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Counter Strike GO is now out.

96 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/counter-strike-go-is-now-out.162131/

Desmond
Desmond Original post #1
Aug 22, 2012 at 12:29 PM
That's it. It's finally here.

Downloading as we speak.

Downloading from Steam, you idiots, not from Torrents.
D
Aug 22, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Tell us how it is. I'm thinking of getting it :D
Desmond
Desmond #3
Aug 22, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Download will probably finish by tomorrow. Will post screenies then.
theserpent
Aug 22, 2012 at 3:16 PM
^^okayy :) is it worth 600 rs?
Desmond
Desmond #5
Aug 22, 2012 at 4:14 PM
Well, will download and see.

BTW, Do you know that the original Gun game is now an official mode called Arms Race?
mandarpalshikar
Aug 22, 2012 at 5:07 PM
Flipkart has shipped my copy yesterday... expecting it to reach me tommorrow :)
A
Aug 22, 2012 at 5:45 PM
^^ Anyway.. you have to download it from steam.. I also got the copy from flipkart, but was not able to install from the disc. I tried all the way, did lots of google also raised a ticket in steam support also. but no help.
All my try went in vain Yesterday night i started the download.

^^okayy :) is it worth 600 rs?

I got it at 559.. It should be worth of 559 ;).
theserpent
Aug 22, 2012 at 6:00 PM
^^ How come people in flipkart reviews said it works

I cant pay 2x the rate in steam
JojoTheDragon
Aug 22, 2012 at 6:07 PM
Doesn't matter if the disc works or not, the activation key will. Thats all your pay for.
mandarpalshikar
Aug 22, 2012 at 6:08 PM
@arijitsinha - did you try this -

Log in to Steam and click on Library. Right-click on the game, select Delete local content, and confirm.
Insert the first disc into your computer. Close Steam (Steam > Exit).
Press Windows Key + R to open Run
In the Run window type: "C:\Program Files\Steam\Steam.exe" -install E:
Replace E: with the CD/DVD drive you are installing from if is not correct.
Replace C:\Program Files\Steam if your Steam installation is not in the default location.
Press OK. Steam will launch and ask you to sign in if you do not have your password saved. Your installation should continue from the disc.
A
Aug 22, 2012 at 6:20 PM
Yeah.. n number of times...

Also I found in google another way to install from disc. Goto Backup and Restore from Steam menu, Select Restore from a backup, there select your dvd drive as source , Steam will detect the game in the dvd. By this way you can install the game from dvd. but still that didnot work for CS:GO. Anyway.. if I got any response in the ticket,which I raised in steam support i will inform.


And about the flipkart reviews.. majority are fake. They started the review thouhgh the game is not released. In some review you can check that also. The game become available yesterday at 10:50 p.m our time. But before 10 o clock I checked there are already many reviews stating excellent game,wonderfull graphics, awsome gameplay.. crap crap. :-x
mandarpalshikar
Aug 22, 2012 at 6:37 PM
^^ Yep... only trust reviews from "Certified Buyers" on flipkart.com
R
REY619 #14
Aug 22, 2012 at 7:34 PM
^^ Anyway.. you have to download it from steam.. I also got the copy from flipkart, but was not able to install from the disc. I tried all the way, did lots of google also raised a ticket in steam support also. but no help.
All my try went in vain Yesterday night i started the download.

Man this sucks, must be some way to install from disc.. What is the use of disc then? :\
Hrishi
Hrishi #15
Aug 22, 2012 at 9:43 PM
Waiting for the screens. :) ,
Desmond
Desmond #16
Aug 23, 2012 at 9:06 AM
Finished downloading today morning. Played one round of Arms Race to check the gameplay. Will resume playing once I return from office.

what gun game

It's a mod (AMXMOD perhaps) for the original counter strike. Wherein, everyone starts with the Glock and for every 2 enemies you kill, your gun upgrades to the next weapon and so forth till the end. It is now an official mode called Arms race.

Waiting for the screens. :) ,

Patience buddy.
aaruni
aaruni #17
Aug 23, 2012 at 10:15 AM
so disks won't work?
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Desmond
Desmond #18
Aug 23, 2012 at 10:56 AM
Why not just note down the key and activate it on Steam?
aaruni
aaruni #19
Aug 23, 2012 at 10:58 AM
by downloading the big game again? no thanks... happy with 1.6 for now....
Desmond
Desmond #20
Aug 23, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Its around 3.5 gigs.

