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A few guides from the Tickrate team — original writing, original covers.
7 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Why we run ranked CS2 retakes in the EU
How Tickrate structures free ranked retake servers for European ping, !guns loadouts, and short after-plant practice sessions.
6 Aug 2026 · 3 min
How to connect to a CS2 community server
A short Tickrate guide: enable the developer console, use connect IP:port, or one-click Steam Join from the website.
5 Aug 2026 · 3 min
Warm up with bhop or surf before retakes
A simple Tickrate routine: loosen movement on bhop or surf, then switch to ranked retakes on the same EU IP.
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