Personally I just go for the AWP as soon as I can, and run around corners no-scoping at point-blank range. Or just sit back and shoot anything coming through a doorway.
side step. when you stop moving to the left or right, your shot will be perfectly accurate. Also on Dust 2 CT side I play at these places I'm quite a passive player. Going from left to right, B SITE: Nobody checks Truck (Or fence in this picture) CT MID: Easy way to watch short safely SHORT: This is my most aggresive spot, Usually with an AWP, if you miss a shot you can just walk left and fall into CT spawn for safety. LONG: One of the more obvious spots, but there isn't alot of places that are not part of a meta. For weapons, NEVER BUY LMG's (M249 or Negev [Unless you're @Ramibot]) For rifles the main ones you want to get are the AK-47, M4A1-S or M4A1 (Preference here) and the AWP. Don't go for the SG 553 or AUG they cost more and the only reason is for a scope that isn't very useful. If you get an auto sniper, The enemies will bring in theirs. Nobody really likes to play against or sometimes with an Auto-Sniper. P90 would be good if you hit all your bullets, As your rank depends on your accuracy with weapons aswell. Spraying hurts your chance to rank up alot. (Holy shit, how have I wrote this much?)
Another way to improve is watch High level games. The previous Major in Katowice is a good example, you can see how professional players play and adapt your play style to that
If you get a knife everyone will think your good but I was in a lobby with a dude who had a dragon lore and he was terrible with the AWP. I guess he has a lot of money /: or his parents credit card...
2-3 round eco when game begins. Buy negev. Win. Not joking I ranked up to Master Guardian Elite from Master Guardian 1 in 1 day using negev and shotguns lmao.
1. Spray Control, something i cant do. 2. Find a crosshair that you're comfortable with 3. Aim... something else i cant do 4. Dont play with freinds. Its fun but i always lose when i do... In casual you're not always gauranteed to play with players your rank Something i like to do is use a scout and five seven/ tec 9 in early rounds or even late rounds if my team is wrecking I went from Silver Elite to Silver Elite Master in 3 games and 2 of the games the other team surrendered (my face when i ranked up)