I have killed over 50,000 players and bots on this server.  I was thinking about that the other day.  So I decided to  compile a short list of what I've learned:


-you don't need to run around like a madman to make a kill (Helen)
-accuracy is more important than movement (Keller)
-some or any movement is more important than standing still. Beginners always stand still.
-higher is better than lower
-it's embarrassing to be killed with an air hammer
-respect goes a long way (don't kill players who are spawning or talking if possible)
-if someone beats you (whether you think you should have won or you think your ping sucked or you don't like them or some other reason) still congratulate them with a gg (good game).  Take the high road.
-players and bots just can't resist armor and weapons (me included!).  Good place to take them out
- some days you are going to suck and some days you are going to think you are the best player in the world (it evens out)
-accept that it's ok to lose and you will be less nervous as the game ends.  I used to get the shakes when I was nearing 30 frags. My aim would go out the window and I would panic.  So now I just keep playing like the games goes to 100.  If I win great, if not there's another game in 30 seconds. Besides, nobody remembers who wins half the time anyway
-when you type during game play your words may not be exactly what you think you wrote

Anyway that's it for now.  If you have any good thoughts please write them down too.

Take care,
21

All good stuff 21. I echo most of your points, so I'll try to think of something new rather than repeat what you've said.

• learn to laugh at yourself and your enjoyment of the game will multiply tenfold.
• do silly things in a map, and you will discover new things about the map.
• If you have a weak point, make yourself practice it, and only it, for 5 maps in a row, no matter what.
• Not really relevant to this server since translocator is off, but I used to be a translocating demon, but once I put it away I became a better player without it.
• Spectate good players to learn new things to try.

Worry not 21. I was not saying that at all but you did own me last time we met. I had not played in about 3 months. It was a bout 1 week or 2 ago. I am like you but I try harder with less success. LOL. Just ask Helen!

I don't get mad but I do get clumsy after a good start. Especially near the end when I'm about to win!

Don't be. Half of them are Godlike teenagers and the other half are cheating! LOL. My refelexes are a full 1/4 second too slow which makes me easy prey on the servers against anyone. Oh yeah and just don't play anywhere else. Problem solved.