This is still a good and very valid thread. It deserves a revival.

#4: Know your maps, especially the official ones. Download any popular non-official maps before matches, so you can join as quick as possible.

#5: Communicate well. Set up key binds (bind F keys to team_say with your userconfig.cfg). Bind the team voice/Teamspeak/Ventrilo key to something easy to reach quickly and easy to hold in a firefight - \ works best for me. Set up your microphone levels properly - feedback is screwy.

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