Owen “smooya” Butterfield showcased the excitement of watching FPL streams with an impressive double knife kill in the first pistol round on Mirage. Despite the release of CS2 and its supposed impact on third-party matchmaking services like FACEIT’s Pro League, FPL content remains strong due to server issues and cheaters in the Premier mode.
In the new MR12 system, winning the pistol round is crucial as it provides a significant advantage. Smooya’s double knife kill not only secured the round but also turned the tide in a 1v3 situation. The importance of the pistol round is amplified in CS2, where getting the bomb down on the T side or preventing it on the CT side is essential for maintaining a reasonable economy.
However, many smart CS fans are dissatisfied with the influence of the pistol round. It deviates from the core aspects that make Counter-Strike great, such as precise gunplay and strategic utility usage. Instead, it encourages mindless rushes and site floods without proper utility, relying on luck and spamming Glock shots for headshots.
If Valve insists on the MR12 system, adjustments to the game’s economy are necessary. Currently, plays like smooya’s double knife kill guarantee early AWPs or overwhelming firepower for the winners. Having a quarter of the game’s rounds determined by subpar fundamental CS diminishes the excitement and promotes boredom rather than hype.
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