Counter STrike Source questions.

Im thinking about buying CS:S. Is it anything like the gameplay in counter strike for the xbox? Also, if there are any good FPS out there, please suggest them. Also, im a fan on good online play

CSS is 10x better than the xbox version.

I beleive the xbox version was still based around 1.6

CSS is just a graphically beefed version on 1.6, with the worst hitboxes in online fps history.

I personally had more good times in 1.5/1.6 and early stages of CSS.

I dont play CSS for the fact that people hack all the time, the hitboxes are rediculously bad, and the game is just plain old these day.

Been playing cs since 1.3, it might be old and repetitive and boring to me, but i suggest that you pick it up. You most likely wont be dissapointed, its aot of fun.

Pick it up!!! Counterstrike Source is alot better then counterstrike on xbox! I own both and its nto even close bud, Counterstrike Source looks alot better and plays ebtter, not to mention more levels and tons of user mad mods,etc...

Plus Counterstrike Source is so cheap! hehe.

You might recognize some of the levels and gameplay, but Source is like a whole new game when compared to the old xbox version of the old counterstrike.

I do suggest you getting the game. It has one of the largest active communities, and there are fun things to do other than plant bombs. Two to mention are the Zombie Mods and Surfing Mods. It's a really fun game.

Rast, are yout talking about battlefield 2?

Counterstrike Source is hands down the best online fps at the moment. The game is definately not friendly to new players but it is extremely rewarding when you play well. Playing with a keyboard and mouse is such a better way to play than the xbox. There are occasionally registration issues, but far less than in a game like Call of Duty 4 or especially World at War. Most of these issues come from cheap servers though, so if you find a good clan just stick with them. Also as your first tip, don't use the P90, lots of beginners do and they never really understand how the game is meant to be played. Good luck and have fun :)

Well if the basics are the same I would do ok from the start. Things like you need to control your bursts, if you croutch, your more accurate, things like that.. those i learned from the xbox version...

Yes those are very important, I playedcounterstrikeon the xbox as well and while the guns and mechanics are the same the shoddy controls make it a totally different game.Also remember you are going to be playing against people who have been playing this game for a very long time and WILL be much better than you.I don't mean that to be discouraging, rather that one day you will be at their level and its a goal to keep striving for. My clan has a pub server at 74.63.64.73:27015 come visit sometime.

id like to note cs 1.6 has fewer maps then CSS and its layouts for those maps is different id also like to note more mods for CSS than 1.6

Yes those are very important, I playedcounterstrikeon the xbox as well and while the guns and mechanics are the same the shoddy controls make it a totally different game.Also remember you are going to be playing against people who have been playing this game for a very long time and WILL be much better than you.I don't mean that to be discouraging, rather that one day you will be at their level and its a goal to keep striving for. My clan has a pub server at 74.63.64.73:27015 come visit sometime.

pinkpenguin4a5a

Will do.. perhaps you can give me some pointers.. Ok. So im about to go to walmart to buy CS:S and Battlefield 2. Can someone provide the patches ill need for online play? I dont know which to get.... I never do.. Also, whats this talk about 1.6?

cs 1.6 is a mod for half life that is the origional counter strike. it was later rereleased officially and then had 2 updated editions counter strike: condition zero and counter strike: opposing forces?(not sure on number 2) then came cs:s which is what most people recognize its also the edition of play used for purepwnage and most fps tournaments. argueably it does nothing but change the graphics engine but it did alot of aesthetic improvements over cs 1.6 and also delt without alot of hacking and botting issues.

Counterstrike Source is hands down the best online fps at the moment. The game is definately not friendly to new players but it is extremely rewarding when you play well. Playing with a keyboard and mouse is such a better way to play than the xbox. There are occasionally registration issues, but far less than in a game like Call of Duty 4 or especially World at War. Most of these issues come from cheap servers though, so if you find a good clan just stick with them. Also as your first tip, don't use the P90, lots of beginners do and they never really understand how the game is meant to be played. Good luck and have fun :)

pinkpenguin4a5a

the main differences between css and 1.6 (since you asked) is that 1.6 is somewhat more hardcore, it is a bit slower, and has smaller hitboxes.

Due to the engine change, some things are different in css, the hitboxes are bigger, and thus the shotguns are ALOT more lethal, also the coding for the armor seems different, as it seems that there is a higher chance of surviving a headdie, by deflection (you will not be in doubt when that happens)

the gamepace is a tad faster, and the weapons are "slightly" easier to use, and overall more deadly, to be honest the awp is css is far less the "ultimate" weapon in css as it is in 1.6, sure it does the damage, but since everyone is faster (and the fact that some weapons suffers far less from strafing, like the scout) it is not that much of an owenage weapon.

