Rapid Fire & Follow Recoil

Rapid fire pistols and enhanced follow-recoil spray pattern indicator

Rapid fire and follow-recoil features provide enhanced shooting mechanics using the ticker system. Rapid fire shoots pistols as fast as possible, while follow-recoil shows a visual indicator of your spray pattern.

Feature Overview

Rapid Fire

Shoots pistols at maximum fire rate while holding mouse1

Follow Recoil

Green dot indicator showing spray pattern position

Requirements

These features require:

1. Ticker launch option: -testscript "../../csgo/cfg/csafap/addons/.vtest"
2. Special binds in csafap/main.cfg:
   bind "1" "ef_slot1"  // Primary weapon
   bind "2" "ef_slot2"  // Secondary weapon (pistol)
   bind "3" "ef_slot3"  // Knife
   // ... etc for all weapon slots
   
3. Mouse binds: bind mouse1 +M1 and bind mouse2 +M2
4. Frame rate: Default config works at >150 FPS. For <150 FPS, rename rapid_followrecoil_lessthan150FPS.cfg to rapid_followrecoil.cfg

How It Works

Rapid Fire Logic

Rapid fire uses a ticker loop to repeatedly press and release mouse1:

// From rapid_followrecoil.cfg
alias rf_01 "+attack; alias run_fire rf_02"
alias rf_02 "-attack; alias run_fire rf_03"  
alias rf_03 "alias run_fire rf_04"
// ... 18-step loop for timing
alias rf_18 "alias run_fire rf_01"

// Tick master calls run_fire every frame
alias tick_master "run_fire"

This creates frame-perfect pistol spamming.

Follow-Recoil Logic

Follow-recoil uses cl_crosshair_recoil to show spray pattern:

// Follow-recoil indicator crosshair
alias crosshair_follow "cl_crosshairsize 0.8; \
  cl_crosshairthickness 1; \
  cl_crosshairgap -5; \
  cl_crosshaircolor 1; \
  cl_crosshair_drawoutline false; \
  cl_crosshairalpha 255; \
  cl_crosshairstyle 4; \
  cl_crosshairusealpha true"

// Toggle logic (with delay)
alias rc_loop_on  "cl_crosshair_recoil 1; crosshair_follow; alias counter_step rc_loop_off"
alias rc_loop_off "cl_crosshair_recoil 0; reset_crosshair_pro; alias counter_step rc_loop_on"

The green dot flickers rapidly to indicate spray position.

Enabling Features

1. Set ef_slot Binds

   In csafap/main.cfg, configure weapon slot binds:

   bind "1" "ef_slot1"
   bind "2" "ef_slot2"  
   bind "3" "ef_slot3"
   bind "4" "ef_slot4"
   bind "5" "ef_slot5"
   
2. Choose Mode

   Open crosshair wheel (default: K) and select:

   • Rapid Fire Only: Pistols shoot fast, no recoil indicator
   • Follow Recoil + Rapid Fire: Both features enabled
3. Or Use Toggle Bind

   Set a toggle key in csafap/main.cfg:

   bind "RALT" "toggle_rapid"  // Right-Alt to toggle on/off
   
4. Equip Weapon

   • Rapid fire: Press 2 (ef_slot2) to equip pistol
   • Follow recoil: Works on primary weapons (ef_slot1)

You’ll hear an activation sound (blip2) when enabling and deactivation sound (blip1) when disabling.

Feature Modes

Setup 1: Rapid Fire Only

// From rapid_followrecoil.cfg  
alias rapid_setup_1 "alias current_setup setup_1; echo [SETUP_1_SELECTED]"

alias setup_1 "play buttons/blip2; \
  load_slots_enabled_1; \
  last_slot_used; \
  alias toggle_rapid rapid_mode_off; \
  echo [ON: RAPID FIRE]"

// Slot logic for Setup 1
alias s1_slot1 "slot1; set_slot1; logic_off"      // Primary: normal
alias s1_slot2 "slot2; set_slot2; logic_rapid_only" // Pistol: rapid fire

This mode:

