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Gunz Online

Gunz online, an RPG style online shooter is something that had replaced maths and physics on my mind in hours after the end of the last examination paper. Going into the game as a noob is terrible, as in the process of getting used to the game or the controls, you would have been killed a few hundred times already and people around you will be leveling without you knowing what is going on.

However, I can't do much regarding that as the only way you are ever going to learn the game is by embracing it and feeling all its thorns. But fret not, below are various pointers to help you get your first 100 kills easily and quickly. Some tips are cheap. Others are quick. Most are dirty.

Be the hunter
If are playing in non team based games, always remember to be the hunter. It is preferable in my opinion to go for larger and more open maps, which more players killing each other. When you see a bunch of players engaged with one another, attempting to stop each other's heartbeat, start shooting in their direction. Since they are already busy taking damage from each other, they are pretty easy to kill. No fear of them shooting you too, especially when they are very occupied and obessed with killing each other. I got many double (killing those 2 souls) and triple kills this way. Get yours now!

Don't value life
Although dying is a pretty sad thing in real life, it is a good thing to go through in Gunz, provided you are below level 20 (After level 20, getting killed will cost you experience points). Look at it this way: Dying will respawn you in 5 seconds, giving you renewed health and ammos, ready for the next shoot out. You even get 5 seconds to scratch your butt, or dig your nose if you are so inclined. And you never lose a thing.

Avoid one on one combat
Since you are pretty much a noob, avoid at all cost a 1on1 combat with other players. Chances are they are more skilled than you and you ended up as a sacrifice lamb for them to gain experience. When chased by any player, always try to lead him to other areas on the map where the fighting is heavy. Soon, your would be killer will be distracted or engaged with other players, and you just conveniently pick him off from a safe spot. When looking for servers to join, try to look for 1 with at least 5 or more players.

Grenade
Be careful when using these. Just like fire, it can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Always aim properly before you throw, and make sure not to run towards your own grenade. These are very effective in indoor areas as players have very few places to seek shelter. However, bear it mind that grenade can bounce of walls and the one you threw may just bounce right back to you.

Fast weapon
With weak aiming and mastery compared to other players, always use a ranged weapon that has fast firing rate. This allows you to fire quickly and inflict heavy and constant damage. Imagine using a shotgun with such slow firing rate, and missing every single hit. You will be dead the next minute. When your aiming is weak, use fast weapons for higher success.

Jumping, tumbling
With this game, it is very important to constantly move around so as not to make yourself an easy target for other players. Who is easier to shoot than idiot standing still in the game.

Meelee
Switch to meelee if you are close with your enemy, and just slash. Preferably, use the secondary attack of the meelee weapon you are holding, which when executed successfully will stunt your enemy temporary. Then whip out your gun and shower his head with bullets. One more kill!

Thats all for the basic tips to get your first kill. Have fun!

And here is my 100 kills.