(Part 3) Top products from r/CruciblePlaybook

I find that these things really help. (Link below). They're soft foam discs that fit just around and inside the thumbsticks. So essentially a tiny shock absorber for the joystick. I recommend the orange ones I linked, they are the best reviewed. Although I think they've become more popular as it was only $12 american for a 4 pack when I got them and they're like $30 something now, I think there's even knockoffs for sale now.

They seem stupid I know. But they actually work very well. They compress almost completely so you don't lose any range of motion but firm up the joystick enough that I feel comfortable bumping my sensitivity up 2 to 3 from where I would have it; without a loss in accuracy.

Also you might try changing up the style of thumb grips or Kontrolfreeks you use. I like the Vortex Kontrolfreeks. A short concave one on the left stick and a tall convex one on the right with one of the discs on the right. People like different styles of height and shape. Maybe another one will do you better. Good luck guardian.

TL:DR; they physically decrease the sensitivity so you can digitally turn it up giving the same or better accuracy with a faster turning speed.



http://www.amazon.com/AAA-Shocks-Analogstick-Assistance-Absorbers-PlayStation-4/dp/B00JJ3G0YO

Just constantly play skirmish and rumble to improve gun skill. Also, either use a sniper OR a shotgun OR a sidearm and stick to that and dont keep switching, for instance, I'm a sniper although as I've perfected my sniping, I have used a shotgun occasionally.

CHOOSE YOUR GUNS!
Choose a set of guns that you prefer and use them until you have mastered them. Remember, no gun is overpowered or underpowered in the current meta (unless there is a glitch with it and excluding Grasp Of Malok cause that weapon is just spam and little skill IMO(!!)) My setup is doctorine w/ counterbalance and i use rifled barrel(!), 1KYS w/ hidden hand, shortgaze, last resort, rifled barrel and I use the IB rocket with G&H and tripod.

TIPS
If you want some tips, you have come to the right place! If you want to get better easier, don't use stormcaller or bladedancer or sunbreaker (unless you main these subclasses and are a veteran with them) as they are high skill subclasses for 3's. Supers such as striker, nova bomb and golden gun can shut you down instantly so I would recommend striker, goldie or nova bomb.

Communicate more!

If you face a higher skilled team than you, do an aggressive push at the start of the match to put them on their back foot. (use www.destinytrialsreport.com !!) If you face the people who shotgun rush, use a universal remote with a sniper, I love to use this setup as it gives me extreme versitality but it is only for people who are highly skilled and can snipe like a god IMO.

ME PERSONALLY
Personally, run trials with my cousin who is lower skilled than me but is still top 16,000 for trials whereas I would be ~3,000 if I had been able to play in the last 2 months (my cable broke and I can't find a vga (I think is what's called) to HDMI converter that works (spent +£100 on them still no luck) so I am ordering a new monitor! Yes, it's overkill but I am also an avid CSGO player!
Furthermore, we (I) usually carry our friends to flawless.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00B19T7QC/ref=ox_sc_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Add me ps4: (i will be playing soon and I will add you if i feel like carrying/playing trials! (make sure you say 'sent by finnmeister in reddit' in the message box when you add me!)

Thanks!! Hope this helps :D

• Riding the Kontrol Freeks suggestion…I would start with a pair of the CQCx pads. They're mid-rise, convex, and grippy, giving you a much wider + uniform surface compared to the PS4 pads. These will be much more forgiving than the PS4 pads when it comes to fine motor control.
  http://www.kontrolfreek.com/thumbsticks/fps-freek-cqcx.html
  (EDIT: What I mean specifically is, because of the width and super grippy-ness, your thumb can be/can float almost anywhere on the pad, even at the edge, even with a tiny amount of force, and you will still maintain superb control!)
  
  
• Definitely reduce your sensitivity. Drop down to 4 and play it for at least a week.
  
