Amateur Counter-strike Players

Casual players might call a sniper a 'lookout', but committed players say 'AWPer', referring to the sniper role using the AWP weapon.

Non-players say 'map layout', while players use 'callouts' for specific named locations used to communicate positions precisely.

Newcomers might call low-budget rounds 'winning points', but players use 'eco round' to denote deliberately saving money for future rounds.

Casual observers call it a 'bomb site attack', but players call the coordinated action an 'execute', highlighting teamwork and planning.

Outsiders phrase deception as a 'fake move', while insiders simply say 'fake', a concise term for misleading opponents about team strategy.

Outside players say 'shootout' to describe combat situations, but insiders call them 'gunfights' emphasizing tactical, brief engagements.

Outsiders say 'saving weapons' informally, but the community speaks of a 'save round' to preserve gear for the next round strategically.

Casual observers refer to the team's starting area as 'main base', while insiders use 'spawn', a term specific to FPS culture referring to respawn points.

Non-players say 'grenade throw', but amateurs say 'utility usage' encompassing grenades and other tactical equipment deployed.

Distant observers refer to in-game discussions as 'team chat', while amateurs use 'comms', short for communications, denoting vital tactical talk.