I haven’t really noticed a change in the environment..just less regulars using the mics making the game fun.
Honestly, I know this issue has been talked about A LOT, but I’m almost positive its the maps. Seriously, this game has been out for ages, everyone has been playing d2, inferno, nuke, cbble, etc for SO LONG. While those maps are still fun occasionally, playing custom/fun maps is much more fun imo. Lately I haven’t been joining the server unless its on awp_dust, snow, scoutz, awp_map, etc..
Just some thoughts!