|
Multiple
Keybind 'Profiles'
Courtesy
of MachDelta
By
popular demand (er... two people ), heres an explanation of how to set
up two key configurations for Thievery. One will be for the Thief, one
for the Guard. I'll try to explain everything, but if anyone has any questions/problems,
just ask. Its really not too complicated though, I mean, LaughingRat seems
to have figured it out, so it should be a snap for everyone else
Im going to try and take baby steps throughout this, so more advanced
users can skip a lot of junk. The readers digest version, for all you
lazy people, is this:
ThieveryUser.ini
Z=exec ThiefBinds.txt
X=exec GuardBinds.txt
ThiefBinds.txt
set input W MoveForward
set input S MoveBackward
set input *key* *command*
etc...
echo Thief Binds Loaded Successfully!
GuardBinds.txt
set input W MoveBackward
set input S MoveForward
set input *key* *command*
etc...
echo Guard Binds Loaded Successfully!
If you didn't understand that, then read on.
-------
What we're doin:
We will be constructing two text files, filling them with class specific
binds, and then setting up the ability to switch between the two files
in mid game.
Purpose:
Ease of use mostly. Seperating class specific binds can reduce clutter,
and allow the same key to be given different functions. Trust me, you'll
love it.
Limitations:
There are only two problems with this system. One, is that you cannot
load/save/change aliases. The second, is that most users will experience
a small lag hiccup when the files are executed. This is not much of a
concern though, as long as the switch is made before the game actually
begins.
What you have to know:
Not much. Keybinding is extremely easy if you know what you're doing.
Most people simply lack the knowledge to fiddle with this stuff, not the
skill. I say again, keybinding is easy. I could teach my 14 year old sister
how to do it in an afternoon - all you *really* need to know is how to
type and what you want to type.
If you don't know the basics, there are a TON of sites out there that
have excellent explanations of basic binding, aliasing, syntax, and whatnot.
Im not going to write all that crap here, so go hunt it down on google.
Its simple to learn, and the benifits of knowing how to get the most out
of your keys are huge. Well worth your time (especially since 99% of the
stuff will work with UT2003!)
Tools:
Notepad (or Wordpad) and some fingers.
-------
(Preface note: Capitalization does not matter with keybinds)
Step 1: Groundwork
Locate your ../UnrealTournament/System/ directory and
leave it open
Create two new text files. Name them whatever you like,
but they should probably make sense. One will be used to store your Thief
binds, and the other will store Guard binds. Examples: ThiefBinds.txt
and GuardBinds.txt
Note: These files MUST be in the ../System/ directory!
Step 2: ThieveryUser.ini
Locate the file ThieveryUser.ini (its in the same folder),
and MAKE A COPY OF IT INCASE YOU SCREW UP!!
Then you can open it
You will see a section labled [Engine.Input], with a bunch
of Alias[#]=Whatever. Scroll down past all the aliases until you find
your keys. This is where all of your keys (and their commands) are stored.
Find two keys you would like to use to activate Thief
mode and Guard mode (respectively). Be warned, that some keys are exactly
as they appear, and some arent. For example, A is A, but the * on the
keypad is known as GreyStar. Also note that the keys are waaay out of
order, so be sure to look through the entire list if you cant find the
key you want to use.
Advanced users note: Feel free to use an Alias toggle
(hence, only one activation key is needed) if you want.
Once you've found the keys you want to use, you have to
bind them to something. The command we'll be using to activate the text
files (that you created before), is known as exec, and is used in this
format: exec *filename*. Place this command and the appropriate filename
(WITH THE FILE EXTENSION!!) infront of those keys.
Example: Say you have chosen the O and P keys. This is what you should
see:
O=exec ThiefBinds.txt
P=exec GuardBinds.txt
We're done here for now, so you can save and close User.ini
Step 3: Text files
Open both your text files (ThiefBinds.txt and GuardBinds.txt). This is
where you will be entering the commands to replace whatever keys you want.
This file is different from ThieveryUser.ini in that it does not directly
change your keys. What im saying is, all commands in these files will
be executed exactly as if you typed them into the console!
So, what we want to do is enter a series of commands that
will change your keys. The command for this is set input, and the format
is set input *key* *command*. This is where things get tricky, because
you MUST know both the key names and the commands you want to use. If
you're stuck, don't be afraid to refer to your ThieveryUser.ini to look
stuff up.
Anyways, enter all the commands you wish into both files.
You don't need to enter in anything special at the beginning or end of
the file, just type stuff on each line as if it were a seperate command.
Here's an example of what your file might look like:
set input Q Jump
set input E Duck
set input W MoveForward
set input S MoveBackward
set input A StrafeLeft
set input D StrafeRight
set input F1 Showscores
etc. etc. etc.
Remember, that each line is just like you opened the console
and entered exactly what you see above. This also means that you aren't
limited to set input commands. You could put other things in it too:
Jump
StrafeLeft
Say I'm a little teapot
And when you executed the file, you would jump, move to the left, and
say to everyone "I'm a little teapot". I don't know why you
would want to , but the ability is there.
So, type away, and put whatever you want into either file.
Just be sure to put all your Thief binds and Guard binds in seperate files
You can do whatever you want, but most people will only need a few (a
dozen maybe?) set input commands to shuffle some keys around.
Hot tip:
In 1.2, the devs implemented another command called echo (thanks devs!)
All this does is write text that only you can see. Its like being able
to talk to yourself in private - LOL! Anyways, I strongly reccomend you
add an echo command to the very last line of both .txt files. For example:
Echo Thief Binds Loaded Successfully.
So, when you hit the key to load your thief binds, you
should see this line appear in the chat area, letting you know that the
file was executed properly. Very handy.
