Goon Servers!

• Buttman Brigade - This server is mostly used for GoonPugs, which are crazy fun and you should definitely join us. Props to astr0man for coding the plugin and Fat Lou & Prostidude for running the server.
  
• sub.io - Another GoonPug server run by whoknew. I think this server's version of GoonPug is slightly different or something idk I've stopped paying attention to who's developed what.
  
• Counter-Strike 1.6 - Vanilla [FastDL] [1337 FPS] - A 1.6 server run by Mandator. Go here whenever Valve adds anoTHE RBULLSHIT gently caress-GARBAGE UPDATE UGGH
  

Steam Group - Join the chat room to request an invite, join in on GoonPug/matchmaking fun, or some random pub stomping when we're feeling sassy.

• Pistols : The pistol game has been shaken up and they're noticeably more effective across the board. Eco rounds are much more dynamic due to this and has led to new meta-strategies. More on that later.
  
• Shotguns : Two new shotguns have been added. Shotguns are also slightly buffed and you actually see them used rarely at upper levels of play.
  
• SMGs : Valve fiddled with these for a long time and it seems like they've finally settled down. These are roughly unchanged but the MP5 has been replaced with the MP7 and the TMP has been removed altogether.
  
• Rifles : The AUG & Sig 553 have received slight buffs and are seen occasionally at comp level play. The AWP has been tweaked and may take a bit of getting used to but it's still just as deadly as before. The scout is slightly more effective and is also seen occasionally at upper levels of play.
  
• Machine Guns : lol
  
• Equipment : Two new grenades have been added, the decoy and the molotov/firebomb. The decoy is best used as a fake flashbang but you'll see bad players attempt brilliant NEXT LEVEL STRATZ with them all the time. The moltov can add a very interesting dynamic to tense situations when used properly and you should definitely look into them.
  
• Taser : PFFFFFRRRRRNNNNNN
  

• Deathmatch
  
  Great for new players and veterans alike. Simply choose your weapons and go kill things until you don't feel like it anymore. This is a great mode for getting accustomed with new maps, learning how different guns operate, or warming up a bit before you jump into a competitive match.
• Arms Race
  
  A streamlined implementation of the classic arms race mod from previous games. You start with a weapon and advance a level every time you get a kill. The first player to get a kill with the golden knife (the last level) wins the round. This is also a very good game mode for beginners, as you'll quickly learn the faster and more basic gameplay mechanics here due to how rapidly you go from dying to jumping right back into the fray, while still being forced to think somewhat tactically by being forced to use certain weapons.
  
  
• Demolition
  
  A sort of hybrid between a condensed and streamlined version of classic counter-strike and a simplified arms race. Both teams have a ladder of weapons to advance up, while the game is still divided into rounds that are won by either eliminating the other team or detonating/defusing the bomb. Good for intermediate players who want to get more accustomed to the larger game mechanics but not wanting to dive into a full competitive game just yet.
  
• Casual
  
  A good mode for beginner and intermediate players who are interested in getting into competitive play but don't want to be yelled at for not knowing the finer details just yet. The teams are larger, allowing you to blend in and be terrible without being noticed. There's also less emphasis on economic planning as everyone is automatically given armor and a helmet while the CTs also get defuse kits.
  
• Competitive
  
  This is what most people think of when they think counter-strike. CS:GO features a ranked matchmaking system allowing you to team up with your fellow goons and compete against a team of similar skill. While the ranking system allows players of all skill levels to enjoy this mode, you should try to only enter lobbies with players who are a similar rank to you. If you're a new player, entering a lobby with veterans will probably result in you playing against veterans, and you won't have a very good time, although you'll definitely learn quickly. Same goes if you're a veteran with a new player; you'll often find yourself having to pick up the slack or losing rounds despite doing well yourself.
  
  
  
  Matchmaking FAQ:
  
  • I'm scared. I- I think I'll stick with casual : Competitive can seen really intimidating at first and honestly in all likelihood you'll be retrieved with a squeegee after your first match. However as you get used to the format you'll quickly find it's the only way to play. More tips for beginners are below.
    
  • Why can I only get two wins a day : This is an anti-smurf measure. It's not very effective but it's all we've got. Don't worry it won't take too long to get those wins.
    
