Today I wanna talk about something that took me a while to figure out – those Dreams and Nightmares cases in CS2. I mean, I’ve been playing this game for a while, but these cases, man, they’re a whole different beast.
So, I first heard about these cases back in early 2022. I remember it like yesterday, January 21st to be exact. That’s when they officially dropped. I was hyped, like everyone else. New case, new skins, right? I saved up some cash and bought a few cases, eager to see what I could get. Opened them up, and… well, it was a mixed bag.
Initially, I was just focused on getting those fancy weapon finishes. There are 17 of them, all designed by the community. Pretty cool idea, if you ask me. But what I quickly realized was that the real prize in these cases are the knives. I mean everyone want to get a knife, right? And these cases have a whole bunch of them. I didn’t know much about the different types at first, but I started doing some digging.
Turns out, there are like 30 different knives you can get from these Dreams and Nightmares cases. Some are more common than others, obviously. I learned about things like Gamma Doppler, Autotronic, and Black Laminate. I even saw a Bright Water once in a game, and boy, was that thing shiny. There are so many, like Butterfly Knife, Karambit, and so on. I don’t know how many exactly there are, but there must be tons of them!
I spent hours watching videos, looking at pictures, trying to figure out which knives were the rarest. Then there’s this one knife, the Butterfly Knife Gamma Doppler. They say you gotta open like 12,000 cases on average to get it. That’s insane! But hey, it is super cool looking, I gotta admit. I even thought maybe I should try to invest in these cases, you know, buy a bunch and hope for the best. Some folks online were saying it’s a good investment, especially since it’s one of the cheaper cases with a Butterfly Knife Emerald in it. But honestly, it felt like a huge gamble, and I don’t have that kind of money to throw around.
I did manage to get a few knives after opening a bunch of cases. Nothing super rare, but still cool to have. It’s always a rush when you see that gold item pop up. For example, I got a Survival Knife, and it looks kinda cool in-game!
The prices for these cases and knives are all over the place, too. I saw some knives selling for crazy amounts online. It’s a whole economy in itself, it’s wild. Even the case themselves, I heard some people talking about the price going up because of the rare knives.
My Takeaway
- Getting Started: I jumped into Dreams and Nightmares cases when they first came out in early 2022.
- Learning Curve: It took me a while to understand that knives were the real prize, not just the weapon skins.
- Knife Variety: I discovered there are tons of different knives in these cases, like the Butterfly Knife, Karambit, and more.
- Rarity and Value: I found out some knives, like the Butterfly Knife Gamma Doppler, are super rare and expensive.
- Investment Thoughts: I considered investing in cases but decided it was too risky for me.
- Personal Wins: I did get a few cool knives, like a Survival Knife.
At the end of the day, these Dreams and Nightmares cases are a fun part of CS2. But they’re also a reminder that it’s all about luck. You can spend a fortune and get nothing, or you can get lucky on your first try. That’s just how it goes. I’m just gonna keep playing, opening a case here and there, and enjoying the game. Maybe one day I’ll get that super rare knife, who knows? But I’m not gonna break the bank trying.
