Can a cloaked spy be detected by watching the network graph?

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This is just out of curiosity. Is there anyway to detect when a cloaked spy has entered a room using net_graph?

Assume net_graph shows a constant pattern in a room only occupied by you, and a cloaked spy enters. Does the graph reflect anything?

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Best Answer

Your client does not receive any kind of data about cloaked spies at all, until the server detects you bumped into one.




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How long does Spy Cloak last?

Cloak and Dagger Its Cloak will last for 6.2 seconds when the Spy is running, and has penalties for replenishing cloak outside recharging: it cannot be replenished by ammo boxes while invisible, and when not invisible, ammo boxes replenish 35% less cloak compared to the default Invisibility Watch.

How do I become invisible as a spy?

Pressing the alternate fire button (Default: MOUSE2) with any weapon active will cause the Spy to Cloak, becoming completely invisible to enemies and allowing him to infiltrate enemy territory and stalk targets without being seen.



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