CS:GO update fixes smoke bug

28-2-2014 06:14

This evening Valve released a new minor update for CS:GO, this time shipping a fix for the smoke bug, as well as several new cvars to help protect servers.

Seeing an enemy on the radar through a smoke should be history from now on, as the new CS:GO update shipped by Valve tonight has included a fix for the long-existent problem.

In addition to that, several console variables were added to help protect servers' visibility, which should help with avoiding server DDoS in the future.

Here is the complete list of changes:

GAMEPLAY

Fixed the molotov not having the same collision bounds as the rest of the grenades.
Fixed some grenades allowing visibility through them when they shouldn't and vice versa - this fixes bugs like seeing players through smoke volumes.
Increased radarvispow from 0.2 to 0.4.
Fixed icons on the radar not fading out properly when they should have.

MISC

Fixed frequent connection errors when starting private casual matches with friends on a local server.
With sv_grenade_trajectory on, the debug overlay boxes now reflect the size of the grenades bounds when they collide and bounce.
Added an option to the options menu to use raw number keys or weapon binds for selecting players when spectating and voting for maps at round end (spec_usenumberkeys_nobinds, defaults to 1).

NETWORK

GOTV watch requests for matches with significant number of twitch.tv spectators will always get directed to GOTV relays.
Added convar host_name_store to indicate whether host name is revealed in queries and GOTV. Host name is always printed in status command output.
Added convar host_info_show, operators can set it to the following values: 0 to block server info queries; 1 (default) to respond with all details excluding identities; 2 to respond with all available details.
Added convar host_players_show, operators can set it to the following values: 0 to block server players queries; 1 (default) to respond only with max players and uptime; 2 to respond with all players details.
Server operators can now list game rules cvars in gamerulescvars.txt file, those cvars when marked as FCVAR_NOTIFY will be included in A2S_RULES response packet to server management software and 3rd party clients. The total size of A2S_RULES response packet must be within approximately 1Kb (MTU). File gamerulescvars.txt.example is provided.
When a server is running with the -nomaster parameter, it will not register on GMS and will not respond to direct queries.

MAPS

CS_Downtown: Fixed bug where players could spawn outside of map in Deathmatch
DE_Favela: Fixed exploits where players could get out of map, various other polish
DE_Inferno: Fixed exploit where players could see through roof near Bombsite A balcony

Have you tested these changes yet and what do you think about them? Are there any other hidden things that were updated that you know of? Let us know in the comments below.

n1111

2014-02-28 06:15

1 reply

who is you..?

2014-02-28 08:59

what about fps issues mr. valve?

2014-02-28 06:16

14 replies

this will never get fixed.. the game is poorly optimized since day 1 and Valve doesn't care.

2014-02-28 06:26

3 replies

they fix something after update, but they broke it in the next one. seems they can't find the balance.

2014-02-28 06:28

Works fine for me. I have got a pretty much mediocre PC and the game usually runs at around 300 fps, regardless of the map.

2014-02-28 10:57

It's all those extra features they add that will eat up performance that's why it's getting worse. The engine is getting to it's limits i guess. The main menu with music + flash code isn't gonna help to make the game run smoother.

2014-02-28 15:24

Some1 on reddit said that his fps has doubled... But I don't believe it until I see it with my own eyes.

2014-02-28 07:09

before i have with -threads 450-500 fps and after last update i just have only 300~fps nice work valve!

2014-02-28 09:47

drink less beer alcoholic :DD

2014-02-28 09:50

i can`t do this :D

2014-02-28 09:55

Dude have you even tryed to change ur video settings? Go to your video.txt and change everything to 0 except mat_queue_mode and resolution.

2014-02-28 13:06

buy good PC, mr. Cheap

2014-02-28 09:59

that really must hurt, comming from a russian brother :D:D

2014-02-28 11:04

just buy NASA pc i sure u will be ok.

2014-02-28 12:02

Buy new pc problem solved.

2014-02-28 12:46

buy new comp ~_~ :D same 4 me

2014-02-28 15:30

Great news and another step in the right direction concerning the DDoS problems. Also a side note I'm glad that favela's exploits have been fixed!! Good for some matchmaking ;)

2014-02-28 06:17

-nomaster Thank god.

