Quake and the original CS, not that 1.6 or Source bullshit, the ones with the shitty graphics, they're less of a pain on the eyes and let you concentrate more on fragging 
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Which FPS Actually Takes Skill?
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Skill... what even measures as skill? To some it is the factor of reaction time. Or aiming correctly. Or maybe knowing the map and the movement patterns, possible fire sectors and so on. For some, a certain weapon or weapon type requires more skill than another.
I think wether a FPS gives you a challenge and makes it fun for you to play it is completely up to you, the player.
As an example I have played BFBC2 MP quite a bit lately and enjoyed it very much. It' just a game that scratches my personal itches. I have tried Halo and CoD. They were fun, but not really a favourite of mine. Nevertheless, I would never tell anyone that they are idiots for liking these two games. Not everyone likes the same games. So, if they are happy and entertained by something that I myself don't like that much, why should I try to impose my way of play on them?
That being said, I find it highly annoying that many people indulge in fanboywars. Just have fun with what you play, maybe try out something new every once in a while and let everyone who does not want to play your favourite just do their thing. You are not on a holy crusade in the name of your divine FPS god of enjoyment.
I think wether a FPS gives you a challenge and makes it fun for you to play it is completely up to you, the player.
As an example I have played BFBC2 MP quite a bit lately and enjoyed it very much. It' just a game that scratches my personal itches. I have tried Halo and CoD. They were fun, but not really a favourite of mine. Nevertheless, I would never tell anyone that they are idiots for liking these two games. Not everyone likes the same games. So, if they are happy and entertained by something that I myself don't like that much, why should I try to impose my way of play on them?
That being said, I find it highly annoying that many people indulge in fanboywars. Just have fun with what you play, maybe try out something new every once in a while and let everyone who does not want to play your favourite just do their thing. You are not on a holy crusade in the name of your divine FPS god of enjoyment.
^This.TerranReaper said:
This image just about sums my thoughts...
Props to TF2 for actually getting into professional gaming.
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Fanboys should stop calling skill an opinion. That would make me very happy. Not having to find all these "Pr0 bLacKOpz Fr4g" videos on youtube with Drowning Pool. I dont think even mw2 made it into tourneys...
i hate how many games unlock things based on how often you've played rather than how good you are... good examples are reach and COD... if i win the game none of the people above me should be able to unlock things like inclement weather or the AK47, but they do because they've played more. it makes it more difficult for me because (in COD) the weapons you unlock at higher levels are better, and in halo it's just annoying to see some little piece of crap with nicer armor than you because he spams griffball
in terms of skill i would say CS:S is a true test of skill, there aren't many ways to break the game or use cheap strategies
aside from that, games with high speed motion and balanced weapons tend to take a decent amount of skill
in terms of skill i would say CS:S is a true test of skill, there aren't many ways to break the game or use cheap strategies
aside from that, games with high speed motion and balanced weapons tend to take a decent amount of skill
As ninjad on the first page - Cod Hardcore.
No crosshairs, no hud telling you about ammo, no map. Just your actual sight and hearing, in an environment, where the very first hit will take you down. In cod4, a better player with an Usp (the very first handgun unlocked) will beat someone running around with a p90 (pretty much the only gun that's notably better then the rest). At least, it's by far the most demanding game I've played so far, since there's nothing but the players very own skills, in maneuvering, sneaking, spotting and marksmanship to rely on, with everything else basically turned off, and the weapons differences nullified due to massive lethality.
Of course, then treyarch came, fucked the hit detection up royally, and managed to create guns that are actually unbalanced in such an environment - a feat worthy of a medal, and probably several years in prison.
No crosshairs, no hud telling you about ammo, no map. Just your actual sight and hearing, in an environment, where the very first hit will take you down. In cod4, a better player with an Usp (the very first handgun unlocked) will beat someone running around with a p90 (pretty much the only gun that's notably better then the rest). At least, it's by far the most demanding game I've played so far, since there's nothing but the players very own skills, in maneuvering, sneaking, spotting and marksmanship to rely on, with everything else basically turned off, and the weapons differences nullified due to massive lethality.
Of course, then treyarch came, fucked the hit detection up royally, and managed to create guns that are actually unbalanced in such an environment - a feat worthy of a medal, and probably several years in prison.
Halo, in regards to console FPS games.
Battlefield 2, Counter Strike, Quake (all of them), Unreal Tournament '99, 2k3/2k4.
Battlefield 2, Counter Strike, Quake (all of them), Unreal Tournament '99, 2k3/2k4.
Not an FPS, but I agree. Gears 2 was skill-less trash. Gears 1 required individual skill and versatility. That is, when the host wasn't just walking around with a 1-hit headshot shotgun with a sniper's range.thahat said:
Yeah Counterstrike is pretty much the gold standard for competitive FPSs. A lot of gamers don't realize how serious that game is Europe. Players have made millions (not exaggeration) playing that game. None of the modern FPSs are even close. I guess TF2 is closest. (Let's not lie, mouse and keyboard is so much better than a pad for fpss).
It's quite simple from what I've played.Cogwheel said:
ArmA II: Operation Arrowhead, honestly, you need a degree to know how to kill something on that game.
Well, yes, that works, but you get points taken off for extra use of force.Atmos Duality said:
I'm going with SWAT4 too though, that game is hard.
If you do the "duck call" method of Silenced sniping, it works exceptionally well.Sn1P3r M98 said:
When you call for compliance, enemies only know what your initial position is. If they come running in pointing guns at anyone, it's fair game. Also, the FMJ bullets do less damage to "meat" so you can safely shoot weapons and legs; an unarmed suspect will ALWAYS comply if you call for it.
Haven't played all FPS games, but these are the ones I think take skill:
Operation Flashpoint (see a tiny thing moving 300m away? Better duck and cover or your ass is history), of course followed by the Arma series and OF2.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. (charging into 5 enemies, not a good idea)
Counter Strike (1.6 or Source, really doesn't matter)
Unreal Tournament (only played the 98 version, but it took skill)
That was in decending order. Seems I like some realism in my FPS
Operation Flashpoint (see a tiny thing moving 300m away? Better duck and cover or your ass is history), of course followed by the Arma series and OF2.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. (charging into 5 enemies, not a good idea)
Counter Strike (1.6 or Source, really doesn't matter)
Unreal Tournament (only played the 98 version, but it took skill)
That was in decending order. Seems I like some realism in my FPS
I'd have to agree with this, I'm terrible at FPS because I am not skilful in any of them including COD, so yeah all games require some skill including FPSLifeCharacter said: