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CS Manager is getting closer to its final release, and we will now be publishing monthly devblogs. In today’s entry, we’ll take a closer look at the map pick & ban system in CS Manager, how to choose the perfect map, and how to effectively counter your opponent’s tactics.

Pre-Match Report

Before every match, you will receive a pre-match report from your analyst. This report provides a comprehensive overview, including match odds and prowess of your opponent on each map.

The higher the percentage are shown for a specific map, the more comfortable your opponent’s players are expected to be playing on it.

In addition, you’ll gain insight into the opposing players’ abilities and mood, as well as the team’s overall strengths and weaknesses. To get the most accurate pre-game analysis, hiring a top-tier analyst is crucial — an S-tier analyst will deliver far more precise and reliable reports.

Map Veto

Once you’ve reviewed the pre-match report and feel prepared, you’ll move on to the map veto page. Here, you and your opponent will take turns banning and picking maps, one at a time.

Whether the match is BO1, BO3, or BO5 will determine how many maps are picked and banned.

During the veto process, you’ll have access to predicted map comfort levels for both teams, helping you decide which maps to prioritize or avoid.

In the top-right corner, you can also view the ranking forecast. This display shows your current ranking relative to your opponent, as well as how the match outcome will impact your ranking points and position on the world stage.

Counter Tactics

For tactically minded managers, CS Manager offers the opportunity to adjust your tactics directly during the map veto phase for the maps you’ll be playing.

Your analyst will provide assessments of your opponent’s tactical tendencies on each map, including:

• Predicted attacking and defensive setups

• Tactical style

• Mentality and priorities

For example, if your opponent frequently executes fast B attacks on T-side while you tend to stack A on CT-side, it may be wise to tweak your approach to better counter their habits and exploit their patterns.

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