PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE! It's all about experience. I played my first FPS 8 years ago. I wasn't [u]completely[/u] comfortable with the controls and able to lead a team in PvP until about 2 years ago. (Granted, I'm an MMO player, not FPS. I know some of you used to merk in previous FPS') A few points I've found that are helpful: Remember we're dealing with Bungie, lords of console PvP. While some might argue that Destiny has fallen short, many will argue that point because they believe Bungie is capable of better. Which, more than likely, they are. With that being said, Bungie thrived off Halo, and Halo thrived off games like Shotty-Snipes and SWAT (No radars. All head shots). Bungie is crafty in their game development. Play the map. Learn the basics of the objects around you and you'll be able to predict how other players utilize those objects. For example, know what capture points receive the most attention and the heaviest campers. [b]Outsmart people, and you won't have to outshoot them! [/b] Secondly, as I mentioned above, a lot of us grew up on Halo, thus growing up in games like SWAT. Destiny is primarily a head shot game. While most games are, you're still able to kill a lot of things with body shots and things of this nature. The purpose of health and critical hits in Destiny is to force players to aim for the head (or weak point) of an enemies armor. [b]When in doubt, always aim for the head![/b] Finally, remember to have fun. For the most part, the members of this game are mature and recognize and utilize all load outs that are available to them. Nobody complains about noob tubing, or running a primarily melee class, and those that do are often seen playing as Titans with rocket launchers. (My main is a titan. I am a titan. I was simply finishing the analogy of RL+Melee). My point is, go for kills. However you can. Someone stated earlier that you should run with the pack and even try to sneak steal a kill or two. Do that! [b]Remember that RNGesus doesn't recognize performance level and skill. His will is pure luck. [/b] Use whatever gun feels the most natural, to start out with. And perfect it! This is as much about putting the time in as anything else. Even if it is "just a video game". It seems that your preference may be Hand Cannons and Scout Rifles. A very Hunter like choice. Maybe try running on a different character? Pick up all three and see which you do the best with. Experiment and test our theories and ways to make yourself better. I'm on 360. MasterBraude. Message me if you're on 360, and we'll get you started the proper way, mate! Best of luck to you! May the darkness soon whimper at the sounds of your mag reloading, as it does with so many of us.