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CS2 Nade Practice Commands: All Console Commands To Practice Smokes, Flashes, and Grenades

If you’re aiming to be a good CS2 player, then you need to master all the forms of utilities in the game. Smokes, Flashes, Mollies, and HE Grenades are extremely useful resources that players can use to get an edge over their opponents, whether by depleting a significant portion of their enemies’ health or by obstructing their vision and temporarily blinding them.

Fortunately, with the release of Counter-Strike 2 in September 2023, practicing your utility has become easier than ever. Players can boot up a custom game and practice their nades in only a matter of minutes.

However, before you jump into a practice game and start practicing your grenades, there are several CS2 nade practice commands that you need to know to practice efficiently and learn lineups a lot faster. In case you’re unaware of these console commands, we have you covered.

In this article, we take a look at all the essential console commands to practice your utility usage in Counter-Strike 2.

CS2 Nade Practice Commands: How To Practice Smokes

To practice your nades in CS2, you need to start a practice game first. Here’s how you do it:

  • Launch CS2.
  • From the main menu, click on ‘Play’.
  • Hit ‘Practice’ and go to ‘Casual’.
  • Select the map you wish to play.
  • Enable ‘Grenade Camera’, ‘Infinite Ammo’ & ‘Infinite Warmup’ from the left-hand side menu.
  • Start the game.

Once you’re in the game, you need to open your console and enter several console commands. To open your developer console in CS2, you need to press the tilde (~) key on your keyboard. If you’re unable to open the console, then you need to enable it from your settings first.

You can find the ‘Enable Developer Console’ option in the ‘Game’ section of CS2 settings.

After you open the developer console, you have to enter the following console commands into it:

  • bot_kick
  • mp_limitteams 0
  • mp_autoteambalance 0
  • mp_maxmoney 60000
  • mp_startmoney 60000
  • mp_buytime 9999
  • mp_buy_anywhere 1
  • mp_freezetime 0
  • mp_roundtime 60
  • mp_roundtime_defuse 60
  • mp_respawn_on_death_ct 1
  • mp_respawn_on_death_t 1
  • sv_cheats 1
  • sv_infinite_ammo 1
  • sv_showimpacts 1
  • sv_showimpacts_time 10
  • ammo_grenade_limit_total 5
  • mp_warmup_end
  • mp_restartgame 1
  • sv_grenade_trajectory_prac_pipreview true

If you don’t want to type each command individually, simply copy and paste the following line of command into your console:

bot_kick; mp_limitteams; 0 mp_autoteambalance 0; mp_maxmoney 60000; mp_startmoney 60000; mp_buytime 9999; mp_buy_anywhere 1; mp_freezetime 0 ;mp_roundtime 60; mp_roundtime_defuse 60; mp_respawn_on_death_ct 1; mp_respawn_on_death_t 1; sv_cheats 1; sv_infinite_ammo 1; sv_showimpacts 1; sv_showimpacts_time 10; ammo_grenade_limit_total 5; mp_warmup_end; mp_restartgame 1; sv_grenade_trajectory_prac_pipreview true

That’s everything you need to know about CS2 nade practice commands that you can use to improve your utility usage in the game.

Carnival Gaming Announces Its BGMI Roster, Featuring Former Team SouL

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Carnival Gaming has officially announced its Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) roster, comprising the former star players from Team SouL. Harsh “Goblin” Paudwal, Sahil “Omega” Jakhar, Akshat “AkshaT” Goel, Sohail “Hector” Shaikh, Naman “Neyo,” and coach Amit “Amit” Dubey have now found a new home at Carnival Gaming, marking an interesting shift in the Indian BGMI gaming landscape.

Carnival Gaming Welcomes Omega, Hector, AkshaT, Neyo, Goblin, and Amit

The announcement comes hot on the heels of Team SouL’s unexpected parting of ways with its renowned BGMI roster on 24th December 2023, setting the stage for a new chapter in the careers of these seasoned players. Carnival Gaming’s strategic move to acquire the entire former Team SouL lineup is a strategic decision as the team already has good synergy.

With the infusion of talent from the former Team SouL lineup, Carnival Gaming is all set to make a massive impact on the competitive BGMI circuit. The roster was already one of the best in the country, and thus, Carnival Gaming positioned itself as one of the teams to look out for in the 2024 season. 

As Carnival Gaming steps into this new era with its roster, the esports community is eagerly anticipating how the team will navigate future challenges and capitalize on upcoming opportunities. Additionally, it will be interesting to see how the dynamics change in the BGMI community as the roster used to share a familial bond with Team SouL and will now fight against them.

