Guide:Jiang-a-rang's Guide to Dominating Snow Valley

So you want to learn the tips and tricks to dominating in Snow Valley?

Well you've come to the right place.

Note: This user is an old-school CA player, and uses different tactics to new players. It maybe weird adjusting at first, but in time, it will be natural.

Introduction
This guide is based on the game mode(s) Elimination and Capture The Flag All Permitted.

Errata
 * P: Primary Slot
 * S: Secondary Slot
 * M: Melee
 * E: Support
 * 1: Backpack Slot 1
 * 2: Backpack Slot 2
 * 3: Backpack Slot 3
 * H: Head
 * F: Face
 * U: Uniform
 * V: Vest
 * B: Backpack

Getting Started
Before you start a game, 'always check your current loadout. 'Use some common sense: Snow Valley is a fairly large map; so a Sniper Rifle is a must. Below are a few 'Recommended' weapons and loadouts which gives the player an edge over the opponent in terms of firepower.

Assault Rifles

 * G36E, The popular choice, and was formerly the most used weapon in Combat Arms, especially in maps like Snow Valley and Waverider. It incorporates high damage for an Assault Rifle and also a scope which has the magnification equivalent to the L9 Scope.
 * M4A1: With a decent fire rate and stopping power (Strong 4 shot kill), this weapon can be used in lieu of a Sniper Rifle, by attaching an ACOG TA3 or TA1 scope onto it. Tap-firing is recommended, and will guarantee good results, most likely headshots if used properly.
 * AK-47:
 * M416
 * M416 CQB

Sub-Machine Guns

 * P90TR SE One of the most versatile SMGs in the game. If fully customised, it will show its full potential. It boasts a fast fire rate, suppressed gunfire to minimise detection and low spread. By attaching a HDS-4 Reflex Sight and tap-firing while zoomed in, there is little to no recoil. It is a good close-medium range weapon to use.
 * Magpul FMG-9
 * PP-19
 * UMP

Sniper Rifles
In any 'Sniper Map', people tend to use the overrated L96A1. However, the preference of sniper rifles is purely up to the the player. However, some guns are preferred over others for their distinguishing stats. Here are a few
 * MSR: Extremely high accuracy, OHKO, Suppressed gunfire to minimise detection. Also the 2nd most portable Sniper rifle in the game
 * M24A3 Woodland: Most portable Sniper rifle in the game, perfect accuracy and almost perfect damage. Its potential can be increased when fully customised. This weapon is great for picking off heads of campers and shoulder peekers.
 * L96A1 Black Magnum:
 * KNT-308
 * JNG-90

Shotguns
In big maps, shotguns do not play an important role in the game overall, as most gunfights are from medium to long range. However, there are a few which stand out
 * M590 CQB
 * M950 CQB Mariners
 * Kel-Tec KSG
 * M4 Super 90

Machine Guns
Machine guns have great stopping power, but what really puts their reliability to the test is range, and at that, most fail. The inability to attach a scope to increase accuracy makes machine guns a less preferred weapon.

Pistols
Sidearms should not be depended on, but can act as a last resort or a finishing move when you run out of ammunition. Below, are a few pistols which stand out above the rest.
 * G23
 * P226 Silver
 * USP SE
 * USP Tactical SE
 * P99

Explosive/Support Weapons

 * M16A1 Mine
 * Heartbeat Detector
 * MZP-1

Recommended Loadout (GP)
I'm sure most of you guys were GP users to begin with, and its really important to not become completely dominated by NX users. Of course, NX weapons will always have a slight advantage over GP ones, but its not about how OP your gun is, but rather the skill of the user. I'm sure, in the right hands, even the M16A3 can be a deadly weapon in Snow Valley.

No Sniper Rifles (Sniping Connoiseur)
In rare occasions, players will have to face moderators who turn on the 'No Sniper Rifles' option. Yes, it is a pain, because Sniper Rifles dominate the Snow Valley scene, just like how grenades dominate Death Room. Here's two Alternative setups for a 'No Sniper Rifles' match

Setup 1: G36E
P: UMP (iTech Sight)

S: P99 (S3 Suppressor)

M: (Anything Goes)

E: M69HE Frag

1: G36E

Setup 2: AK-47
P: UMP (iTech Sight)

S: P99 (S3 Suppressor)

M: ""

E: ""

1: AK-47 (ACOG Sight)

Old School (2008) Setup
Some of us are old school players, and remember where L96A1 and G36Es dominated the Snow Valley scene. the good old days. This method is, by far, the most effective. This tactic can be used by any rank above the rank of Sergeant.

P: G36E

S: G23 SE

M: ""

E: ""

1: L96A1

Recommended Loadout (NX Standard)
For the average NX Player

This guide is currently under construction. Please come back regularly for more updates. Please do not edit without permission from Edward