Questions tagged [counter-strike]

Counter-Strike (CS 1.6) is a multiplayer tactical FPS by Valve Corporation, released in 2000. It was originally a Half-Life mod and is the first game in the Counter-Strike series. Do NOT use this tag for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) or Counter-Strike 2.

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Keep Getting Reconnected to Same Server Time and Again

I installed the game today and everything went fine. And then I joined a server, played for a few minutes and quit. After about an hour or two, I again started the game and joined some other server. ...
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How can I load gMod maps in CS1.6?

If is that possible, how can I load gMod maps in CS1.6? I tried to start HLDS with that GM map and I get this error:
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The players hacking in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive? [closed]

I started playing CS:GO several days ago, and it's obvious from watching players that they were using wall hacks. It hasn't been fun playing this multiplayer game as a beginner versus experienced ...
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How can I limit each team to have 5 players each and have 2 spectators in my CSGO server?

I currently have a CS:GO server that holds up to 12 players but I don't want to have it so its a 6v6. I would like so the teams are limited to 5 players each and there can be 2 spectators watching ...
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Limit number of maps for CS:GO dedicated server (Multi1v1 plugin)

It's my first time trying to setup a CS:GO competitive server. I rented a server from gameservers.com and uploaded the Multi1v1 plugin on it (https://github.com/splewis/csgo-multi-1v1). The README ...
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Binding Special Keys

Currently I have three separate .cfg files for CS:GO and two default "buys" I execute when playing. On a Razer Blackwidow Ultimate there are 5 "special keys" labelled M1-5 down the left of the ...
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How to run Counter Strike 1.6/Source in Ubuntu?

I tried to run it with wine, but it didn't work. The cursor shows loading for a few seconds but nothing happens.
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Can the players see the enemy in CounterStrike?

I was watching a Counter Strike match today and noticed that the enemy figures were outlined in the view. Can the player see this, or is it just for the benefit of spectators? If the player can see ...
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Is Counter-Strike 1.6 cross compatible with other platforms?

I would like to know if I buy CS 1.6 on Steam, then will I be able to play with stand-alone CS 1.6 on Windows computers via LAN/Wifi? Thank you in advance for your answers.
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Turn desktop as server to play Counter Strike Source

Is there a way to make my Desktop (running Windows 7 Pro) to a server and install Counter Strike Source then I can play with my friends online? Thank you :-)
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How can I stream Counter-Strike 1.6 on Twitch using OBS?

I am very new to streaming, only tried and managed to hook up a stream for Heroes of the Storm, so I have no idea how I can do this. Using NVIDIA GeForce Control Panel, I specified NVIDIA as the ...
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Half life is censored after buying german Counter-Strike

I had a nice, american version of Half-Life, given to me through Steam. However, now that I installed the Counter-Strike 1 Anthology (EDIT: In Germany), I have a censored Half-Life, with robots ...
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How to whitelist CS 1.6 in ConfigServer Firewall

I have pretty much whitelisted all known steam ports but people still can't join my server when ConfigServer Firewall is active. Anybody knows how?
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Original non Steam 1.6 Keys/Download

I'm looking for a way to play CS 1.6 in LAN with computers that don't have permission to connect into Steam. It's really important that this version is a original/legal one. Is there a solution for ...
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Getting Error When trying to play Counter strike 1.6

Everything was fine, but after a 123 MB update of Steam, I tried to connect to a server and it says "Cannot continue without script events/awp.sc, disconnecting." I get the same for every server. I ...
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I am getting redirected in cs servers while playing

I am playing cs1 CS 1.6 reloaded and I am getting redirected to another server even if I haven't pressed anything during a gameplay (not at start of the game). Its like, even when I am playing offline ...
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Why do I shoot enemies in the left arm most of the time?

Here are my Counter Strike 1.6 rankstats for a certain period of play: Kills : 971 (309 with hs) Hits : 3727 Shots : 17387 Acc. : 21.43% HITS : head : 424 (11.95%) chest : 607 (17....
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Cannot connect to Counter Strike 1.6 LAN over WiFi [closed]

I have a network of a few computers connected over wired LAN, and they are all able to play Counter Strike. But connecting a laptop to the network via WiFi just doesn't work. The problem is that I ...
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In-game text not showing up

I recently Installed Counter Strike on Ubuntu 13.10, but some of the text doesn't show up. The menus are fine, but then I have stuff like this: I'm not running it under Wine or anything. Is this a ...
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How do I run Counter-Strike 1.6 in Zombie mode? [closed]

Can someone explain in detail how to run Counter-Strike 1.6 in zombie mode?
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Why do some pros play in 4:3?

When i see footage from some CS:GO lan event i notice that a lot of the professional players play in 4:3 on a 16:9 screen with black bars on the sides. Why do they prefer 4:3 over 16:9? Is there any ...
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Why am I getting huge latency issues?

I have 512 kbps internet plan, but ping is very high during the game. I have done research on it and found others with same speed (512 kbps) but on different ISPs have very low ping during the game. I ...
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fatal error could not load library Counter Strike 1.6

This is crazy, I don't know how but today I am getting this error alert message fatal error could not load library++ Counter Strike 1.6 steam in Ubuntu 13.10 its like after some update I guess. ...
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Addons plugins to work in ubuntu 13.04

How can I use my addons amx plugins for Counterstrike 1.6 kreedz/bhop in ubuntu 13.10 as the Windows version of addons dosen't work in Linux. Is there any other version available for Linux?
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How do I get 100 fps in Counter-Strike 1.6?