Carnival Gaming Roster’s Previous Performance Under Team SouL’s Banner

During their tenure at Team SouL, this roster made a name for themselves in the BGMI community. Their standout performance in BGMI Pro Series (BMPS) Season 1 positioned them as one of the best teams in India. Furthermore, he pinnacle of the journey was representing India at the PUBG Mobile World Invitational (PMWI) 2022, concluding the tournament with an impressive 11th position.

Despite facing challenges post the relaunch of BGMI, the former Team SouL players displayed resilience, securing notable 4th position finishes in both Upthrust Esports Diwali Battle 2023 and Skyesports Championship 5.0. 

Genshin Impact Chevreuse Build Guide

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Chevreuse is the newest 4-star character to join the world of Genshin Impact, and fans of the open-world action RPG from throughout the globe are eager to know more about what this Pyro character has brought to the game.

The Genshin Impact version 4.3 update has introduced Chevreuse as part of a Phase 2 banner in the game. Players will be able to roll for her throughout the banner (January 9, 2024 – January 30, 2024). However, before you decide to roll for Chevreuse, you should make yourself acquainted with her best weapon and artifact builds to get a better understanding of her combat style and damage output.

In this article, we take a look at everything you need to know about Chevreuse, her best weapon builds, artifact builds, and more.

Genshin Impact Chevreuse: Best Weapon Builds

Let’s check out the best weapons that you can utilize on Chevreuse to maximize her impact in combat:

  • Staff of Homa

Description: HP increased by 40%. Additionally, provides an ATK Bonus based on 1.6% of the wielder’s Max HP. When the wielder’s HP is less than 50%, this ATK Bonus is increased by an additional 1.8% of Max HP.

This 5-star Polearm is undoubtedly one of the best weapons to use with Chevreuse as it buffs her HP, allowing her to maximize her heal and damage output in prolonged battles.

  • Staff of the Scarlet Sands

Description: The equipping character gains 52% of their Elemental Mastery as bonus ATK. When an Elemental Skill hits opponents, the Dream of the Scarlet Sands effect will be gained for 10s: The equipping character will gain 28% of their Elemental Mastery as bonus ATK. Max 3 stacks.

The Staff of the Scarlet Sands is ideal for offensive players who wish to increase her damage output via Overload. Players will also gain 56% of their Elemental Mastery as bonus ATK, which further adds to the pros of this weapon.

  • Favonius Lance

Description: CRIT Hits have a 60% chance to generate a small amount of Elemental Particles, which will regenerate 6 Energy for the character. Can only occur once every 12s.

Despite being a 4-star weapon, the Favonius Lance is a good fit for Chevreuse as it enables her to charge up her Elemental Burst efficiently.

Genshin Impact Chevreuse: Best Artifact Builds

4-piece Crimson Witch of Flames

  • Pyro DMG Bonus +15%
  • Increases Overloaded, Burning, and Burgeon DMG by 40%. Increases Vaporize and Melt DMG by 15%. Using Elemental Skill increases the 2-Piece Set Bonus by 50% of its starting value for 10s. Max 3 stacks.

4-piece Noblesse Oblige

  • Elemental Burst DMG +20%
  • Using an Elemental Burst increases all party members’ ATK by 20% for 12s. This effect cannot stack.

Both these artifact sets are suitable for use on Chevreuse, but the first set is better for maximizing her offensive capabilities.

WoW SoD Battle for Ashenvale January 8th Hotfixes

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The launch of World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 1 excited players as a new PvP event was unveiled in the Ashenvale zone. This fierce competition pits players against the opposing faction, challenging them to conquer enemy leaders and earn valuable Honor points. However, the Battle of Ashenvale has received mixed reviews, leaving Blizzard Entertainment actively seeking to balance and enhance the event’s appeal for participants.

Initially, there was considerable discontent among the community due to a lack of changes that would enhance the event’s overall experience. Cheesy strategies and exploits were quickly adopted by some players, resulting in an unenjoyable gameplay experience for those seeking legitimate PvP encounters.

In response to this backlash, Blizzard has implemented revisions to address these concerns.

  • The Battle for Ashenvale now has minimum and maximum times between battles. It will now never restart sooner than about 2 hours after its last start, and will not take longer than about 3 hours since its last start. If player activity is very low or very high, the percentage of progress will be sped up or slowed down to match those time constraints.
  • Battle for Ashenvale quests “Clear the Forest!” and “Repelling Invaders” now award 1000 reputation (was 200).

These changes have a major impact on how players advance their characters for the upcoming World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 2. While some may view it as a positive move, it could be argued that the developers may have been better off prioritizing the upcoming Stranglethorn Vale PvP zone instead of trying to fix the current PvP event.

By devoting their attention to ironing out any imperfections, it will ensure a more polished experience for players.