  
• Lastly, you might want to look at SquidGrips. They are very grippy covers for the PS4 controller. You'll find you can relax your grip a bit using these, plus there's the added benefit of making the controller overall a bit larger in-hand.
  http://www.amazon.com/SquidGrip-Controllers-controller-included-playstation-4/dp/B00KVKDNY4
  
  Hopefully these and the other suggestions here help get you more comfortable in blasting faces off! :)

I guess it depends on what stick type you use for the Elite. My suggestion would be to use the default length sticks with the CQCX. It's a convex version of their CQC stick. They don't sell it on their website anymore but hey Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MMN7W9A?keywords=Cqc%20ultra%20x&qid=1453999487&ref_=sr_1_fkmr1_2&sr=8-2-fkmr1

Another thing you could do is try the longer stick with the Alpha. It's a slight concave but the shortest length you can get from them. It also has a wider surface thumb area.

http://www.amazon.com/KontrolFreek-ALPHA-ONE-Alpha-Xbox/dp/B00O4FQC9K/ref=pd_sim_147_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51GsiLLQ0cL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=08BYGDEGKS3VA0GSSJRP

I've tried both and I've defaulted to the longer stick that came with the elite. All in all once you use something for so long you just get used to it. Just like the first guy said. These are good for raising your sensitivity without losing a huge amount of accuracy.
Either way good luck

I moved from a 42inch tv to a 27inch monitor and love all the extra detail i can see and better control - i have this and love it but ive seen some pretty good specs on more reasonably priced Acer monitors

I use this $55 one

Comes with the adapter for the 3.5mm jack. Adapter has an easy way to adjust game vs voice audio, as well as easily mute. If you ever upgrade, at least you'll still have the adapter.

I've plugged the the headset into my computer and it works great. People always think I have a fancy mic setup.

The mic also detaches so you can use them as normal headphones.

I have been looking to get a monitor for my Xbox one and move away from my 40" TV.

Ive dont a bit of research and have 3 on the shortlist.

ASUS Designo MX279H

BenQ ZOWIE 27"

ASUS VS278Q-P

Would love any input on which would be best.

I'd say def don't go much over 100. The thing is though that for Destiny, there are not very many subtle sound cues like in a COD. These [HyperX Cloud] are what I have though and are the best sounding headset/headphones that I've ever had, IMO way better Beats.
http://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-KHX-H3CL/dp/B00JJNQG98

I'm picking this up on Friday. 21.5" is perfect for my desk and it'll be small enough to be mobile. Playing on a 23" TV/Monitor *currently. Personally, I like the yellow as well. And for that price, it'll probably be hard for me to beat.

I use some nice philips open back head phones and modular VModa boom mic (it's attached to a 3.5 mm cord - you plug one end into the phones and the other end into your controller). Whole setup was less $100 shipped from Amazon. You do need a 3.5mm jack on your controller or else you'll need an adapter (newer XB1 controllers and Elite controllers have this). Not sure about PS4.

Amazon links below (the phones are actually discontinued but there is a lot out there - the price fluctuates wildly - they usually will hit $60-$65 every couple of weeks):


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BJ17WKK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ENMK1DW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Perixx-DX-1000XXL-Gaming-Mouse-Pad/dp/B00EG7WB8C

When you get $15, buy this. There are some high sens gods out there but if you're like most people you won't be getting better til you get a bigger mousepad. I can do about a 380° turn at 800dpi/6 sens with this.

> elite controller on my ps4

HEY HEY LOOK AT ME

Don't need to spend so much! I use a xb1 scuf on ps4 as well.

http://www.amazon.com/CronusMAX-New-Version-Xbox-360/dp/B00LOHU1YS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1452280761&sr=8-2&keywords=cronus+max

Check it out

If you really want pedals, you can get a XIM4 & this: http://www.amazon.com/StealthSwitch-Pro-USB-Foot-Pedal/dp/B00MI6K77K

I like the low domed ones in this set

I use these on the left stick: http://www.amazon.com/Grip--Analog-Stick-Covers-Xbox-360/dp/B003NSLGW2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1454013821&sr=8-3&keywords=ps4+grips

with a kontrol freek on the right stick. It helps with the grip but doesn't increase the height of the left stick.

https://www.amazon.com/Blues-Spiritually-Retarded-Revolution-Riot/dp/B00H7GKXWU

http://www.amazon.com/BenQ-RL2460HT-24-Inch-ZeroFlicker-LED-Lit/dp/B00ITORJRQ

That's the monitor I use. It's a total babe. The black equalizer is incredible.

https://www.amazon.com/Airdrop-Gaming-HSD-1619-HipShotDot/dp/B00GV0LR64/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484095352&sr=8-1&keywords=hipshot+dot