  • I'm at $rank and it's bullshit I'm definitely better : No you're not. It's probably a weekly occurance where someone comes into the thread talking about how the ranking system is BS and they're totally better guys, really. Once we review the poster's demos it's clear that no- they absolutely belong at exactly their rank. So lesson #1: The first step to getting better is admitting that you're terrible.
    
  • How do I rank up : Win more games than you lose. That's all there is to it. There are tons of people out there who are convinced they've cracked Valve's secret algorithm to determining ranks but all it comes down to is win/loss ratio. If you are good enough to consistently swing the game in your favor, you WILL rank up. Period. If you can't consistently do this, you will not rank up. Period.
    
  • Wait... if you have to be that good to rank up just once then that means the skill gap between the bottom and top is... : Yup. Welcome to Counter-Strike.
    
  • How do I get out of silvers : Keep focusing on the fundamentals laid out later in this guide. Being just half-good at even one of the categories will bottle-rocket you out of the silver ranks. Trust us. We've watched newbies do it a thousand times.
    
  • How do I get out of novas : Put briefly - 'stop being dumb.' Do you regularly tell yourself 'agh that was a dumb move' after getting killed? Start trying to predict what those dumb moves will be BEFORE you make them. Most novas excel once they learn to be patient and pick their battles. Play to win the round, not to score frags.
    
  • How do I get out of the guardians : You need to get better in all categories. Your sprays have to be tighter, your predictions more accurate, your grenades more effective. At this level you really need to start depending on your teammates and supporting them. Lone-wolfing will rapidly become less effective here.
    
  • Eagle and up : Time. Straight up the only thing that will get you to this rank and higher is lots of time and preferably a team you can rely on. The differences at these ranks are very subtle and only come with lots of experience. If you're new to counter-strike you will not attain this rank for at least a year and tons of hours, and that's being VERY generous. Most people at these ranks have been playing for over a decade. Again, welcome to Counter-Strike.
    
  
  And that's what the game has to offer out-of-the-box!
  
  But there's also a sixth game-type...
  
  
• GOONPUGS
  
  A mod developed by our very own astr0man. This gamemode has 10 goons elect two team captains, who then pick teams. Once teams have been picked, they'll be pitted against each other in a match using the competitive rules with a few small modifications. Players of all skill levels are welcome!

Extremely! This is mostly due to the competitive nature and speed of the game. Typically when info is given to the team, we expect results almost immediately. There's no time to dilly-daddle here! So unfortunately, yes, no matter what you are going to be yelled at, it can't be helped. Fortunately you can minimize the abuse you receive by learning a bit by following some of these rules!


• TELL US IMMEDIATELY AND IN NO UNCERTAIN TERMS THAT YOU ARE NEW and even more importantly IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT WE'RE SAYING, TELL US YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND
  
  Many complex or detailed things are often times reduced down to single words out of necessity due to the high speed nature of this game. I'll be going over the more common topics, but please don't be afraid to ask your captain what you should be doing if you're in doubt.
  
  
• You actually have to aim
  
  If you're coming from a game more oriented towards consoles like Call of Duty or Halo, you're going to have to break a lot of bad habits when it comes to gun play. The most effective weapons in this game require a finesse that controllers simply can't provide. While you're first getting accustomed to the game, always always fight the urge to lay on the trigger. Do not spray. Ever. Fire a small burst, regain your aim, then fire another. There are more advanced strategies that will allow you to get even better later, but for now, always fire in bursts.
  
  Once you're comfortable with firing without spraying... you should go back to spraying! However spraying in this game isn't like any other FPSs. Here's a great writeup on it by our buddy Slime: CS:GO Recoil Mechanics
  
  Another important thing to keep in mind is that firefights are often extremely fast in this game, oftentimes over before you even know it's happening. Very small slivers of time can end up making a big difference in a firefight, so it's important to be efficient as possible at all times. The #1 rookie mistake in CS:GO is players keeping their crosshairs in the ground, ready to pull up whenever an enemy appears. This is incorrect. I understand that keeping the crosshairs down allows you to see better, but not only does it take time to pull the crosshair up (bad), its also a large distance to cover in a short amount of time which will cause you to be much less accurate once you do finally reach the enemies head. Also, if your opponent is aiming properly, i.e. keeping his crosshair where he expects YOUR head to be, you'll likely be dead before you can even squeeze a shot off. Keep your crosshairs up!
  
