Force buy explained
A force buy is chosen when the value of contesting the current round outweighs the benefit of a full future purchase. Score, loss bonus, opponent economy, available utility, and side-specific weapon value all matter. It should be a coordinated decision, not one player buying because they are frustrated.
“We can force around the saved rifle and still have a playable buy.”
Why the term matters
Before forcing, name the win condition: close-range stack, utility execute, saved weapon, or opponent weakness.
Use it correctly
When you hear Force buy in a broadcast or team call, use the surrounding moment to understand it: who has information, which resources remain and what action comes next. The same word can sound slightly different across games, but a good call should still help a teammate decide.
Competitive language is most useful when it makes the next action clearer. Give the location, timing, or resource state needed to support the term. Avoid using shorthand as a substitute for a complete call when teammates need more information.