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s1mple and m0NESY crosshairs in CS2 2024 — set up your own
Playing with a random crosshair, or someone else's, without understanding how it works is a fast way to be disappointed by your own stats.
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Ranks, Trust Factor, settings — everything that makes CS2 and Valorant play worse than they should.
CS2
How to reduce ping in CS2
Ping is the time it takes data to travel to the server and back, measured in milliseconds. Lower ping means faster communication between your game and the server.
CS2
CS2 Competitive ranks: all ranks in order
CS2 Competitive has 18 ranks, from Silver I to The Global Elite. The key change from CS:GO is that you earn a separate rank on each map.
CS2
CS2 Premier rating: how CS Rating works
CS Rating is the numerical rating you earn in CS2 Premier. It tracks your results in that mode and determines your position on its leaderboards.
CS2
CS2 hand swap bind: switch between left and right hand
CS2 lets you switch your weapon between your left and right hand. The default key is H on a US keyboard.
CS2
How to lift a mute in CS2 — the chat ban explained
A mute in CS2 can mean that one player has muted you or that your account has a communication penalty. Identify which applies before trying to remove it.
CS2
What is CS2 rank boosting and how does it work?
CS2 rank boosting means getting another player’s help to increase your rating or rank. Before choosing a service, identify the mode you want to progress in and who will play on the account.
Trust Factor
Steam profile comments: what +rep means and what to write
Steam profile comments are messages other users leave on your profile. Players use them to say thanks after a match, compliment a teammate, arrange another game or leave a greeting.
Trust Factor
How to improve Trust Factor in CS2 and why it drops
Fair play, commends, Steam hours and profile comments all add to your account's trust. Valve publishes no recovery time, so the guide also shows how to tell a real change from a change in who you get matched with.
Trust Factor
What is Trust Factor in CS2 and how can you check it?
Trust Factor is a hidden account assessment used in CS2 matchmaking. It helps the game decide which players to put together.
Valorant
4 tips that will improve your Valorant aim right away
Want to shoot better in Valorant and have everyone wonder about your aim? No matter how many deathmatches you play or how much you drill, something keeps getting in the way.
Valorant
How to win in Valorant? A guide for beginners
Valorant is a tactical first-person shooter, very close to Counter-Strike but with quirks of its own. Unlike CS, it has its own rules that decide the round.
Valorant
Valorant ranks explained: RR, MMR and placements
In Valorant, your visible rank shows your position on the ranked ladder, RR tracks your progress, and hidden MMR helps the game match you with opponents.
Deadlock
How to change the Deadlock main menu background in a couple of clicks
A very simple question with an equally simple answer — because you feel like it. If you want to swap the default background for something prettier or funnier, this is the easiest way to do it.
Deadlock
Vindicta guide | the Recrent build
Vindicta is one of the most interesting characters in Deadlock. Her strengths are mobility, heavy damage and an ultimate that farms souls like nothing else. This guide walks through the Recrent build that maximises her potential in team fights.
Deadlock
How to change the crosshair in Deadlock and tune it
Plenty of players wonder how to build a good crosshair in Deadlock. The default settings do not always give the accuracy and comfort you want — luckily there is a simple way around that.
Deadlock
Farming in Deadlock: Souls and Map Control
Farming means collecting resources to develop your hero. A useful route lets you gather available souls and return to your lane or team in time.
Deadlock
Changing Deadlock Regions: What Changed
Players used to switch Deadlock regions to reach an open matchmaking window. On 12 September 2024, Valve opened matchmaking 24/7 in all regions.
Elo ranges for FACEIT levels 1 to 10 in CS2
FACEIT Level 10 in CS2 starts at 2001 Elo. At 2000 Elo you are still Level 9.
Steam card farming: how to collect your available drops
Steam card farming means collecting the card drops still available to your account. Start by checking those drops: a large playtime number does not tell you how many cards you can receive.
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