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How to Snowball in Counter-Strike

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TrAiDoS
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Germany211 Posts
July 21 2024 09:05 GMT
#1
Hey there,

in this episode, we take a look at how to snowball in Counter-Strike. However, the general findings of the study also indicate how you can increase your winning chances in other games too.

[DISCLAIMER]: The article is written for my weekly newsletter, and published on my website.

Enjoy the read. Have a great week.
Christian

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🎮 Gaming & Esports Performance Researcher | ✖️ https://x.com/TrAiDoS | 🌍 https://www.christian-staedter.com/ | 🕹️ Esports Freelancer - Admin 👨‍🏫 University Lecturer
Psyonic_Reaver
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States4341 Posts
July 21 2024 17:41 GMT
#2
Thanks!
So wait? I'm bad? =(
WombaT
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Northern Ireland26285 Posts
July 21 2024 21:08 GMT
#3
Man your blogs frequently hit the spot, good stuff!

I’ve oft-wondered about snowball mechanics, and I mean they’re basically in almost any game I can think of. And pondered ways to reduce it in various games, but perhaps I’m on the wrong track.

I suppose for the advantaged side you get that satisfaction of well, doing the right things compounds in expected advantages delivering expected results.

And from the disadvantaged side of the equation pulling off a comeback from a deficit is damn sweet. Most of my favourite SC2 games I ever played and can still vaguely remember were comebacks from huge deficits, some I didn’t even win but I probably played my absolute best in even coming close to clawing back from a rough spot.
'You'll always be the cuddly marsupial of my heart, despite the inherent flaws of your ancestry' - Squat
TrAiDoS
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Germany211 Posts
July 23 2024 05:40 GMT
#4
Thanks a bunch for the kind words! <3 Makes me happy to see you guys enjoying the episodes.

Winning while behind is super satisfying, I agree. I guess there is something about it. It's basically the typical underdog story and people enjoy/love to watch it.
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