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Let's take a moment to remember the time period when everyone had to adjust to using dual-joysticks on controllers.
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Thats because he discovered the secret that we all eventually discover when playing with dual sticks:
You don't actually aim with the right stick, you aim by strafing.
Think about it, when you've lined up the perfect shot in the distance but the enemy keeps moving, do you readjust your aim? Or do you duck walk in a little circle whilst prone until the crosshair lines up
No. I plug in my mouse
It's hard to use a mouse while seated in the couch
Youtube thumbnail: Bearded guy pointing backwards at a mouse, title: "The one hack gamers don't wan't you to know!"