The play before
the play.
Abilities can create information, break a sightline or delay a rotation—even without damage. We study what changed, who could use that change, and for how long.
CURRENT EXPLORATION UIR / Utility Impact by Ros
Read the game.See the real impact.
We build advanced performance metrics.
ONE QUESTION. MANY ARENAS.
Counter-Strike 2 × VALORANT
OUR PURPOSE 01 / 05
Talent is more
than a number.
We look for the contribution
between the highlights.
A well-timed ability. Space created for a teammate. A decision that changes an entire round. Competitive impact is richer than the final score.
CosmicForge Data is an early-stage, independent FPS analytics initiative with a not-for-profit mission. We develop statistical frameworks and algorithms to make those contributions easier to understand.
Our focus is Counter-Strike and VALORANT. Each game needs its own definitions, context and evidence.
See our approach ↓PLAYER-CENTRED
See the contribution.
Understand the player.
CONTEXT-AWARE
Same action.
Different meaning.
RESEARCH-FIRST
Build a hypothesis.
Then test it.
RESEARCH IN MOTION 02 / 05
What changes
the outcome?
Follow the action, the opportunity
and the impact that comes after.
THE CONTRIBUTION LENS01 — UTILITY
A utility action can change the conditions before a duel begins.
The play before
An opening.
Then a possibility.
Information becomes useful when a team can act on it. We examine how players create, occupy and retain space, and where an opportunity becomes a measurable outcome.
RESEARCH DIRECTION Information → movement → control
Every number
has a situation.
Timing, equipment, player roles and teammate support change the meaning of an action. Multiple metrics offer complementary views of performance.
DESIGN PRINCIPLE Context before comparison
FROM MATCH TO MEANING 03 / 05
Evidence in.
Insight out.
Our work begins with questions.
Our conclusions must earn their place.
Observe
Study matches and identify contributions that deserve a closer look.
Define
Give each metric a clear purpose, a measurable scope and explicit limits.
Model
Develop game-specific features and algorithms from properly licensed data.
Validate
Compare the model with match evidence. Account for uncertainty and game updates.
WHERE WE ARE
Framework development & data-access exploration.
Our first metrics are under development. No validated performance scores have been released.
DATA PARTNERSHIPS 04 / 05
For publishers, organisers & data providers
Better questions.
Shared progress.
We are seeking access to official historical FPS competition data to develop and evaluate our research.
Discuss data access ↗What helps us understand a match
Match foundations
Competitions, rosters, maps, rounds and game versions.
Event-level detail
Eliminations, damage, equipment and ability events.
Spatial & temporal context
Availability and permitted use depend on each provider’s licence. We do not currently claim a data partnership or access to a live feed.Positions, timestamps and effect durations, where available.
RESEARCH USELICENCE-AWARE DEVELOPMENTNO RAW-DATA RESALE
JOIN THE EXPLORATION 05 / 05
You see the game
differently.
So do we.
Help us ask better questions.
We welcome people who care about competition and want to understand it more deeply. Contribute a perspective, a method or a technical skill.
Expressions of interest for volunteer research collaboration. No paid roles are currently advertised.