These options have a big effect on your game, and I'd recommend the following
settings:
Weapon Hand - Center
This has a (small) effect on your aim and a greater effect on ripper-shots.
Most right-handed players will prefer right hand to begin with, but centred is
more balanced and is the choice of most online players. You can also hide your
weapon altogether, which is the same as centre-handed.
See section 3.1.2 for a bind which will enable you to change your weapon-
handedness during games.
Gore Level - Ultra-Low
You might think gore is fun, but it isn't when it causes you to suicide.
Splashing lumps of gore can often get in your way while you are firing - no
fun if you manage to kill yourself with rockets or shock-balls just because
someone's ear was bouncing in front of you when you fired. Better to turn it
off.
View Bob - 0%
For optimal results push the slider all the way to the left so that your view
does not bob up and down while you move. This will greatly improve your aim
while moving.
Game Speed - 100%
This is the default - slower is too slow and faster is too fast.
Dodging - On
This must be enabled to allow you to dodge, an essential part of the game in
combat and for general mobility. Dodging also affects your ability to be
hammer-launched. Make sure it is enabled.
Weapon Flash - Off
If this is on your weapons will flash when they fire, especially the minigun.
This can get very annoying and can distract you and obscure your view. Even
when switched off, the minigun is still a little flash-heavy.
If anyone has some comments we appreciate any interactions