  Also: DONT CROUCH! Well, you can, but it's like spraying. It may improve your aim but it will place your head into your center of mass (bad) and also immobilize you (very bad) Break the habit first and play without it entirely. Once you can play without it you can bring it back in. This is easily the most common newbie mistake that we see.
  
  
  
• Your mouse sensitivity is almost definitely too high
  
  If you're playing with a competent team and you know the map the great majority of enemies should be appearing inside your field of view if not very close or already under your crosshair. Because of this you gain much more by having a low sensitivity, improving your aim in these scenarios, than having a high sensitivity which allows you to respond to being flanked. If this advice seems wrong to you because you're being flanked often enough that keeping a higher sensitivity makes sense, your primary concern should be improving your situational awareness and tactics as that will have a way larger impact on your overall skill. Some goons, including myself, argue that lowering your sensitivity FORCES you to keep your crosshair up and use proper positioning, as you can no longer use insane twitch shooting as a crutch to prop up lazy playing.
  
  Generally you want it to take over ten inches to turn 360 degrees. Yes you read that correctly. Yes your sensitivity is WAY too high.
  
  Also be sure to select 'Use Raw Input' in the options. Most operating systems have mouse acceleration turned on by default which will screw with your aim. Having a 1-1 interpretation of your movements is significantly better.
  
  Use this tool to find out what your 360/sensitivity is: http://www.notalent.org/sensitivity/sensitivity.htm
  
  This is what good crosshair placement looks like:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j45QQadF6fE
  Basically any time you start to feel like you're getting good just come back to this to remind yourself that you're actually a literal baby mashing a keyboard.
  
  
  
• Learn the maps and how to call out locations
  
  A lot of this game revolves around knowing where exactly the enemy is. Learning the names of all the locations on maps will let you communicate much more effectively with your team. Failure to communicate enemy players locations can cause your team to react to situations too slowly, but miscommunications can lead to disasters. For an example of what a disaster looks like, watch minineo shoot me in the back of the head after I fail to hear his location called out by a teammate:
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Weybw27aMPE
  _{There are a ton of mistakes made by the T team in this video, see if you can spot them all!}
  
  
  
• There is an economy and it's very important
  
  There were some words here but Daeno's are better:
  

  Daeno posted:

  Warning! Effort post approaches!
  
  STARTING ROUNDS
  
  Pistol round: Wide variety of builds here, some buy chest armour, some buy kits and grenades, others buy dualies or whatever their favourite pistol is. There's not really much of an advantage buying another pistol on the first round, some people are just more comfortable with other guns. There's certain situations where it helps, but as a new player I would just mix in a grenade or two, or get some chest armour. Getting used to using the starting pistol is an important skill to have.
  
  2nd round winning side: Usually winning side players buy whatever cheap mop-up gun they favour, so except to see SMG's and shotguns here. Lately some losing sides have been grabbing full armour and armour piercing pistols such as the P250 and the five-seven, so at higher skill levels you should mix in some cheap armour piercing AR(assault rifle) such as a galil or famas. Put one at each site.
  
  2nd round losing side: Never buy nothing, always buy at least a P250. A P250 can one-shot headshot a player will full armour at close range, same with a five-seven, but that is more expensive and only CT-side. Sometimes you should mix in full armour with your P250 buys, as this can catch a full-smg/shotgun team off-guard, severely money-loving them.
  
  3rd round: There are more scenarios that can occur here, such as if the winning round 1 team lost round 2, etc etc, but usually the 3rd round is similar to round 2, in that the losing team of rounds 1 & 2 have to save again, so they can afford a full buy on round 4. Be careful though, if the Terrorist team planted the bomb in rounds 1 or 2, they can usually afford a full buy of AK + Armour, even if they lost both rounds.
  
