Bowie Knife

Manufacturer: Strider Knives Cost: Free Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: N/A Max Reserved Ammo: N/A Special Weapon Function: Stab Power: Low (Slash)/Medium (Stab) Range: Very Close Accuracy: High Up close (of course) Ammo: N/A Reload speed: N/A Cyclic rate: High (Slash)/Low (stab)
Overview: This knife isn't very potent, but you may stab enemies for maximum damage. Slash (normal attack), for getting maximum speed, may just get you kill.

USP (Universal Self-Loading Pistol) .45ACP Tactical

Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch Cost: $500 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 12 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 48 Rounds Special Weapon Function: Attach/Detach Silencer Power: Medium-High Range: Medium Accuracy: Medium Ammo: .45 ACP (12- round clips) Reload speed: Fast Cyclic rate: High
Overview: With a free silencer and a powerful caliber some would wonder if the Glock is useless, but the USP fails when compared to the number of rounds it holds. You can turn this into a fast firing demon by quickly tapping the fire button multiple times and aiming at the chest and head.

Glock 18C Select Fire

Manufacturer: Glock Cost: $400 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 20 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 120 Rounds Special Weapon Function: Switch Firing Modes Power: Medium (1 shot)/High (3 shots) Range: Medium-Short Accuracy: Medium Ammo: 9mm (20-round clips) Reload speed: Quick Cyclic rate: Very high (bursts)/Low (between bursts)/High (Semi Auto)
Overview: The main pistol of the Terrorists (tangos), it is pretty accurate but deals less damage then it's USP counter-part. The three round burst really can make this pistol shine, though.

Desert Eagle .50 AE

Manufacturer: Magnum Research/Israeli Military Industries Cost: $650 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 7 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 35 Rounds Special Weapon Function: None Power: High Range: Medium Accuracy: Medium Ammo: .50AE slugs (7-round clips) Reload speed: Medium Cyclic rate: Medium
Overview: With the penetration power of a G3 at close ranges, this baby packs a punch! A good first, second, and third round gun, or a if you just feel like kicking ass in style. A good choice for a back-up pistol as a sniper.

P228

Manufacturer: SIG Sauer Cost: $600 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 13 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 53 Rounds Special Weapon Function: None Power: High Range: Medium Accuracy: Medium Ammo: .357SIG (13-round clips) Reload speed: Medium-Slow Cyclic rate: High
Overview: This fast smooth baby packs a huge punch against Kevlar, and holds 13 rounds to boot. Aim for the head or upper chest.

Dual 96G Elite Berettas (Terrorist Only)

Manufacturer: Beretta Cost: $1000 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 15 rounds (30 for both weapons) Max Reserved Ammo: 120 Rounds Special Weapon Function: None Power: Low Range: Medium Accuracy: Medium Ammo: 9mm (30-round clips) Reload speed: Medium-Slow Cyclic rate: High
Overview: These weapons aren't very popular and don't serve a functional purpose. They're not powerful, not accurate, and not a good pair of guns. They look cool, though.

FiveseveN (Counter-Terrorist Only)

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale Cost: $750 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 20 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 100 Rounds Special Weapon Function: None Power: Low Range: Medium Accuracy: High Ammo: 5.7mm (50-round clips) Reload speed: Medium-Slow Cyclic rate: High
Overview: Deadly accurate, but no power to back it up. The FiveseveN's twenty round clip is good for killing off an enemy at long range. Perhaps a sniper's best friend. Perhaps.

M3 Super 90 Entry

Manufacturer: Benelli Cost: $1700 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 8 shells Max Reserved Ammo: 32 Rounds Special Weapon Function: None Power: Very high (up close)/Weak (over distance) Range: Medium Accuracy: Less accurate over distance Ammo: 12-Gauge shells (8-shell boxes) Reload speed: Medium Cyclic rate: Low
Overview: The slower firing, pump action shotgun of CS, get up close and rip 'em up. A very under-used weapon, but a great one at that. At close range, this weapon is really deadly. Very useful. This weapon can't fire underwater.

XM1014 (M4 Super 90)

Manufacturer: Benelli/Heckler & Koch Cost: $3000 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 7 shells Max Reserved Ammo: 32 Rounds Special Weapon Function: None Power: Very high (up close)/Weak (over distance) Range: Medium Accuracy: Less accurate over distance Ammo: 12-Gauge shells (8-shell boxes) Reload speed: Medium Cyclic rate: High
Overview: The fully auto shotgun of CS, the xm1014 should be treated like the M3, only less accurate and faster firing capabilities. This weapon can't fire underwater.

