Consider playing CS:GO.
Consider playing CS:GO.
I enjoy CSGO, Team Fortress 2, Battlefield 4 and Dirty Bomb the most. Right now I’m really into Team Fortress 2—it’s wild, you know? Everyone is fighting hard at first, then suddenly it’s all about the fun moves around the map.
Absolutely, but if he remains at mg1 then he's not doing well. If he was truly exceptional, he shouldn't be struggling at that level. Most silver 2s get impressed by players who are playing with p90s, which isn't a strong point. I don’t know your friend, but my real take is that MG tends to underperform overall, aside from smurfs. (That’s not a big deal) In my view, everyone struggled with CS:GO at first and I’m not the top player either. @Ontopic. Just give tryout games a go, and remember G2A.com lists games around 9 dollars, so it could be worth a try!
MG focuses mainly on improving game awareness, so you should already be comfortable with aiming and recoil management, often using crouching to handle upward spray. The problem lies in too many players advancing without proper skill, leading to poor performance. On EU, language differences can affect teamwork, while in NA it seems everyone communicates more easily. Silver 1-4 tends to be weak—many switch ranks during combat and should stick to scoped weapons, spraying everywhere. Silver Elite and Gold Nova 2/3 generally handle aim better and understand recoil patterns, while MGs usually avoid reckless moves like rushing into the fight or jumping from cover. Gold Nova 4 offers slightly improved aiming and avoids unnecessary spraying. Gold Nova 5 provides tighter control and better map awareness, helping players avoid mistakes such as charging into a firebox or trying to kill the T prematurely. Hiring someone at your rank for their first competitive match is often a bad idea; let them practice first so they can learn proper tactics. It’s frustrating when beginners get eliminated without preparation, and it hurts both sides. Watching experienced players also helps—see how they secure sites, defend, and manage the battlefield.
Most dmg/eagles struggle to use the AK and M4a4 properly. Their performance is often hindered by slow reactions, incorrect flashes or smokes, ground targets, poor aim, and long play sessions. I've never played below mge, but what others have shown is typical. The MG weapons aren't as bad as I described, though watching them play can be frustrating. Yes, I completely agree that CS:GO is a very affordable game—around ten dollars on G2A—and it's easy to try without much risk. It definitely has a strong competitive side that keeps players hooked.