  NORMAL MID GAME & LATE GAME ROUNDS
  
  NEVER BUY ANYTHING IN THESE ROUNDS WITHOUT LOOKING AT YOUR TEAM'S MONEY FIRST
  
  Full Money buys: Typically you see 3 weapons, AK, M4/M4A1-S, and AWP. This is because the 2 main rifles have the best value for their cost for each side, as far as accuracy, shooting power, etc. And the AWP of course for it's one shot one kill power. Most other purchases are considered gimmicks, but some players really feel better with an AUG, or like to use an autosniper for example. The bad part about relying on vanity weapons is that they are more expensive, if you are spending another 500 or 1000$ on a rifle that you feel more in tune with, in the long game you'll have a round or two where you can't afford a rifle, because of that AUG or SIG(lol) purchase you made earlier in the game. This is why I always buy an AK or M4A1-S, simply the best bang for your buck, and you'll have more money in the future.
  
  As for the AWP, since it costs almost double than a typical rifle, be mindful of your money when you purchase it, as powerful as it is, it could leave you broke next round, when your teammates are full buying and you have to get a pistol+armour just to keep up.
  
  Half buys/Watch your team: Usually if one player on your team has a massive amount of money and other players are broke, he/she should be buying weapons for teammates, but when you can't buy out for all teammates, or if a couple teammates saved weapons from last round, you should communicate as a team and decide if some players should force buy a pistol + armour, or galil/famas + armour. Knowing when to do this is tricky, but becomes more clear with experience.
  
  Eco Rounds:Rounds where almost all of you are broke. Similar to starting round 2, but usually you have more money to play with. If you are CT side, make sure at least 1 player on each bombsite has bought a kit. Always Always Always at least buy a P250. If you get the jump on someone with a P250, you should be able to kill them, thus earning you a free gun. Mix in some grenades if you can afford them and still full buy next round.
  
  Grenades: Grenades are essential and you should be forcing yourself to buy them and use them, even if you are terrible with them, as you will get better with time. Just don't blind your teammates. Smoke grenades are amazing in CS:GO, especially compared to the smokes in source and 1.6. Two smoke grenades thrown by 2 players defending a bombsite can lock it down for most of the round. Similarly, smoke grenades thrown by attacking players can section off parts of bombsites, making them much much easier to take. For example, smoking off CT spawn when taking A site from Long A on dust 2 makes life much easier for T's, as you won't get sniped from there, and pushing the remaining players in A site is way easier.
  
  Flash grenades are also must-buys, and knowing when/where to use them is somewhat of an art. There are many video guides on youtube on where best to use them, as well as other grenades, so I would look up those for references, watching better players use them on GO TV or spectating in a Goonman helps too. Force yourself to use them when taking sites, defending after the enemy has flashed, etc. You will get better.
  
  As for HE, Decoy and Fire Grenades, they aren't as good. HE grenades are almost as good as Flash and Smoke, but their use is sometimes map dependent. Decoy grenades are cute, and distracting, but most good players won't be fooled. Molotov/Fire Grenades are pretty much a more expensive smoke grenade, locking down an area for a period of time.
  
  Hope that helps a little with knowing what and when to purchase things. Communication is key, your money is not your own, treat it as a pool of team money and always buy at least a P250.
  

  
  
  
  
• The pistol round is also very important
  
  The pistol round is the first round of every half in a competitive game. Both teams have very little money and the outcome of it sets the inertia that can last the rest of the half. It is very important! Because everyone has very little money and the outcome is so important, how you spend those precious few bucks can become a deciding factor later on. Here are some tips:
  
  
  • Never save on the pistol round. You want as much of an edge in this round as possible and should always spend as much as you can.
    
  • No one can afford a helmet. Because of this you shouldn't worry about buying either the desert eagle or p250, as they will have a very limited advantage here.
    
  • If you're CT, make sure one or more people on your team have a defuse kit, as bomb plants are very common in the pistol round and you'll definitely need it.
    
  • You'll find a personal preference on either buying grenades or a vest. What's important is that you choose one or the other AND YOU DO NOT SAVE.
  
  
• Grenades are extremely effective
  
  One of the best signs of a very good player is effective grenade usage. A well placed smoke grenade or flash bang can completely turn the tide of a round and should never be underestimated. It'd be difficult to go into full detail on proper grenade usage here, as there is a lot to it, but when you're playing you should keep an eye on how better players use them. You'll see some really clever strategies.
  