MP5-Navy

Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch Cost: $1500 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 30 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 120 Rounds Special Weapon Function: None Power: Medium Range: Medium Accuracy: High Ammo: 9mm slugs (30-round mags) Reload speed: Very quick Cyclic rate: High
Overview: By far the most used weapon in counter-strike. High accuracy, great reload time, and a great rate of fire, the MP5 rears it's ugly side against any kind of armor. The MP5 is the perfect choice for any situation, but can be out-gunned by the popular rifles.

Steyr Tactical Machine Pistol (TMP) (Counter-Terrorists Only)

Manufacturer: Steyr Cost: $1250 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 30 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 120 Rounds Special Weapon Function: None Power: Low Range: Medium Accuracy: Medium Ammo: 9mm slugs (30-round mags) Reload speed: Quick Cyclic rate: Very High
Overview: A cult hit, the TMP is silenced, fast and deadly, and accurate. If you need to make every dollar count, you could go with a TMP, but remember, it is VERY weak. The silencer does make the TMP a great weapon, it almost appears as if you're not firing; Enemies will not fear you and attack other CT's. Irony strikes there, because even with little power, this baby will kill quickly. Try using a TMP past the fourth round where everyone has assault rifles, and you'll still come out on top, if you have skill.

P90 Personal Defense Weapon

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale Cost: $2350 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 50 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 100 Rounds Special Weapon Function: None Power: High Range: High Accuracy: Medium Ammo: 5.7mm slugs (50-round mags) Reload speed: Slow Cyclic rate: Very High
Overview: Kick ass SMG, this gun really relies on your personal preferences, you have to get used to medium accuracy for the high rate of fire, as above try it out. The fastest firing weapon in CS. It's fifty round clip will allow you to have a 20 round advantage over most enemies, if not more!

MAC-10 (Terrorists only)

Manufacturer: Ingram Cost: $1400 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 30 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 90 Rounds Special Weapon Function: None Power: High Range: Short Accuracy: Low-Medium Ammo: .45ACP slugs (12-round mags) Reload speed: Quick Cyclic rate: Very High
Overview: Pretty powerful and lacking accuracy, the MAC-10 is a typical compact terrorist weapon. It would fit the mold for a Terrorist TMP, but the MAC-10 is feared by many, and not considered a toy, unlike the TMP, which too many underestimate.

Universal Machinenpistole (UMP)

Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch Cost: $1700 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 25 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 90 Rounds Special Weapon Function: None Power: High Range: Medium-High Accuracy: Medium-High Ammo: .45ACP slugs (12-round mags) Reload speed: Slow Cyclic rate: Low
Overview: The MP5-Navy's sister is powerful, but slow in reload and cyclic rate. Accuracy over speed may prove useful if you burst and take cover. Because of it's slow cyclic rate (the slowest in the game besides pistols), it proves useless. Unless this weapon is modified in the future, it's completely useless. Avoid it.

IMI Galil (Terrorist Only)

Manufacturer: Israeli Military Industries Cost: $2000 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 35 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 90 Rounds Special Weapon Function: None Power: Medium Range: Medium Accuracy: Medium-High (Bursts)/Medium-Low (Full Auto) Ammo: .308 Caliber (35-round mags) Reload speed: Medium-Fast Cyclic rate: High
Overview: A highly effective terrorist weapon when money is tight. More controllable recoil when spraying compared to the AK 47, but slightly less damage. Accuracy goes down with range. An all around solid weapon with 5 extra rounds delivering the extra edge you'll need to take out your opponent.

FAMAS (Counter-Terrorist Only)

Manufacturer: Groupement Industriel des Armements Terrestres Cost: $2250 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 25 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 90 Rounds Special Weapon Function: Three-Round Burst Power: Medium Range: Medium Accuracy: Medium-High (Three-Round Burst)/Low (Full Auto) Ammo: 5.56mm NATO (25-round mags) Reload speed: Slow-Medium Cyclic rate: High
Overview: A low cost rifle for the counter-terrorist. Not a whole lot of power, but the three-round burst makes it suitable for delivering three bullets to your opponent's face fairly accurately, although there is a slight cool-down time between burst, which makes using it dangerous at closer ranges. Better at long ranges than the MP5 due to the burst function, otherwise forget it.