Hot tip 2:
This is just me, but I also added a second echo command to both text files,
like so:
set input F12 echo Thief Binds Active
and
set input F12 echo Guard Binds Active
So if I ever forget what "mode" im in, I just hit F12 and it
will tell me.
Addenum 1:
Unfortunatly I forgot to mention that it is not possible to use a doubled
up key, by seperating commands with a pipe symbol |
For example, set input F10 Cancel | Disconnect
The game interprets these as two seperate commands (one setting F10 to
cancel, and the other simply disconnecting you from a server or single
play), and in this case they produce some very undesired results.
The good news, however, is that you can use Aliases to work around this
problem. Simply set an Alias to the command sequence you wish to use,
and then name it (give it an Alias) like so:
Aliases[#]=(Command="Cancel | Disconnect",Alias=LeaveServer)
And then in your config file, simply set it to bind to
that alias:
set input F10 LeaveServer
The end result should be the same as intended above.
Step 4: Try it!
Woohoo! Done already! Well, maybe not. You don't have to have everything
tweaked out to the max, but as long as you have the two text files created
and the right entries in your ThieveryUser.ini, you should be able to
go into the game and test things out. Hopefully, the files are executed
properly. If not, check for spelling mistakes and unnessecary syntax (spaces
and whatnot). Remember that the exec command must have the full name of
the text files, including the .txt extension. Hopefully it all works,
and you can start adding more commands to your text files. If so, Congrats!
------
Handy dandy commands
Heres a little section for you if you need a hand with some generic, and
thievery specific commands. Some might be handy, some not. Its all up
to you.
behindview 1 | onrelease behindview 0
Switches to third person for as long as you hold the key. When you release
it, it goes back to first person
showscores | onrelease showscores
Simaler to the command above, but it will display the scoreboard for as
long as you hold the key. Some people like this command. I dont, but thats
just me.
Toggle bDuck | Axis aUp Speed=-300.0
Toggles ducking
Toggle bTSlowDown
Toggles creeping
Toggle bTSpeedUp
Heres one I love. This toggles RUNNING. So you don't need to have seperate
walk and run keys! Just use this like the creep key. It might take some
getting used to, but I think its worth it. Might just be my (extremely
odd) setup though.
ThUsePickup ThieveryMod.ThPickupxxx
Heres a command you'll all like. This uses certain items in your inventory.
Just enter the command, and where it says xxx you enter the name of the
item:
PotionCatfall
PotionHealth
PotionSpeed
PotionInvisibility
Mine
Caltrop
Flare
Flashbomb
Whistler
Cancel | Disconnect
I reccomend binding this to your F10 key. Normally, all F10 does is cancel
a connection in progress, but if you add Disconnect to it, you can also
use the key to exit from a server quickly.
Additionally, Im not sure if this problem still exists, but I heard something
about servers that might occasionally continue trying to send you data
or connection requests even after using the cancel command. This is supposed
to prevent that too. *Shrug*
Reconnect
Duh. I bound this to F11, since I dont fiddle with my brightness anymore.
Timedemo 1
Timedemo 0
Shows and stops showing (respectively) your FPS.
Behindview 1
Behindview 0
Third and First person (respectively)
BuyLoadout #
Used to select preconfigured purchases with a single keystroke. (Valid
numbers are 1-4)
There are a whole ton of other commands for both Thievery
and UT that im not going to list. If you're looking for something specific,
the best way to find out what it is, is to go into the in game binder,
find the command, and bind it to an "extra" key. Then you can
open ThieveryUser.ini, find the key, and see what the command is. Thats
how I figured most commands out anyways.
The wonderful world of Aliases
Im not going to spend *too* much time on this section, because it can
get kind of complicated. That, and there are other, more comprehensive
alias guides on the net. Go search for them if you want to learn all about
aliases.
Anyways, aliases are incredibly handy tools. You can use them to do soooo
many things. One of my favorites is the "fake toggle". For example,
I only use one key to enable/disable behindview, and my FPS. It looks
like so:
Aliases[25]=(Command="Behindview 1 | onrelease set input F8 BV0",Alias=BV1)
Aliases[26]=(Command="Behindview 0 | onrelease set input F8 BV1",Alias=BV0)
Aliases[27]=(Command="Timedemo 1 | onrelease set
input F5 TD0",Alias=TD1)
Aliases[28]=(Command="Timedemo 0 | onrelease set input F5 TD1",Alias=TD0)
F5=TD1
F8=BV1
The basic formula for a fake toggle is this:
Aliases[#]=(Command="*command* | onrelease set input *key* Alias2",Alias=Alias1)
Aliases[#+1]=(Command="*command* | onrelease set input *key* Alias1",Alias=Alias2)
You can use it for a whole whack of things (including executing text files
like the ones above!)
WHEW!
That was a lot of friggin writing!! If you're still reading this, you
must be really bored or really really interested. Either way, congrats
on sticking with it! I know that keybinding can look like a really daunting
task if you're just starting off, but let me assure you that its not.
Once you understand the basics, everything else flows from there.
What else...
Oh yeah. If you're ever stuck/lost/confused, don't be afraid to ask! I
hope I've explained everything appropriately in the above babbling, but
i've probably missed something. Or several things. (Not to mention the
spelling mistakes which I am sure exist in numerous places). This is all
second nature to me now (and it will be to you, with a little practice),
so I might have left out a few details. Just ask, I (and others - I am
not the only one who knows their way around a User.ini) will be more than
happy to help!
Anyways, I hope this has helped. Even if it's just one
person, it will be worth it!
Happy keybinding, and happy Thieving!
|
