Performance Impact: None

cg_specNames

Controls the visibility of player names floating above their heads while you are spectating. Setting this to 2 (Always On) to easily track player positions through walls across the map.

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Pro Tip

Set to 2 when reviewing your own demos or casting — seeing every name through walls lets you instantly spot who is rotating where without opening the scoreboard.

Friendly Name Spectator Player Names
Default Value 1
Data Type int
Quick Copy seta cg_specNames "1"

Available Settings

ValueDescription
0 0 - Hidden
1 DEFAULT1 - Targeted Only (Default)
2 2 - Always On (Recommended for Review/Casting)

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