The main disadvantage of any online game has always been and remains dishonest players who gain an advantage through third-party programs. In Counter-Strike, this problem has been felt throughout the game's history. In this article, we will talk about popular types of cheats and examples of their use on the professional scene, so you can understand who you are playing with—a fair player or a cheater.
VAC and FACEIT System
The VAC system from Valve has not undergone significant improvements for a long time, which allows cheaters to repeatedly disrupt the peace of ordinary gamers in matchmaking. With the release of Counter-Strike 2, this problem seems to have worsened. Cheaters in CS2 quickly took top positions in the global rankings. The only salvation at the moment is the FACEIT platform, which uses a good anti-cheat and advanced account verification.
WallHack — Seeing Through Walls
WallHack is a type of cheat that allows a player to see through walls and other objects on the map. This cheat was prevalent in the original Counter-Strike and continues to exist in newer versions, such as CS and CS2. Identifying a player using such a cheat is not always easy.
Much depends on the cunning of the cheater using WallHack. At first glance, this software simply improves the player's statistics, but it also allows him to provide valuable information to his teammates. For example, the message "Get ready, the attack is going to A" ceases to be a guess based on intuition and becomes an accurate forecast. To expose such a player, you need to closely study several of his matches.
AimBot — Shoot Like Donk
AimBot is one of the most easily recognizable cheats in shooters, but this does not stop dishonest players. The program allows the cheater not to aim, as the bullet will hit the opponent's head anyway. Skilled users adjust AimBot to make it harder to detect by anti-cheat systems. However, even a well-configured cheat can be identified: when using AimBot, the player's aim may unnaturally shake or perfectly lock on through walls.
Cheaters on the Pro Scene
Hovik KQLY Tovmasian is an example of a cheater who managed to perform at majors. In November 2014, KQLY received a VAC ban, and after an investigation, Valve permanently banned him from participating in their tournaments. Despite the ban, Tovmasyan inscribed his name in the history of Counter-Strike thanks to a highlight in a jump.
Now, "KQLY Style" is a term that denotes a suspicious shot in a jump. In 2017, ESL and DreamHack lifted lifetime bans from their competitions, and Tovmasyan immediately found a team. However, some esports players refused to play with KQLY because of his reputation.
Señor Vac is the nickname of Robin flusha Ronquest, one of the most famous players in CS history. A three-time major champion, he has been repeatedly accused of using Aim, but no one has been able to prove it. Videos with suspicious moments of flusha gathered hundreds of thousands of views and caused doubts about his honesty. However, isn't this a compliment to the esportsman?
Identifying a cheater is not always an easy task. Therefore, before accusing someone of using third-party programs, you need to be 100% sure. False accusations can lead to toxicity and, as a result, loss of the match.
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