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the scout
scout
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cost: $2750
description: though weaker than the awp, this sniper rifle can still be powerful.
"Buy, Rifles, Scout."

Most people don’t follow this routine when they play CS. Instead, they often go for the $4700 AWP. Those who press 4, then 6 are blind to the power of the Scout. I'll list some reasons why the Scout is a considerable choice as a weapon.

» Cost - You can get it at under 3000 bucks, and sometimes within the second round of the game. Bullets are cheaper compared to the AWP bullets, which cost $125.

» Mobility - You can run fast with it. Ever hold an AWP while running? You move like a slug, and your accuracy decreases as well. With the Scout, you run much faster and it’s still pretty accurate at medium range.

» Power - The Scout isn’t a one-hit kill like the AWP, but it does nail someone down within two shots. Suppose each shot takes 50. A tactic that would be useful is temporary camping. This may sound bad, but camp until half of your team and half of the other team is dead. Usually around this time, most of the enemies have 60 - 40 health left. What does this mean? This means the scout is like an AWP now. One shot kill. And you save money!

» Accuracy - The Scout isnt that accurate, but its not that inaccurate either. Its effective on maps where you can snipe the enemy, but not using the zoom feature. Zooming with the Scout isnt much of an advantage, since it doesn't kill in one hit, and it simply wastes time. I never zoom with it. You might miss, but since the scout reloads fast, you can quickly get another shot.

Enough praising the Scout. I'll get to the point: How do you use it? From my experience, I beleive that you should use the scout like an AWP and a shotgun. If you are good with the M3 Super90 shotgun, chances are you'll do well with the scout, since they are similar: two shot kills and you can still run fast with them.

How do you use it effectively? Be Smart. If you see a bunch of Ts or CTs running at you, don't try to run up and face them. Be a pansy and pick them off one by one. Higher ground tends to help, since the Scout can take someone out with one headshot. One tip everyone stresses is to STAY CALM. If you startle and jerk your mouse around your loyal Scout won't be of any help. For beginners, I would advise you to practice with the M3 first. When I use the Scout, I pretty much just use it like the shotgun. Get used to hit-and-run tactics, and you'll become a Scout master within a couple of rounds.

Some Other Advantages of the Scout:

» Backup fire - Help your teammates by taking someone down to 40-50 health and letting them finish your opponent off.

» Stealing frags - If youre a good sniper, follow your teammates and hang around a battle until people are reloading or are halfdead, then run out and finish them off.

» Silenced fire - Even though the Scout doesn't physically have a silencer, it still is quiet, especially when other people are blasting off their rifles and grenades. If you kill someone with a Scout and have sufficent cover, chances are they wouldn't even know where the bullet came from.

» Ammo - With the Scout you get 60 ammo, which is plenty to mess around with. You could shoot the chickens and the radio in Italy and still have ammo to kill people with. You also reload very quickly with the Scout.

Finally, remember this:

RESPECT THE SCOUT.

Happy Fragging!

-[mad-bj] Policerobots

The Steyr Scout is one of the most overlooked weapon in CS. I many CS players going for the more expensive AWP, which is strong, but takes a chunk out of your salary. I used the scout many times. It is cheap. You can buy that little "bb gun" sniper rifle for under $3000. The thing is, that little bb gun is strong, if you know how to use it.

The first tip is too believe in that weapon. Don't think it is a piece of crap, but a very lethal weapon.

When you buy the scout, run to an area where you can view with your scope the place where most of the battles take place. Once you get there, just be a camping sniper. Crouch down for better aim. I recommend only zooming in once. I don't know about you, but I have a 19" monitor. Once is enough. FOR BETTER AIM, GO TWICE, BUT I DON'T DO IT BECAUSE IT IS TOO DANGEROUS IF AN ENEMY COMES TOO CLOSE.

The scout is a powerful rifle, but not as powerful as the awp. Aim for the chest, head, or feet. One shot, and they are dead. If they are crouching, aim at there belly or head, and they are dead. REMEMBER TO CROUCH WHEN POSSIBLE.

The scout is also very good in a short range battle. This might sound stupid, but I am not kidding. Circle Strafe is very important. When you are face to face with an opponent, strafe side to side, trying to aim anywhere on the body. One shot will stop them, and that will give you enough time for the second and final blow.

Well as you can see, the scout can be hard to use, but if you follow my instructions, aim for head, chest, and feet, you should be fine.

Happy Sniping!!

-[XGs]FireStorm