Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Kozak's Cafe
Getting Started
Click 'Login with Steam' at the top right. After linking your Steam account, you'll be prompted to join our Discord for the full experience.
No, Discord is optional but highly recommended. Linking Discord gives you access to our community, match notifications, and stat commands in Discord.
Certainly! We are an open platform that welcomes players of all skill levels. Our matchmaking algorithm ensures you are placed with players of similar skill.
The core matchmaking experience is completely free. We believe competitive integrity shouldn't be paywalled.
Matchmaking
We use a transparent MMR system based on Glicko-2. You gain or lose MMR based on match results, not hidden factors.
Yes! You can create parties of up to 5 players. Your party will be matched against similarly skilled opponents.
Abandoning players receive escalating cooldowns. The remaining players can choose to continue or forfeit without penalty.
Technical
All matches are played on 128-tick servers with GOTV enabled for spectating.
We utilize server-side detection methods combined with statistical analysis to flag irregularities without needing kernel-level access to your PC.
Yes! Match demos are available for download from your match history page.
Ranks & Stats
There are 7 rank tiers from Gray to Gold based on your MMR. You need 10 placement matches to receive your initial rank.
Yes, at the start of each 6-month season, MMR undergoes a soft reset (25% toward 10,000 base).
Your dashboard and profile pages show comprehensive stats including K/D, ADR, win rate, and MMR history charts.