1) Hide your dot. D'uh. No brainer. Put it somewhere where they won't notice you. Try not to be conspicious. Watch out, come people... like yours truely, have custom laser sights that will alert you that you're aiming at them, which your machine will still use your default dot.

2) Shoot fast. I can't empasize this enough. See a target, shoot it, reload, haul out. Make sure you can hit the target. My ping ,being around 350, is a great advantage and disadvantage. Some servers overcompensate, and will call even wild misses a hit on the other player. How do I know? How else did I get 70 kills on Badlands?

3) Use grenades. Don't worry about wasting them. You'll most likely die with them. If you're in a sniper duel, turn to the side (when you're behind conver, of course) and toss a grenade. Strafe out and shoot the other sniper. The explosion will blind the other sniper momentarily. Especially since explosion sprites are distorted under low fov. The combination of the distractive element, plus the temporary lag spike for him to process, give you the edge you need. Trust me on this one.

4) Kill Snipers. Some people say "Sniper duels are useless." Let's see them snipe at enemy troops while under fire from other snipers. The case is simple. If you don't kill him, he'll kill you. While he's dead, you can plink his team for a few seconds in relative safety. Then, he'll be looking for you....

5) Lead your target. If you have lag, like me, then you'll need to lead your target. It'll take the server a while to realize that you're shooting, and by then, he'll already be there. Some servers will accept late hits (ie, JG2). But don't count on this.

6) Close combat... don't do it. You are easy prey at close range. Withdraw with honor, and plink him for a bit further away. If you should have a close combat, use you sniper rifle. It has tremendous power, even with no charge. If they're really, close, don't bother... get out your autorifle, but keep in mind, you'll need those bullets.

7) Bind a key to fov 10. It gives you great advantages on certain maps, like the battlement in well... or taking out the snipers in the bell tower in avanti.

8) Communicate. Bind some buttons to communication scripts. Alert your team to incoming baddies. That way, they won't mind a sniper on their team. Also, you are a short order cook, taking special requests. They need a sg taken down, say something!

9) Camp. It may be dishonorable in Doom 2, but stay put once you find prime hunting grounds. Guard vulnerable rear areas, like the alerternate defender's respawn exit in the third section of Dustbowl. Watch that little opening (my specific location is classified) and plink anybody trying to come out. Gibs heaven!

10) Strafe. When ever in a sniper duel, strafe, it throws off their aim. Duck around corners, duck under desks, and pop them when you feel comfortable.

11) Sniping snipers... it's not glamorous. Get it done quick. A slightly charged headshot is all it takes. Kill 'im and move on to the next target.

12) Don't die. It stinks. You have to get back into position. Try to avoid being predictable... unless enemy snipers stink. Then, have no fear. Most players don't see snipers. If they do... it's too late.

Strategy by: [USF]Wulfie