🎮 ABOUT ME / INTRO 🎮
Yo, fragheads! Welcome 2 my crib on the web!! I'm FragMaster (aka Chris in real life), and I live and breathe competitive FPS gaming. If ur reading this, ur probably a gamer urself, and u understand that there's nothing — NOTHING — more intense than the rush of a 1v5 clutch on Dust2 with the entire LAN cafe screaming behind u.
I've been gaming seriously since Counter-Strike 1.3 dropped in 2000, and I haven't looked back since. My life revolves around 4 things: landing headshots, crushing noobs, optimizing my PC 4 maximum FPS, and downing ice-cold Mountain Dew. GG no re, baby. That's my motto. That's my life.
The Stats That Matter:
| Stat |
Value |
| Favorite Game |
Counter-Strike 1.6 |
| Favorite Map |
de_dust2 (obviously) |
| Best Weapon |
AK-47 (spray control is key) |
| Favorite Clan |
[xX] Apex Predators |
| Current Rig CPU |
Pentium 4 3.2GHz (OC'd 2 3.8GHz) |
| Monitor Refresh |
85 Hz (crucial 4 competitive edge) |
| Daily Dew Consumed |
6-12 cans (depending on LAN schedule) |
Why I'm Awesome (not 2 brag lol):
- Been grinding Counter-Strike since high school — my spray control is INSANE
- Attended 8 LAN parties in 2003 alone — got my name on trophy placards at 3 of them
- Built my own gaming PC from scratch — hand-picked every component 4 maximum performance
- Overclocked my P4 from 3.2 GHz 2 3.8 GHz (stable 4 over a year now!!)
- Know EVERY spray pattern, wall hack spot, and cheat code in the FPS universe
- Can quote Linkin Park lyrics while 1v1ing — multi-tasking at its finest
- Mountain Dew blood type confirmed by local doctors (probably)
My dream? 2 go pro. The CPL (Cyberathlete Professional League) is calling my name, and I'm gonna answer. Mark my words — in 5 years, u'll see "xX_FragMaster_Xx" on ESPN2. Actually, maybe not ESPN, but definitely on some gaming website somewhere. The point is, I'm legit.
⚔️ COUNTER-STRIKE SHRINE ⚔️
Counter-Strike is not just a game. It's a WAY OF LIFE. It's the perfect blend of strategy, reflexes, raw mechanical skill, and the sweet release of pure competitive domination. And I am OBSESSED.
My Favorite Weapons (RANKED):
- AK-47: The most satisfying weapon ever created. The spray pattern is a thing of beauty once u master it. 1 headshot = instant respect from ur teammates. This is the weapon of kings.
- Deagle (Desert Eagle): 1 shot, 1 kill. Nothing better than catching a rusher with a clean Deagle headshot. The damage falloff makes it harder 2 use than it looks, but when u land those shots... oh man.
- M4A1: CT-side perfection. Less spray 2 control than the AK, but the precision is unmatched. Perfect 4 holding sites and playing defensive positions.
- Awp: Some ppl hate it, but a good AWPer is worth their weight in gold. We call it the "golden gun." Problem is, it has the highest skill ceiling & I'm still learning the timing.
- Scout: Underrated. Super fun 4 anti-eco rounds. Quick scope headshots = instant adrenaline rush.
Best Maps Ranked by My Skill Level:
| Map |
My Record |
Difficulty |
| de_dust2 |
26-4 (best game ever) |
Easy (for me) 😎 |
| de_inferno |
18-8 |
Medium |
| de_mirage |
15-11 |
Medium-Hard |
| de_nuke |
12-14 |
HARD (I suck here lol) |
| cs_assault |
22-6 |
Easy (CT-sided map) |
My Counter-Strike Manifesto:
> Aimbot is 4 noobs. Real skill > Hacks.
> Buy smart. Eco rounds matter. Team > Individuals.
> Comms are EVERYTHING. Call ur falls.
> Spray control takes 1000+ hours. Put in the work.
> One taps > spray. Timing > speed.
