How I Became The Greatest Solo Queue Player In CS2

I decided it was finally time to get good at Counter Strike. This is my journey to improvement and how I studied the game. I hope you all enjoy and learn a few things. Thanks for subscribing!
Follow me on Twitter: / j_rogvids
Music Used:
Interesting Team - Haikyuu OST
Have A Short Rest - Persona 5 OST
Only You - Intense
Celadon - Rav ft. Kill Bill & Scuare
White Out - 1080 Snowboarding
Killing Moon - Street Fighter 3rd Strike
Grand Senshuraku - Soichi Terada
drive ME crazy! - Lil Yachty
Heat Wave - Gulfer
Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:32 The Plan
2:06 Learning From Mistakes
3:40 Trust The Process
5:05 Dealing With Teammates
6:30 How Things Were Going
7:11 This Is Fun
8:40 Biggest Tip
9:29 The True Test & Final Thoughts
#counterstrike #cs2 #noob_to_pro

[@hisomiiii]

you should link a google doc for the full nerd doc/templates, i’m someone who was once lvl 10 2500 elo but quit the game after some events in life, now i’m getting back into it, and i care a lot about all the niches such as utility, strat, and mechanics

[@JROGvids]

Here is a copy for you guys. It has a decent amount of nade line ups. You can copy it and edit it for whatever things you want to work on. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nNUEF7E__xGHUxSVQyUobW8Kv2qT-XwxW38My238pmY/copy?usp=sharing

[@jekae61]

@@JROGvidsthanks man great video!

[@populus117]

TBH the process of making the doc is what makes it stick more, try making your own doc, it'll contain the stuff you care most about, not someone else's priorities

[@JROGvids]

@@populus117 True. For me, I needed to learn the nade lineups, but other people might have different skills they want to work on. The important part is working on only a few things at a time before moving on. And picking something you'll enjoy studying and implementing.

[@Soli2deYT]

@@JROGvids i'm subbing just cuz you shared this with us. you the goat. I appreciate this sort of data wh0ring n collecting.

[@zjoca1743]

The best thing in cs is get in a team that everyone is a good person and actually motivate each other. Makes the game fun and playable

[@released4pleasure]

Yes! The thing most people do not realize is that a lot of toxic players project their feelings to others. Keep spreading love and respect, also to toxic players.

[@BlackStickman]

6:03 this transition was smooth

[@ilevitatecs2]

I've solo queued to 20k+ on premier and ~8 on faceit with a 60% win rate and 1.4 kdr. at the end of the day (as much as people hate to hear it) if you can entry frag consistently, not only are you giving your team the man advantage but you're also indirectly showing them to play more confidently. practicing prefire angles and setting yourself up with mollies/smokes/flashes is key

[@veo16]

That’s all that’s required sometimes. “Follow me in” and “come, bait me” is a great motivator to give strangers some confidence.

[@clebsgaming92]

Congratulations for the mentality! This is what the community needs.

[@DesertClawFGC]

Great analytical approach to learning the game. Look forward to seeing your progress if you keep it up!

[@JROGvids]

Thanks man, I’ll be working on SF again while I’m out there for tourneys over the holidays. I haven’t been playing fighting games for a couple months.

[@Dracknov77]

This excel sheet is gold man. The video really shows the proper mentality to maintain when playing the game. Good luck out there.

[@cdv6953]

This video is really amazing. It's rare to see the learner's side of the flood of constant cs2 guides and information. The spreadsheet is amazing man thank you for sharing.

[@alfred9805]

Awesome mindset, it's what I aspire to after having watched a lot of videos from overwatch coach Spilo. I still find it difficult to adhere to these principle when on a losing streak, but I take a few days off to watch a couple of replays, practice nades and dm, and then it gets better. These tips also help in real life, my SO was trying to decide between two sport clubs and we decided to go with the coach that focuses on growing its players instead of the one focusing on winning. A few things I'd advise is: don't focus on too many things at once. I'd say focus on only one item per session, like "tonight I'll stop wide peeking everything" or "tonight I'll focus on managing my economy" or "tonight I'll aim before I start shooting". You should lose a few games because of it but after sleeping over it it will be part of your gameplay and will only need to be refreshed from time to time. My second tip is : use custom server DMs instead of matchmaking DM

[@abe9818]

First few moments of the final thoughts were huge for me, I already watch counter strike related content when I'm not playing the game and I do honestly feel like I learn a lot from watching said content, overall great points good video very cool

[@matejliska639]

I just saw this video at my homepage and my first thought was something like meh I don’t want to watch this but man I’m glad I did. I started playing again a week ago and I’m kind of rusty but now you reassured me that I want to get back in the game. I mean the way you said things is so inspirational and not just for CS but for everyday life and other hobbies too. This is a great example of content that is entartaining but also it gives something extra to a person. Keep up the good work!