2014-02-28 06:23

2014-02-28 06:27

Except that now the game crashes randomly without any warning when u play.

2014-02-28 06:30

7 replies

The only possible reason for that is a problem with your game files. Or HDD corrupt.

2014-02-28 10:58

I didn't have this problem before the update so I don't think my HDD just got corrupted like that after the update.

2014-02-28 21:27

Could it be resolution problem? Have you tried go native resolution or change resolution on desktop too same as u want ingame?

2014-02-28 12:29

When this happens does the game automatically restart by itself? If so, I have the same issue.

2014-02-28 18:04

The game just crash without an error and then I have to start it up again just like that.

2014-02-28 21:30

The game restarts now as well :(

2014-03-04 03:04

): exactly the same here, when does it happen for you? I've noticed it's at the start of rounds mostly for me.

2014-03-04 03:38

2014-02-28 06:48

skins = money = 128?

2014-02-28 07:55

2 replies

skins = money = 32

2014-02-28 12:44

64*

2014-02-28 15:37

Nice network changes for sure. :)

Can some1 explain me the -nomaster thing ?

2014-02-28 07:56

It will make it difficult for people to locate the server other than knowing the exact IP/Port. The Steam server browser and other server browser websites use the master server to retrieve a list of server hostnames.

2014-02-28 08:00

appreciate it man , ty

2014-02-28 08:12

do these updates actually help against ddosing?

2014-02-28 07:57

Nice1! This should stop most future DDoS:ing. If someone isn't sure what those updates do, or why this will stop most DDoS:ing from happening from now on, I'll try and explain: Convar host_name_store: Can block server ip from showing through GOTV. Convar host_info_show 0: Will prevent people from looking up the IP of the server. Convar host_players_show 0: Will prevent people from seeing in which server player X is playing. (usually done through websites where you can look for players). ADD: -nomaster (props to zb_j3di): "It will make it difficult for people to locate the server other than knowing the exact IP/Port. The Steam server browser and other server browser websites use the master server to retrieve a list of server hostnames." So basically now it's REALLY hard for DDoS:ers to know what IP to attack. This will prevent most server DDoS:es, but will not prevent DDoS:ing a single player (if the attacker has his IP-address). Really good news! We can FINALLY enjoy some good online tournaments without assholes ruining them :).

2014-02-28 08:04

5 replies

Thx!

2014-02-28 08:56

great news

2014-02-28 09:44

Thanks for clarification ;]

2014-02-28 12:15

thanks mate!

2014-02-28 15:29

Great!

2014-02-28 16:25

uninstall->fixes the bug cs:go

2014-02-28 08:10

hahahahahhahah EPIC XD

2014-02-28 11:49

Nice volvo.... :))) only 6 months with smokebug! ABOUT f***ing time they fixed this...

2014-02-28 08:16

Tbh there was a recent thread with video evidence about it on reddit yesterday or something, I think it was only then they noticed it not sure. Seems like they don't really play the game themselves, players should start using reddit with videos and screenshots before they act.

2014-02-28 09:00

The smoke bug has actually been there since day 1 :)

2014-02-28 09:14

get fucked limp dick ddosers

2014-02-28 09:33

I hope that doesnt bring new bugs to the table with it.

2014-02-28 10:07

Fuck all DDOSers!!

2014-02-28 10:10

my steam is offline ,why?

2014-02-28 10:43

is it possible to turn off saytext, like in 1.6 with hud_Saytext 0 ?

2014-02-28 10:49

fix deagle

2014-02-28 10:59

4 replies

what's wrong with deagle?

2014-02-28 11:27

deagle in 1.6 way better it costs 800 but it is worse than p250 which costs 300

2014-03-02 15:16

dude just shoot in head, its very good pistol

2014-03-03 14:10

deagle best EU Kappa

2014-02-28 11:42

nice, now i can't fkng connect to steam, says "network problems" dafaaaaaaaaaaaaq

2014-02-28 11:17

game became smoother for me and fps more stable

2014-02-28 12:31

from 64 to 128 tick pls!

