Circle Strafing

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The effectiveness of the circle strafing maneuver is mitigated when the opponent's weapon fires projectiles that travel instantaneously, or fires a large number in a machine gun-like fashion...

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Circle-strafing works not "because it exploits the turning speed of your opponent." In fact, both you and your enemy have to turn at the exact same speed. Instead, it works because it creates a situation in which you're moving/dodging while your opponent isn't it.