First look comments : The graphics remind me of Left 4 Dead 2. Maps are incredibly detailed, which will take some time to differentiate enemies from the textures. The crosshair is weird, not sure if there is an option to get the vintage crosshair back. New weapon models look cool, the knife feels weird though. The MP5 is replaced with the MP7....among other things.
aaruni
aaruni #21
Aug 23, 2012 at 11:26 AM
you back from office (so soon?)
so how about some screenies now?
theserpent
Aug 23, 2012 at 12:01 PM
Its around 3.5 gigs.

First look comments : The graphics remind me of Left 4 Dead 2. Maps are incredibly detailed, which will take some time to differentiate enemies from the textures. The crosshair is weird, not sure if there is an option to get the vintage crosshair back. New weapon models look cool, the knife feels weird though. The MP5 is replaced with the MP7....among other things.
So are there many indian servers?
If yes,ill try to buy the game via flipkart and activate on steam. Problem is i'm not allowed more games :D

Rating look good
9/10 :O
A
Aug 23, 2012 at 5:23 PM
Here I found from flipkart another way to download from disc. Not sure if it will work. That guy is claiming , he is successfull. Those, who have bought from flipkart, but not yet installed can give it a try.

Note- this is the solution fro the people who didn't havfe the cs:go beta !

1)go to steam library when you have activated the game.
2)right click the cs:go bar, choose delete local content and confirm it.
3)now on the page on top bar click on steam>settings>
there must be an option "Change" For steam beta participation, if "NONE-opt out of all beta program" is chosen then change it to "Steam beta update". click ok. steam will restart and update.. it will take approx 5 minutes.
6)when steam restarts, enter the disk. run setup. install the game 2.1gb of the game will be installed from the disk now.rest you have to download. :( i too had to but this worked! enjoy! and please don't criticize flipkart.. it's not their fault but publishers!


Yesterday I played few minutes against BOTs. They changed the traditional buy menu, added some equipment like decoy bomb ... And as said by desmond it is very hard to differentiate between texture and enemy. finding very difficult in headshots. There heads are seems too little :(

Will try to post screens tonight.
Desmond
Desmond #24
Aug 23, 2012 at 7:41 PM
Screenies coming up....

maps played : Inferno and Aztec.

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aaruni
aaruni #25
Aug 23, 2012 at 7:45 PM
Pretty nice graphics...
nice game it seems...
congo to all who got it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ithehappy
ithehappy #26
Aug 23, 2012 at 11:02 PM
Please answer my stupid question,
Does this game have a SP campaign or or is just like 1.6 or is it only worthy for playing online?
Desmond
Desmond #27
Aug 24, 2012 at 12:34 AM
Nope..no SP campaign. Though I was hoping that they would add one.

One more new feature I noticed : While playing against Bots, if you die, you don't have to wait fiddling your thumbs while the bots fight it out. You can take control of whichever bot you are currently spectating and continue playing as that Bot.
ithehappy
ithehappy #28
Aug 24, 2012 at 1:31 AM
Thanks Desmond.
Hrishi
Hrishi #29
Aug 24, 2012 at 2:57 AM
Nope..no SP campaign. Though I was hoping that they would add one.

One more new feature I noticed : While playing against Bots, if you die, you don't have to wait fiddling your thumbs while the bots fight it out. You can take control of whichever bot you are currently spectating and continue playing as that Bot.

THanks buddy , for the Snapshots. HTe game looks aweomse. :)
I will get my hands on it* soon.

Btw , can some plz share the minimum system requirements. ??
D
Aug 24, 2012 at 7:24 AM
I still think Battlefield 3 is better than this. I remember CS as the old school game that I used to play when I was in middle school.
Faun
Faun #31
Aug 24, 2012 at 8:15 AM
Gun Master in BF3 is similar to Arm Race mode.
Desmond
Desmond #32
Aug 24, 2012 at 11:44 AM
I still think Battlefield 3 is better than this. I remember CS as the old school game that I used to play when I was in middle school.

It is still old school. Not much has changed in way of gameplay dynamics. Maps have been revamped and more balanced.

Gun Master in BF3 is similar to Arm Race mode.

It originally started out as a Gun Game mod for CS 1.6. It has not been incorporated into the actual game instead of a mod.
D
Aug 24, 2012 at 1:04 PM
It is still old school. Not much has changed in way of gameplay dynamics. Maps have been revamped and more balanced.

