Hey there,
My name is Mike (Mtashed) Tash, and I want to help you improve…so let’s begin.
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Spawns
One of the biggest things to remember when playing FFA is the spawns are based on players in an area, as well as deterrents such as grenade activity…
If you throw a grenade at an area, there is a good chance nobody will spawn there for a few seconds.
What this causes however, is issues where players will spawn directly behind you at times, if you leave a designated spawn area’s “lock down zone”.
For example. If I am sitting in an area locking down a spawn, I am safe from having anyone spawn beside me. If I move out of it however, and all the other spawns are deemed “unsuitable”, the player will now respawn directly in the area I just left.
This causes multiple issues with being shot from behind and is one of the primary reasons i suggest not to…
Chase
Good god…do not chase. If you chase you are going to rip your hair out in FFA. One of the reason is because of the spawning issues, and being shot from behind…
But also because 7 other players are trying to shoot you in the face on very small maps. If you chase a kill around a corner, be ready to have it first stolen, then to be gang banged by 3 different people all flooding into the area.
So if you can’t chase, then you need to do the alternative…
Holding Down Areas
By sitting in spawns you remove the threat of uncounterable engagements, and can be the guy picking off “1 shot” enemies entering your area.
Is it campy? Yes.
Will it win you games? Yes…most of the time.
Holding down areas is the easiest way to win FFA while maintaining a high KD ratio, simply because you have limited threats and risky engagements.
That being said, you may still lose to the guy who goes 25K-33D due to him trading kills at a faster rate
Power
Power weapon / “buff” control is huge in FFA. However, it is also the hardest to do. I highly recommend rotating to safe areas 10-20 seconds before rockets spawn, and simply waiting for traffic to enter the area. Clean up some kills before moving in, as trying to run in and grab rockets without dying will work about 1/20 times.
Over shield spawns a few seconds after rockets and fuel rod cannon depending when over shield was last picked up. Use the rocket timer to anticipate the overshield if you simply can’t contest rockets.
As for snipers… If you get them, and can move them to a safe area…GO FOR IT! But focus on rockets / over shield due to how strong they are in FFA.
Gun Skill
You need to master the Pistol.
Assault rifle has a place in this world, but Pistol should be your go to for 80% of your engagements.
If you aren’t getting a 5-7 shot kill with pistol in the majority of your duels, you may need to back out of FFA… I recommend running customs with friends and dueling as much as possible to improve, as if you can’t out duel opponents, you can’t win FFA. Even if you manage to 9 shot someone and get a kill, you will be left with zero health, and will be picked off one second after.
ALSO! GET THE BR / DMR - They are like mini power weapons if you can control them and pick off enemies at a distance. More damage, more range, less risk… perfect for free for alls!
Tilt
FFA is one of the easiest game modes to go on “Tilt”
(the feeling of being behind, losing, and the over all frustration with the game you are playing when not performing)
You need to recognize you won’t win ever game, and in many cases, will get last to “weaker” opponents.
FFA has a massive amount of luck involved, and you need to accept it.
Don’t get frustrated, play smart, and you will grow in CSR in no time.
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I hope you enjoyed this guide! I would love feedback, and if the sub reddit is interested in more.
Have a great day everyone,
Mtashed
Thanks for welcoming me!