Fake planting in Valorant definitely works, but I'm thinking about switching to CS2. Does the fake plant strategy work there too? Are there any good resources to learn CS2 tactics without just watching pros for hours?

Fake defuse/plant mind games work even better in CS2 because of the longer defuse times and kit mechanics! Made the switch from Valorant about 3 months ago and had to relearn a lot of tactics. Found https://dmarket.com/cs2-wiki/ which has strategy guides beyond just the basics. Their smoke lineups section saved me hours of practice time - they show exact positions with reference points that are easy to find. The economy management guide explains when to save vs force buy which Valorant players often struggle with in CS2. They also explain map control concepts that don't exist in Valorant due to the different movement speeds and timing