I see their intention in trying to keep up with all their competitors tho. Like, the interface looks very similar to games like black ops and battle field. Regardless, I'll always remember CS for their original version, not even for CS source.
Hrishi
Hrishi #34
Aug 24, 2012 at 10:33 PM
Actually the newer Versions or rather say the succesor versions of CS are way too precise for the CS1.6 addicts.

Have you seen the bullet impacts and the level of precision and damage done by one single bullet in CS:S compared to the Cs1.6 ??

Recoil is comparatively very less so more accuracy.
Desmond
Desmond #35
Sep 12, 2012 at 7:53 PM
Anyone else purchased CS:GO, please add me. My steam id is in my signature.
apurvgupta1
Oct 27, 2012 at 5:26 PM
Where can i buy CS go - cheapest, here in india?
axes2t2
axes2t2 #37
Oct 27, 2012 at 5:48 PM
Flipkart.
aaruni
aaruni #38
Oct 27, 2012 at 6:29 PM
+1 for flipkart.
apurvgupta1
Nov 3, 2012 at 3:35 PM
It is awesome, playing for free till sunday as of now on steam. Looks like i am going to buy it. :D
D
duke123 #41
Nov 3, 2012 at 3:59 PM
It is awesome, playing for free till sunday as of now on steam. Looks like i am going to buy it. :D

is there any Indian servers for CS GO?is it worth buying for playing online ?
apurvgupta1
Nov 3, 2012 at 4:01 PM
Haven't seen any indian server as of now, but yes, if you are a CS fan, you should buy it. Awesome graphics and details!!
D
duke123 #43
Nov 3, 2012 at 4:39 PM
why no indian servers..lots of guys have brought this game..isnt this game as interesting as cs 1.6?
apurvgupta1
Nov 3, 2012 at 4:47 PM
Yes, there are indian servers i just found out. So don't worry about it. And i will there too. ;)
Desmond
Desmond #45
Nov 4, 2012 at 12:54 PM
can you post some servers here?
D
duke123 #46
Nov 4, 2012 at 1:26 PM
^^^^
Counter Strike Global Offensive Server List | Search Csgo Stats, Rankings, and Banners in India [IN] - Game Tracker
baccilus
baccilus #47
Dec 26, 2012 at 11:29 PM
Anyone here still plays this game. I recently bought this and have been playing this. I think it is phenomenal. I have really never been in to CS. But this game I am loving. It kind of makes me feel like I am playing Urban Terror (but much better). I have been a BF3 player but I left playing that because of the EA greed. This game I love.
P.S. Never cared much about the helicopters and aeroplanes in BF3. Hate that there are certain classes which can't do anything about them.
aaruni
aaruni #48
Dec 26, 2012 at 11:33 PM
I still play the game, baccilus, but only offline, due to horrible pings on my connection. :(
baccilus
baccilus #49
Dec 26, 2012 at 11:41 PM
In my case Valve's autoconnect works pretty well.
aaruni
aaruni #50
Dec 26, 2012 at 11:43 PM
It depends on your connection.

Pingtest.net - The Global Broadband Quality Test
skeletor
skeletor #51
Dec 30, 2012 at 2:57 PM
Anyone here still plays this game. I recently bought this and have been playing this. I think it is phenomenal. I have really never been in to CS. But this game I am loving. It kind of makes me feel like I am playing Urban Terror (but much better). I have been a BF3 player but I left playing that because of the EA greed. This game I love.
P.S. Never cared much about the helicopters and aeroplanes in BF3. Hate that there are certain classes which can't do anything about them.
wow nice.

I had purchased this game. I guess it's time to download it now.
Desmond
Desmond #52
Dec 30, 2012 at 3:17 PM
I think is one is a huge improvement over the original CS. The maps are more balanced and faster. Also, the game modes are rad.
D
Dec 30, 2012 at 3:24 PM
I think is one is a huge improvement over the original CS. The maps are more balanced and faster. Also, the game modes are rad.