Avtomat Kalashnikov Model 47 (AK-47)

Manufacturer: Kalashnikov Cost: $2500 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 30 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 90 Rounds Special Weapon Function: None Power: High Range: Medium Accuracy: High (Bursts)/Low (Full Auto) Ammo: 7.62mm slugs (30-round mags) Reload speed: Slow-Medium Cyclic rate: High
Overview: A fast firing but inaccurate weapon for the average terrorist, get in close and take off their head. This weapon may be called inaccurate in some cases (like above), but it is probably one of the most accurate in the game if used correctly. Burst, duck, strafe. Aim for the chest and recoil will earn you a headshot. A deadly weapon.

SG-552 Commando (Terrorists Only)

Manufacturer: SIG Cost: $3500 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 30 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 90 Rounds Special Weapon Function: 2x zoom Power: High Range: Very long Accuracy: Medium (Bursts)/Low (Full Auto) Ammo: 5.56mm slugs (30-round mags) Reload speed: Slow Cyclic rate: High
Overview: A huge rate of fire, envied by even the m249, the Commando's accuracy becomes lack luster when you go full auto. Shoot in bursts and/or zoom a lot, to control the your aim.

M4A1 Carbine with Silencer (Counter-Terrorists Only)

Manufacturer: Colt Cost: $3100 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 30 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 90 Rounds Special Weapon Function: Attach/Detach Silencer Power: High Range: Medium Accuracy: Medium Ammo: 5.56mm slugs (30-round mags) Reload speed: Medium Cyclic rate: High
Overview: One of the most versatile guns in CS, you'll find yourself using this a lot. It's stealthy, semi-accurate, and packs quite a punch. The silencer is optional, but does decrease damage. The pay off, of course, is that you're basically inaudible from a distance.

Steyr AUG A1 (Counter-Terrorists Only)

Manufacturer: Steyr Cost: $3500 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 30 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 90 Rounds Special Weapon Function: 1.4x zoom Power: High Range: High Accuracy: High-Medium (Bursts)/Low-Medium (Full Auto) Ammo: 5.56mm slugs (30-round mags) Reload speed: Medium Cyclic rate: High
Overview: One of the most powerful Counter-Strike weapons, the AUG is accurate and very deadly, if you've got the money. Perfect for long range combat, whereas the M4A1 is more Close Quarter Battle oriented. This weapon has a good zoom, but don't try firing it at full auto as the scope will simply bounce around.

Scout

Manufacturer: Steyr Cost: $2750 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 10 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 60 Rounds Special Weapon Function: 2.25x zoom/6x zoom Power: Medium Range: Large Accuracy: High Ammo: 7.62mm slugs (30-round mags) Reload speed: Medium Cyclic rate: Medium
Overview: Need a cheap sniper rifle? Here's your toy! Duck and watch out for AWPers! The weapon isn't amazingly accurate, but a headshot will kill! If you kill someone with a scout, they'll be two things: impressed and disgraced. Arguably the true sniper rifle of CS, if you can own with a scout, you'll dominate with an AWP. The Scout takes skill, practice, and tactics.

Arctic Warfare Magnum (AWP or AWM)

Manufacturer: Accuracy International Cost: $4750 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 10 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 30 Rounds Special Weapon Function: 2.25x zoom/9x zoom Power: Very High Range: Very Large Accuracy: Very high Ammo: .338 Lapua (10-round mags) Reload speed: Medium Cyclic rate: Low
Overview: This brings the term one-shot-one-kill to life in Counter-Strike, this weapons weak points are it's zoom out period to bolt the weapon, and it's horrible performance in CQB, or Close Quarter Battle. Duck and zoom for full accuracy, but a strafe and stop should get you enough accuracy to get most players. It should be noted that, due to an oversight, this weapon is usually called the AWP, Arctic Warfare Police, but it is actually an AWM, or Arctic Warfare Magnum.

G3/SG-1 Precision Sniper Rifle (Terrorist Only)

Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch Cost: $5000 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 20 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 60 Rounds Special Weapon Function: 2.25x zoom/6x zoom Power: Medium-High Range: Large Accuracy: Medium Ammo: 7.62mm slugs (30-round mags) Reload speed: Slow Cyclic rate: High
Overview: A semi-accurate, fast firing, and great looking sniper rifle from H&K. Not very accurate but you can get 5 bullets in your opponent before he hits the ground. Just hold down the trigger and let the bullets fly! Though, using it like an AWP with semi-auto firing, is much smarter. It should be noted that against any sort of good sniper/long range shooter, this weapon is entirely useless.

