Quake III Arena Tips & Tricks

REMEMBER: This procedure involves editing a game file; create a backup copy of the file before proceeding. Use a text editor to edit the "config.cfg" file in the game directory. Locate the list of the tiers that you have won. Under this list are listed your decorations/awards, which can be edited.

Go a map (preferably with bots), press ~ to display the console window and type /g_syncronousClients 1. Then, type /record <demo name>. A console window message stating "recording <demo name> to baseq3 demos" will appear. When done recording, you can stop the process by clicking on "Leave Arena". To play them back, go to the main menu and click on "Demos". Look for the name of your demo, click on it, and click "Play". You can do this process in both single player and multi-player modes.

You can have a cheat or command assigned to a key. Use any cheat listed above or any command for <cmd>. Use a key or button for <key/button>. You can do more than one command on one key.
bind <key/button> <cmd>
bind <key/button> <cmd> ; <cmd>
i.e., bind F9 give all or bind F9 give all ; god
This will overwrite any other command key and save the game at the same time.

Always go in a circle around whoever you are shooting.

Never stop moving.

Try to get rocket launcher first, then jump and zig-zag run to avoid getting shot.

Use the plasma gun when you have quad damage since it shoots fastest and can hold a lot of ammunition.

Run backwards away from people and shoot them at same time.