CS-Nation

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faq
This "Frequently Asked Questions" section is divided into various categories, below, to get your answer found as quickly as possible. If you can't find the answer you're looking for, the CS-Nation technical support forum is the place to go.

general questions
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» My Counter-Strike is out of date, where can I download updates?
» What is Steam?
» Where does Steam store my game files?
» What are the differences between the mod and the retail versions of CS?
» What's a SteamID?
» What is Counter-Strike: Condition Zero?
» What is Counter-Strike for Xbox?
» What are demos? How do I play them? How can I make one?
» How do custom sprays work in CS 1.6?
» My question isn't here, where can I get help?

skins & sprites
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» What exactly are skins?
» What are sprites?
» What are the different file types for models?
» Why aren't CS 1.5 models compatible with 1.6?
» Where are the default model files in CS 1.6?
» How do I install custom content (models/skins/sprites/etc) in CS 1.6?
» I'm still having trouble, what are some common problems / solutions?
» What do all these terms and phrases for custom models mean?
» Where can I get tools for working with custom skins and models?
» Tell me more about the CS-Nation Skins
» Where can I find some good skins?
» Do custom skins effect the performance of CS?

cs: source questions
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» What is Counter-Strike: Source?
» What is "Source"?
» Is Counter-Strike: Source, Counter-Strike 2?
» What new features will Counter-Strike: Source have?
» Which maps will be ported to Counter-Strike: Source?
» What kind of gameplay changes can we expect to see in Counter-Strike: Source?
» Will Counter-Strike Source be compatible with CS 1.6 mutiplayer?
» Is Counter-Strike: Source the multiplayer component of Half-Life 2?
» Will other mod authors be able to port their Half-Life mods to Source?
» When will CS: Source be released?
» Will Counter-Strike: Source be free? What other purchasing methods are available?
» What other mods besides Counter-Strike: Source will be ported to Source?
» Does CS: Source require Half-Life 2?

scripts & configs
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» What's the console? How do I use it?
» What are scripts/aliases? How do I use them?
» What is the config file?

maps
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» What are custom maps?
» What does it mean when a map is "unbalanced"?
» What is a "choke point"?
» Where can I download maps?
» How can I possibly learn all of these maps?


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