[@wwklnd]

This was a great video, I'm definitely not as good a player as you but I try my best to support my teammates when I can and just generally try to have a good time playing. It's huge how much being nice and supportive to teammates is for general enjoyment IMO.

[@magiccheese1067]

Hey, im a faceit lvl 10 and wasnt sure how to progress onwards now, starting to lose some more games trying to change things up too much and doubting if that was the right way to continue improving, youre video was exactly what i needed! Love it dude, keep up the great work.

[@typicalmountainbiker]

Incredible video quality and mindset. Liked and subscribed. Keep it up!!

[@robsy0298]

This video and commentary really boosted my motivation not just for Cs but in general. Thx subbed and liked. I'm looking forward for more videos from you.

[@spifffffff]

Been getting back into the game recently and have been super frustrated with myself. It’s just hard to focus on getting better when I can only get on to play one or two days a week. Thanks for tips man, great video

[@joaquincaorsi4990]

It’s really nice to see contents like this coming out despite all the changes and negative stuff around the CS2 release. Pls share your nerd doc I’ll love to check it out and take it as a reference. Keep up the good work ✌️

[@JROGvids]

Check the pinned comment friend. I have a copy you can use there. Enjoy!

[@kylepelley3793]

Congrats man. Just so you know. What you have done here, is the same recipe to be successful in any career path you choose. It’s pretty much identical steps to getting better at any topic you wana lean.

[@marcjuvinall9627]

holy crap! you got a talent! this could be on of the best CS channels in modern times, the style, info, and deliver is great! can't wait for more if you ever get more time and energy to do so! Appreciated either way!

[@JROGvids]

Thanks for giving my channel a chance. I am currently working on the next video that's a bit more broad than just CS. But I hope it's still very helpful.

[@Stefannnn90]

Thankyou this will help me to open the mindset of my team mates in teams of their routine. You are an amazing person @J ROG

[@robertdipietro991]

great vid man this was so well done the effort is much appreciated

[@im_kazmi]

Great video. Makes sense to have spreadsheet of it. Usually try to memorize some nades and forget the others when i dont play as often

[@yaitsCAM]

great video man! it's awesome to see someone as hungry about the game as you are. I started playing CS back in Feb of this year and it has quickly consumed my life and became my favorite game. I have a couple of friends I play with and nothing beats the team play in this game. If you're ever on the lookout for a squad to play with, full of people who love the game as much as you I'd totally be down to play! keep up the great work!

[@JROGvids]

Thanks! I’m on vacation for quite a while and laptop set ups aren’t great haha. So it’ll be a little bit before I’m able to grind more CS.

[@yaitsCAM]

@@JROGvids enjoy the vacation my guy 😎

[@acid123ist]

You're such a great positive person. Thank you for making this video. Keep working on it brother.

[@blurtle8]

Excellent video. Love Killing Moon. Overall, great taste in music. Keep it up.🤘

[@user-ph6mu2vk3d]

Love this type of videos when you said i gonna be calm i am oppostie of that i always get angry at my mates bc theyre bad you good

[@Flukzia]

got my sub, hope you hit 100k asap bro, ur actually doing a great job

[@JROGvids]

Thank you friend

[@VooDooPlayPs5]

Man this same thing happened to me. I wanted to be better in the game so I started playing it every day for a 4 week period. Now I am better at it. My goal was to go above 10k elo and I did. I started at 4,5k and work my way up. My last week I was at 8.5K and it took me 7 days to get to 10k. It was hard but I felt awesome when I did it. Now you give me so many tips on what to make better in my next 4 week of the game. I like your video and I sub to you. I can related to every single word that you said.

[@Speedysense]

Great video, wish you the best for channel growth!

[@dhanmohanraj9984]

this is great video for new players,well done, just adding 2 tips play retake servers cause you will learn a lot from it, also once yprac maps are released get those and practice pre-firing angles,

[@RohrAtom]

You have a great mentality. Inspiring video!

[@laqlaw]

Great content and very useful advice + nerd document

[@themairou]

Great video! We need more guys like you to this game.

[@JROGvids]

Thanks man :)

[@GGGorkhe]

You earned my respect and sub ❤

[@iceshock.7976]

dude like 80% of premier players should be like you. Props!

[@vladzur]

Thank you man for this absolutely inspiring video!!

[@matthewreynolds2384]

Great vid jrog, subscribed, hope more CS2 guides get the clicks for you!

[@JROGvids]

Thanks, I don't plan on transitioning into just a CS channel but it's one of my favorite games so there will be more vids in the future for sure.

[@KEROVSKI_]

Great video. Nice message at the end. God bless you.

[@alireza-mv3jh]

I love your mentality man can't wait till u get big I can feel it.

[@JROGvids]

Thanks for the support!