SG-550 Sniper Rifle (Counter-Terrorist Only)

Manufacturer: SIG Cost: $4200 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 30 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 90 Rounds Special Weapon Function: 2.25x zoom/6x zoom Power: Medium Range: Large Accuracy: Medium Ammo: 5.56mm slugs (30-round mags) Reload speed: Slow Cyclic rate: High
Overview: Less power than the G3/SG-1, a bigger clip, with everything else the same. The AWM is a much better weapon than this when it comes to sniping. Use this weapon for a more supportive assaulter role. Try to pick off assault rifle users from a distance, but be warned: The AWM dominates all.

M249 PARA Light Machine Gun

Manufacturer: Fabrique Nationale Cost: $5750 Ammo Per Clip/Ammo Held in Weapon: 100 rounds Max Reserved Ammo: 200 Rounds Special Weapon Function: None Power: High Range: Medium Accuracy: Medium Ammo: 5.56mm slugs (30-round mags) Reload speed: Very Slow Cyclic rate: High
Overview: Holding a 100 rounds, being somewhat inaccurate, having a high rate of fire, and slowing the carrier down makes this gun great for laying down suppressive fire whilst ducking. Or, of course, you could rush and try to eliminate the other team with it. Chances are, however, that someone with an assault rifle will kill you, in the process making you look like an idiot. You can, however, kill from amazing distances if you use bursts.

CSPromod Beta 1.03 Released With Development Update

The famous CSPromod has been updated to Beta 1.03, and the mod's developers have issued a detailed progress report. Most of the content of Beta 1.03 is bug fixes, with several tweaks (to weapon behaviour and visual effects) added on. The following is a selection from the change log:
CSP Beta 1.03
Added roundtime display in spectator mode
Fixed gun model disappearance bug
Tweaked grenade behavior; added custom gravity system specifically for grenades
Fixed glock animation rapid-fire bug
Decreased famas burst rate of fire
Holding walk in mid-air no longer has an effect on player movement speedThe progress report, featuring a collection of new screenshots, indicates that the CSP team are continuing to squash bugs, but also that an update to csp_inferno is half-way done, and that new AK47 and USP models have been completed.

Download links for client and server packages of Beta 1.03 can be found alongside the full change log on the official site.

CSPromod Development Update

The CSPromod team have posted an update on their progress putting together the next beta release. Here's a sample of the change log:
CSPromod
Planted bomb no longer disappears when all CTs are killed.
Dropping the bomb while planting no longer freezes the player.
Bomb damage and radius has been GREATLY increased. It is now identical to CS 1.6 behavior.
Added weapon bob.
Implemented a jump penalty.
Fixed random muzzleflashes that occur when dropping weapons.
Reduced muzzleflash intensity.
Removed unnecessary items from the game menu.The team report that the introduction of the jump penalty has been met with approval from testers. Bunny hopping has been eliminated, but games are still suitably fast paced. Check out this update with the full list of recent changes (a little way down the page) on the CSPromod website.

Novint & Valve Software Partner Up

Novint, the creators and developers of the revolutionary Novint Falcon force feedback controller, have partnered up with Valve Software to bring full support to all Source engine games.
“Recently we’ve seen how new interfaces have changed gaming. The Falcon adds a new level of interaction for PC gaming, adding compelling force feedback while maintaining controls as accurate as a mouse, and now the millions of Steam gamers will have the chance to play, feeling this new type of experience,” said Gabe Newell, CEO of Valve.The agreement states that Valve will release a patch adding full support to the current catalog of Source games and also for the upcoming and highly anticipated Left 4 Dead.
“We’re very excited to partner with a company so dominant in the PC game industry,” said Novint CEO, Tom Anderson. “Their sustained excellence, best-selling games, enormous user base, and forward looking vision make them standard bearers for the industry. Integration with some of the best-selling and best-reviewed games of all time, along with access to millions of users on Steam, are significant milestones for Novint. Along with the introduction of the Novint Falcon Pistol Grip, we believe that FPS players using the Falcon will have the most compelling and immersive FPS experience to date.”Novint is currently taking advance reservations for a special Falcon Orange Box bundle, due later this year. The bundle will include the new Black Falcon, Pistol Grip, and a touch-enabled version of The Orange Box (a $248.98 value) for $189.99. Currently the Falcon is available at many online retailers for $189.99. For more information on this revolutionary controller and where you can get it, stop by novint.com. You can also read our hands-on review of the controller and see what we think of it.

