The April 24, 2002 Counter-Strike patch introduced significant gameplay improvements and new content. Here's what changed:

Major Additions:

• Enhanced anti-cheat protection
• New maps: cs_havana and de_chateau
• Updated de_train with improved brightness and shootable train hitches
• Improved HLTV interface and spectator features
• Added first-person spectator mode

Gameplay Changes:

• Players must now stand still while planting the bomb
• No movement or shooting while defusing
• Dead bodies remain for entire round
• Dropped bomb blinks red on Terrorist radar
• Only Terrorists notified of bomb status
• VIP can't drop weapons
• Adjusted pistol accuracy while jumping
• Reduced bunny hopping effectiveness
• Muted players' text messages are now also hidden

Technical Improvements:

• 32MB default heapsize for dedicated servers
• Improved server FPS accuracy
• DirectSound for voice communication
• Steam and non-Steam clients can play together
• Enhanced logging features

New Console Variables:

• mp_kickpercent: Sets teammate vote-kick threshold (default: 0.66)
• sv_restart: Alternative to sv_restartround
• sv_send_logos: Controls custom logo downloads
• sv_send_resources: Manages resource downloads
• cl_corpsestay: Sets body despawn timer (default: 600s)
• cl_righthand: Toggles viewmodel hand
• cl_minmodels: Enables minimal model set

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed smoke grenade issues
• Corrected footstep sound exploits
• Resolved water movement inconsistencies
• Fixed server stability with multiple grenades
• Improved weapon ammo consistency
• Corrected various visual and animation bugs
• Enhanced server stability and connectivity

Undocumented Changes:

• Added de_piranesi map (Steam version)
• Adjusted P90 and M249 accuracy
• Improved sniper rifles
• Enhanced hostage pathfinding

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