CS2, the highly anticipated sequel to CS:GO, has been met with mostly positive reception during its closed beta phase. However, one particular feature has received heavy criticism from esteemed CS:GO pro ropz. The issue at hand is the tick rate in CS2, with Valve opting for a hard-coded 64 tick rate for all players, much to the dismay of the professional community.
Ropz, a CS:GO Major winner, took to social media to express his dissatisfaction with the 64 tick rate. In a passionate rant, he labeled the feedback on this decision as “trash” and argued for the necessity of a higher tick rate, specifically 128 tick, for high-level CS2 gameplay.
According to ropz, the difference between 64 tick and 128 tick is noticeable in various aspects of the game, such as strafing, shooting, bunny hopping, grenade throwing, and hit registration. He claims that these actions are more consistent and feel better in 128 tick due to the smaller delay and increased consistency. Ropz believes that the delay in 128 tick is minimal enough to have no significant impact on gameplay, even for skilled players.
However, ropz also acknowledges that there is no need to go beyond 128 tick. While higher tick rates may offer further improvements, he deems them unnecessary. He argues that 128 tick already provides low latency and is sufficient for optimal gameplay.
Ropz’s overall stance is to find a balance between realistic needs and excessive demands. He suggests that there is enough data to support the claim that 64 tick is inadequate and 128 tick is already good enough for CS2.
The community seems to largely agree with ropz’s viewpoint, expressing their disappointment in Valve’s decision to limit CS2 to a 64 tick rate across the board. While some argue that casual players may not notice the difference, the prevailing sentiment is that this move by Valve is at best perplexing and at worst detrimental to the game.
It remains to be seen whether Valve will take the community’s opinion into account and make changes to the tick rate in CS2. For now, the debate continues as players eagerly await the global release of the game.
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