> Never peek alone. Never push 1v5.
> Mountain Dew = peak performance fuel.
> GG no re.
🏆 LAN PARTY ARCHIVE 🏆
LAN parties r the closest thing 2 gaming heaven. No lag, everyone in the same room, the smell of energy drinks and sweat, and the sound of mechanical keyboards clacking in perfect synchronization. I've attended 8 major LANs in 2003 alone. Here r my highlights:
CPL 2003 Qualifier (Los Angeles) — MARCH 2003
My Team's Placement: Semi-Finals (got knocked out by [eA] Echo Alliance 😤)
My K/D Ratio: 14.2 (not bad, but I choked on de_nuke)
Highlight: Dropped 31 frags on de_dust2 against team [SK] in the group stage. That game was INSANE. The entire LAN cafe went silent during my 1v4 clutch. I can still hear the crowd cheering. That's when I knew I had what it took 2 play professionally.
SoCal Underground LAN (Orange County) — JULY 2003
My Team's Placement: 1ST PLACE 🏆
Prize Money: $450 (my share)
Highlight: Final match against [xX] Rogue Assassins. The tension was UNREAL. We won 16-14 on de_inferno in a overtime match that lasted 45 minutes. I got MVP with 28 frags. My mom drove me there, and she actually watched the entire tournament. Even SHE was impressed by my spray control. That was surreal.
Gamer's Paradise Expo (San Diego) — SEPTEMBER 2003
My Team's Placement: 3RD PLACE (consolation bracket)
Highlight: Met some players from the pro CPL team SpawN. They watched one of my matches and said "not bad." SPAWN SAID "NOT BAD" ABOUT MY GAMEPLAY. That's the coolest thing that's ever happened 2 me.
Local LAN Cafe Tournaments (Monthly):
- Game Zone LAN (Ontario): Won 3 out of 4 tournaments in 2003. $200+ in prize money.
- Cyber Quest (Irvine): Runner-up 2 times. Close matches but I'll take the revenge next time.
- Fragzone (Santa Ana): Where I learned 2 grind. Been going there since 2001. They know me by name now.
"The only thing better than winning is the connection 2 ur team. In 2004, I'm going 2 take us all the way 2 the CPL finals. We're getting better every single day."
⚡ MY OVERCLOCKED RIG ⚡
This is where the magic happens. I built this beast from scratch, component by component, with one goal: MAX FPS 4 Counter-Strike. Every millisecond counts, and I squeezed out every last ounce of performance possible. Here's the breakdown:
System Specs (2003):
| Component |
Model |
Notes |
| CPU |
Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz |
Overclocked 2 3.8 GHz (stable 4 13+ months) |
| Motherboard |
ASUS P4T533 |
Best overclocking board in its class |
| RAM |
2x 512MB DDR-400 |
Mushkin Enhanced (excellent OC potential) |
| GPU |
NVIDIA GeForce 3 Ti 200 |
Can run CS at 120+ fps on medium settings |
| PSU |
Antec TruePower 430W |
High-efficiency, crucial 4 OC stability |
| Cooling |
Corsair H2O Cooler + 4x fans |
CPU temps stable @ 52°C during gaming |
| Monitor |
17" CRT @ 85 Hz |
85 Hz refresh = zero screen tearing + smooth aiming |
| Mouse |
Logitech MX500 |
Best gaming mouse ever made. Period. |
| Keyboard |
IBM Model M (mechanical) |
Satisfying clicks + durability. This thing will outlive us all. |
My Overclocking Journey:
When I first built this PC in early 2003, the stock P4 3.2 GHz was fine, but it wasn't ENOUGH. I watched some guides on overclock.net, did my research, and decided 2 push it. The key is:
- Adequate Cooling: I invested in a quality water cooler. This is non-negotiable when you're pushing silicon 2 the limit.
- Quality PSU: A cheap PSU will throttle ur overclock. U need headroom. I went with Antec 4 reliability.
- Stable RAM: RAM makes or breaks ur clock speed. Mushkin is the way.
