So clueless

[fajhal_nazdazhi]

Sup guys. I usually play DoD:S and TF2 because they were the only games I had, but when i saw the news announcement about Insurgency vs CS:S, I learned that Insurgency was a free sourcemod.

I downloaded it and fooled around some, then got on one of the eGO servers to check out the game.

I WAS SO CONFUSED.

I had no idea what anything was, where the enemy was or anything else. I started as the marines, but i kept dying for apparently no reason! I couldn't see any enemies, much less shoot them! Besides, the iron sight on the M16 is so hard to shoot with. It blocks my view of nearly everything but what is right in front of me.

Anyway, Ins looks really fun and i want to play it, but I seriosly need some help and some explanations. Could you all help?

 

[SCSwat]

Sounds like you should make an appearance tonight for a bootcamp session.
We host it on our scrim server. I recommend that you download and install
ventrillo if you have not already done so.

Further info is here:
http://www.edgegamers.org/forums/showthread.php?t=74819

If you have further questions, feel free to PM myself or any of the division
Leadership.

 

[Cigarjohn]

Sounds like you should make an appearance tonight for a bootcamp session.
We host it on our scrim server. I recommend that you download and install
ventrillo if you have not already done so.

Further info is here:
http://www.edgegamers.org/forums/showthread.php?t=74819

If you have further questions, feel free to PM myself or any of the division
Leadership.

Congrats on your new ribbon award!

Peace!

:thumbup1:

 

[Fearless888]

Try the dust2 server. People who don't know insurgency seem to have a lot easier time learning the game when it occurs on a well known map like d2. I know you didn't say you're a cs'er, but that server will definitely help you learn the ropes before plunging into hardcore combat like the other servers. Also, the bootcamp is a very good way to learn as previously mentioned.

 

[a pet rock]

Yeah, I had the exact same problem when I switched from TF2 to INS. But, look at me now! Anyways, when I first started playing everyone always warned me of the steep learning curve the game has, and it's very true.

I suggest playing on both teams as much as possible. Yes, the weapons are different but you can pick the ones you like best after you've tried them all. Plus, while you're on say the insurgents team you should be watching from the dead spectator view what your teammates are doing. Try and find the people with the highest scores or that are just doing well with your weapon and imitate what they are doing. Pretty soon, you'll find all the good spots to hide on that side of the map. Then when you're playing on the other team you'll know where to look for the enemy and have a better chance.

Also, this takes the most getting used to from TF2. Always always always look before running. It'll save your life a few times. Good luck!

 

[( . Y . )Pola Negri]

Indeed, the dust map has been an easier introduction for me to comprehend INS coming from DODS.

 

[Wallrat]

I WAS SO CONFUSED.

I had no idea what anything was, where the enemy was or anything else. I started as the marines, but i kept dying for apparently no reason! I couldn't see any enemies, much less shoot them!

:biggrin:

<---- remembers my first day on the server. Total chaos... I imagine it might be a small taste of how I'd feel in the real thing.

Stick with it. When you're in the server ask the sgt. or other teammates what to do, where to fire etc. Tactically the use of suppressing fire is very important. Just be sure not to shoot a teammate in the back as they are advancing.

If you are on the FF server you also have to watch and know where your teammates are - otherwise you're likely to run right in front of a SAW gunner. Communicate!

The more you play the maps the more you'll get the lay of the land. Until then - use the way points. When people are talking about locations "the crack house or the pharmacy for example" ask what they're talking about so you learn the landmarks.

It was the chaos and challenge of the game that kept me coming back and why I still thinks it's the best, FPS out there.

INS FTW :thumbup:

 

[SoulRipper]

There used to be a sticky on tips for playing insurgency but I don't see it anymore. So here's what I'll say. You need to take cover for one thing, go from cover to cover. Crouch and lean around corners so you make a smaller target. Secondly, follow someone else when you spawn and you'll start leaning the maps in no time. When you hear bullets whizzing by your head they probably know you're there. Go a different way.