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Advice for QL config scripting please :) (22 comments)

( Forum: QL)

Posted by storm @ 04:39 CST, 20 February 2015 - iMsg

Hiya,

I'm having some trouble scripting a zoom bind in my config to work properly. Basically it does work, but if I get fragged it thinks what ever weapon I pick up is in the railgun zoom mode (if I was fragged with railgun out) which gets me fragged when I'm constantly zooming with rockets. Hope that makes sense, basically the zoom script means if I press my railgun bind twice it zooms in / out.

Here is my bind cfg:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
seta weapon_1 "weapon 1; vstr rg_o; vstr ch_1" // gnt
seta weapon_2 "weapon 2; vstr rg_o; vstr ch_2" // mg
seta weapon_3 "weapon 3; vstr rg_o; vstr ch_1" // ssg
seta weapon_4 "weapon 4; vstr rg_o; vstr ch_1" // gl
seta weapon_5 "weapon 5; vstr rg_o; vstr ch_1" // rl
seta weapon_6 "weapon 6; vstr rg_o; vstr ch_3" // lg
seta weapon_7 "weapon 7; vstr rg_1; vstr ch_2" // rg
seta weapon_8 "weapon 8; vstr rg_o; vstr ch_1" // pls
seta weapon_14 "weapon 14; vstr rg_o; vstr ch_2" // hmg

seta ch_1 "cg_crosshairsize 24; cg_drawCrosshair 3; cg_crosshairColor 4"
seta ch_2 "cg_crosshairsize 24; cg_drawCrosshair 6; cg_crosshairColor 4"
seta ch_3 "cg_crosshairsize 24; cg_drawCrosshair 2; cg_crosshairColor 4"

seta rg_o "-zoom; bind r vstr weapon_7" // This binds my rail key to change weapon to rail, and is executed on each weapon (see below)
seta rg_1 "-zoom; bind r vstr rg_0" // This is executed once you've chose rail, and binds rail key to Zoom
seta rg_0 "+zoom; bind r vstr rg_1" // This is the zoom, and also binds my rail key to zoomout

// -- WEAPONS -- //
bind a "vstr weapon_1"
bind z "vstr weapon_2"
bind v "vstr weapon_3"
bind b "vstr weapon_4"
bind w "vstr weapon_5"
bind g "vstr weapon_6"
bind r "vstr weapon_7"
bind TAB "vstr weapon_8"
bind c "vstr weapon_14"
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

I heard there is a new system which is superior to 'vstrs' in QL but I don't understand them yet, I think they were called aliases? If anyone can help me out it'd be awesome. Thanks guyz.

btw ch_1/2/3 are crosshair vstr's, rg_1/1/0 are for the railgun zoom script.

Edited by storm at 04:41 CST, 20 February 2015 - 8101 Hits

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<< Comment #1 @ 04:47 CST, 20 February 2015 >>

By

deadlift

you need it to choose another weapon on death, only way i know of is to make use of the ~~(premium/pro feature)~~ built-in weapon cfg in QL. Theres not a "on death" command i believe.

Edited by deadlift at 17:58 CST, 20 February 2015

<< Comment #3 @ 06:11 CST, 20 February 2015 >>

By

pvh - Reply to #1

I think the cg_weaponconfig* commands don't require pro anymore

<< Comment #2 @ 06:08 CST, 20 February 2015 >>

By

Pawulon

cg_zoomoutondeath or something like that, set it to 1

cvarlist *zoom*

<< Comment #4 @ 08:52 CST, 20 February 2015 >>

By

phy1um - Reply to #2

This doesn't reset the vstr binds though. You'd need to combine this with the weaponconfig commands, although I don't know if they work off the spawn. I'd assume they would, but you'll need to try it out.

My zoom system is to have a zoom toggle key, but then to also treat every weapon switch as a zoomout. I never zoom mid fight, so either I can set up for a zoom shot, or I can press the bind for any weapon (including the one I already have out) and unzoom.

Also, the 'alias' command would have exactly(?) the same effect that you already get here. You still use vstr to call aliases. When you have seta weapon_x "...", you can replace the 'seta' with 'alias' and it will behave the same. I don't think there's any technical difference.

<< Comment #5 @ 16:53 CST, 20 February 2015 >>

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pvh - Reply to #4

The difference is that aliases allow you to create seperate buttondown/buttonup actions with +/- aliases, which is not going to help solve this particular problem.

<< Comment #6 @ 17:26 CST, 20 February 2015 >>

By

storm

Hmm I might have figured it out. If I add "weapon 7" to the rg_1 and rg_0 vstrs, that will make sure it's back on railgun before zooming. I'm at work so I'll try it later.

