Guys, I decided on a whim to give "that legendary game" a try, and honestly, I'm completely shocked. How do you play this game? I joined a server, bought a Kalashnikov, and fired a burst at the wall, but the bullets flew all over the place instead of to the center. The crosshair expands to half the screen if you take even a small step to the side. I’m used to modern shooters where everything is somewhat predictable, but here, I feel like a total newbie. Can someone explain the logic to a newbie? How do you control the shooting? So far, it looks like a simulator for watching other people play after you die.

One more thing: How am I supposed to quickly buy gear here? By the time I navigate through the menu, everyone has already scattered. Are there any hotkeys? Also, where can I find a decent version of the game with decent bots so I can practice first instead of embarrassing myself in a public match?

I used to play it back in the day, and compared to modern 1.6 shooters, it really seems wild now. The physics are completely different, forget about holding down the left mouse button while moving- you'll just end up shooting at the sky. Best is, stop, then shoot. Try to fire in short bursts of two to three bullets. If the enemy is far away, fire one bullet at a time. Where did you download the game, by the way? I recommend checking out https://csget.me/ . The bots are set up properly there, so you can practice shooting at targets. Plus, there’s a short guide on the site that might help clarify some things for you. As for purchasing, all Old Believers use the numbers on the keyboard. For example, B-4-2 is a AK-47. Experiment with this, and over time, you'll figure out which buttons buy which gear.