2014-02-28 12:33

128 tick with a var of 3-8. No thanks, I'd rather have proper 64 first.

2014-02-28 12:38

lol it only varies for like 1 max in MM

2014-02-28 15:00

i think they should fix aug, same two weeks ago :D

2014-02-28 12:43

I stopped playing after the aug op update, i aim at head and they aim at legs but the high rate of fire was making so much aimpunch that no bullet was hitting, fun times, never again. After they get decent servers, mm with proper c4timer and roundtime, some wallbangs or at least constant ones, and remove aimpunch ill try again (altough it'll never happen :D ).

2014-02-28 13:25

and awp kill with one hit. Diferent weapons and you choose what you want, easy...

2014-02-28 14:29

Good update. Still waiting for cl_crosshair_dynamic 0 concommad: reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/1y.. For model and hitboxes fixes: reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/1y.. and problems with hitreg: reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/1q..

man..i just read through the threads. It's impossible this stuff is not fixed yet. This game is played COMPETITIVELY and has such major issues. VALVE. WAKE THE FUCK UP.

2014-02-28 16:18

2014-03-01 14:54

No mention of the new sticker capsule?

2014-02-28 13:03

Nope. steamcommunity.com/market/listings/730/S.. i.imgur.com/2XOUunj.jpg

2014-02-28 13:16

We need some minor visibility tweaks on de_train and nuke, slower movement accel, inaccuracy move value to apply when ADADADADA,servers with var<0.8 ,

2014-02-28 13:46

day 29499.... 128 tick is no were in sight

2014-02-28 14:47

day 29499 ... people still think Valve will implement 128 tick servers .... a little foreshadowing: day 129312390123... people still don't get that switching to 128 tick would actually be even worse .....

2014-02-28 16:21

how can it be worse ? tell meeee

2014-02-28 17:50

Wall text inc....

2014-03-01 05:22

it's just because statistically a lot of people still have shitty computers which won't even run stable 60fps, so the benefit of having 128tick servers would be smaller than if all people had good computers. Also, 128tick servers cost more than the 64tick ones. I think it's still annoying to not have 128tick servers, but Valve has their reasons :s.

2014-03-01 14:38

They could impliment that you can choose wheter you want 128 tick or 64.. It's cheap of them to spare som few extra bucks when they make a fortune from before.

2014-03-04 20:15

wtf? dust2, watching mid from T spawn, 180 fps, before update had 300?? theards 4 mat quqeuqeuqe 2

2014-02-28 14:52

mine is the same aswell, but threads 2 and queue 2 , and sometimes -1.

2014-02-28 16:57

fuck =( they fixed the bug on inferno =(((

2014-02-28 14:57

RIP inferno bug ahah

2014-02-28 15:21

FPS is also fine for me. 300 FPS constantly after last patch - even in DM.

2014-02-28 15:55

Smoke bug still there just played shitty nuke and could see see fence through the smoke like the smoke wasn't even there.

2014-02-28 16:16

yup, its still there

2014-02-28 17:04

what about stattrak, or only I have this problem?

2014-02-28 16:19

it only took them this long to fix it?...

Oh fuck update

2014-02-28 17:36

Fuck this update my cs go crashed all time !!!!

2014-02-28 17:54

2014-03-01 16:43

DE_Inferno: Fixed exploit where players could see through roof near Bombsite A balcony Anyone know what was that? Didnt notice that bug

2014-02-28 17:59

it was a boost in pit, not extremely useful

2014-03-01 15:03

just a quick question, was the grenade block fixed yet ?

2014-03-01 06:34

no,they want tod o it like that doubt they will change it

fucking fags

2014-03-02 20:03

good

2014-03-01 13:27

Goodd

mika and ktrain can suck a big fat dick.. homos

2014-03-02 16:09

so what does that spec_usenumberkeys command does? I've tried both 0 and 1 values, but I still cant change players watching gotv with my numpad keys or thats not what it's for?

2014-03-04 22:45