When Joshuawn released his Weapon Specific Crosshairs I was also working through those ctx files to see if anything else could be changed (I was working on weapon specific crosshairs for a while and Josh did it in 5 minutes I'm not salty). So basically within these same files there is a section that looks like this:

		"weapon"
		{
				"file"		"sprites/bucket_rl"
				"x"		"0"
				"y"		"0"
				"width"		"200"
				"height"		"128"
		}
		"weapon_s"
		{	
				"file"		"sprites/bucket_rl"
				"x"		"0"
				"y"		"0"
				"width"		"200"
				"height"		"128"
		}

Through the same method used for weapon specific crosshairs you can change the sprite used with the "Slow Weapon Switch." Now, Flame you're the HUD expert so you'd know better than I would how easy the backgrounds and text are to edit. But by changing these files you could very easily change what image is used within those backgrounds. Do with this information what you will, but it opens yet another possibility with these files (and another reason for Valve to block these files within pure, please don't let them know!)

I'm willing to try more, just let me know. Would a VPN allow me to run pingplotter (or WinMTR)? My only fear with any VPN usage for testing is the inevitable "You clearly aren't having any issues as we discussed earlier, but the VPN you are using is now causing your lag and instability"

edit: any traceroutes I run have to be run through their website.

Thanks for the info Shun,

As far as them throttling, I agree. I think if they analyzed network usage they'd find that most users are just streaming very high quality Netflix, ruining the connection for the rest of us. During peak hours I can't even watch a 30fps 720p twitch stream without constant buffering.

Testing on our network is very limited. Due to security they've disabled all ping/traceroute related testing within the cmd prompt. I can run a trace route provided by their website, but the chances of that thing lying are very high. I'll be running them over various points this weekend, as well as testing pings in different games during my lag times.

I've tried 6 different VPN's, and trace routes and the servers admins suggest that the issue isn't routing

Sorry will add to OP

Throughout the last 5 months I've been dealing with latency issues on my school's network. After talking to the network administrators at least 4-5 times I've come to the conclusion that either they can't help me, or the problem is something I'm not even considering. Posted below are the logs of our most productive interactions: http://pastebin.com/4E2gPiNp

For those not willing to read the entire log, it boils down to this:

I have tried eliminating and replacing all variables on my end. I have
- Changed, replaced, and switched every ethernet cord from the wall outlet to my machine
- Added and subtracted network switches
- Ran virus, malware, and adware scans
- Reformatted and reinstalled windows
- Tried multiple VPN's that didn't help
- Talked to the owners of private servers to see if they identified an issue, to which they responded that the only interference they were having was from my ISP (school network)

They have (or so they say)
- Placed priority on "all gaming ports" via QoS
- Told me it's not their fault

I'm wondering if there is anyone that knows more about this than I do that could help me with this issue. The easiest way to contact me would be through my email: hattrick1130@gmail.com

Thank you in advance to anyone that is willing to help or look at my problem.

You guys have to remember that CS:GO is a game centered around Terrorists planting a bomb before they are shot by counter terrorists, while shooting counter terrorists in the face. It's not the most user friendly game from an outside perspective. I'd say it would be smart to assume any shooter will be very delayed to get to a major network on TV

Last bump before season. I don't think any of the high IM teams are looking, but I'm looking to play for a team at the top half of the playoffs. Hit me up.

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Classes (in order): scout
Current level: high IM
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You don't understand the problem.

NOT running a shotgun and instead running pomson gives 0 downside. In the classic scenario where engie is run pomson is a 110% upgrade.

Imagine the scenario on say... Process last (same situations will apply to most lasts). You've built your gun by left spawn and and standing next to it like a good Texan. You hear the combo is walking far left lobby. With shotgun the most you can do is look at them and hit them for 3 damage. With pomson you can not only hit for more damage, you have a chance to maybe take away some of the medics uber, allowing your inevitable sniper to maybe kill the med before he gets uber again.

Out of the 1000 times I've run/played against an engie on last I've probably seen like 3 shotgun kills. Why would you run shotgun when you have a chance to completely change the course of the round?

Your argument is literally "What, the one game of the season that actually mattered? Why would that matter?"

If a weapon ruins the highest level of the game why would we allow it for the lower levels

Like it or not the quick fix needs to be looked at before it would work in 6s. For instance, giving it the same build mechanics as the vacc could work. Where it only builds quickly when targets are below the max base health, and buffs build it slowly

I googled him

it was a mistake

You sound like one of those retards that posts on /r/tf2 "FUCKING B4NNY SOLDIER MAIN BITCHES TO VALVE SO THEY NERF PYRO"

If you honestly think this is at all surprising or undeserved you're seeing this from the entirely wrong perspective. These players were expressing (voluntarily or not) that the integrity of the game at that high of a level is very low. Their actions were a display to the public that taking the game seriously wasn't worth the few thousand dollars they got in skins.

talk to me when looking at mid stops dropping my fps by 200 minimum.

https://gamesdonequick.com/schedule

Starts on the 3rd. I'm excited to see the Super Mario Maker segment, been watching Trihex a lot lately.

What are you guys hype for/think others should tune in for?