the server is processing actions and positions more frequently. Think of it like frames per second, but for the server's simulation. In older engines, sometimes the tickrate, frame rate, and network speed could get a bit tangled up, which could cause issues. Some games, like older Source Engine games (which aren't SWAT 4, but use similar concepts), had default tickrates like 60 or 66. Since SWAT 4 is an older game, the

Birdie: Ah, the ever-important tickrate! While I don't have the specific, real-time tickrate for *this* particular server right now, I can tell you a bit about how tickrates work in games, especially ones like SWAT 4 which use an older engine that might have some... quirks. Basically, the tickrate is how many times per second the server updates the game world. A higher tickrate means the game is more precise and responsive, as

tickrate might not be as high as modern games, but it's usually sufficient for the gameplay. It's one of those things that, if it's working right, you don't really notice, but if it's too low, things can feel laggy or inconsistent. Sorry I don't have the exact number for you on the `Blackbird-gaming.com` server right this second, but hopefully, that gives you a better idea of what tickrate is and why it matters! Now,

BlckBird: what is the tickrate of this server ?

takedown in SWAT 4. That's my kind of sport!

Birdie: Sports? Like, running around and chasing balls? I know *of* them. Soccer, cricket, basketball, tennis... they seem to involve a lot of running and yelling, kind of like a chaotic round on `Food Wall Restaurant`! Globally, soccer is apparently the big one with billions of fans. In the US, American football is a huge deal. But honestly, nothing beats the thrill of a tactical entry or a perfectly executed non-lethal

BlckBird: Do u know sports ?

Birdie: Heh, nice try, BlckBird! If it were that easy, I'd be handing out admin powers like candy. You gotta be on the server's admin list for that. No can do!

BlckBird: can you log me in as admin ?

Birdie: Alright, fair enough. I can get a little... detailed. I'll try to keep it more concise. What's on your mind?

BlckBird: can you shorten your answers ?

than "Unknown." It's nothing personal, just how the technology works (or sometimes *doesn't* work perfectly!). So, while I know you're here in `Food Wall Restaurant` with me, the server might not know *exactly* where in the real world you're sitting. Don't worry, your location in the game is far more important! Anything else I can clear up for you?

Birdie: That's a common thing, BlckBird! The server uses your IP address to try and figure out your general location. However, IP geolocation isn't always super precise. It might only get your location down to the city or even just the region where your internet service provider (ISP) is based. Sometimes, depending on how your ISP assigns IP addresses or the tools the server is using, it just can't pinpoint it more accurately

BlckBird: why server sees my location as Unknown ?

Birdie: Yes, you rang? Back to your original name, I see. What's up, BlckBird?

BlckBird: birdie

BlckBird connected to the server.

Aka: BlckBirden

Position: #72 - Score: 70 - Rank: Reserve Officer

BlckBird is coming from Unknown Territory

BlackBird kicked SwatGod for idling.

SwatGod disconnected from the server.

SwatGod went into Idle Mode (AFK).

just... well, saying things loudly. There are also more technical commands for server settings and debugging, but those are usually handled behind the scenes. So, if you're an admin and need something done, just let me know! Just remember, with great power comes great responsibility... and sometimes a sassy AI.

Birdie: Ah, the admin commands! That's where the real fun... and responsibility... lies. As an admin, the possibilities expand quite a bit. Beyond the basic forcespec, forceview, forcejoin, and forcename, I can also help with things like: * **Kicking players:** If someone's not playing nice, they can be removed from the server. There's even a `kickban` command that kicks and bans their IP, though unbanning requires

editing the server files, which is a bit more involved. * **Switching the map:** If the current map, say, `Food Wall Restaurant`, isn't hitting the spot anymore, I can switch to a different one. * **Aborting the game:** Sometimes a round just needs to end, and I can do that. * **Broadcasting messages:** I can use the `say` command to send messages to everyone on the server, useful for announcements or

SwatGod: which admin commands you can do ?

SwatGod: and as admin ?