- Patience: Prime95 stress testing 4 8+ hours. This is the difference between an OC that lasts and one that crashes mid-game.
Result: From 3.2 GHz → 3.8 GHz stable. That's a 19% performance increase in raw clock speed. In Counter-Strike, that translates 2 the difference between 90 fps and 120 fps. And every fps matters.
Gaming Performance:
Counter-Strike 1.6 @ 1024x768 (my competitive settings):
- Average FPS: 118-122
- Min FPS: 95 (even in smoke spam)
- Max FPS: 130+
- Ping: 8-15ms (local LAN)
- Latency: Almost non-existent
NEXT UPGRADE PLANNED: I'm saving up 4 a new GPU in Q4 2003. The GeForce4 Ti 4600 is supposed 2 be incredible. Might even push 4 another 200 MHz on the CPU if the thermals allow it. Gotta stay on the bleeding edge.
🔓 CHEAT CODES & CONSOLE COMMANDS 🔓
UNDER CONSTRUCTION — More codes coming SOON!
Knowledge is power, baby. While I NEVER use these in competitive play (no cheating in real games — that's 4 trash players), these r fun 4 offline practice and deathmatch warmups. Here r some of my fave CS console commands:
Competitive Console Commands (LEGAL in matches):
sv_cheats 0 (always OFF 4 real games)
rate 25000 (max network rate)
cl_cmdrate 100 (command rate = smoother movement)
cl_updaterate 101 (update rate = less lag)
fps_max 120 (lock FPS 4 consistency)
cl_bob 0 (disable weapon bob = cleaner aiming)
sensitivity 2.5 (my perfect mouse sensitivity)
Offline Practice / Deathmatch Commands (cheats = ON):
sv_cheats 1
god (god mode)
noclip (walk thru walls)
sv_infinite_ammo 1 (unlimited ammo)
ent_fire !picker kill (delete entity)
givecurrentammo (full ammo)
bot_add ct (add computer opponent)
IMPORTANT: Using cheats in ranked servers = INSTANT BAN. Don't be that guy. Hacks = skill-less garbage. Earn ur frags legit.
⭐ OTHER GAME REVIEWS ⭐
While Counter-Strike is my life, I dabble in other FPS games. Here's what I think:
Halo: Combat Evolved (2001)
Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)
This game is INCREDIBLE. Yeah, it's console-exclusive (which hurts, cuz I'm a PC snob), but the campaign is absolutely bonkers. The AI is smart, the weapons r satisfying, and Master Chief is a total badass. If Microsoft ever ports this 2 PC, I'm dropping everything. The multiplayer would destroy everyone. 10/10 would recommend.
Quake 3 Arena (1999)
Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
The OG arena shooter. The mechanics r solid and the movement speed is insane. Problem is, by 2003, it feels dated. The railgun takes no skill — just camp and spam. CS has way better strategic depth. Still a legend tho.
Unreal Tournament 2003
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Fast-paced, crazy-colorful, and honestly pretty fun. The Flak Cannon is a blast 2 use. Weapon pickup-based gameplay is different from CS economy system. Not competitive enough 4 my taste, but solid deathmatch game.
StarCraft (1998)
Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)
This is THE RTS. Not an FPS, but the competitive depth is INSANE. I play occasionally when I need a break from twitch shooters. The Koreans are taking over StarCraft pro scene & it's incredible 2 watch.