  As for a quick run-down though, keep this in mind:
  
  
  • It is significantly easier to see INTO smoke than it is seeing OUT of smoke. This makes smoke grenades great defensive tools as you'll be able to see an enemy a few precious moments before he can see you. This is also why YOU DO NOT RUN THROUGH SMOKE^{_{until you know you can}}
    
  • Flashbangs can be tossed *over* walls and buildings. Also their effect is based on both distance from detonation and whether or not it detonates within line of sight. This means its possible to chase a flash into a room while running backwards. The flash will detonate at your back, only blinding you slightly while everyone in the room will be more impacted. Obviously watch someone else do this before you try this at home.
    
  • Frag grenades are best used as a 'parting shot' tossed into an area where you know a wounded enemy is.
    
  • Be very careful when throwing any grenade. It takes time to switch back to your weapon so getting caught in the open with a grenade in hand is a death sentence. The only reason a grenade should be equipped is if you are about to throw it AND you have an escape plan (nearby cover) should an enemy poke out right when you pull that pin.
    
  • Here are a bunch of good nade spots
  
  
• If you are defending, defend
  
  If you are defending a position, just because you aren't killing people RIGHT NOW does not mean you aren't helping. One of the hardest things many new players have is getting over deathmatch habits drilled into you from so many other games. While fast paced, there are often extended periods of tense waiting, where patience is key. Once you're more familiar with the game you'll learn when it's okay to push, or when you should abandon your position and fall back. In the beginning though, just hold.
  
  
• If you are attacking, stick with your team
  
  If you're new, you're going to need the assistance of your team. Going lone wolf will almost certainly result in you getting killed, contributing little to nothing. Stay with your team, and pay attention to any calls your captain makes. If he tells the team to fall back, it means fall back NOW, not 'just wrap up whatever it is you're doing we can wait don't worry'. If he says to push, you push NOW. Well coordinated teams will beat individual star-players any day.
  
  
  
• At any given time, ask yourself 'how can I be helping RIGHT NOW'
  
  This one is a bit more difficult for new players, but it's probably the most important. One of the best fundamental strategies in this game is outnumbering your opponent in a gun battle. By doing this, your opponents will have too many targets to fire at, while your team's fire will be concentrated. If you see a teammate run around a corner and begin fighting, you should be immediately running out to help. If there is only one enemy around the corner, he now has two targets to kill in the time it takes those two targets to take one of him out. Pretty solid advantage huh?
  
  
• If you are dead, do not use the mic
  
  Hearing faint and subtle sounds is often times very important in this game, and I've seen many rounds lost because a player couldn't hear over his dead teammate blabbing away. Socialize using the keyboard when you're dead. Also, DO NOT GIVE COMMANDS WHILE YOU'RE DEAD. There's nothing more frustrating to veteran players than being deafened with bad advice by a bottom-fragger when he's trying to concentrate. Shut up. Shut up shut up shut up shut up.
  
  Sound is very important!
  
  
  _{thanks, jerkstoresup!}
  

• Save or Eco
  
  This means your team is hurting financially, and needs to sacrifice a round in order to get back up to fighting shape. Saves need to by coordinated with the team so that everyone will sacrifice a round at the same time, so that everyone will be up to fighting strength at the same time. This is very important, as a team that consistently has one or two team members saving individually each round will result in being consistently outgunned. No good! If you hear a team member tell you to save, it means do not buy anything for that round!
  
  This can also mean throwing the match that's already in progress, in order to keep the loadout you have between rounds. The best way to do this is to find out where the enemies are and run and hide in the opposite direction. When to do this will be difficult to judge for beginners, your captain will probably make the call for you.
  
  
• Anti-Eco
  
  Modifying what your team purchases when you know the other team is saving, usually after they lose the pistol round. This usually means buying sub-machine guns in lieu of rifles for two reasons: sub-machine guns are extremely effective against unarmored targets, arguably more effective than rifles, and if you get killed, the other team gets a gun which is ineffective against your armored teammates.
  
