SpawnPoint

Well as the title suggests, I just got a new job. I applied at my local movie theaters, mainly so that over the summer I could work with a friend of mine. Unfortunately, they didn't reply until the end of the summer, so I didn't get to work with him, as he has left for school. I had applied to be assistant manager, but the manager said that the spot had disappeared because of few hours. I was then told that I would do my training then would be given the position of supervisor, which was fine by me.

Even though I won't be working with my friend now, I was still excited to start my first day of training. I was told that I would be an usher that day, which seemed easy enough. All that I have to do is do a quick sweep of the theater and get rid of the big stuff (bottles popcorn bags etc.) and keep an eye on the youngins'.

With the release of Superbad, I was told that a lot of young kids would be trying to sneak in. I found it hilarious when I saw kids open the door only to see an employee telling them "No, Mr.Bean is that way"

Later in the evening, I had the pleasure of kicking a few kids out. I had seen them go to a previous viewing of this movie, and they were trying to tell me that they hadn't seen that one, right after I stopped them from sneaking into War (R Rated) They showed me their tickets, and the time on one of them had been scratched out, and the other the time was "mysteriously" torn off. They briefly argued but soon made their way out.

Not to seem power hungry, but I had to wait my turn to go see an R-Rated movie, and they should as well. Not to mention it is a liabillity and could get the theater sued, but it was fun to suprise the kids as they knowingly tried to sneak in.

I have rarely said this in my working career, but I am looking forward to my next shift.

A common debate between pros and noobs alike is which is better, the m4 or the ak? Well I'm going to break down the two here, and see if you can come to your own conclusion.

M4A1- The M4, or Colt, is a strong .223 cal gun that holds a 30 round clip, and is one the the CT's primary weapons. The M4 alone is very strong from close or far range. It typically takes more than one round in the head to kill someone, but it all depends on the distance you are shooting from. The M4 also comes with a silencer, which is another topic of debate to be tackled another time. The silencer decreases recoil, but also significantly decreases power. In most cases, I would recommend getting used to the M4 unsilenced, as it is significantly stronger, and thus requires less bullets to get the job done. The only time in which I would suggest using the silencer is, well, if you are trying to be silent. If you are hiding somewhere that you expect a lot of terrorists to pass and you do not want to be detected, use the silencer. I also like to use the silencer if I am watching an area where I expect close combat. I may not get the kill right away, but hopefully I will injure the group rushing in for my teamates to easily clean up.

AK47-  The AK is the terrorists M4, in that it holds a 30 round clip of the powerful 7.62x39mm cal. It has a larger amount of recoil, but is useful in close and far combat. The AK will typically be a one shot head-shot kill, which makes it deadly in any circumstance. Most would expect that the high recoil would be a deterrant to a close-range gun, but if you aim lower then the recoil will bring you right to the head of the counter-terrorist. 

But the question remains: which is better? I have often comtemplated the same question, and cannot come to a decisive answer. Both are so similar that if a CT with an M4 were against a T with an AK, a flip of a coin would be required to determine the winner. Although I cannot decide which I prefer, I find myself picking up M4's as a terrorist as often as possible, and picking up the AK as CT's. Although it is impossible, it is as if the opposite gun is stronger in the wrong hands. Plus it is funny to kill your opponent with their own gun. 

I can't come to a decision, but can you? Post here so that we can mull it over. I realize that a recent poll has been posted in the forums about this very thing, but I figured I would elaborate and give both sides of the spectrum.

Well I saw a fairly good response to my AWP thread, so I figured I would make another about pistols. I will describe some of my favorite pistols, some that I think you should never use, and some tips on how to shoot them better. This should be helpful to both serious and friendly Counter-Strike player alike.

USP: The USP is the CT's first round pistol, and in my opinion, a CT's best friend. It comes with a 12 round 40cal clip that can be very deadly. The USP is a very accurate gun, with little recoil. My suggestion is that if you can, take your time. Aim directly for the head, and the USP can deal a lethal head shot, but if you decide to shoot wildly, it could take half your clip to take the opponent down. It also comes with a silencer, which SIGNIFICANTLY decreases its power. I don't recommend ever using it.

Glock: The glock can be a players worst gun, or best gun. It comes with a 20 round 9mm clip, with the option to go single or burst fire. The key to this gun is knowing when to use which option. Some would disagree, but I recommend using single-fire for far and accurate shots, and burst for close range. Some players like to alternate by pushing both left and right click while close range, but I prefer being more accurate with a nice 3-round burst to the guys head. The key to this gun, dont be too stingy. You have a big clip and you will need it to take down the opponent.