ah, i can't wait to play this game. it is still sitting in my inventory, gonna open it when i get my new lappy this week.
dashing.sujay
Dec 30, 2012 at 9:45 PM
I bought it yesterday :D
Desmond
Desmond #55
Dec 30, 2012 at 10:22 PM
Add me if you are interested in playing together. My steam id is in my signature.
aaruni
aaruni #56
Dec 30, 2012 at 10:24 PM
If anybody finds any indian server to play tomorrow...
toad_frog09
Jan 28, 2013 at 12:05 PM
Ok I have a few questions.
I use airtel/idea 3g service for net with around 25-45 signal strength. Is it enough to run game smoothly online? Last i checked, I got a ping of about 109.
Is there no way to avoid the 3.5 gigs of online update?
And how much data does the game upload/download during play. Can someone quote an approximate number for say, about 3 hours of play?
RON28
RON28 #58
Jan 28, 2013 at 1:15 PM
^^^i play CS 1.6 daily with BSNL 3G and ping is around 60-70 and with Tata Docomo its 30-40...3 hours may deduct upto 300MB of data approx...and with that signal strength you should get 25 ping...which data card you have?
toad_frog09
Jan 28, 2013 at 2:49 PM
Idea net setter (Huawei E1732) with airtel 3g sim card. How much signal strength do you get? What 3G plan do you have?
I am in a real fix between GO and 1.6. 1.6 is old-school, tried and tested. The number of servers and (Good, professional) players is more and not to mention tons better than in GO or source. I'v spent my countless college classes hours playing it in cafes and all. Now I want it for home. My only defense for Global offensive is that it looks pretty and has Molotov cocktails.

Does CS 1.6 download/update from steam when we run it for the first time, if yes then how much? Cause for GO, considering the cost of 3G data, downloading extra 3.5 GBs plus paying 600 for the game itself seems highly unfeasible for a poor guy like me.

On that note, is it possible to get the downloaded data offline? Say I buy the game, activate it on steam, install from the disk first and then get the remaining to-be-downloaded data from a PC of a friend who has running CS:GO and better net speed?? Is it possible?
RON28
RON28 #60
Jan 28, 2013 at 3:52 PM
i have installed CS 1.6 from Disk only, not a sigle MB from steam, yes unfortunately :( you have to download the update of CS:GO from steam even if you install half of the data from DISK. i have huawei E3131B, signal strenght is "excellent" 65dBm..

i use mainly docomo rs 90 for 600MB...i get 45 - 55 ping, have to recharge 4 times a month to play lag free CS.
D
Feb 9, 2013 at 11:50 AM
well i tried it for a while and i didn't like it much. it's fun to play but it's really very different to cs.
the models, i can't even distinguish between ct and t in some maps from far. and fog is horrible. not a bad game though.
what resolution do u guys play?
what's better between 1920x1080 n 1280x720? i just want things to look clear, in some maps i can't see the enemy at distant unless they shoot me.
theserpent
Feb 9, 2013 at 11:54 AM
^^ 1080p(full hd) and 720p
D
Feb 9, 2013 at 1:32 PM
^thnx, i'm playing in 1080p res now but is there any way to turn off fog in servers?
theserpent
Feb 12, 2013 at 9:45 AM
^^ why is that so?
A
Feb 12, 2013 at 10:28 AM
Think like that, what is easier to shoot, a big head or a small head ;)
theserpent
Feb 12, 2013 at 11:37 AM
^^ haah big...but 1080p looks better ;)
Sarang\m/
Sarang\m/ #69
Feb 17, 2013 at 8:55 AM
CS freaks play to score higher, not to make thinks look better ;)
Yeah, thats true. I play CS at 800*600. I can fully immerse in the game that way and I get more kills that way than i used to get in the short time I used to playeat higher resolutions.
aaruni
aaruni #70
Feb 17, 2013 at 10:38 PM
i have to try this out. I always play at 1024 * 768 on my inspiron (1366 * 768)
theserpent
Feb 18, 2013 at 9:52 AM
even in counter strike GO?
aaruni
aaruni #72
Feb 18, 2013 at 9:53 AM
yeah. it runs better on my system. full res is laggy.
D
Feb 18, 2013 at 11:27 AM
i play 1.6 at 800x600 or 1024x768 if the display is 16:9
but cs go did suck at all resolutions. even low res didn't make it better. the game mechanics etc are okay but fog ruins evrything. the new se maps are great though.
Sarang\m/
Sarang\m/ #74
Feb 18, 2013 at 2:54 PM
i play 1.6 at 800x600 or 1024x768 if the display is 16:9
but cs go did suck at all resolutions. even low res didn't make it better. the game mechanics etc are okay but fog ruins evrything. the new se maps are great though.
Yeah the fog does ruin the game. I paly CS 1.6 more than I play CS: GO even now
D
May 10, 2013 at 7:51 PM
after series of updates, the game is lot better..
apurvgupta1
May 10, 2013 at 7:58 PM
Yes, it is. Now runs almost perfectly.
skeletor
skeletor #77
May 11, 2013 at 2:00 AM
I've downloaded it.

