Let me make it as clear as possible since it's so hard for people here to understand another's thought process.
I made the mistake of expecting him to be at the top of the staircase and moved my camera early accordingly. I did NOT expect him to be in this particular corner blindspot (with an mp5 no less)where I learned he can see me and I can't see him…
An event that would only happen in TPP, which for some reason is the competitive mode of choice for some ungodly reason, hence the complaint.
That is all.
(Also, yes, I'm fixing my brightness off the game recommended settings.)