Deagle: The deagle is a fun gun, that is typically only bought if you are desperate, or doing very well during a match. Its 7 round clip .50cal bullets are deadly from any range. My advice with this gun, take your time: you only get 7 bullets, use them wisely. But don't be too picky, because even if you are aiming at their arm, it only takes a few rounds to take the guy down. I like nothing better than being in a close range battle with a deagle vs a fully-automatic rifle. He will empty his clip wildly before hitting me, and all I need to do is wait for the right moment and his hopes of killing me are gone. This gun is tricky when it comes to the right times to buy. I think, if you are a CT and have a USP, then the only time you need to buy is when you can spare the money. I do not recommend this as a first round buy, as you need the money for a kit and nades. For terrorists, it all depends. The glock is weak, so you have to use your own judgement when it comes to first round buys. Just make sure that if you are buying the deagle, someone else on your team is buying the nades.

Duelies: If you enjoy shooting at anything that moves, these are the guns for you. Although they are not my personal choice, the 30 round clip .40cal is very attractive to others. The only problem with these guns is that the recoil is very large, so make sure you only shoot in short bursts.

In my opinion, the only time you should buy the 228 and fiveseven is when your in a pub, fooling around. Although the 228 is strong, it is really a waste of money: if you can afford the 228 you should be able to afford a deagle. Same with the fiveseven, or as some like to call it the peashooter. It has little recoil but is weaker than the glock.

I would say that the best bet for anyone who enjoys scrimming would be to get used to the USP and Glock, you will be glad when you are able to take down the stronger weapons and save some cash.

Well thats all I got, if you have any other ideas or agree/disagree, let me know. Only way I will know is if you post, so thinking about posting won't do much good.

Thoughout my illustrious time playing counter-strike, I have heard many sides to this argument. The argument in question: is the AWP for noobs only, or pro's?   For me, counter-strike all started with the map cs_assault. Now I can see how some people hated the AWP in that map, because all the terrorist had to do was be patient, guard one entrance with one gun, and there was no way a ct could get in. I began to dislike the AWP, and was known to call a player or two a "NOOB AWPER".   Time progressed, and so did my liking for the AWP. I began to play more and more maps, and found out that the AWP isn't a gun for noobs, but a gun for stronger and better players. Soon I began using it, and now I cant help but try and save for the gun that will give you a 1-shot 1-kill 80% of the time.   But that still doesnt answer the question, is the AWP for noobs or pros? Although many would argue, I would say that it is for pros. Granted, all you need to do is hit the person and they would most likely die, but you still have to be good enough to put the crosshairs in the right position. And when it comes to no-scoping, how can you argue that it is a noob gun? You dont even have a crosshair to help guide you.   Since I joined PHXX, I have been fortunate enough to get in many different scrims and matches with them. This year, I was given the position of scheduler for the CAL team. And let me tell you, if you think that the AWP is a noob gun, then feel free to tell the hundreds of excellent teams, that are gunning for a postion in CPL (Cyberathlete Professional League) that they are all noobs. They will respond with a swift .50cal AWP round to the back of your head, questioning who the noob really is, the guy standing with a gun in his hands, or the guy whos brains are splattered across the map.   That is just my opinion on the matter, feel free to tell me what yours is.

As some of you may or may not have known, as of about a week or so ago, I was invited to Spawnpoints Anti-Cheat Task Force. This is something that I have wanted to be in since before I was in DA. Well, the first day that I loaded up Outlook and took a look at my inbox, I was shocked. I had recieved a whooping 48 emails, and a good portion of them were demos. Thats a fair amount more than my typical 4-5. I was excited to get crackn, so I spent the next couple of hours viewing demos, and asking cpnichol about 50 or so questions. There is a lot more to banning people than I though. First you have to watch the demo, sometimes several times, to figure out what hack they are using. Then you have to take their steam ID and check it against the global ban list to see if they are already banned. Third, you must add them to the ban list. After that, you have to send a confirmation email to the person who submit the demo. My CTRL+C and CTRL+V is really taking a beating now. Not to say I don't really enjoy adding punks to the global ban list, but I now have a new appreciation of what all the other Anti Cheat team has done.