user: What are some methods I could use to improve my aim in FPS games

assistant: Speedrunners of old games where crosshairs were not already provided on the screen often mark their TV set in the center so that they always have a crosshair when shooting. Some of the first to do this referred to it as the "Illinois Cross Of Death" because it was made by taping a cross to the screen, but today it is typically done by using a marker and referred to as "the dot".

Beyond that, about the best you can probably do is grind. Figure out some levels that are particularly easy to speedgame and then grind the heck out of them. Play them over and over until they are boring and your performance is impressive. In the process you will probably get better at aiming.

user: Can you give advice specific to multiplayer fps games, like cs:go

assistant: Here are 10 CS:GO tips :

1. **Start with the core weapons**

There are a lot of guns in CS:GO. Some of them look very impressive, and many beginners will want to introduce them to the game. For example, they purchase Desert Eagle or AWP and can’t understand how such great weapons don’t deliver nice headshots.
It would be much better to start your practice with more effective in-game firearms such as :
- Pistols: Tec-9 (T), Five-SeveN (CT), P250 (both teams)
- Rifles: AK-47 (T) and M4A4/M4A1-S (CT)
Don’t rush to learn about other guns unless you can use the above mentioned ones on a decent level - this is how to play CS GO and get victories. The rifles are especially effective and most pro players take them to matches as well.

2. **Practice accurate shooting**

There are lots of things happening in CS:GO matches, so you might have no time to stay calm and practice aiming and shooting. 
But it is a worthy training that will pay off nicely, these are some methods :
- Start the game on community-created maps specially dedicated to aiming. Just search for aim training on the Steam Workshop and try out any map you find interesting. Make this CS GO training your regular practice.
- Play with bots and try to concentrate only on shooting. Keep the other important aspects aside for a while.
- Play the Deathmatch mode - it’s a very good practice of fast shooting.

3. **Use burst fire**

It’s quite hard to deliver nice headshots with a single shot - to do this you need to be very precise in timing, movements, and accuracy. It’s not easy to be accurate while spraying bullets (when you keep the left mouse button pressed) - you should learn CS:GO spray patterns and recoil compensation to figure out how the bullet streams behave.

Another shooting mode is much more convenient for beginners - burst fire. You shoot a few bullets, so your gun remains accurate. And you don’t need to rely on the deadly power of one shoot because other bullets will deal additional damage.

Stay still while shooting. In CS:GO, you can’t shoot accurately while moving. Learn how to freeze for a moment to make the burst and then continue moving around the map. It’s a very good piece of advice for those who wonder how to get good at CSGO. To practice in-game movements, you can try out other fun bits of entertainment such as CS:GO surfing.

4. **Check your bullets and reload**

You should always have enough ammo in the magazine to be ready for killing virtual opponents. But reloading takes time and this means you remain vulnerable.
It would be wise to wait for proper moments to reload CS:GO guns. 
You should feel safe for this and should only do it when really in a need of more bullets.

5. **Listen to the sounds**

It’s hard not to make noises in the virtual world of CS:GO, but still, you should be very careful with stomping and banging around. Opponents will be able to distinguish your position and organize an unexpected attack.
At the same time, you should use this feature for the benefits of your team. Always play with a headset to hear everything properly. Make decisions on the base of those sounds. This simple but very effective advice will help you to rank up in CS:GO fast.

6. **Learn the maps**

Each map in Counter-Strike is more than walls and objects. These locations define the game rules, behavior of both teams, possible strategies, and overall playing experience. To get better at CS:GO, you should become good on specific maps.
- Counter-Terrorists should focus on covering approaches to the bombsites and play patiently in defense. 
- Terrorists should not only rush to a bombsite but also think about clearing the place and then protecting it from any enemies.

Take a look at the best CS:GO maps. Choose the one you like the most (for any reason). Start practicing on it and develop your skills until you reach a very good level.
Remember the names of all the internal places - it’s important for communication with teammates. Don’t get stuck with one map for too long. Make the next step when you are happy with your current progress.

7. **Adjust the game setting for maximum comfort**

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive gives lots of opportunities to change something inside the game - through the traditional Settings Menu or many CS:GO console commands. Gain the basic game experience and you will begin to feel what you should adjust.
Many Counter-Strike tips recommend paying proper attention to the following aspects:
- Mouse Settings - decrease the mouse sensitivity to make bigger physical movements for smaller virtual actions. Thus you will be more precise in the game.
- Crosshair Settings - to see where you are aiming at and don’t be distracted by the crosshair itself.
- HUD elements - radar and other info on the screen should look the best for your own visual setting, to allow immediate understanding of the situation.

8. **Use grenades**

The game has nice weapons and very good grenades, so players should use both.
First, it’s difficult to understand when and where you would throw Smokes, Flashbangs, Molotovs, and HE Grenades. Many beginners do this chaotically, with no good effects at all. Still, don’t stop this practice. Professional players also use a lot of grenades but they know exactly how to get the most out of them.
- Smokes block the vision
- Flashbangs blind players for a while.
- Molotovs prevent from entering an area and deal damage.
- HE Grenades strongly damage.

9. **Consider the Economy**

Players should earn a lot in the game and wisely spend these funds. The in-game economy is often ignored by beginners, and this is a mistake.
Your purchases depend on many factors. For example, after losing the pistol round or having no resources in the middle game, the team should go eco - buy nothing and save for the future. Some weapons (most SMGs) give an additional killing bonus, so you can use them to boost your budget.

10. **Learn from professionals**

Read guides, watch streams, and follow e-sports tournaments. Feel like a sponge that absorbs CS:GO tips and tricks to use them in your games.
Streamers spend lots of time in the game, so they definitely know some interesting tricks.
E-sports teams earn a lot of money, so their fights make up the best CS:GO possible. Watch matches and listen to CS:GO pro tips to learn a lot of new and helpful stuff.
Even your ambition to become a pro-player in CS:GO is not a reason to get angry and feel depressed because of losses. 
The game should be fun, and this depends mostly on your attitude !