MW2 Utter Domination

Hey guys, I like to get stuff like this written down to see what others think of the topic and add ideas they have to make for better play and more wins. I know we don't focus on Domination (yet, if at all), but here are a few mental notes:

For those who don't know, Domination is a game-type in MW2 where there are three stationary flags spread evenly around the map and each team fights to capture and keep the flags to gain points. A team gets 1 point every three seconds for every flag captured. The first team to 200 points wins the match.

A lot of times you'll end up on a pub or pug team that uses little to no teamwork and spreads themselves thin by trying to capture ALL of the flags. This strategy is ok if you are playing a team that doesn't understand the game but if you go up against a team that know the basic strategies in a match you will end up dying a lot and ultimately losing.

The best strategy is to capture and hold two flags and let the enemy team hold the third flag. This also forces them to spawn at their flag making it easy to dominate them if you use even a little teamwork. Once you capture that third flag the enemy starts to spawn all over the map creating a bad situation for your team. LEAVE THE THIRD FLAG ALONE.

It can be very difficult to stick with this strategy when playing with randoms so I recommend going in with a full team.

A few other tips:

1) The more people on a flag-point, the faster you capture it. This is important in the beginning when you get your first flag because you want to get the first point on the board. Care needs to be taken later in the match as one well placed grenade will take all of you out.

2) Points are given to everyone who helps capture a flag (unlike HQ and CTF) so be sure to jump on a flag at the last second to get your points.

3) If you are dominating a team you can squeeze extra points out of them by letting them gain a small amount of momentum. Sometimes I'll let a single enemy cap a flag-point and then kill him just as he gets the capture. Then I'll take the flag back. You can easily net 500 points by doing this. If the score is tied DON'T DO THIS. If there are more than one enemy in the area DON'T DO THIS.

4) Split up into two fire-teams before the match. Each squad is responsible for one flag-point. The fire-team at the spawn flag usually doesn't have to be as big as the other. Each fire-team needs to focus on their flag and stay patient. Don't go out looking for kills until to have a huge lead. Let the enemy come to you and waist them when they are running towards you. An enemy that is sprinting cannot shoot at you until they stop, giving you a tactical advantage.

Sorry this was so long but I want you guys to be able you win every single match, pub, or pug. I know most of you know all of this stuff so add more tips so we can dominate this and other game modes.