers' click on 'mouse'. This will open up your mouse properties. Click on the 'pointer options' tab (should be the third tab) and under the 'motion' setting, make sure 'enhance pointer precision' is UNCHECKED. Again, do NOT use 'enhance pointer precision'. Click Apply, then Ok, then close.
I'm not sure what kind of mouse you have but with FPS games you don't really need a high DPI. I use 400 DPI, with 1000 mhz polling rate, and my in-game DoD:S sensitivity is 2.5. You need a very low sensitivity in order to make precise rifle shots. I use 3.0 when I'm using an auto, but autos are garbage and you should stick to the rifle (jk everyone, calm down). Also, in the mouse settings in game, make sure you are using "raw input" and turn "mouse acceleration" off. Again, Raw input – YES; Mouse Accel - NO. If you have any external mouse software, make sure you have "mouse acceleration" turned off in that program as well. Your sensitivity will vary depending on what mouse you use and what your dpi/polling rate is.
CONFIG
First, you need a performance config (autoexec.cfg) file to maximize information between your client and the server. This will increase your hit registration because you will receive larger packets of information more frequently. This config file assumes you have decent internet and a relatively new computer. If this file messes you up, let me know I’ll make sure we make the necessary adjustments.
Here is my config file that I recommend. Download (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0XoDGGXDF2JbVRhd3FraVAybms/edit?usp=sharing) and place it in this folder - C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Day of Defeat Source\dod\cfg
With this config you'll want to use ‘crosshair 5’ (this can be changed in your multiplayer settings in game) and I recommend using blue. With my config and that setup, you should see a very small blue dot. Aim small, miss small!
SET LAUNCH PROPERTIES
There are some key “set lauch properties” you can use that will help. Open steam, click on Games, then “view games library”. Right click on “Day of Defeat: Source” and click “properties”. Click the “Set Launch Options…” button in the middle of the window. These are the ones that I use:
-refresh 120 -novid -noipx -noforcemaccel -noforcemparms -noforcespd -dxlevel95
**Important!!** **-refresh ## is your monitor’s refresh rate in hertz. I use 120 because my monitor has a 120hz refresh rate. If you do not know your monitor’s refresh rate, then delete “-refresh 120” and DoD:S will default to 60. The other settings ensure you aren’t using garbage settings for your mouse, no intro video, and force the highest direct x level.
VIDEO SETTINGS
Let's see...In your ‘video’ settings in game, make sure you are not using any Vertical Sync (vsync). That will cause a horrible lag between your mouse and your video output and I think it looks like garbage.
ADVANCED RIFLE TECHNIQUES
I put together a video for you below that will give you some advanced tips for using the rifle in DoD:S. Once you get comfortable with the rifle you will be untouchable. You'll be able to dink those pesky MGs and snipers, pick off supports/thompsons from a long way out, and be able to defend yourself in close. Recommend viewing in 1080p from YouTube, but if that’s too pixelated let me know and I’ll send you a direct link to the video so you can watch it without YouTube’s terrible attempt at encoding videos. Hope this helps dude!
BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT
Using anything other than the rifle (unless you're already a skilled rifleman) leads to bad habits and will diminish your skill. I’ve typed up an all-inclusive guide on how to optimize your configuration (config) file to boost performance, optimize your gaming setup, and a rifle video that demonstrates advanced aiming techniques.
MOUSE SETTINGS
First we need to make sure that you aren't mousing over pixels. To do that, open your 'control panel' in windows, click 'hardware and sound', then under 'devices and printers' click on 'mouse'. This will open up your mouse properties. Click on the 'pointer options' tab (should be the third tab) and under the 'motion' setting, make sure 'enhance pointer precision' is UNCHECKED. Again, do NOT use 'enhance pointer precision'. Click Apply, then Ok, then close.
I'm not sure what kind of mouse you have but with FPS games you don't really need a high DPI. I use 400 DPI, with 1000 mhz polling rate, and my in-game DoD:S sensitivity is 2.5. You need a very low sensitivity in order to make precise rifle shots. I use 3.0 when I'm using an auto, but autos are garbage and you should stick to the rifle (jk everyone, calm down). Also, in the mouse settings in game, make sure you are using "raw input" and turn "mouse acceleration" off. Again, Raw input – YES; Mouse Accel - NO. If you have any external mouse software, make sure you have "mouse acceleration" turned off in that program as well. Your sensitivity will vary depending on what mouse you use and what your dpi/polling rate is.
CONFIG
First, you need a performance config (autoexec.cfg) file to maximize information between your client and the server. This will increase your hit registration because you will receive larger packets of information more frequently. This config file assumes you have decent internet and a relatively new computer. If this file messes you up, let me know I’ll make sure we make the necessary adjustments.
Here is my config file that I recommend. Download (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0XoDGGXDF2JbVRhd3FraVAybms/edit?usp=sharing) and place it in this folder - C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Day of Defeat Source\dod\cfg
With this config you'll want to use ‘crosshair 5’ (this can be changed in your multiplayer settings in game) and I recommend using blue. With my config and that setup, you should see a very small blue dot. Aim small, miss small!
SET LAUNCH PROPERTIES
There are some key “set lauch properties” you can use that will help. Open steam, click on Games, then “view games library”. Right click on “Day of Defeat: Source” and click “properties”. Click the “Set Launch Options…” button in the middle of the window. These are the ones that I use:
-refresh 120 -novid -noipx -noforcemaccel -noforcemparms -noforcespd -dxlevel95
**Important!!** **-refresh ## is your monitor’s refresh rate in hertz. I use 120 because my monitor has a 120hz refresh rate. If you do not know your monitor’s refresh rate, then delete “-refresh 120” and DoD:S will default to 60. The other settings ensure you aren’t using garbage settings for your mouse, no intro video, and force the highest direct x level.
VIDEO SETTINGS
Let's see...In your ‘video’ settings in game, make sure you are not using any Vertical Sync (vsync). That will cause a horrible lag between your mouse and your video output and I think it looks like garbage.
ADVANCED RIFLE TECHNIQUES
I put together a video for you below that will give you some advanced tips for using the rifle in DoD:S. Once you get comfortable with the rifle you will be untouchable. You'll be able to dink those pesky MGs and snipers, pick off supports/thompsons from a long way out, and be able to defend yourself in close. Recommend viewing in 1080p from YouTube, but if that’s too pixelated let me know and I’ll send you a direct link to the video so you can watch it without YouTube’s terrible attempt at encoding videos. Hope this helps dude!
Watch in 1080p!!!
[ame]http://youtu.be/mJ2zu1M908c[/ame]
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