Counter-Strike Without Grenade Limits

Introduction

• Exploration of what would happen if Counter-Strike had no grenade limits.
• Initial setup: changing server settings to allow five of each grenade type.

Initial Experience on Inferno

• Map Choice: Inferno was selected for being potentially unbalanced due to grenade stacking.
• Gameplay:
  • Constant use of smoke, Molotovs, and nades created chaos, especially in Banana.
  • Players felt paranoid about nade stacks.
  • Strategy:
    • CTs needed enough smokes to control choke points.
    • Terrorists had to push through smoke to advance.

Changes in Meta

• CT Side Strategy:
  • With unlimited nades, CTs could prevent pushes by throwing smokes and flashes continuously.
  • Cost:
    • Purchasing five smokes costs $1,500, making it economically significant to manage resources.

Experimentation with Decoys

• Players decided to buy decoys and threw them for amusement, showcasing the absurdity of the situation.
• Humor in Gameplay:
  • Players joked about the situation while trying to execute strategies.

Mirage Gameplay Experience

• Map Characteristics:
  • Mirage had more hallways and contact points, allowing T-side strategies to flourish with unlimited utilities.
• Impact on A-Site Takes:
  • T-side players could throw all necessary utilities for an A-site take, making it difficult for CTs to hold.

Economic Implications

• Economy Management:
  • Teams had to be careful about how many nades they bought, as overspending could lead to a weak bank.
  • Save rounds became more complex; teams needed utility to compete effectively.

Conclusion

• Final Thoughts:
  • The experiment showed the chaos and potential imbalance of unlimited grenades.
  • Players ended up focusing less on nades and more on traditional Counter-Strike strategies.
  • Call to Action:
    • Emphasizing the importance of maintaining proper grenade limits to preserve game balance.

Closing Remarks

• Reflect on the delicate balance that Counter-Strike maintains over 20 years.
• Mention of future expectations and humorous observations about life and personal resolutions.