How do I get better at Black Ops?

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Drakmeire

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I say, revert back to being a 12 year old, become racist and call everything that moves and several things that don't "gay". it seems that's all that goes on in those games anyway.
alternatively, just practice offline and go on when you feel your good enough.
 

Katherine Kerensky

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Jroo wuz heer said:
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how do you get to combat training from the menu?
I saw a thing at the bottom of the screen mentioning it, but couldn't find it.
If I remember correctly, it is:
Main Menu > Multiplayer > Combat Training.
I think. Haven't played Black Ops, or my 360, in the last couple of weeks >.>
Besides a little bit earlier when my friend dragged me online >.>
 

ArcWinter

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There are many ways to qet better. However, there are a couple thinqs to not do.

DO NOT use the AK74u or Famas. They are only for sprayinq and if you aim, you will be less accurate. Try different weapons, like the Enfield, MP5K, Uzi, M14, and SPAS-12.

DO NOT camp. Runninq with liqhtweight or a stealth class is a much better way to surprise enemies as well as learn the maps.

DO NOT expect to win. Play Capture the Flaq or other objective modes, and qo for kills instead of the objective.

DO NOT ever try to kill someone head on. Tactics are always preferable over firepower.

Most importantly, DO NOT listen to anyone who tries to qive you advice. You are the only one who knows how you play, you are the only one who knows what weapons you enjoy usinq. The rest of us are just quessinq.

practice makes perfect but it has to be perfect practice so screw that and die a lot then learn from your mistakes
 

theguitarhero6

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Have an amazing internet connection, don't use granades, and the Galil.
Thats how I get by.
And also, don't ever take it to seriously.
 

iBananaCrazy

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Well, other than getting a better response time, (like guy pops in front of you, and the time it takes for you to shoot/knife the bastard), I would recommend finding the gun your best with. Like me, I'll rape shit with the 74u or the FAMAS (Though the Stoner 63 and AUG are also really good guns), because there good guns and I'm good with them. Perks? Doesn't really matter, but I recommend using hardline if you want your killstreaks faster. For your killstreaks? I use spy plane, Blackbird, Chopper, because they all help you get loads of kills.
 

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theguitarhero6 said:
And also, don't ever take it to seriously.
That's some of the best advice.

When people take games too seriously, they try hard and usually end up playing badly. Just have fun for the game. Put together a class that makes sense and roll with it. Enjoy the game.
 

kouriichi

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First off, let me just say, im proud of you for admiting that you suck horribly and hold your entire team back. Much like a drug addict, youve takin the first step to recovery, and your on your way to being an average player!

As a person who gets scores like 44/7, and 32/5, i can promise you i know what im talking about. Dont get me wrong, i cannot make you half as awesome as me, nor am i going to say you will be sweeping the floor with every scrub to ever pickup a controller, but i may beable to help you atleast break even some matches.

((onto the important part))

1: F*ck with sensitivity. I dont like the standard "3" its set on. Somedays i switch to 4, others down to 2. Its all about what your confertable with. One of the problems to your terrible, terrible, terrible playing might be that you just arnt ment for your sensitivity.

2: Set your killstreaks to "3-4-5", and use hardline or ghost. Chances are, you wont earn anything higher. Thanks to hardline, you can get a Spy Plane in 2 kills. You get a Spy Plane, you know where almost everyone is. ((Sanz the ghost campers ofcourse)) That means you can afford a slower reaction time, because you will know theyer general area, and be ready for a shoot out.

3: Play smart. Dont go sprinting around the map like an idiot. You'll get shot. You arnt Seananners, and chances are, you never will be. ((hes much to good looking)) Pick an area you can defend, prevent flank attacks on your team. Place a claymore at one end, ((the end away from your team)) and support your team from afar. Chances are, dying alot will only hurt your team. If your in the back, chances aree you will die less. Thats the most important part. But dont camp. Camping means you lose.

4: I cannot stress this enough. Use a gun your comfertable with. Everyone says the AK-74U is one of the most powerful weapons in the game, btu i think its a crappy weapon, and i will never be cought dead with it. Im most comfertable with the M14, Galil, Scorpian, or RPK. These weapons and theyer attachments may not be for you. You will have to find what you like. It wont find you. GET LOOKIN SCRRRRRRRRUB~!

And finally

5: No dying. It may seem like im pointing out common knowledge that death is bad, but when it comes to CoD, dying doesnt just hurt your score, it hurts your entire team. If you die 2-3 times in a row, you gave your opponents a free spy plane, meaning your about to die more. Staying back, playing smart, and not taking risks is the easyest way to not die. Dieing is the real enemy. The longer you live in game, the better your going to get, and the faster your skills will develop. Keeps your head down, and dont go in the open.

To sum it all up, F*ck with your sensitivity, Set your killstreaks low, Play Smart, Use a gun you like, and Keep your head down.
 

binvjoh

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Stop sprinting, maybe even bring up your sights when you 'round a corner. You'll never be caught unaware sprinting, which does wonders for your K/D.
 

kouriichi

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The Unworthy Gentleman said:
Why do people think there's a secret to being good at a game?

You just play the game, eventually you'll be good.
Thats not really true for alot of games. Some games require alot of thought and skill. You cant just play chess and get better at it. You wont beat anyone by just playing.

There are always tips, tricks, and secrets to help you get better.
 

The Ambrosian

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ReservoirAngel said:
Pretty simple question for those who play Black Ops online (there will be loads of you, obviously).

How do I get better at this game online? I wanna get a decent experience of it, which is pretty impossible when getting killed in 3 shots by enemies who mysteriously manage to appear right the fuck behind you.

I'm pretty sure it's just a reflex issue, but if it's not there has to be some way to actually get better at this ridiculous game?
If you're getting 0 kills, perhaps shooters just aren't your thing... :/
 

Snotnarok

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Don't constantly run through the whole match, learn what weapon combonations work with what perks.

Look at videos like xboxahoy on youtube who really tells you how things work.

Dont listen to the escapists giving you nonsense for liking Black Ops, I'm sure most of them never even saw it and just dismiss it because of it being popular, same with the people who do the same to other popular titles.
 

Usurpurus

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It really is just getting used to it.
For a few games (at least) you will suck, really hard. But the more you play and the better weapons you unlock it gets easier.
 

MrCollins

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Hardcore mode, I had the problem that I always hit the guy first but he seamed to be able to kill me cos my clicking finger isn't very good, seriously hardcore is great FAL/ M14/ Python are all 1 shot kills, much less air support, less grenade launchers. Still you will develop a deep hatred for second chance
 

OiXerxes

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Galil, Aug, AK-74u, Stoner63 are all great guns
Sleight of Hand is perfect for all of these (Except I recommend Warlord w/ Grip and Rapid Fire for AK-74u)
Headquarters is by far the easiest way to rack up points as long as your teammates don't suck
Try a few hardcore modes and see how you do. You might understand how much to pace yourself.
 

One Seven One

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I can't really recommend much other than practicing.
There's one mode in private matches that sets you against bots if you want to practice against them.
Or try the campaign mode on hardened/veteran difficulty.