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There’s plenty of time to discuss your options in the buy period at the beginning of each round so take this opportunity to devise a plan with your team, and stick to it.Ĭheck out our CS:GO best weapons guide for more information about the best weapons and when to purchase them. It’s tempting to buy the best weapons available once you have accumulated a bit of cash, but always take a look at how much the rest of the team have before purchasing a weapon.įorce-buying (spending all your available money, often on SMGs, weaker assault rifles and armour) after consecutive lost rounds can cripple a team’s economy, just as equally as a well-timed eco round can save it. One thing that many solo players fail to remember is to keep an eye on the team’s economy. If you’re grouping with others for a Competitive game, check that everyone’s happy with the map selection first. Playing on a map that you have little to no knowledge of will put your team at a significant disadvantage, as you won’t know any of the calls, angles to hold, smokes and so on. If you’re unfamiliar with a map, hold off adding it to your Competitive selection when queuing for a game. Whether you’re solo-queuing or in a five-player premade, the decisions you make in CS:GO should benefit the team as a whole, not just you.ĬS:GO has a number of maps in the active pool, and learning these can be understandably daunting for new players. Be a Better Team PlayerĪlthough many people enjoy the solo CS:GO experience, it’s important to remember that it’s a team-orientated game at heart. This article contains additional reporting by Christian Vaz. In this article, we’ve highlighted the most important areas that you should try to work on to maximise your value as a team player, improve your personal rank and - most importantly - to have more fun while playing. In addition, putting extra time into aim and map training outside of Competitive games will greatly impact your reflexes and overall game sense. Employing even small changes to your attitude and habits in Competitive matches can make an enormous difference to your team and make you a more valuable player in the process. Whether you're brand new to CS:GO or a seasoned veteran, there's always room for improvement. Employing even small changes to your attitude and habits in Competitive games can make a huge difference to your team, making you a more valuable player. Whether you’re a brand new player or a seasoned veteran, there’s always room for improvement in CS:GO.
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This article we explain how to improve at CS:GO, how to get better at playing as a team, and become more skilled overall.
