Retakes Plugin

CS2 Retakes implementation with RetakesAllocator for customizable bomb site retake practice.

Pro Feature

Retakes plugin is available exclusively on Pro servers.

Overview

Practice bomb site retakes with customizable loadouts, spawn positions, and team configurations. Built with CounterStrikeSharp, this plugin brings the popular retakes game mode to CS2.

Features

• Automatic team balancing
• Customizable weapon allocations
• Configurable spawn positions
• Bombsite rotation control
• Player loadout management
• Spawn point editor for admins

Weapon Selection Commands

Accessing Weapon Menus

Chat-based weapon menu:

.guns
.gun
!guns
!gun

Opens the weapon selection menu in chat.

Center screen menu:

!gunsmenu
!gunmenu
.gunmenus

Opens the weapon selection menu in the center of your screen for easier access.

How Weapon Selection Works

1. Type .guns or !guns in chat
2. Select your preferred weapons from the menu
3. Weapons are saved to your profile
4. Your loadout automatically applies on spawn

Loadout Persistence

Weapon selections are saved across rounds and server sessions.

Spawn Management

Admin Only

Spawn management commands require admin permissions.

Viewing Spawns

Display spawn points:

!showspawns A
!showspawns B

Shows all spawn positions for the specified bombsite.

Arguments:

• A - Show A site spawns
• B - Show B site spawns

Adding Spawn Points

Add new spawn:

!addspawn CT Y
!addspawn CT N
!addspawn T Y
!addspawn T N

Adds a spawn point at your current position.

Arguments:

• CT or T - Team for this spawn
• Y or N - Can this spawn be used for the bomb planter?

Examples:

!addspawn CT Y        # CT spawn, can be planter
!addspawn T N         # T spawn, not planter
!addspawn CT N        # CT spawn, not planter

Adding Spawns

Stand in the desired position and view direction before using !addspawn. The spawn will use your exact position and angle.

Removing Spawns

Delete nearest spawn:

!removespawn

Removes the spawn point closest to your current position for the currently shown bombsite.

Teleporting to Spawns

Teleport to nearest:

!nearestspawn

Instantly teleports you to the nearest spawn point. Useful for testing spawn positions.

Exit Spawn Editor

Stop editing spawns:

!hidespawns

Exits spawn editing mode and hides all spawn indicators.

Team Management

Scrambling Teams

Randomize teams:

!scramble

Randomly redistributes players across both teams for the next round.

When to Scramble

Use this command when teams become unbalanced or to mix up player matchups.

Configuration

RetakesAllocator Config File

Advanced configuration is available through the config file:

Location:

csgo/addons/counterstrikesharp/configs/plugins/RetakesAllocator/RetakesAllocator.json

Configurable Options:

• Team balancing rules
• Weapon allocation probabilities
• Equipment loadouts per role
• Bombsite selection frequency
• Round settings
• Spawn selection logic

Example Configuration Options

The configuration file allows you to customize:

• How often each bombsite is selected
• Weapon distribution (e.g., AWPs per team)
• Utility allocation (smokes, flashes, etc.)
• Player role assignments
• Team size balancing

Accessing the Config

Pro servers:

1. Connect via FTP (request access in Discord #pro-support)
2. Navigate to config location
3. Edit RetakesAllocator.json
4. Restart server to apply changes

Typical Retake Round Flow

1. Round Start

   • Players spawn at random positions
   • Terrorists have bomb planted at A or B
   • Teams have pre-configured loadouts

2. Retake/Defense

   • CTs attempt to retake the site
   • Ts defend the planted bomb
   • Round ends on elimination or detonation/defusal

3. Next Round

   • Teams may swap or scramble
   • New bombsite selected
   • New spawn positions assigned

Spawn Editor Workflow

For admins setting up custom spawns:

1. Show spawns for a site:

   !showspawns A

2. Position yourself:

   • Walk to desired spawn location
   • Aim in the direction players should face

3. Add the spawn:

   !addspawn CT Y

4. Test the spawn:

   !nearestspawn

5. Repeat for all positions

6. Exit editor:

   !hidespawns

7. Test in-game:

   • Start a retake round
   • Verify spawns work correctly

Best Practices

Spawn Placement

• Place spawns with cover nearby
• Ensure spawns don't face walls
• Distribute spawns evenly around the site
• Test spawns from both teams' perspectives
• Mark planter spawns strategically for T side

Team Balance

Use !scramble regularly in casual retake sessions to maintain competitive balance and prevent one-sided rounds.

Troubleshooting

Weapon menu not appearing

Ensure you're typing the command in chat, not console. Try both .guns and !guns syntax.

Can't add spawns

Verify you have admin permissions. Spawn editing requires elevated access.

Spawns not saving

Check that your server has write permissions to the configuration directory. Contact support if issues persist.

Command Summary

Player Commands:

.guns / !guns              # Open weapon menu
!gunsmenu                  # Center screen menu

Admin Commands:

!showspawns A              # Show A site spawns
!addspawn CT Y             # Add CT spawn (planter: yes)
!removespawn               # Remove nearest spawn
!nearestspawn              # Teleport to nearest spawn
!hidespawns                # Exit spawn editor
!scramble                  # Randomize teams

Additional Resources

• Pro Server Commands - All available commands
• Admin Setup - Gain admin access
• Plugin List - Other available plugins