📝 LATEST UPDATES 📝
~ xX_FragMaster_Xx's Dev Log
November 23, 2003 @ 11:47 PM
Finally finished redesigning the whole site!! Took me 3 weeks of coding HTML in Notepad (yes, I'm that hardcore), but it was worth it. Added the new Cheat Codes section & overhauled the Counter-Strike shrine with better pics. Also added more details 2 my overclocking setup cuz ppl keep asking. Next up: gotta add a Fan Shrine 4 Linkin Park. Their new album "Meteora" is FIRE 🔥
~ xX_FragMaster_Xx's Dev Log
November 10, 2003 @ 8:15 PM
OMG HUGE NEWS!! We just qualified 4 the CPL 2003 Fall Finals!! Our team [xX] Apex Predators is gonna be competing against the TOP teams in the country. I'm so hyped I can barely sleep. Been grinding Counter-Strike 12+ hours a day 2 prepare. This is it. This is my moment. Gonna make sure the whole world knows about xX_FragMaster_Xx 🎮
~ xX_FragMaster_Xx's Dev Log
October 28, 2003 @ 6:30 PM
Just overclocked my CPU another 100 MHz. Went from 3.7 2 3.8 GHz. Took me 4 hours of stress testing in Prime95 2 confirm stability, but it's LOCKED IN now. Temperatures r perfect (max 54°C). My avg FPS in CS jumped from 115 2 122. That's HUGE 4 competitive play. Science rules!!
~ xX_FragMaster_Xx's Dev Log
September 15, 2003 @ 3:22 PM
Just got back from San Diego LAN. 3rd place finish is respectable, but I'm kicking myself cuz we should've won it all. Made some dumb map picks & our anti-ecos didn't work out. But hey, I met some pro players & they gave me some tips on demo review. Gonna watch that footage a million times 2 get better. There's always next tournament 💪
💬 SIGN MY GUESTBOOK! 💬
OMG, thank u SO much 4 stopping by my site!! I read every single guestbook entry. If u wanna sign, just add ur info below. Peace out! 🤘
~*ShadowNinja_2k3*~
November 22, 2003 @ 9:45 PM
yo frag!! just visited ur page after u beat us at Game Zone LAN last week. ur spray control is actually insane lol. that round on de_dust2 where u got the 1v4... that was CRACKED. props 2 u bro. maybe our clans can scrim sometime? -ShadowNinja
☆ StarlightGamer ☆
November 20, 2003 @ 4:12 PM
OMG ur site is SO cool!! Love the dark green theme & all the Counter-Strike stuff. Ur overclocking section helped me understand how 2 push my own PC. I got my Pentium 4 up 2 3.6 GHz thanks 2 ur tips!! Thx 4 the motivation!! Also ur Linkin Park taste is impeccable 😍
xX_RogueAssassin_Xx
November 18, 2003 @ 11:33 PM
FragMaster!! We got our revenge at SoCal Underground LAN. Final was intense 16-14 on Inferno. U played well but we had better economy management that match. GG no re 🎮 Let's run it back in December. -RogueAssassin
~*DewMaster420*~
November 15, 2003 @ 2:20 PM
YOOOOO another Mountain Dew enthusiast!! I go thru like 10 cans a day when I'm gaming. ur rig specs r goals. been trying 2 build something similar but GPU prices r killing me 😭 Keep grinding bro!! Future pro right here!! 🔥
Linkin Park Fan Club Admin
November 12, 2003 @ 7:08 PM
Nice site!! We saw ur mention of Linkin Park (In the End is def a top 5 track). If u want 2 join our webring 4 LP fans, let me know. Always looking 4 fellow Linkin Park enthusiasts who GET IT. -admin
🔗 COOL LINKS 🔗
👾 Clan & Competitive Sites:
⚙️ Overclocking & Hardware:
- overclock.net — THE overclocking community. Guides, benchmarks, & crazy mods. This site changed my life.
- Tom's Hardware — Best hardware reviews on the internet. Always read here before buying components.
- PC Gamer Magazine — Latest hardware news & game reviews. Essential reading.
🎮 Gaming Communities:
- GameFAQs — Walkthroughs & cheat codes 4 literally every game ever made.
- IGN (IGN.com) — News, reviews, videos. The biggest gaming site on the web.
- PlanetCounter-Strike — Community site dedicated 2 CS. News, forums, demos.
🎵 Music & My Fave Artists:
- Linkin Park Official — Everything LP. Best band ever assembled. "In the End" on repeat 4ever.
- MTV.com — Music videos & artist news. Gotta stay in the loop.
👥 Friends' Pages:
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