Hoping to play some day.
thetechfreak
May 11, 2013 at 9:18 AM
@ico was it running properly? I think you were restarting the game every 30 seconds.

I'll buy this some day too :wink:
D
May 11, 2013 at 1:15 PM
had a couple of matches today..
@NoasArchAngel, Avinandan, d3p, Zeus
though we lost both, we did well.. :p
<need more practice>


*cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/541834056703931983/6A3E6288EFCC94BEA382829DC0EBA1A5CE80A594/


*cloud-2.steampowered.com/ugc/541834056703929093/6880BA97F6F0398CA2FABAD590BA2644716C212B/
NoasArcAngel
May 11, 2013 at 7:38 PM
now we cant find a match :| valve sucks
NoasArcAngel
May 13, 2013 at 3:29 PM
keep this thread alive brozz
Desmond
Desmond #83
May 27, 2013 at 1:29 PM
There is gametracker, but I am not sure if CSGO servers are supported.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #84
May 27, 2013 at 3:08 PM
this game looks good...better than 1.6 :mrgreen:
jasku
jasku #85
May 27, 2013 at 3:36 PM
Yes, it looks really good, but as people mentioned, there is a lack of servers, and hence lowering the popularity!
Desmond
Desmond #86
May 27, 2013 at 4:12 PM
this game looks good...better than 1.6 :mrgreen:

Difference is not only in looks. If you play you will notice that the maps are now more balanced and faster as unnecessary long routes are removed or made faster by introducing a shortcut. Some routes that required jumping, etc are made such that you can pass through it. A lot better than 1.6.

The best thing I think is that all the popular mods for CS 1.6 such as deathmatch and gun game have been added as official game modes.
theserpent
May 27, 2013 at 7:50 PM
Guys just asking,any one here with a good internet speed?Please host a CS:GO server(atleast when you are online), I tried one, but it had to download the cs:go dedicated server via cmd and 1 mbps speed would have taken forever
Desmond
Desmond #88
May 27, 2013 at 8:48 PM
Guys just asking,any one here with a good internet speed?Please host a CS:GO server(atleast when you are online), I tried one, but it had to download the cs:go dedicated server via cmd and 1 mbps speed would have taken forever

Ask Digi. He hosts usually.
gagan_kumar
May 27, 2013 at 9:42 PM
i hate this game unable to c the opponents clearly.........cant make headshots like in cs cz or 1.6 (cause i m unable to differentiate them by the time i do BAM! headshot i m pwned)
D
May 28, 2013 at 1:14 PM
i hate this game unable to c the opponents clearly.........cant make headshots like in cs cz or 1.6 (cause i m unable to differentiate them by the time i do BAM! headshot i m pwned)

yup. visibility is a problem in the game. fog, post processing, model colours all add for poor visibility. idk why but it has been done intentionally.
if you want to see the difference with and without these, host a local server with bots.

sv_cheats 1
mat_postprocessing 0
fogui --> override fog

see the difference yourselves. everything is clear now. even you can notice some ~20fps boost. sadly there is no way to disable post processing effects on internet servers unless they sv_cheats is set to 1. anyway get used to it, it's not really big issue once you are used to it.

try simplified edition maps( de_dust2_se etc) they have no fog and are bit better.
Desmond
Desmond #91
May 28, 2013 at 3:44 PM
I think the emphasis here was on Deathmatch variant gameplay that's why no one cared much about the practicality of visibility. But I find this more fun and fast paced than 1.6.
thetechfreak
Nov 13, 2014 at 6:23 PM
Official Valve Indian CSGO servers are here: Thank you VALVE so much : GlobalOffensive

They play great. Getting very low pings and no packet loss :D
theserpent
Nov 13, 2014 at 6:45 PM
Official Valve Indian CSGO servers are here: Thank you VALVE so much : GlobalOffensive

They play great. Getting very low pings and no packet loss :D

If they can do that for CS:GO why not Dota
thetechfreak
Nov 13, 2014 at 7:03 PM
If they can do that for CS:GO why not Dota

Probably as many people are purchasing GO in India and are looking for better servers.

I guess Dota 2 will also have servers soon.
Desmond
Desmond #95
Nov 13, 2014 at 7:30 PM
Very few Dota 2 players in India. If the game picks up, they might add one here.
thetechfreak
Nov 13, 2014 at 7:31 PM
Any of you got the new Operation Vanguard ? I got it and it's rather nice :D

It's very different than any of the other previous operations.