• Primary weapons: Normal behavior
• Pistols: Rapid fire enabled
• No follow-recoil indicator

Setup 2: Rapid Fire + Follow Recoil

alias rapid_setup_2 "alias current_setup setup_2; echo [SETUP_2_SELECTED]"

alias setup_2 "play buttons/blip2; \
  load_slots_enabled_2; \
  last_slot_used; \
  alias toggle_rapid rapid_mode_off; \
  echo [ON: FOLLOW-RECOIL + RAPID FIRE]"

// Slot logic for Setup 2  
alias s2_slot1 "slot1; set_slot1; logic_rifle"  // Primary: follow-recoil
alias s2_slot2 "slot2; set_slot2; logic_pistol" // Pistol: rapid + recoil

This mode:

• Primary weapons: Follow-recoil indicator (green dot)
• Pistols: Rapid fire + follow-recoil
• Both features active

Weapon Slot System

The config uses “ef_slot” aliases to control behavior per weapon:

// Weapon slot definitions
alias ef_slot1  // Primary weapon (rifle/AWP)
alias ef_slot2  // Secondary weapon (pistol)  
alias ef_slot3  // Knife
alias ef_slot4  // Grenades (slot 6-10)
alias ef_slot5  // Bomb/utility

// Quick switch logic
alias ef_invnext    // Mouse wheel down
alias ef_invprev    // Mouse wheel up  
alias ef_lastinv    // Q (quick switch)

Each weapon slot can have different logic:

• logic_off: Normal behavior
• logic_rapid_only: Rapid fire, no recoil indicator
• logic_pistol: Rapid fire + recoil
• logic_rifle: Recoil indicator only

Hand Position (Left/Right)

Choose knife hand position for rapid fire/follow-recoil:

Right-Handed

// Use: csafap/crosshair/rapid_followrecoil_righthanded.cfg
exec csafap/crosshair/rapid_followrecoil_righthanded

Knife on right side

Left-Handed

// Use: csafap/crosshair/rapid_followrecoil_lefthanded.cfg
exec csafap/crosshair/rapid_followrecoil_lefthanded

Knife on left side

The hand position only affects the knife when using rapid fire or follow-recoil.

FPS Requirements

High FPS (>150 FPS)

Use default config:

exec csafap/crosshair/rapid_followrecoil

18-step rapid fire loop, optimized for high frame rates

Low FPS (<150 FPS)

Rename and use:

// Rename: rapid_followrecoil_lessthan150FPS.cfg → rapid_followrecoil.cfg
exec csafap/crosshair/rapid_followrecoil

Adjusted timing for lower frame rates

Mouse Integration

M1 (Left Click)

alias +M1 "snd_toolvolume 0; \
  alias M1! tick_master; \
  init_loops; \
  alias M1> -attack; \
  +M1_logic"
  
alias -M1 "alias M1! ""; \
  -M1_logic; \
  alias M1>; \
  -attack; \
  spec_next; \
  snd_toolvolume 0.05"

bind mouse1 +M1

The M1 bind:

• Initializes ticker loops
• Sets up attack release (M1>)
• Applies weapon-specific logic (+M1_logic)
• Cleans up on release

M2 (Right Click)

alias +M2 alias M2! M2+
alias -M2 alias M2! M2-  
alias M2> ""

alias M2+ "alias M2!; alias M2> -attack2; +attack2"
alias M2- "alias M2!; alias M2>; attack2 -9999 f u; spec_prev"

bind mouse2 +M2

M2 is simpler, mainly used for:

• Right-click attacks
• Jumpthrow integration (M2> release)
• Scoreboard mouse support

Crosshair Reset

When you release mouse1, your crosshair resets:

// Release logic
alias release_full "cl_crosshair_recoil 0; reset_crosshair_pro"

// Reset to your selected pro crosshair
alias reset_crosshair_pro "reset_crosshair;init_proch"
alias init_proch "proch"  // Runs your selected pro crosshair alias

This ensures:

1. Follow-recoil turns off
2. Your normal crosshair returns
3. Pro crosshair settings are maintained

Jumpthrow Integration

Rapid fire/follow-recoil work with jumpthrow binds:

// From rapid_followrecoil.cfg
alias +JumpThrow alias JT! JT+1  
alias -JumpThrow alias JT! JT-1

alias JT+1 "M1>; alias JT! JT+2"  // Release M1 (mouse1)
alias JT+2 "M2>; alias JT! JT+3"  // Release M2 (mouse2)
alias JT+3 "alias JT!; +jump"
alias JT-1 "jump -9999 f u; alias JT!"

