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"Make Games Run 100% Better" FPS/Performance Guide
The old forum ritual: post an [hide] guide, watch the whole board reply "unhide" for karma points
A 2009 guide thread by member omfg2007 on the Counter-Strike: Source Guides board, offering a stack of PC optimization tools (Game Booster, GameGain, CCleaner, JkDefrag) plus a full CS:S autoexec/launch-option config claimed to boost FPS and stay 'CAL/Cevo legal'. The thread quickly turned into the classic hidden-content routine, with dozens of members posting one-word 'unhide'/'ty' replies just to reveal the spoilered content. One member called out that the recommended GameGain tool was flagging pirated serials and phoning home, and the OP later plugged his own guide as better than a rival's, tossing in a casual crack recommendation. Pure early cheat-scene/tech-help forum culture — low-effort bump replies, a competitive dig at another guide author, and shady freeware recommendations all in one thread.
Gamegain doesn't work, sends my ip and a report to there site, for illegal serial number, sigh..— Xclusiv
Proven betetr fps improvement then zoaq's Get good FPS *09* btw if cd key not work try crack.— omfg2007
unhidmatafaka— cheri
How to Play CS:S on Mac (moron2u's Guide)
The forgotten fix for the eternal 2010 problem: you bought a Mac and just wanted to frag in CS:S.
A member named moron2u posted a step-by-step guide for getting Counter-Strike: Source running on a Mac using CrossOver, back when Mac gaming support was practically nonexistent. The guide walks through installing CrossOver, getting Steam and CS:S running through it, and tweaking launch options plus a custom autoexec.cfg for better performance. It's a classic slice of the era's DIY tech-support culture, complete with a sketchy 'undetected hacks' ad banner sitting right above the tutorial.
Hello, in this guide I will be teaching you how to get CS:S on a Mac and make it fast.— moron2u
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World Of Pwnage - CSS Guide by Hatred!
A hidden PDF, a wall of 'unhide' replies, and one classic fkn0wned time capsule from 2009.
A member named Hatred! posted a hidden-content thread in the Counter-Strike: Source Guides section, sharing a Rapidshare-hosted PDF claiming to offer tips for improving CSS gameplay. As was typical for [hide] tag threads on this forum, the replies are almost entirely low-effort posts ('ty', 'unhide', 'lets see') from members trying to unlock the hidden download link rather than genuine discussion. The thread ran at least 5 pages, with a mix of Members, VIPs, and several now-banned accounts (including the original poster) participating.
unhide— KreaT!vE
o_o lets see— c0re
ty— 1337hax
Get Good FPS (2009) CS:S Config Guide
The classic 2009 FPS config dump that half the CS:S board just replied 'unhide' to
A June 2009 guide posted by long-time member ZoaQ in the Counter-Strike: Source Guides subforum, laying out Steam launch options and a hidden autoexec-style config full of console commands to strip visual fidelity for max framerate. The [hide] tag meant most replies are just members typing 'unhide,' 'ty,' or 'thanks' to unlock the content rather than real discussion. It's a snapshot of the era's tweak-config culture, with the post also plugging FkN0wned as 'not only a cheat site' and a sidebar ad for a private CSS hack seller.
FkN0wned.com - Not only a cheat site;-)— ZoaQ
Lets see if something new :)— Nightcor3
[TUT] Binding — CS:S Console Bind Basics
The old 'bind p say damage' tutorial that every CS:S newb bookmarked back in the day.
A basic beginner's guide posted in the Counter-Strike: Source Guides section, explaining how to use the console to bind keys to chat commands like 'say' and 'say_team'. It's a low-key, purely instructional post from late 2009 that stuck around as a reference for newer members years later. The replies are just a couple of quick thank-yous, with one member noting it's 'old but still good for newbs.'
Thanks bro <3 Old but still good for newbs :D— donkor
thx— polski2918
Changing Name Color! (CS:S console color codes)
A simple 'setinfo name' trick to make your CS:S handle glow yellow or green — cue the confused replies and console mishaps.
A quick guide posted in the Counter-Strike: Source Guides section explaining how to use console name color codes (via the 'setinfo name' command) to display your in-game name in colors like yellow or green. The thread is short and casual, with members thanking the OP, debating whether certain colors actually worked in-game, and a few asking to 'unhide' the hidden tutorial text. An admin even chimed in questioning whether the trick worked due to character display errors on his screen — a very typical low-stakes tech-tip thread for the forum's Guides board.
Yay i wanna see tooo Light green comes out red and yellow does work apparently— majrbrawl
can someone confirm this works? i'm seeing character errors on my screen on this post— ap3x
guarantee this is that green characters exploit.— darksoul32