[@gaerildpog5897]

awesome mental to have in cs, good tips as well. this might come off as a “just get good tip” but i cant stress enough - no amount of game sense will compensate for bad mechanics in the higher levels. there comes a point with game sense in cs where most players are capable of predicting a players moves, but not everyone is capable of punishing them. id personally recommend to spend time doing prefire maps, and retake severs to improve those skills, and get used to playing independently - ESPECIALLY if you’re solo queued. awesome video for players starting in counter strike

[@JROGvids]

Yeah I saw a series of training maps and exercises that use something called Yprac, but I couldn't get it set up properly. That's probably the next thing I'd like to start adding to my practice routine.

[@gaerildpog5897]

@@JROGvids i used YPracs public servers but there private customs are whacky and dont work all the time, i use refrag instead - which does cost a little bit per month, but is very helpful.

[@etch883]

Love your mindset !

[@Michael-Hammerschmidt]

Love the happy Killua pfp. I'm sure he would be proud of the teammate you've become

[@rowdyjoshy1798]

well your going to be a big youtuber someday :) keep up the good work and nice work on the edits

[@StrafeWasTaken]

You're putting more effort into this than most people put into their full-time job! Amazing stuff, hope you're this great at everything and prosper in life

[@JROGvids]

Lol. I do get a bit obsessed with hobbies when I really like something.

[@duartesilverio8625]

u are soo good mate, more people like u pls

[@patriotsjo1]

Great video man!

[@ZachNCheese]

Such a good video man, it's fun to take a hobby serious and improve your craft. No one likes losing right? Been trying to be the best support for my team possible

[@aleksandrmikhailov3255]

You are the best, man. Thank you.

[@seikatsu_exe]

I appreciate your mindset immensely

[@RushiStrife-kv3yh]

I just loved the vid and the vibe

[@propertyh3823]

Liked those words he said, now I feel inspired to get good at the things I like

[@silverninja2132]

realize im starting ti do the same thing, my aim and gameplay mechanics are decent and i get some good games but i need to start learning more smokes and tactics. I realized theres a lot on common with how you described it and how i did it as well, lots of similarities. Only about 110 hours in

[@MaxD_EvenT]

thx for good vibe man ;)

[@sight5474]

putting in this much time energy and effort into anything even a non hobby will guarantee success

[@ditn]

Getting some 3rd strikes vibes here :D (Respectable choice of character also) Nice video, gonna try to implement your tips.

[@JROGvids]

Wow what a full circle moment! I totally watched your Ibuki guides while learning SFV. That was my first traditional fighting game and the character I picked the whole time I played. Nice to see ya again outside of the discord!

[@ditn]

@@JROGvids no way lol, now that i see your name i remember the fps discussion we had. Thats some major full circle moment, me and someone else started playing Counterstrike 2 and he linked this video :o Now i can learn from you :D

[@sql4101]

You just inspired me af ❤️

[@Temp27997]

Damn you seem like such a good teammate to play with. Nice Video!

[@adrianusgw5808]

Awesome video, you just got new subscriber

[@Exiled7]

Great video!

[@abdelwakilsaadi9358]

Thx for this video u helped me a lot ❤

[@Jake-hk7kv]

Nice video man 👍

[@bo8185]

You're actually seriously underrated, I thought I was watching a video from a KZbinr with at least 100K Subs, keep it up!

[@JROGvids]

Thanks! I’ve been trying to improve my videos and storytelling each video

[@Chebapuli]

You are really determined person

[@user-oe4se3sv6e]

Such a nice video❤

[@witmoreluke]

I almost always play with a 5stack, but when games start going south for us we usually just say "we'll call it a practice round. Let's fuck around with it and try some new strats" And because our mentality changed from trying to win to experimenting and seeing what works, 1, the loss doesn't really hurt, and 2, you'd be surprised how often that turns it into a victory. The problem is sometimes that our play style is easily countered by a different one. When we go and do something totally unexpected every round that can be enough to shake things up, even if the strat is kind of dumb. On T, hiding all around the map and making a mad rush for B with 20 seconds left on the clock works way more often than it should lol

[@joegoodberg6097]

This guy just like me fr I need more people like you

[@hellminer3043]

@jrog really good video. But my suggestion use useing 2 ADS sens so it's 1-1 with your hip fire. As well as you should work on aimlab use the same CS2 sens and work on your timming shot star track micro star track and finally spider shot persison

[@gageford7519]

Brother my youtube algorithm brought me to you for a reason. I am on the same journey a month later; I think it'd be an amazing learning experience if I could just que up with you and learn from you for a couple of matches. LMK man!

[@WASTEssbu]

Incredible video, keep it up

[@tanito3351]

I mean yes, you are tryhard, but that’s how life works as well. If you trust yourself, the process, and you put some real effort into becoming better at something, you eventually obtain results. Loved this video and I hope your ambition of becoming better lives up your goals.

