What do I need to get the BETA?If you are interested in playing the Counter-Strike: Source BETA, you will need Steam and either a copy Counter-Strike: Condition Zero or an ATI voucher. You can still buy Condition Zero via Steam or in any retail outlet to be admitted to the BETA.
When will the BETA be released?The BETA has already been released. If you qualify for entry into the BETA (see above), restart Steam and you should see Counter-Strike: Source in your My Games window.
CS: Source BETA features you can expect to find:* Counter-Strike Source Added new benchmark level
* Added command "net_start" to start networking without loading map
* Improved bullet penetration code
* Improved upper body player animation at low framerates
* Improved dedicated server behavior on level change
* Improved sniper scope zoom sound behavior
* Improved weapon sounds
* Improved weapon v_models
* Improved shadow behavior in de_dust tunnel
* Improved setmode antialiasing behavior in dx8
* Improved selected weapon sound behavior
* Addressed players flickering in de_dust tunnel[color=blue]
* Addressed sound stuttering behavior
* Addressed bomb target overlays flickering
* Increased blast impact on ragdolls
* Eliminated delay when someone can pick up a tossed weapon
* Optimized network message
Get more information including a CS: Source BETA guide for current CS fans from the link below:
http://www.csnation.net/Some graphic comparisons seen here, more from the above link:
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Seal
deagle
Super 90
P90
M4
AWP
Nade
If you missed the link again, here it is:
http://www.csnation.net/
