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These are some tips that I wrote up about 12 months ago when I was massively into the Infected lobbies on Modern Warfare 3. I played a lot of it whilst off work with tonsilitis and noticed a lot of mistakes that people make, and how to learn from them and actually get some decent fun out of it.
These tips are only for those not infected. I did plan on writing up some tips for the infected but it's such an easy, generic task, then I don't really see much point. If there's enough interest in these though, I might consider writing some up.
1. Work as a team
You aren't getting anywhere solo, so don't put your headband and face paint on just yet. Rush, K/D whores are not welcome in the infected lobbies and will not last very long at all so don't attempt it. Stick with your team and help hold a position. Feel free to move around the safe spot to "build up" weaker or failing strongholds.
2. Watch your back
As the game tips suggest, you MUST be aware of what's going on behind you. Leaving your back exposed for too long is risky. Try running backwards when moving into a safe spot, this way you can cover your movements whilst your teammates presence ensures you won't be caught from the rear.
3. Never be the last survivor
You might earn a loss for the privilege, and it isn't fun being chased by 17 people who are all faster than, and throwing knives at, you.
4. Spare your ammo
Try to build up your ammo when there isn't many infected in the game, because you sure as hell won't be able to stock up when there are tonnes of them (not impossible in certain situations, just a lot more difficult)
5. Use your secondary!
If you have one, make use of it. Too many people fail to use them and get caught out reloading their main weapon. If you're completely out, switch to your secondary to quell the assault to give yourself a few seconds to reload your main weapon.
6. Use ALL ammo prior to reload
Another bug bear of mine, people fire a couple of bullets then immediately reload. This is both selfish and incredibly time wasting. Hitting that reload will immediately allow you to pick up a scavenger package even though you may not need one, potentially cutting off another teammates supply. It is also time wasting, that reload may only take a couple of seconds, but that could be the difference of life and death, and could potentially mean your team losing an entire stronghold. Always think before hitting reload. If you have dual wield weapons, fire one at a time, then you can fire the other whilst you reload the empty barrel.
7. WATCH THOSE THROWING KNIVES
I cannot stand the things. In my opinion, without them the infected would not win as many times as they currently do. The way it is at the moment, the infected win 99.9% of all games so this is hugely unbalanced. You can help stop throwing knife attacks on you by finding yourself some decent cover that allows you to see. This won't completely eliminate them, and you will still get the odd, extremely annoying fluke shot but that's life.
8. Be patient
The game will start off very slow, due to the low amount of infected players, but just sit tight, hold your position and wait. Too many people want to rush out there and rack up kills. This game type isn't about the amount of kills, it's about survival and it's popularly used as a win booster (you'll nearly always win and it counts towards your win/loss ratio)
9. Watch for any tactical insertions
It's best to destroy these rather than waiting for the enemy to spawn because it saves time and allows you to return to your journey of entering the safe spot. Destroying them is also better than leaving them for the obvious reason the enemy could spawn behind you.
10. Learn the maps
There comes a time in this game where map knowledge is incredibly helpful. Especially at the beginning of the game, when you will be making your way to one of the popular safe spots on that particular map. It also helps if you need to abandon a particular spot due to infiltration and allows you to make the safest and speediest getaway. Either way, knowing your way around the maps is a helpful tool to possess and the more you play the quicker you'll learn.
Whether you follow these steps or not, as a non-infected your chances of survival are pretty much 0%. Good Luck.
The above steps are simply information you may find helpful. I am not stating that by following it you will become a better player.
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