[@noname-tx6cq]

as an indian if i do this consistently like making notes for where i lack in gaming for video game my parents will told me to stop doing this sh-ts and start study to become doctor or an engineer

[@nils7971]

This is what I’m doing atm, I’m doing one map at a time spending two weeks per map trying to master it. One thing that helps is downloading pro faceit demos for the map I’m currently doing and trying to learn tiny tips and tricks that aren’t shown in guides etc

[@necos3266]

sick rip man! subbed

[@kaikaminski9860]

Nice fucking video. Didn't expect to get inspired to a New way of looking at cs and looking at life in general. Thank you!

[@JROGvids]

Thanks friend. Best of luck on your journey!

[@Legend_Mioc]

1:14 get down Mister President! Poor guy xD

[@gunnidigga]

crazy video for 1k bro!!

[@mr.spraken]

You are a legend bro!

[@klement1337]

Great video, I hope to fall one day in Premier on you but on the same side. :)

[@IMNEWWY]

bro this video is soo good. I might try something similiar in the future as a video

[@JROGvids]

What kind of video you thinking? CS2 related or something else?

[@Roebuck325]

Honestly loading into a practice match and practicing nades over and over is a massive advantage

[@qwkq]

Great video man! Was wondering what the background song you played during "The Plan" was?

[@JROGvids]

Yup it’s this song here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haLLf6Gai9eCrqssi=7cFBXWfdT29mm-8D Skip ahead to about 5:25 for the specific part. Enjoy!

[@notrickyriz8779]

GREAT VIDEO LOVED IT

[@khalilsaada7254]

great video bro +1 subscriber

[@Grimmjow251]

Wow great vid!

[@haku9815]

This is me currently. Been playing about a week now, since hiatus for about 2 years. I've almost forgot how to play this game. I play premier and started with 7k rating, now im 10k. I took 3 days to improve myself again, watching tons of 'coached' youtube video, and train myself again on the important nades of all the maps.

[@SatikCZE]

I had similar approach back some years ago when I got from Gold1 to GE in half a year (although I did not have a spreadsheet :D )

[@muxi9541]

I know you mentioned in the video that you aspire to become the best solo queue player so that you can adapt to any role to assist your team. However, I believe that sometimes this may not be the optimal course of action. For instance, when you're carrying games, it's often better to play in a way that maximizes your gameplay rather than trying to fill a role that may not have as much impact as playing the way you prefer. While it's important to be aware of line-ups and follow your teammates calls, if you're top fragging, you shouldn't be the one carrying the bomb and handling other tasks like that. With that said, I think the approach you're taking is the best way to improve in every role and maybe in the long run being consistent in everyrole. Great video, and keep up the good work!

[@JROGvids]

For sure. I think if you’re looking to climb fast, being an entry fragger is probably the way to go. You are forcing yourself to take more fights and are the one opening up sites and map control. I was interested in becoming a well rounded player and focused on a lot of different things over that period.

[@muxi9541]

@@JROGvids i forgot to ask, how many points are u right now on premier? i got curious, its been a while this video is up

[@JROGvids]

I’ve been grinding a few other games since then while I was on vacation. I’m a much higher rating now in WoW arenas, hit master rank in Street Fighter 6, and started learning Tekken 8. Went to a few tournaments for fighting games too. I’ll return to CS2 though. I like competitive games.

[@muxi9541]

@@JROGvids Im playing tekken aswell, trying to learn combos with Jun right now. Not too good in fighting games but trying to get better, only games im good at are fps games

[@JROGvids]

Nice! It seems like a lot of people are trying out Tekken for the first time recently.

[@Sappyoh]

more ppl like u in cs plz - just hit 15k elo, lets go j rog!

[@MikeBeydoun]

Twas enjoyable to watch indeed

[@twistdebaksteen7082]

This really earned my sub

[@freddyb9837]

good vid man

[@souergtf]

MAN THIS DRIVE ME CRAZY 2 SEC INSET CONVINCED ME TO LEAVE A LIKE

[@myx8296]

nice video mate

[@larata8565]

Strong man keep it up like this and u will play with the most toxic mates and cheaters in 20k plus elo. But at least still better than those bot lobbys for sure

[@mintylegend5518]

this is enjoyable to watch

[@unel1teyt]

Very underrated vid, ty for motivation even though i dont even have a graphics card and play on 20 fps with intel graphics (

[@JROGvids]

Thank you lol. I know the struggle of trying to play games on a laptop for years

[@coolissimo69]

Good motivation video.

[@GeorgeT96]

great video, hope you get more views on it!

[@efhfe705]

you just earned a sub

[@Derek-xf3eu]

The yolokas map! So good.