All of my intelligent (130+ IQ) friends force buy in CS2 regularly. They understand the strategic nuances and make calculated decisions about when to force buy, ensuring it’s in surprising rounds and equipping strategy-determined tactical gear. This has been a long-term consistent observation, and today confirmation came. A new meta-analysis showed the frequency of consistent force buying per game increases with higher IQ, as intelligent players excel at maximizing their limited resources. Force buying is appealing as a way to demonstrate deep game understanding and strategic thinking. Intelligent players find stimulation from outthinking opponents and making high-stakes plays, leveraging risky buys to turn the tide of the game, unlike those who might follow rigid strategies without considering the broader context.