playing with mods???
 

i am very new at the game so bear with me. to implement modifications, you need to host the game...correct??? also, if you go onto a game with custom maps, etc. you must have downloaded those maps to play....correct??? lots of questions but basically what are the rules about mods?? thanks for any help.

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To play custom maps yes you must download them. For mods to be implemented it depends, there are different types. Server-side mods have to be on server in order to work, there are also user mods that only you can see and use such as say a giant nade mod.

As far as rules on mods, some people use them some dont. If you add things like giant nade mods and other things some people say it takes out of the orignality of the game, totally up to you. All I know is do not use a anit recoil that is a cheat. Also custom skins are illegal in some ladders or most.

Also, some mods are "server-side", meaning that only the person who has them, will be able to see them. (IE: Skins are server-side). HOWEVER: If a mod is server-side, and is being used by a host of a server (IE: Realism mods), then all players will use the mod.

Anything that alters sound, texture (the way something looks), or color, will not be seen by other players unless they have the mod also.