<< Comment #7 @ 18:41 CST, 20 February 2015 >>

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Lorfa '

There is no exposed event trigger for death, however there is an event trigger for weapon selection (cg_weaponconfig_x).

The variable cg_weaponConfig by itself just does a default thing.

So you could do this:

cg_weaponConfig "vstr rg_o"

cg_weaponConfig_rg "vstr rg_1"

That way if you spawn with a non-rail weapon r will be bound to select the rail and not to zoom.

If you spawn with rail it will remain set to zoom.

There is a slight delay when using weaponconfig, since it applies after weaponDropTime, and this is 200 ms on ruleset QL/classic, but that shouldn't be an issue because it is just rebinding a key.

<< Comment #8 @ 18:48 CST, 20 February 2015 >>

By

Heartlesss - Reply to #7

i know it's off topic but could you show a screenshot of your config on aerowalk pls ? :)

thanks!

<< Comment #9 @ 01:05 CST, 21 February 2015 >>

By

Lorfa ' - Reply to #8

Ok

<< Comment #12 @ 09:12 CST, 22 February 2015 >>

By

Freiya - Reply to #9

Lately I find lower picmip (and gl_nearest) more snappy.

<< Comment #13 @ 17:38 CST, 22 February 2015 >>

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Lorfa ' - Reply to #12

Picmip of what value? Snappy how?

<< Comment #14 @ 19:51 CST, 22 February 2015 >>

By

Freiya - Reply to #13

5 AND gl_nearest, or lower with / without gl_nearest.

Just feels more crisp, "taut".

<< Comment #10 @ 02:02 CST, 21 February 2015 >>

By

storm - Reply to #7

Thanks Lorfa I'll give it a go later. Thanks.

<< Comment #11 @ 08:53 CST, 21 February 2015 >>

By

thuNDa

don't we all respawn by pressing mouse1?
get used to another key which has +attack and then somehow also a reset of the zoomscript.

<< Comment #20 @ 07:19 CST, 25 February 2015 >>

By

zealot - Reply to #11

either that or bind to mg, you'd usually press that on respawn.

<< Comment #15 @ 20:37 CST, 22 February 2015 >>

By

melechesh '

You could use a different xhair colour to remind you which weapon it currently thinks you have selected, that way you will notice on respawning and press weapon key accordingly to set it to the right weapon settings.

<< Comment #16 @ 01:45 CST, 23 February 2015 >>

By

storm - Reply to #15

That's also a clever idea, thank you.

<< Comment #17 @ 04:51 CST, 23 February 2015 >>

By

Gobotz

The only command you need...

/quit

<< Comment #18 @ 06:43 CST, 23 February 2015 >>

By

Anonymous (58.7.114.113)

If you're not happy with any of the mentioned methods you can use mine:



bind a "weapon 1;-zoom"

bind b "weapon 4;-zoom"

bind c "weapon 14;-zoom"

bind g "weapon 6;-zoom"

bind r "weapon 7"

bind tab "weapon 8;-zoom"

bind v "weapon 3;-zoom"

bind w "weapon 5;-zoom"

bind z "weapon 2;-zoom"

set cg_crosshairColor 4

set cg_crosshairSize 24

set cg_weaponConfig_bfg "cg_drawCrosshair 3;vstr rebind_rg"

set cg_weaponConfig_cg "cg_drawCrosshair 3;vstr rebind_rg"

set cg_weaponConfig_g "cg_drawCrosshair 3;vstr rebind_rg"

set cg_weaponConfig_gh "cg_drawCrosshair 3;vstr rebind_rg"

set cg_weaponConfig_gl "cg_drawCrosshair 3;vstr rebind_rg"

set cg_weaponConfig_hmg "cg_drawCrosshair 6;vstr rebind_rg"

set cg_weaponConfig_lg "cg_drawCrosshair 2;vstr rebind_rg"

set cg_weaponConfig_mg "cg_drawCrosshair 6;vstr rebind_rg"

set cg_weaponConfig_ng "cg_drawCrosshair 3;vstr rebind_rg"

set cg_weaponConfig_pg "cg_drawCrosshair 3;vstr rebind_rg"

set cg_weaponConfig_pl "cg_drawCrosshair 3;vstr rebind_rg"

set cg_weaponConfig_rg "cg_drawCrosshair 6;vstr rebind_rg2"

set cg_weaponConfig_rl "cg_drawCrosshair 3;vstr rebind_rg"

set cg_weaponConfig_sg "cg_drawCrosshair 3;vstr rebind_rg"

set cg_zoomOutOnDeath 1

set rebind_rg "bind r weapon 7"

set rebind_rg2 "bind r vstr rg_zoom"

set rg_zoom "+zoom;bind r vstr rg_unzoom"

set rg_unzoom"-zoom;bind r vstr rg_zoom"

I've set it so "cg_crosshairSize 24" and "cg_crosshairColor 4" only get executed once, because from what you've shown us they never get changed, and if they're never changed it would be redundant to execute them for every weapon.