• Buy-out
  
  It is the last round of the half or match, and saving will not be beneficial as any money at the end of the round will be lost. Everyone buys to their fullest potential. That Negev is looking pretty sexy huh? No, don't feel bad for buying it. Go ahead, it's alright. This is where it's ok to be reckless with your money.
• Rush
  
  A coordinated push for the entire team, aiming to overwhelm a few outnumbered defenders. This is not the time to have second thoughts about your mortality, get in there!
  
• Pick, Picking, or Going for picks
  
  A slow and surgical advance, where the team will slowly feel for any holes in the defense and rush through it, or will create a hole itself by a player quickly popping out and taking out a defender.
  
• Split
  
  Split up the team and attack an area from multiple locations. The strategy makes it harder for enemies to defend since the targets are spread out.
  
• Rotate (offense)
  
  Either the defense is putting up too much resistance or a teammate has cleared out the other site. If you hear rotate it means you should be heading to the site called out, usually through alleys thought to be most likely safe. Get there ASAP and set up a defense.
  
• Rotate (defense)
  
  The player calling is either sure the bomb is heading into their site or the site has already been taken. You need to get to the site as soon as possible to help your team retake the site and secure the bomb.
  
• Lurk
  
  Camping an area you know the enemy will be moving through soon in order to ambush them. You should avoid doing this if you're new but you should always be paranoid when moving between sites. This is also why accurately calling out enemy movements/numbers when you're killed. If your teammates know that all the enemies are in the A site, then anyone rotating from B will be able to move much more quickly. Alternatively, if they know there are one or two guys out there unaccounted for, it will be much more difficult to catch them by surprise.
• Bomb Down
  
  A teammate has killed the bomber and secured the bomb. Whatever you are doing can be dropped as you head to the bomb and help your team defend it until the timer expires.
  
• Wallbang or Walling
  
  Shooting at targets through a wall.
  

• I keep hanging up while loading maps, it says 'initializing world' and nothing happens?
  
  For anyone having workshop map downloading issues (where it just hangs at UGC Download 0.00000000000000 forever) try deleting anything in your steamapps/common/Counter-Strike Global Offensive/csgo/cache folder.
• How do I keep the rest of my computer's sounds from decreasing when I join a match?
  
  This happens because CS:GO is considered a "communications activity" by Windows, which tries to decrease the sound so you can hear your dumb team mates. Go to the Sound control panel in Windows, click the "Communications" tab, and set it to "Do Nothing" to fix it.
  When I use matchmaking, I get stuck in a server with >100 ping!
  
  Go in console and type mm_session_max_ping 100 (or whatever your preferred max ping is). If you're in Australia or somewhere with few servers, this may just lead to you not finding a game, but for the civilized world it should keep you from getting matched with servers on the other side of either ocean.
• Why is my FPS capped to 30/60 instead of my fps_max setting?
  
  You either have VSync on in the game graphical options or in your graphics card's control panel.
• Why does my mouse movement feel sluggish/inaccurate?
  
  A few possible reasons:
  
  • For "sluggishness" or mouse lag, there's a good chance you have VSync enabled, either in game or in your graphics card settings. Turn it off and see if that helps.
    
  • Your mouse may be using Windows' built-in mouse acceleration. Use the "raw input" mode in mouse settings and see if that helps.
• Put this in your autoexec.cfg
  
  cl_interp 0
  cl_interp_ratio 1
  rate 128000
  cl_cmdrate 128
  cl_updaterate 128
  cl_allowdownload 1
  cl_downloadfilter 0
  ds_get_newest_subscribed_files
  
  // buy binds
  bind f1 "buy p250"
  bind f2 "buy p90"
  bind f3 "buy famas; buy galilar"
  bind f4 "buy m4a1; buy ak47"
  bind f5 "buy awp"
  bind f6 "buy flashbang"
  bind f7 "buy smokegrenade"
  bind f8 "buy hegrenade"
  bind f9 "buy molotov; buy incgrenade"
  bind f10 "buy vest"
  bind f11 "buy vesthelm"
  bind f12 "buy defuser"
  
  
  
• Wait, I can change my crosshairs?
  
  Yes! Please do not use the default crosshair!
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDMH7CSdiAE
  
  
• I have no idea what all these console commands are
  
  Once again, our buddy Slime provides: Console Command & Variable Reference Sheet
  
  
• When does GO become fun?
  
  ... fun?

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