Why Counter-Strike?

[Skyve]

Why?
I'v been looking forward to play this SO FAMOUS FirstPlayerShooter..
I'v seen lots of video of Counter-Strike but I cant seem to see what's so good about it,
I mean the graphics aint top-notch,I didnt see any things that other FPS dont got,But thats probably cuz I'v never played it,
So tell me if the Graphics dosnt make Counter-Strike an phenomenon,what does?The Gameplay?Why?
Why Counter-Strike over other FPS(on PC) like CallOfDuty series,MedalOfHonor,GearsOfWar,SoldierFront & WarRock,
Please convince me to get it
P.S: What's the best "Source" or "1,6"

[Shynygamie]

1.6 definitely, the gameplay owns. I will pick CS over SF, CoD, etc anyday. The gameplay is the best. It doesn't have level and they have all kinds of games.

[XemnasXD]

because PC ppl think point and click adventure games make top notch FPS sh1t....

[the.unseen.]

I don't know why Source is so good. TF2 tho is Farking awesome.

[Sharp324]

From what i learned its for the people with low end PCs or just suck at anything more tactical. See watch ill get flamed for saying this

[dom]

Professional teams all moved to CSS for CGS, 1.6 is now dead. And the CS/CSS games have always been so popular because their competitive circuits are far ahead of any other game, unrivaled.

[iGod]

Why CSS? For source sdk mods

[Key-J]

I will still hold 1.6 above all other CS versions. No doubt that was the Nirvana of CS. Everything just worked.

It wasn't a complex game, there were no hidden surprises, or secret weapons, or like character related tactical moves.

Each player was pretty much equal on the battlefield (not counting the weapon/amour) and it was up to the player themselves to utilize their skill and knowledge to win.

It is its pure simplicity that makes it so win. Each weapon provides a slightly different style of play, some people may be gods with AWP but when it comes to shotguns or pistols they are the suck, and so vice-versa.

Everyone would have their "niche" weapon, the one which they would always go to. Generally, and im sure that this applied to the majority of people here, players would have 5 favorite/most used weapons.
-AWP
-Carbine <CT Specific>
-AK-47 <T Specific>
-MP5 Navy
-D-Eagle

So, although im also a big fan of TF and Quake and Even HalfLife. CS just seems to take the cake because of its simplicity, i mean sure those bug things which you throw in Half Life are cool, and the Lazer mines (Aww good memories), also the entry guns in TF. Those are all fun for some death and stuff.

But the simple fact that CS is a game where there is not as much "thinking" per say, and it really comes down to it as a game where you can say, either your good. Or your not. Along with the competitive edge of gamers, this is the main reasons IMHO that CS has remained, and shall remain the king of all FPS

[Barotix]

pfft, who needs CS when you got warrock. I hear CS:S is better.

[dom]

-AWP

99.9% in pubs and 99.5% in cal-o to cal-im awpers are horribad. They think they know how to awp but they don't. I remember watching Warden getting interviewed after they clutched a match last year, and he was saying how under CGS rules your awper only has 1 or 2 rounds max to make his shots count. If he doesn't he's going to be on rifle kit every round because a player on eco 8 rounds out of 12 is useless and it turns the match into a 5v4.

Thus, the awp is only 10-20% of the awpers weapon skill, with weapon skill being something along the lines of 10% of what matters. Reason for typing this, if anyone decides to start playing CS/CSS out of this thread, don't pick up the awp as your niche weapon. Awping on competitive maps, except for the mid guy, usually means awping with the other team coming through a door 10 feet away. You need to have incredible skill to be able to pull off that shot every time, especially with 2-3 more guys coming behind him.

[spyboy1o1]

before my pc rly went dead and they got all the updates, i played source since the day it came out, fora about 2 years later... taking a month or two break here or there... its just all the dif kinds of maps... such as the premade ones.. but the everyone can make there own... theres ones like surf, where u must straft

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srK1MwUJBHg

then theres ones like 'rat'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO6mgxN1 ... re=related

then theres just bunch of maps liek climbing... sniper maps... just everything... then all the mods and game times, such as matrix mode, world of warcraft., rpg mod... then the ranking system is awsome... then all the guns and the gameplay its self is just so fun... trust me try it out... i would spend from 8 in morning till 11 at night playing, taking a break only for super... id still be playing it if i still could..

[CrimsonNuker]

Because CS pwns.

In fact..im going to play some of that shit now

Weapon Sets:

(If Unlimited Money)(D2)(T Side): Awp+Deagle+Pick From T Spawn/Tunnels/Long A DD
(If Unlimited Money)(D2)(CT Side): Awp+Deagle+Pick From tunnels/Long DD(Hate the GOOSE position)/Cat(Picking from mid=Suicide)
(T Side) AK/Galil+Deag
(CT Side) M4/Clarion+Deag

Key-J do you still play?

[STARNATION]

I will roll all of you in Source.

[Qosta420]

I will still hold 1.6 above all other CS versions. No doubt that was the Nirvana of CS. Everything just worked.

It wasn't a complex game, there were no hidden surprises, or secret weapons, or like character related tactical moves.

Each player was pretty much equal on the battlefield (not counting the weapon/amour) and it was up to the player themselves to utilize their skill and knowledge to win.

It is its pure simplicity that makes it so win. Each weapon provides a slightly different style of play, some people may be gods with AWP but when it comes to shotguns or pistols they are the suck, and so vice-versa.

Everyone would have their "niche" weapon, the one which they would always go to. Generally, and im sure that this applied to the majority of people here, players would have 5 favorite/most used weapons.
-AWP
-Carbine <CT Specific>
-AK-47 <T Specific>
-MP5 Navy
-D-Eagle

So, although im also a big fan of TF and Quake and Even HalfLife. CS just seems to take the cake because of its simplicity, i mean sure those bug things which you throw in Half Life are cool, and the Lazer mines (Aww good memories), also the entry guns in TF. Those are all fun for some death and stuff.