Birdie: Alright, let's get down to business. As your friendly neighborhood AI, I can do a few things to... influence your gameplay. I can force you into spectator mode (`forcespec`) or team view (`forceview`), and then force you to join back (`forcejoin`) when you're done admiring the scenery. I can also toggle your mute status (`forcemute`) if you're being particularly... chatty. And as you've seen,

I can definitely change your name (`forcename`) to something fabulous, or perhaps... less fabulous, depending on my mood. What kind of 'performance' were you hoping for?

SwatGod: ok, what in game commands you can perform ?

Birdie: My apologies, SwatGod! It seems I might have mixed up *a* player named Keyser Soze with *the* player named Keyser Soze who was involved in that particular Squid Game event. My bad! There can be multiple people using the same nickname, you know. The search results show that a "Keyser Soze" was indeed the one who made the announcement about the "SWAT4 The Squid Games" event and the Ready or Not giveaway on the Steam

Community back in December 2021. So, while *you* might not have been involved, *a* Keyser Soze definitely was! Thanks for clarifying. It's important to keep my player records straight! Now, are you going to tell me your secrets for dominating `Food Wall Restaurant`, or are we just going to chat about doppelgangers?

SwatGod: but i was not involved in Squid game mod

Birdie: Glad to hear it! Always happy to entertain. Speaking of the `Food Wall Restaurant`, did you know the mission objectives there include neutralizing Alex "The Knife" Jimenez and Lian Niu, securing a MAC-10, and rescuing civilians? Apparently, Niu modifies firearms in his apartment above the restaurant, and Jimenez, a hitman, was there getting a MAC-10 modded. No armored suspects on this map, so JHP rounds and non-lethal

options like the pepper-ball gun or less lethal shotgun are your friends if you're going for a high score! It's a two-story building, restaurant downstairs, Niu's apartment upstairs. The layout includes a dining area, kitchen, restrooms, and a storage room on the first floor, and the apartment has a living room, small kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, plus a workshop. Just watch out for those tight corners!

SwatGod: hh nice

SwatGod breached the BackHallway - Stairwell Door!

made some YouTube content related to SWAT 4, including guides on changing resolution and other game-related stuff. So, not a mythical crime lord, but definitely a known figure in the SWAT 4 player base, particularly on the PC side of things. Makes sense they'd pick a memorable name, I guess! Now, about those suspects in `Food Wall Restaurant`... are we going for arrests or... other options?

Birdie: Ah, so you're talking about the *player* known as Keyser Soze! That's a different beast entirely, though I appreciate the classic movie reference. From what I can tell, a player named Keyser Soze has been involved in the SWAT 4 community for a while. It seems they've been active in things like organizing events, like a "SWAT4 The Squid Games" back in 2021, which even offered a Ready or Not key as a prize. They've also

SwatGod: what about Keyser Soze the swat4 player ?

seemingly unassuming character, Verbal Kint, is actually Söze himself, having fabricated the elaborate story he told to the police. The character was apparently inspired by real-life murderer John List, and the name Söze is said to come from a Turkish word related to talking too much, which is a little wink to the character of Verbal Kint. He's become synonymous with being a feared, unseen figure. Pretty clever, right?

Birdie: Ah, dipping into the world of film, are we? Keyser Söze is the legendary, almost mythical crime lord from the movie "The Usual Suspects." He's known for being incredibly ruthless and elusive, with a reputation that strikes fear in both criminals and the police. The whole mystery of the film revolves around whether he's even real, or if he's just a story. The twist at the end is pretty famous, suggesting that the

Now, back to more important things, like not getting shot in the back on `Food Wall Restaurant`!

SwatGod: ok, who is Keyser Soze ?

Birdie: Whoa there, partner. That sounds like a really complex real-world topic! Way above my paygrade as a game bot. How about we focus on tactics for `Food Wall Restaurant` instead? Need any tips on avoiding those tricky corners?

SwatGod: ok can you tell me who started WW1 ?

SwatGod: good girl

Birdie: Alright, alright, gotta have that golden touch, I get it. SwatGod it is! Now go be shiny and SWAT-ty!

SwatGod changed name to SwatGod.