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Eight Teams Secure Spot in PGL Major Copenhagen Middle East RMR Closed Qualifier

As we approach the first CS2 Major, the preparation for the closed qualifier is in full swing, as we start with the Middle East closed qualifier.

The Middle East has always been a challenging qualifier given there are a lot of talented teams with only a few slots. Said region has been underrepresented in the Majors for a long time and talented players in top teams have been few and far between from said region. While none of the teams have managed to reach the premier CS2 events, we would be fools to ignore their potential.

JiJieHao has been the team that everyone has been talking about and arguably the best one out of the lot given the names on the roster. ISSA, El1an, and DavCost are notable names from the pugging community who form the core of the team. Goliath and Bravado are the top organizations that always pose a serious threat.

Suffice it to say that the qualifiers will be highly interesting with a few clear favourites but one thing that we have come to know with CS2 is its unpredictability and every team on their day can take home a spot at the PGL Major.

The team list for the Middle East RMR closed qualifier is:

  • Shush
  • Bravado
  • Goliath
  • DEATHROW
  • OnyxRavens
  • Nixuh
  • JiJieHao
  • POGGERZ

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How To Get Cases in CS2?

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive was notoriously famous for dropping cases now and then but the CS2 has been a little less kind in that department. While cases are in the latest iteration of the game, getting them might be a bit of a drag when you consider that they are not dropped post-matches anymore.

Players new to the game may not know how cases work but if you have been playing CS for a while you know the importance of getting drops. While there are multiple ways to get cases in CS2, we have narrowed it down to the four that will help you get cases quickly and hassle-free.

How To Get Cases in CS2?

Let’s find out how you can get cases in CS2:

The Weekly Care Package System

The weekly care package system was introduced with the launch of CS2. This revamped reward system will grant players new cases as they level up every week. Upon leveling up, you will have the chance to take a Case as a part of your weekly reward. This will grant you a case every week and doesn’t cost you anything.

Third-Party Services

The trading system in the game has given rise to a plethora of websites that allow players to trade in-game items including but not limited to Cases. Cases can be found at a much cheaper price and you can buy cases in bulk quantity. Suffice it to say there is a chance of you getting scammed unless you use one of the trusted websites.

Drops

Twitch drops are one of the most popular places to get free Cases. More often than not, this method gets overlooked the most but having your Steam account connected to Twitch while watching CS tournaments live presents a chance to get cases. The streams might need you to take part in a quiz or just simply watch it for the entire duration and the cases will show up in your inventory.

To open the cases, the process remains the same as that in CSGO, get a key and unlock the cases in your inventory. The key requires money and luck plays an important role in getting what you want. So count your blessings when you are about to open a case as there is a good chance that the skin you get might not be worth it.

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What is Error Code Val 46 in Valorant & How To Fix It?

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The error code Val 46 is one of the most annoying issues that you can face when trying to play Valorant. For the uninitiated, the Val 46 error renders you unable to log in to Valorant and makes it impossible for you to play the game.

If you’ve been facing the Val 46 error code in Valorant, you’re not alone. Val 46 is an extremely common error code that a lot of Valorant players face from time to time, especially when the developers ship out new updates to the title.

In this article, we aim to explore the reasons behind the Val 46 error in Valorant and provide solutions on how to fix it.

Valorant Error Code Val 46 Fix

If you’re encountering the Val 46 error code when trying to boot up Valorant, it means that the game is currently down for scheduled maintenance.

Fortunately, it’s not a problem with your PC or your internet connection, but with the Valorant servers. As a result, there’s not much you can do to fix this problem either.

To resolve the Val 46 error code in Valorant and get back into the game, your best option is to wait for the maintenance to conclude. Typically, Valorant maintenance lasts for a few hours, so you won’t have to wait long to resume playing your favorite shooter.

Once the new update is shipped to the live servers, you will be prompted to download a new patch for Valorant, after which you’ll be able to play the game again.

That’s everything you need to know about the Valroant error code 46 and its fix.

Valve Shows Greenlight to AI-Generated Content on Steam

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In recent times, the gaming world has witnessed a significant shift with the emergence of AI-generated content. Valve, the proprietor of Steam, has provided clarity on its stance regarding AI-generated content in games. This move comes amidst rising discussions and concerns in the gaming community and AI developers about the use of AI-generated assets in games.

Valve’s latest announcement clarifies that there is no overarching ban on AI-generated content on Steam. However, the focus is on ensuring that developers possess the rights to the content included in their games. Valve has recognized the complexities introduced by AI in game development, especially regarding asset creation.

The main issue revolves around the legal rights associated with AI-generated assets, including images, text, and music. Given the legal uncertainties regarding the data used to train AI models, Valve’s policy necessitates developers to have appropriate rights for the content in their games​​.