Essential Links

Counter-Strike Review @ IGNCounter-Strike: Condition Zero Review @ GameSpyCounter-Strike Forums @ Planet Half-LifeCounter-Strike Files @ FilePlanet

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Counter-Strike

Counter-Strike, the world’s number one online action game series, is a first-person shooter developed by Valve Software, the creators of the renowned Half-Life series. This team-oriented online shooter pits terrorists and counter-terrorists against one another in round-based combat set all over the world. Using the power of the “Source” engine, the original Counter-Strike has been completely remade as Counter-Strike: Source—offering upgraded graphics, levels, and the implementation of a new physics engine. Counter-Strike will never be the same!
First released to the public on June 18th, 1999, Counter-Strike began as a simple fan-produced mod for Half-Life. Thanks to a series of steadily-improving beta releases, the mod started to foster a progressively-enlarging and dedicated following. As the fast-paced, tactical game play was refined and improved, and as new concepts and maps were introduced, Counter-Strike moved from being a mere Half-Life mod to an entirely new game.
With the release of Steam, Valve's digital content delivery system, Counter-Strike found a new footing within the gaming community. Counter-Strike’s first single-player chapter, Counter-Strike: Condition Zero (Developed by Valve and Turtle Rock Studios), was a great success, bringing many new features and upgraded graphics to the classic game. The release of Counter-Strike: Source only helped boost the series further towards its now legendary status. Counter-Strike is about as close as you’ll ever get to saving the world; or destroying it!

Counter-Strike Publisher's Description

Steam v1.0 Client including Counter Strike v1.6Counter-Strike 1.6 is a MOD for Half-Life that is set in a teamplay mode.Steam is Valve's new way of getting games into your hands ASAP. Games like Half-Life, Counter-Strike, and Counter-Strike Condition Zero are all being made available through Steam.Steam games are automatically kept up-to-date with the latest content and revisions. Steam also includes an instant-message client which even works while you're in-game.At its core, Steam is a distributed file system and shared set of technology components that can be implemented into any software application.Features:· Play the latest Valve games (like Counter-Strike 1.6 ) · Get automatic updates (no more patching!) · Chat with friends, even while you play · Find the best servers & find your friends' games · Receive Steam-Only special offers

Counter-Strike Source Choke/Information Loss

Alright, i've recently fixed the chokes ingame.Basically, my ping is fine, usually 20-50. That's not the problem, the Loss and chokes are at 0.However i'm getting headshots and such which are just NOT registering at all and no, it's not the hitboxes or anything like this.Turns out I had to add some user config file to my router to play steam games on Be* ISP. So I did, got rid of all the times out and what not, yet still I can feel this information dropping.So I print screen my net_graph 3, it looks like this -

Is it just me or the bottom right value, the information being sent out IS FAR too low?I played at my friends at they were both hitting 100 on a 100tick server, yet mine stoop to 20 and max at 40-50 or so.There's certainly something wrong there.Anybody able to help me with this?My rates -Rate 25000cl_cmdrate 100cl_updaterate 100That's definetly not the problem.Any other ideas?

Half-Life: Counter-Strike

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The Official Counter-Strike Strategy Guide

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Half-Life: Game Of the Year Edition

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This section holds the vast array of Counter-Strike information we've collected. We keep this up to date from versions. Please check back often. (All content updates will be posted on the main page). subsections» CS-Nation guide - A guide for anyone and everyone to Counter-Strike» easter eggs - Like finding easter eggs hidden in CS maps? Here's the place to see 'em all!» map info - The maps of Counter-Strike!» scripting - Scripting makes repetitive tasks easy and let's you focus on the real task: playing CS.pages» about - About Counter-Strike, our favorite mod.» problems/help/faq - Common CS issues/problems/bugs and their fixes.» commands/variables - Commands, CVARs, etc. for Counter-Strike.» next version info - Want to know what's coming in the next version of Counter-Strike!» weapon info - Info on all weapons in Counter-Strike.» equipment info - Steamy info on all equipment in Counter-Strike.» player models - Awesome renderings of the models featured in Counter-Strike.» version history - The list of changes from all versions, since beta 1.
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