In a special episode of the HLTV Confirmed podcast, we delve deep into the current CS:GO competitive format, examine its potential flaws and explore solutions for issues such as map length, the coin-flip nature of pistol rounds, and the comeback mechanic within the new economy. SPUNJ presents his ideas on overtime, while Rejin chips in with mouz's experience with the latest changes.

3:20 How long does a CS:GO map take?

8:40 Argument against long matches by Rejin

12:00 Viability of BO1s in early stages

16:45 What do casual CS:GO viewers want?

19:12 Fixing the double freezetime mechanic

25:00 How long should a map last?

30:00 Rejin's idea for OT only on map 3

39:00 The effects of the new economy

47:30 Why are we talking about MR12?

55:10 MR12 kills the "Blue Shell" mechanic

58:00 Tweaking the old economy for MR12

1:02:00 "Pistol rounds are a coin-flip" argument

1:07:10 Potential changes to pistol rounds

1:15:30 SPUNJ: "Maps should be CT sided"

1:18:20 MR12 won't shrink the playbook

1:22:00 Drawing conclusions from first half of the show

1:31:00 What's the best overtime format?

1:38:00 Tennis-style overtime in CS:GO

1:44:50 How many tournaments should a team play?

1:54:00 Hunting rankings and burnout

2:00:00 "Make the tournament 2-3 weeks, but give players time off" - Rejin