I am a Counter-Strike 1.6 steam user. I am trying to get 100 fps in my system. I have checked numerous sites to increase the fps, but none of them were helpful. Please suggest me some idea. Currently ...
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Counter Strike 1.6 Configurations

Why are User configs so important? I have seen lot of players on lan and general buzz on internet forums too as to what are the most optimal settings for counter strike 1.6. What is the difference ...
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IS CS 1.6 compatiable with reverse proxy based DDOS protection

My CS 1.6 game servers are getting DDOS-ed. I have since then purchased a reverse proxy based DDOS protection which supports both TCP and UDP ports. But I have not been able to setup the game properly....
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Counterstrike 1.6 noforce command line parameters?

Does anybody know the noforce command line parameters for Counterstrike 1.6? I have a monitor that runs with a refresh rate of 75hz and with the default configuration for graphics card setting when ...
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Couldn't connect to a CS1.6 LAN server via the internet

To make it clear, I am going through each step. Firstly, four of my friends are connected with routers and with a different ISP. They are using protocol 47, CS1.6 and Windows XP. On the other hand, I ...
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How can i set configs to default in counter strike?

I downloaded a config file for counter strike 1.6 and it changed some settings that i didn't want to change. How can i set them back to default?
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How do I enable the dynamic crosshair via the console?

In counter strike 1.6, the crosshair should be decreased when you duck. But in my version it doesn't. Is there any console commands for it?
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CS 1.6 - I'm lagging but my ping is 50

I always play CS 1.6 online. My ping is around 50, but I have a lot of lag. For example, I see players 3 seconds late. In my country, the Internet is a little slow. It's 2 mbps for download and 500 ...
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How to fast scope and fire in cs 1.6?

I have been trying to improve my awp skills and found some cool tips on the internet already. I am much better with awp these days, but I still suck when compared to some of the guys who I play ...
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How do I enable quickswitch?

For both CS and CS:OZ, I cannot find any options to enable fast weapon switch, also known as quickswitch. It's somewhat frustrating, as I hate switching to the other weapon then pressing the mouse. ...
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How to stop being redirected to other servers in CS 1.6?

I have been playing CS 1.6 in a particular server for a long time. The problem started just from today evening. Suddenly I observed everytime I connect to that particular servers address, I am ...
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Does Counter-Strike: Source works in LAN with a normal Counter Strike?

I was considering buying a Counter-Strike: Source on Steam, but first I would like to know if it works in LAN mode (that mode you create a server to play with your friends in a LAN) with normal ...
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How many seconds count until bomb detonates in Counter Strike?

In Counter-Strike, is there any count (in seconds/minutes) until the bomb explode when it's first set-up? And can the timing be modified?
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cross-hair problem when viewing as a third person

I have followed this solution so I can play in 3rd person view. Now the problem is that my crosshair is showing at the back of the player not in front of the gun or player, how can I fix this?
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How can I see my player movements in Counter Strike?

I am new in Counter Strike. I have one laptop where I am practising my movement skills playing alone. I would like to see my player so I can understand the movement mechanics for when I am going to be ...
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Is Counter-Strike/Counter-Strike: Condition Zero compatible with CS: Source?

I bought the CounterStrike and CounterStrike: Condition Zero bundle on Steam yesterday. I proposed a friend of mine to download it as well, but she refused, as she already had bought CounterStrike: ...
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How to speed up your movement in counter strike?

I watched other players with some good skills: They move and shoot and their movement is so quick, that I can't aim on them. Can someone please confirm as to how I can move equally as fast?
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Command to not to kill hostages

Is there any command in CS 1.6 so that hostages (like in italy map) won't be get killed by either Ts or CTs?
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What are the files which make Counter Strike original?

I know it may sound odd. I have an original copy of counter strike in my steam. But I like a non steam mod of cs . I intend to copy over original files. So which files I shouldnt replace to keep it ...
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What is the most preferred approach of LAN gaming in Counter Strike 1.6 or Condition Zero?

The issue is common for both CS1.6 and C-Zero. I am trying to connect with 3 other laptops in an ad-hoc network for LAN gaming. Three Dell Laptops and one Acer. All have different OS viz. Windows 7 ...
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How to play CS 1.5 online?

What do you have to do to play Counter-Strike 1.5 online? Valve discontinued WON. Fans created WON2. Is using WON2 the only way to play CS 1.5 online? Do you get a list of public servers (or how ...
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Green Screen on Counter Strike on Linux Min

Good evening fellows, I've downloaded the Linux version of Steam and I've downloaded CS 1.6. After testing the game, I downloaded another game that didn't even load. After this, I tried to play CS ...
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Counter Strike players on LAN

I am on a university LAN that uses private Class B IPs from 172.31.1.x to 172.31.60.x. I want to know that whether anyone is playing CS on LAN or not, because I am able to see only 172.31.54.x guys ...
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Zbots not working with Counter-Strike 1.6 steam version

I recently bought Counter-Strike 1.6 on Steam. Now I can't find the cstrike/maps sub folder, don´t know where the maps are saved and the zbots are analyzing, restarting, analyzing, restarting... and ...
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Counter Strike 1.6 on Windows XP guest of Virtual Box on Mac Mouse Issue

My brother installed Counter Strike 1.6 on his Macbook Pro using VirtualBox and Windows XP as guest OS. The game installed and running fine but he has issue with mouse. As you may know Moutain Lion ...
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How to skip intro on Counter Strike Condition Zero?

How can I skip the intro on Condition Zero? It is annoying; and keeps me from getting into the play quickly. The intro contains three clips: The Ritual, Turtle Rock Studio, and Steam at the opening.
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