Tactics

Though there are many ways to play Left 4 Dead, some tactics and rules have to be established to avoid friendly fire, stragglers, and untimely death.


 * Shotgunners go first. No one likes getting shot in the back of head with a shotgun.
 * If you are ahead of the other Survivors, crouch. No one likes getting shot PERIOD.
 * No one is worthless. Save your allies when fallen after the threat is dead.
 * There's a time to be helpful. It's not when the Horde is rushing. Save allies after everything is dead or there will be two bodies.
 * Watch your teammate's backs. If someone is helping another up, cover 'em!
 * Grenades: When and where. Molotov's don't mix well with the Survivors. Pipe bombs too.
 * Don't shoot at something when someone else can. Infected get past the defense line? Don't turn around unless you're last in line.
 * Don't shoot at something attacking an ally when s/he can handle it. Friendly fire...

If these rules seem like common sense, you're in good shape.