HL2DM Hazard Course : Introduction

[konichiwa]

If you already had played HL1:DM before, you are pretty well adapted to split-second reactive action style of Half Life Deathmatch gameplay. If you are new, don't worry. Soon enough (after rounds and rounds of deathstreak ), you'll slowly pickup necessary skill and common sense to survive in HL2DM.

For starters, this link is a recommended read.
http://www.hl2dm-university.com/curriculum.php

It covers everything from basic details to advanced techniques about all you need to know in HL2DM. I will just highlight a few important point.

Press shift to run
This is the most common mistake new players make. Unlike Half-life 1, shift is now sprint as opposed to walk. This is important, as you will need it always in fast paced HL2DM. Speed is the key. But do note that sprint is not infinite, as it will slowly deplete as you sprint.

Press g to swap out gravity gun (or gravgun or just ggun)
This will be much faster than you choose them one-by-one from your weapon (wep) list. Again, because speed is the key. Every miliseconds count.

Fight with your brain, not with your emotion
If you are just killed by an opponent with powerful RPG, obviously you do not rush at him immediately after respawn with only default SMG and Grenades. Chances are you will just get yourself killed again. Instead, stay far away from him and start gathering ammo and more powerful weapons to counter him.

Always on the move
Never stay around on the same spot. Given the common response for players who just got fragged (including you), most likely they will seek revenge sooner or later. So dont greet them with red carpet, for they will not greet you with warm hug.

This applies to camping as well. Opinions may vary, but so far I observed you will just get yourself killed more than you can kill.

Dont go for stationary health/armor refuel station!
Options may vary, but my reason is simple. It makes noise (and very loud one) and you need to stand still while using it. This effectively makes you an easy frag for grav-nade, mag-snipe (will explain it later), crossbow and RPG. Dont use it unless you are absolutely sure that nobody is around.

This concludes my brief introduction. May the force be with you, godspeed.

nice guide.. thanks for that.

[Crimson]

add this to the tips

Use the environment as an advantage

Now you may notice that you can use the gravity gun to pull and shoot stuff at people right? use this as an advantage. pull something big like a long chair and shoot it at people. usually damage varies from small damage to instant kill


ALL HAIL GRENADES!

now this might sounds weird but with the combination of grenade and the gravity gun its useful for killing people 3 simple steps for this to happen but you must be quick

1 : throw a grenade
2 : press G to quickly change into your gravity gun and pull the grenade
3 : shoot the grenade before it explodes or you will get kaboomed back

[konichiwa]

Not an easy trick to pull when lagging though.

[Soulgain]

add this to the tips

Use the environment as an advantage

Now you may notice that you can use the gravity gun to pull and shoot stuff at people right? use this as an advantage. pull something big like a long chair and shoot it at people. usually damage varies from small damage to instant kill


ALL HAIL GRENADES!

now this might sounds weird but with the combination of grenade and the gravity gun its useful for killing people 3 simple steps for this to happen but you must be quick

1 : throw a grenade
2 : press G to quickly change into your gravity gun and pull the grenade
3 : shoot the grenade before it explodes or you will get kaboomed back

You forgot to mention about using the G-gun on enemy nades.

i play HL1:DM before so fun when use rpg to fly myself

using gravity gun to pull back the grenade? holy.. i have to try it..