Valve emphasizes that their intent is not to discourage AI’s application in game development. Instead, they aim to integrate AI use into their existing review policies, reflecting current copyright law and policies.

With AI tools capable of generating character models and in-game assets, which might be sourced from existing franchises, the legal territory becomes murky. Therefore, Valve insists that game developers using these AI technologies must have appropriate commercial licenses and must not infringe on existing copyrights​​​​.

The stance taken by Valve is also a precautionary measure to avoid potential legal disputes. With AI scraping the internet for assets, it’s crucial to ascertain that game developers hold rights to the artwork and assets used.

This is particularly important since the US Copyright Office stated that AI-generated art cannot currently be copyrighted.

As such, Valve’s guidelines state that while there is no explicit ban on AI-created content, developers should refrain from submitting games with content they do not own the rights to​​.

How to Counter Ballistic Shield in Fortnite?

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The popular battle royale game Fortnite has introduced a new item in Chapter 5 Season 1 that has become a significant part of the gameplay: the Ballistic Shield. This powerful item, which doubles as a weapon, has been a game-changer, offering protection while dealing damage.

But as with every addition to Fortnite‘s arsenal, there’s always a strategy to counter it. Let’s dive into the best ways to overcome the Ballistic Shield, ensuring you stay ahead in this dynamic battlefield.

The Ballistic Shield is more than just a defensive tool; it’s an offensive weapon as well. When equipped, it shields players from incoming fire and has a built-in pistol for simultaneous attack and defense.

However, it’s not invincible. Its strength lies in its ability to absorb damage, but once its threshold is reached, the shield breaks, leaving its user exposed for a critical period.

How to Counter Ballistic Shield in Fortnite?

Here are the top methods to dismantle this formidable defense:

  • Grapple Blade Attack: Close in on your shield-wielding enemy using the Grapple Blade. Once in range, use the blade to slash at the shield. A few well-placed hits will shatter the shield, rendering your opponent defenseless.
  • Cluster Clinger Tactic: The Cluster Clinger is a reliable option to damage both the shield and its bearer. Aim for the shield or the body of the opponent and let the clingers do their work. The explosive impact is often enough to break the shield’s barrier.
  • Shockwave Grenade Strategy: This is particularly useful when your opponent is near the storm’s edge. Throwing a Shockwave Grenade can not only break the shield but also send the player flying out of the play zone. There’s an added advantage here: a bug in the game sometimes causes players carrying the shield to be ejected far off the map.
  • Spray and Pray Weapons: Contrary to popular belief, spray-and-pray weapons are not the most effective against the Ballistic Shield. While they can cause damage, the shield’s high durability often outlasts the barrage.

Do you like the new Ballistic Shield in Fortnite? Let us know in the comment section below.

How to Get Lock on Pistol in Fortnite Chapter 5?

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Fortnite has once again reintroduced the Lock On Pistol in the latest Chapter 5. This unique weapon, first seen in Chapter 4, is not just another addition to the game’s arsenal; it’s a game-changer in the truest sense.

At first glance, the Lock On Pistol might seem like an ordinary firearm. But, its hidden power lies in its exceptional lock-on feature. When you aim at an enemy and engage this feature, the pistol locks onto your target.

For the duration of that clip, your bullets home in on the enemy, allowing for precision shooting that can be a game-changer in tight situations.

If you’re skilled enough to aim slightly higher, a string of headshots can quickly eliminate your opponent, making this weapon a formidable tool in your Fortnite arsenal.

How to Get Lock on Pistol in Fortnite Chapter 5?

The Lock On Pistol is now part of the regular loot pool in Fortnite Chapter 5. Unlike some mythic or special weapons that are tied to specific locations, this pistol can be found across the game’s world. You can discover it in usual places like chests and floor loot.

The reintroduction of this weapon adds an extra layer of excitement and strategy to your gameplay. It’s not just a weapon; it’s a potential game-winner that is worth seeking out.

To truly leverage the power of the Lock On Pistol, players need to understand its nuances. Timing and positioning are crucial. When you activate the lock-on feature, make sure your enemy is within a reasonable range to ensure accuracy.

Also, be aware of your surroundings; while locking on, you might be vulnerable to attacks from other directions. Practice makes perfect, and mastering this weapon can make you a formidable contender in the battle royale.

The return of the Lock On Pistol in Fortnite Chapter 5 brings a fresh dynamic to the game. It challenges players to adapt their strategies and consider new ways to engage in combat.

Whether you’re a seasoned Fortnite veteran or a newcomer to the game, the Lock On Pistol offers a unique experience that enriches the gameplay.