How do I make sure I get matched up with people my own skill level (PC). Just click play>classic casual? Is there a special way to do the matchmaking?
Finding a server that just says noobs only maybe? Honestly it would be best not to play with people your same skill level. You will get much better quicker playing with much better opponents. However I realize the time it takes to get their might not be enjoyable for you.
I have to say the dualies seem really awesome in this. I didn't really mess with them a whole lot in source, aside form messing around, and they made good companions with the shotgun, but in this they've become my go to weapon. I've gotten tons of kills with them. Turning a corner to find 2 enemies and headshotting them both with dualies is awesome. They definitely feel more accurate, and with the lower price point its hard to pass them up.
Actually one way I've been using them which may help some people, is obviously recoil is much bigger in GO then any other counter-strike game. So I've been using the dualies whenever I'm running anywhere, since the spread is smaller, its more accurate the a lot of the heavier weapons when moving. When I'm guarding a place, or camping waiting for someone, I switch to my rifle. Its been working really well for me.
Some other advice for people, is to choose your weapon depending on your environment. If I'm playing office, depending which way I go, different weapons are better suited. If I'm ct and going outside a rifle might be better if we are being pushed from outside. Also once you get inside their are a few long hallways before the hostages. If you are going Right up the steps, a closer ranged weapon is better suited. So a shotgun or smg is a better pick. Or inferno and going the apartments route. I killed 3 people rapid fire with the sawed off in their.
I'm really trying to get good use out of the new decoy grenades also. I really like the molotovs as well.