The semis are broken tho, and often restricted because thier high rate of fire+ effectiveness while walking

Truth be told css reminds alot more of the older cs b4.3-5.3 era cs versions, that were faster paced, and more random (just not the imba m4 with scope)

I am fairly certain tho that if you go out and buy css, you will get dod with it for free, and that too is a mighty nice shooter, altho alot more hardcore then any of the cs games (as in all rifles kill on 1-2 shots)

What I like about the cs games, is that unlike BF2 it is alot less random, spent 2 years on BF 2 and sometimes the game would not cause you to hit your opponant, due to its "cone" way of aiming and fireing (as in the longer you aim on a person the smaller the cone becomes untill you can get a good shot) in css it is more about knowing the gun youre using. Apart from that BF2 is really fun, if they just opted for a different hit detection and bullet paddern it would be my favorite by far.

I got both. anywyas.i was playing bf 2 and on my notebook how do i change the refresh rate? If i cannot, i must play on a different monitor

i suggest Day of Defeat: Source.

Nuff said

Well to those of you who told me CS:S isnt noob friendly, you were definatley correct. I asked someone how to change weapons and they told me f1o...... It exited the game and took me directly to the desktop... well its pretty cool anyhow... it will take some getting used to. And whoever told me to join their server, i would like too. just let me know

hehe yeah, I think all new players go through the "F10" joke... you shouldnt take it personally...

I guess you allready found out about the buy menu (B)

I would like to give you some starting advise, that seems to work and keep you somewhat alive untill you learn the things...

the first few days you should consider buying SMGs (the "3" menu when you pressed B), theyre easy to use, very responsive, and they do not suffer alot from movement or prolonged bursts (spray and pray) they do fairly low damage, but in corridors and small rooms, theyre nice.

the shotguns (2 after b) are alittle different, they do not suffer at all when moving, and theyre about as deadly as weapons comes, low ammo, and fairly slow rate of fire, dictates that you need to hit, but atleast you do not need to aim all that well ;) the pump action shottie, is likely the 2nd most damaging weapon in the game (if you get up close) and it is very good even at mid range.

Stay away from nades! do not use them, not untill you get a good feel for them and the engine, nothing makes people hate you more then if you nade your own.

most Rifles perform differently and you need to learn the rythm of them, if you fire over 2-3 shots per burst you might aswell forget about hitting anything, but if you got the balls and shoot single rounds theyre incredibly precise and alot more damaging then the submachine guns.

Above all else remember to do one thing every round you have the cash B->6->2 its the full kevlar armor, its a lifesaver nomatter how you look at it.

This concludes the "quickguide to CSS for beginners" :D

I do appreciate your help. I am somewhat familiar with how the guns act because ive played CS on the xbox, and its really the same principal. I do know, its hard to explain technique on how to kill someone with burst, because i could honestly never expain it... it was just something i did.. and it didnt come in one day of playing either.. it seems like one of those things you cant really tell someone how to do it, they just need to play and find out for themselves... also, about the lag issue.. when the game starts lagging up and i try to type, its like in chinese (is that normal)? I almost though i was chinese.

Shoulda gotten the Day of Defeat and Half Life Deathmatch pack with CS:S :P. For 20 bucks, it's a steal. When I bought it, I spent about 3 nights playing DoD though I found CS a lot more easier to play than it (although the CS community leaves something to be desired).

Anyway, in CS, if you're in a server that's not too concerned about people being noobs, just run, crouch, and shoot without regard for anything. Simple as can be :P. I might recommend joining Iceworld because it's usually fast, but it gets difficult sometimes.

Well to those of you who told me CS:S isnt noob friendly, you were definitely correct. I asked someone how to change weapons and they told me f1o...... It exited the game and took me directly to the desktop... well its pretty cool anyhow... it will take some getting used to. And whoever told me to join their server, i would like too. just let me know

xxxleafybugxxx

LOLOL I'm sorry

CS:S is good it's definitely not noob friendly. You will be torn to pieces, but with practice you will get a lot better. I would get TF2 its a ton of fun too, and a hell of a lot more noob friendly.

If you want a CSS buddy or any Steam game buddy feel free to add me http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198000878982

I wouldn't mind teaching you a few things or practicing with you.

i suggest Day of Defeat: Source.

Nuff said

OnStar47

I second the above quoted suggestion.

I suggest you buy CSS, then promptly punch yourself in the face!

It's a great game, but as you read it is not kind to new blood.

spend a month alone with the bots on expert, ...you'll still get second place.

excersice your index and play gungame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its way harder than cod 4. I used to be a pro at it. Don't play it much anymore.

Well if the basics are the same I would do ok from the start. Things like you need to control your bursts, if you croutch, your more accurate, things like that.. those i learned from the xbox version...

xxxleafybugxxx

Also the most important thing you will ever do in a PC fps is to disable mouse acceleration. To do that click on Start-->Control Panel-->Mouse-->Mouse Options?-->uncheck "Enhance pointer precision."

You said you wanted to play at the server I posted, you can find my clan's website at www.ragingrandy.com

ok.. well idk if you can add friends or not by the "name" but just like on this forum, my gamertag is xxxleafybugxxx

If yo want to add me, go ahead. Im not bad at teh game. (which i give credit to CS for the xbox) but ill be on a little later and will send request and servers to what info you have given me in the post earliler.... Also, Bf2 is fun. If you have that, we should play that too