I've got something that I'm wondering about. I recently decided to start playing realistic mode, which I have done on two servers for short periods of time, and both times I was blue on inf or ctf maps and saw attackers just appear out of thin air. There was no spawn effect or anything, so I don't think it was the conventional speed hack, but that leaves three options: 1) its a new hack 2) its a bug from lag 3) there's an undocumented feature of realistic mode that involves not seeing enemies until they are in your line of sight or something. Which is it? (I hope this isn't the wrong forum)

#3... but it is documented.
quote:From the Manual under "Game Options"

Realistic Mode -
This mode is for advanced players.
- Players have low health
- Falling damage
- You see only what your player sees. If someone is behind a wall you won't see him.
- Weapons have recoil. After a shot your cursor goes up
(To prevent this you should fire single shots or short bursts).
- No special bonuses.

It's probably number 3.

The attackers you saw probably jet over you or is coming down using a parachute.

Option 3

In realisitc mode you don't seen your enemy until he's in your line of sight...so i think it is #3.