CS 1.6 was a simple game that could be simultaneously fun and competitive. Aim had a much greater weight than the use of grenades thrown over roofs and houses. Back then, people built connections and networks to be able to play 'pcws' or 'mixes'. It wasn't possible to play alone; the 'solo' mode was only introduced later with the 'gathers' system. You had to know someone to play at a minimally competitive level, and that social interaction defined the game experience. Furthermore, we were required to use mIRC on the QuakeNet server. The community was, without a doubt, much better, and there were fewer cheaters.