How to Save and Review Your Best Moments in CS 2 with Demos
CS 2 Demo is rated one of the most beneficial feature in Counter-Strike 2. In which not only can you record your play but also analyze your tactics on what has been done, learn new strategies and even preserve certain images of you performing at your best. Hence, in this article we will clarify what it means to demo files, how to record them and how to watch them.
What is a Demo in CS 2?
A demo (or demo file) in CSGO 2 is a class of internal document which has the .dem extension and enables playback of virtually every action that a player makes in a match, it could be player’s actions such as motions, shooting, kills, and other vital events. It is worth mentioning that such files can be re-executed in the game whereby they can be viewed, trained with, played, and many more.
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Demos can be helpful in CS 2 whether you are a professional player or a beginner. Saving matches gives you the chance to come back to certain aspects of the game that might have been wrong in a bid to enhance your skills and plans.
How to Record a Demo in CS 2?
In CS 2, using the demos is a big plus to both professional players and starters. The function of saving the games makes it simple to even learn from the mistakes made during the matches, enhance and even change tactics.
Start the game. Launch CS 2 from the Steam.
Open the console. Press the ~ (tilde) key to bring up the developer console.
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Begin recording. Enter the command record [demo_name] where [demo_name] is how you want your demo file named. For example, record mymatch will record mymatch.dem.
Play the game. You will record everything that gets done in your entire match.
Stop the recording. Bring up the console and type stop to come to a halt during the creation of the recording.
Locate the file. The demo name that would be created would be located in a folder which can be found in; Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike 2\cstrike.
How to Watch and Rewind a Demo in CS 2?
Start the game that has a demo which you want to replay. After launching the game, access the console by clicking ~.
In the next step, enter the command in waves which will allow you to replay a previously recorded demo: playdemo [demo_name]. Please note that this has to be done without mentioning the .dem format.
Now, playback of the demo can be controlled with the arrow keys depending on whether you want to fast forward the demo or rewind it.
Change settings. When you wish to fast forward or rewind a demo, turn to your keyboard and press the arrow buttons.
End viewing. To leave the demonstration, AppPress Esc and choose ‘Disconnect or Leave Game’.
Why Use CS 2 Demo?
For every player, the ability to record and watch demo files is quite helpful. These can be the key advantages:
Game moments analysis: Watch your games, identify areas of weakness and improve yourself
Education purposes: New players should watch the older more experienced players and their gameplay and adapt to the new strategies on the game.
Storing incredible moments : Demos allows you to save some thrilling moments during your games and share them with your friends.
Let’s be honest, using demos in CS 2 is a crucial aspect of the game’s strategy for beginner players. Well, now you know how to film yourself and how to work with your records.