M1> and M2> allow jumpthrow to release grenades even with rapid fire active.

Scoreboard Mouse Fix

When using custom M2 binds, scoreboard right-click needs configuration:

cl_scoreboard_mouse_enable_binding +M2

This is automatically set in rapid_followrecoil.cfg.

Toggling On/Off

Via Toggle Key

// Set toggle bind in csafap/main.cfg
bind "RALT" "toggle_rapid"

// Toggle behavior
alias toggle_rapid current_setup_activator  // First press: Enable
alias toggle_rapid rapid_mode_off           // Second press: Disable

Via Radio Wheel

1. Open crosshair wheel (K)
2. Select “RAPID FIRE” or “RAPID + RECOIL”
3. Select “OFF” to disable

Status Indicators

• Enable: Plays blip2 sound, echo “[ON: …]”
• Disable: Plays blip1 sound, echo “[OFF]“

Customization

Rapid Fire Speed

Adjust the loop steps for faster/slower fire rate:

// Current: 18-step loop (from rf_01 to rf_18)
// Fewer steps = faster firing
// More steps = slower firing

// Example: 12-step loop for faster firing
alias rf_01 "+attack; alias run_fire rf_02"
alias rf_02 "-attack; alias run_fire rf_03"
// ... reduce to rf_12
alias rf_12 "alias run_fire rf_01"

Follow-Recoil Crosshair

Customize the green dot indicator:

alias crosshair_follow "cl_crosshairsize 0.8; \  
  cl_crosshairthickness 1; \
  cl_crosshairgap -5; \
  cl_crosshaircolor 1; \     // 1 = green
  cl_crosshair_drawoutline false; \
  cl_crosshairalpha 255; \
  cl_crosshairstyle 4"

Change:

• cl_crosshaircolor for different colors
• cl_crosshairsize for dot size
• cl_crosshairgap for positioning

Troubleshooting

Rapid fire not working

Check:

1. Ticker launch option is set
2. You’re using bind 2 ef_slot2 (not bind 2 slot2)
3. Frame rate is sufficient (>150 FPS or use low FPS config)
4. Feature is enabled (toggle or radio wheel)
5. You equipped the pistol with ef_slot2 (not just pressing 2)

Follow-recoil not showing

Verify:

1. Using Setup 2 (Rapid + Follow-Recoil)
2. Equipped primary weapon (ef_slot1)
3. Holding mouse1 while spraying
4. No crosshair style conflicts (cl_crosshairstyle should be 4)

Grenades auto-fire when switching

You need to use ef_slot binds:

bind "4" "ef_slot4"  // Not "bind 4 slot6"

The ef_slot system prevents auto-fire on grenades.

Crosshair doesn't reset after spraying

Make sure:

alias reset_crosshair_pro "reset_crosshair;init_proch"

is defined and you have a pro crosshair selected (init_proch).

Console spam: Unknown command M1!

Ticker isn’t loaded. Check:

• Launch option: -testscript "../../csgo/cfg/csafap/addons/.vtest"
• Config loaded without errors
• No commands too long in csafap/main.cfg

Right-click not working on scoreboard

Set:

cl_scoreboard_mouse_enable_binding +M2

This is in the config by default.

Frame Rate Optimization

For best results:

fps_max 600  // Unlimited FPS for rapid fire

// If experiencing issues:
fps_max 300  // Cap at 300
// OR use the <150 FPS config variant

Rapid fire is frame-rate dependent - higher FPS = more consistent timing.

The ticker system calls aliases every frame, so frame rate directly affects rapid fire speed and follow-recoil responsiveness.