First let me give a little bit of my FPS history: I first started playing Tactical in January '08. CoD4 is only my second FPS Multiplayer game to ever play (BF2142 the other) and that I am a 38 yr. old fogey. I do not have the quick-twitch skills of my 9 yr. old son, nor do I have the temperament, let alone the skill, to play the bunny/dolphin game types. Nor do I like to spray and pray or hip-fire (anyone in my clan will tell you all that I have a terrible habit of pulling up my sights in the dumbest of situations, ALWAYS). Tactical gaming is what suits my personality and is extremely addictive (ask my wife... jk)

Now, on to my question, which I pose not as a debate, but as a genuine discussion point to see how you all generally feel about different TACTICAL strategies. Here is my thesis statement which I would pose to you all to give your two cents on, as you see fit:

Depending on the map, the composition of your team (different player skills, preferred kits, etc.), the Sprint/Plant/Protect strategy IS acceptable.

I pose this thesis statement because, depending on the map, etc., it seems I get differing responses every time I personally try this strategy. I only find this ironic because the constant refrain I hear about such a strategy is that it is "running and gunning", which is not allowed obviously, and is also against the spirit of your servers, is not how I personally play most of the time. I am a more "slow approach and camp" player. However, as to the statement, my personal contention would be this: to Sprint in and make a fast plant at one of the bomb sites, fully supported by the squads' cover smoke and fire, I believe is a valid tactic and takes quite a bit of skill.

The MAP example I use to validate my thesis statement is Downpour. I think everyone would agree that either Downpour or Pipeline would be the two hardest maps to do this type of Sprint/Plant/Protect tactic. Not only does Downpour and Pipeline have multiple, defensible choke points, but they both have hills that must be negotiated to even get to the objectives. Specifically on Downpour, if the team dynamics are correct, I can Sprint/Plant/Protect at the A bombsite within about 20 seconds. I also note, that in doing this, the bomb planter does NOT fire a single shot, until after the bomb is planted. In addition, by throwing smoke into both A building and the middle area between the Barn and A building, an entire squad can both attain, fight, and hold both the middle area and A bomb site.

If this can be done, without "running and gunning", why would it NOT be a strategy to employ and repeat over and over until stopped?

Thesis statement end. Let the discussion begin.

BTW, keep up the good work!

82ndID-Bomber