In this thread/text tutorial I will be explaining how to play dead in Modern Warfare 2. This tactic can prove extremely useful when attempting to ninja defuse or just to stay alive in a sticky situation.

To start off, you will need to make a proper class for playing dead. You will need to use the following perks:

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Marathon Pro- Enables you to sprint to your hiding spot faster
Cold Blooded Pro- Allows you to look like a dead body (you need Pro so your Gamertag doesn't show)
Ninja Pro- If you are going for a ninja defuse, Ninja Pro allows you to quietly approach the bomb

To play dead, you must utilize a technique called "clapping." Clapping allows your character to lay completely still without making those pre-set animated gestures when you stand still. To clap, simply lay prone and keep pressing Y. It will look like your character is clapping his hands together/halfway switching guns. Continue to clap until you are ready to defuse or go in for the kill. While using the clapping/playing dead technique I have had enemies literally plant the bomb on top of me.

For the most fun, I would suggest going into Demolition and just play dead next to the bomb and continually plant/defuse. Most of the time you can ninja defuse/plant 4-5 times consecutively before the enemies finally see you or catch on.

I hope playing dead insures as much hilarity into you as it has for me.

The video below is one of Critical's MW2 Fun Tactics episodes. This video originally taught me how to play dead, and is just funny as hell to watch.

Enjoy