I see two problems with my method. The first problem: if you hold down the traditional zoom button and switch weapons to anything other than the RG whilst zoomed you will unzoom. However, this behaviour should occur in your original method anyway.

The second problem: with the RG already equipped, holding down the traditional zoom button will confuse the special RG zoom feature. I don't think you would use the traditional zoom button and the special RG zoom together, but I've highlighted that there is a problem here anyway.

I hope you find it useful.

<< Comment #19 @ 06:57 CST, 23 February 2015 >>

By

zpnq

seta zoom0 "vstr zoom2"
seta zoom2 "-zoom; set zoom0 vstr zoom1"
seta zoom1 "+zoom; set zoom0 vstr zoom2"

bind x "vstr zoom0"

This zoom script should do nothing when you hit x then hit x again and it should zoom in....then out when you hit it again.

Put vstr zoom2 in your other weapon binds should reset it. So anytime you change weapon it'll snap back to original unzoomed view.

Put vstr zoom0 into your rail bind and you should be good to go.

Just hit another weapon bind to reset it, so when you respawn after dying with rail you can just spam lg or rl and reset.

Make sure zoom is NOT on toggle in the game menu.

Should do the trick if i understand what you are saying o.0

If you need a hand let me know.

Edited by zpnq at 06:58 CST, 23 February 2015

<< Comment #21 @ 21:54 CST, 1 January 2017 >>

By

Anonymous (203.92.52.208)

Hey Guys, I am looking for exactly this but in a different way.

Basically I don't need zoom except when I use Railgun so I want my Mouse4 (thats bound to railgun) to act as a zoom key (zoom if pressed and normal if released) when railgun is selected. And upon reopening I want to go back to rocket or whatever else is the standard issue ;)

Right now my issue is I have a bound as follows
Mouse 1 shoot
Mouse 2 jump
Mouse 3 rocket
Mouse 4 rail
Wheel up LG
Wheel Down previous weapon

I use the key board to zoom and inadvertently don't dodge well with my little finger or thumb (other 3 being needed) doing the zoom key.

Now I could buy a mouse with 1 more button but the script for above could do the trick.

Any suggestions.

Thanks

<< Comment #22 @ 08:41 CST, 2 January 2017 >>

By

Yakumo - Reply to #21

Untested but this should work I think -

alias railZoomOn "bind Mouse4 +zoom"
alias railZoomOff "bind Mouse4 weapon 7"
seta cg_weaponConfig_rg "railZoomOn"
seta cg_weaponConfig "railZoomOff "

This uses the pre-installed cg_weaponConfig vstrs that get triggered on weapon swap. The alias's aren't really necessary you could just write it into the weaponconfig long hand but it makes a point I'm going to cover at the end a bit easier.

1. If you have anything other than "bind x weapon y" as your binds, eg you put fov or other things in the binds then you may have issues, you'd either want to work out how to ditch cg_weaponConfig and put the commands shown at the end of your bind strings.
Or do what I do and ONLY have "bind x weapon y" for binds and put anything else for the weapon in the weaponConfig string for it.

2. The second possible failure point is if I remember right "cg_weaponConfig" only actually works if you swapped to a weapon where the specific weaponConfig_XX for it is completely empty.
So if you have anything in the others, then add railZoomOff to the end of it,

The complete set of weaponConfig vstrs, with example :

alias railZoomOn "bind Mouse4 +zoom" //change r for your rail key
alias railZoomOff "bind Mouse4 weapon 7" //change r for your rail key

seta cg_weaponConfig_g "" // empty, can leave to default in 'cg_weaponConfig'
seta cg_weaponConfig_mg "" // empty, can leave
seta cg_weaponConfig_sg "" // empty, can leave
seta cg_weaponConfig_gl ""
seta cg_weaponConfig_rl "cg_drawgun 3;railZoomOff" //not empty so must have railZoomOff
seta cg_weaponConfig_lg ""
seta cg_weaponConfig_rg "cg_drawgun 0;railZoomOn" //rail so - railZoomOn
seta cg_weaponConfig_pg ""
seta cg_weaponConfig_bfg ""

seta cg_weaponConfig_gh ""
seta cg_weaponConfig_ng ""
seta cg_weaponConfig_pl ""
seta cg_weaponConfig_cg ""
seta cg_weaponConfig_hmg ""
seta cg_weaponConfig "cg_drawgun 1; railZoomOff" //default here

It's probably just best to put railZoomOff in them all, I just thought I'd explain how I remembered the default worked.

Edited by Yakumo at 11:02 CST, 10 January 2017

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