But the simple fact that CS is a game where there is not as much "thinking" per say, and it really comes down to it as a game where you can say, either your good. Or your not. Along with the competitive edge of gamers, this is the main reasons IMHO that CS has remained, and shall remain the king of all FPS

lol have you even played css? the only difference is that there are better graphics and more realistic physics. and there are tons more hackers in cs. without a doubt. Hackers=worse than botters

[Reise]

CS, when you want real world weapons with completely fake characteristics. Have fun getting killed by someone who sniped you mid-jump through a hallway with perfect accuracy.

[CrimsonNuker]

CS, when you want real world weapons with completely fake characteristics. Have fun getting killed by someone who sniped you mid-jump through a hallway with perfect accuracy.

Fan of america's army i see?

[Reise]

CS, when you want real world weapons with completely fake characteristics. Have fun getting killed by someone who sniped you mid-jump through a hallway with perfect accuracy.

Fan of america's army i see?

ArmA actually.

Beats the piss out of any "modern" shooter.

[CrimsonNuker]

CS, when you want real world weapons with completely fake characteristics. Have fun getting killed by someone who sniped you mid-jump through a hallway with perfect accuracy.

Fan of america's army i see?

ArmA actually.

Beats the piss out of any "modern" shooter.

Lol whats that?

[Reise]

ArmA actually.

Beats the piss out of any "modern" shooter.

Lol whats that?

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/armed ... lt;title;0

It's about realism, and large scale battlefields.

[OL_Spongey]

Why?
I'v been looking forward to play this SO FAMOUS FirstPlayerShooter..
I'v seen lots of video of Counter-Strike but I cant seem to see what's so good about it,
I mean the graphics aint top-notch,I didnt see any things that other FPS dont got,But thats probably cuz I'v never played it,
So tell me if the Graphics dosnt make Counter-Strike an phenomenon,what does?The Gameplay?Why?
Why Counter-Strike over other FPS(on PC) like CallOfDuty series,MedalOfHonor,GearsOfWar,SoldierFront & WarRock,
Please convince me to get it
P.S: What's the best "Source" or "1,6"

votekick.


ajajajaajaja

[CrimsonNuker]

One thing i love about CSS, when you clothesline somebody through mid dd on D2, the ragdoll effect is amazing

[-Evan]

Especially if you can pile 6-8 corpses then throw a grenade at it. Love seeing those bodies fly.

LOL @ Warrock and Soldier Front.


CS(Half-Life) is the sh1t 5-6 years ago.. Now it's just sh1t compared to newer games.

[Dystopia]

Why?
I'v been looking forward to play this SO FAMOUS FirstPlayerShooter..
I'v seen lots of video of Counter-Strike but I cant seem to see what's so good about it,
I mean the graphics aint top-notch,I didnt see any things that other FPS dont got,But thats probably cuz I'v never played it,
So tell me if the Graphics dosnt make Counter-Strike an phenomenon,what does?The Gameplay?Why?
Why Counter-Strike over other FPS(on PC) like CallOfDuty series,MedalOfHonor,GearsOfWar,SoldierFront & WarRock,
Please convince me to get it
P.S: What's the best "Source" or "1,6"

The vast, competitive online gameplay of counter-strike is what makes it so great.

[Grimm-.-]

I used to play this game additively.
I thought it was so awesome.
Until i got Cod4 I realized what a horrible game really is. This Game is extremely unrealistic, has horrible graphics ( Especially 1.6.
Just thinking about it is Gah.

Honestly why get an old game like this wen there are so much better fp shooters out there.

+ ...Dont get it. Unless its that cheap that you have some spare change. Really not worth it.

[Panu]

I will roll all of you in Source.

pssh. nub talk.

[Colb]

Because I went to CPL playing 1.6

It's in my sig for a reason.

[emperor3000]

Because CS and CS:S is original.

its the OG game from back in the days, where you can keep on shooting until your hp drops to 0.


there is like surf, zombie, jump(kz), bomb, deathmatch, soccer, volleyball, football, and much more within. <=== these are MODs


ehh warrock have the wierd vehicles so it sucks, and ArmA, tried, but TOO realistic, i kept bleeding to death.

try to wikipedia Counter-Strike, to see HOW, the game is played.

[cin]

there is like surf, zombie, jump(kz), bomb, deathmatch, soccer, volleyball, football, and much more within.

like my fav 1.6 mod: wc3.

i've played 1.6 for ages.. its just so easy.. and so much fun with friends either
no vent/ts or having a small lanparty. is like, i played a tons of mmo's, but the
only one i keep on reinstalling is cs.

[tedtwilliger]

zombie hord, thats why i played css

I say played because the only zh server i liked got closed down >_<

[Key-J]

Dom,

I completely agree with you, and although i say that it is a niche weapon, i do not iterate that it is a weapon that everyone can use, properly. I mean, having the 1shot-1kill ability of the AWP makes it a lethal weapon in the hands of any gamer, but it does not make it an effective weapon. There are the minority of people who do know how to effectively to utilize the AWP, especially in CCB. I tell you, that im not one of those people. Sure i can utilize it if needed, but id much rather return to my Carbine or Defender any day. I only know one person out of the people which i normally game with that can most definitely hold his own with an AWP in any situation, distance or CCB

lol have you even played css? the only difference is that there are better graphics and more realistic physics. and there are tons more hackers in cs. without a doubt. Hackers=worse than botters

Duh.

Key-J do you still play?

Course i do, although the majority of my friends have all moved to DOTA. We still manage to play from time to time, but it has decreased.