As the latest instalment in the Call of Duty series, Modern Warfare 3 has been one of the must-have items in many a casual gamer or video gaming enthusiast's playlist. Much of this focus on the series is directed towards the online multiplayer aspect of the game, as this provides the most longevity, by far, of the game's different modes. A lot of the features of this mode are not instantly intuitive to those unfamiliar with the series, and the dedication, skill and knowledge of the experienced, hardcore or "pro" gamers will often present a very steep learning curve to new entrants or those less than fully devoted to the game.
Among the many things to be considered are the guns themselves; some are effective at close quarters, whereas others are better at greater distances and suit picking other players off from across the map.
Each gun also has attachments and proficiencies which can alter the characteristic of the gun; the guide goes through what each of these do and how best to use each one to maximum effect. There are side-effects on some of the attachments you should beware of, as they can have quite a negative effect on your gun's performance.
The different gametypes vary hugely, and carrying the right setup will make the difference between being legendary and being a liability. As an example of this, Scavenger Pro is pretty much redundant on Search and Destroy as it is very unlikely that a player will exhaust the standard ammunition supply on just six enemy combatants, and it is also unlikely that a single player will have to eliminate them all.
When a player achieves a measure of success and earns one or more Pointstreaks, picking the right ones to suit can be a major difference maker. Using aerial pointstreaks, such as the Reaper, on maps with a lot of buildings is ineffective and the effort would be better spent earning a ground-based streak like the Assault Drone, which can be driven into buildings. Even more vital is picking pointstreaks a player can achieve; it's no good picking the AC130 when there's no chance of getting a 12 point streak without dying.
With this as a starting point, it gives an idea of the amount of knowledge that is needed to truly thrive in the world of Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer.
Among the many things to be considered are the guns themselves; some are effective at close quarters, whereas others are better at greater distances and suit picking other players off from across the map.
Each gun also has attachments and proficiencies which can alter the characteristic of the gun; the guide goes through what each of these do and how best to use each one to maximum effect. There are side-effects on some of the attachments you should beware of, as they can have quite a negative effect on your gun's performance.
The different gametypes vary hugely, and carrying the right setup will make the difference between being legendary and being a liability. As an example of this, Scavenger Pro is pretty much redundant on Search and Destroy as it is very unlikely that a player will exhaust the standard ammunition supply on just six enemy combatants, and it is also unlikely that a single player will have to eliminate them all.
When a player achieves a measure of success and earns one or more Pointstreaks, picking the right ones to suit can be a major difference maker. Using aerial pointstreaks, such as the Reaper, on maps with a lot of buildings is ineffective and the effort would be better spent earning a ground-based streak like the Assault Drone, which can be driven into buildings. Even more vital is picking pointstreaks a player can achieve; it's no good picking the AC130 when there's no chance of getting a 12 point streak without dying.
With this as a starting point, it gives an idea of the amount of knowledge that is needed to truly thrive in the world of Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer.
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