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==Tune the graphics== | ==Tune the graphics== | ||
| − | First of all, disable rain and fog, so you will be able to see further. This is especially handy | + | First of all, disable rain and fog, so you will be able to see further. This is especially handy with laser flag. But remember, some maps (e.g. Desert War) have very slight fog, that doesn't affect gameplay, but makes the map much more nicer. |
| − | Then decide about lightning and shadows. Do you really need them? | + | Then decide about lightning and shadows. Do you really need them? These settings affect the image contrast. Lightning may distort the apppearence of objects, enemy is less visible when he is in a shadow. The only use of shadow is that stealth tanks have one, so it might help you to indicate them. |
| − | Now lets turn to textures. You need them, except of one case. If the game is about a dark (black) labyrinth, where you | + | Now lets turn to textures. You need them, except of one case. If the game is about a dark (black) labyrinth, where you can't tell wall from the ceiling, turn off textures and turn on lightning --- that will help you greatly. |
There is another setting that affects the image, but you can't set it once and for all --- daytime. When you spawn on the server you will see the map at the server daytime. You have to use - and = keys to adjust daytime and to make it actually day. | There is another setting that affects the image, but you can't set it once and for all --- daytime. When you spawn on the server you will see the map at the server daytime. You have to use - and = keys to adjust daytime and to make it actually day. | ||
==Tune the radar== | ==Tune the radar== | ||
| − | You will find soon, that the radar is actually the most important part of the screen. So make it as big as possible and transparent. Also set it into Enhanced style. However, on some maps big radar will if the map author has left some huge unimportant objects visible on a radar, but such maps usually aren't very playable and unpopular. | + | You will find soon, that the [[radar]] is actually the most important part of the screen. So make it as big as possible and transparent. Also set it into Enhanced style. However, on some maps big radar will fool you, if the map author has left some huge unimportant objects visible on a radar, but such maps usually aren't very playable and unpopular. |
Shots must be clearly visible on the radar, so look at the settings "Radar Shot Size" and "Radar Shot Length" | Shots must be clearly visible on the radar, so look at the settings "Radar Shot Size" and "Radar Shot Length" | ||
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Set Track Marks setting as high as possible --- that will help you to track cloacked and st tanks. | Set Track Marks setting as high as possible --- that will help you to track cloacked and st tanks. | ||
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Use look button (the same you lock with GM) to find what flag someone carries. This button is a great help on maps without radar --- use it to figure where other tanks are, especially cloacked. | Use look button (the same you lock with GM) to find what flag someone carries. This button is a great help on maps without radar --- use it to figure where other tanks are, especially cloacked. | ||
| − | Hear attentively the sounds to figure weather there is a stealth jumping. It works well if you are somewhere high | + | Hear attentively the sounds to figure weather there is a stealth jumping. It works well if you are somewhere high, so the enemy needs to jump to you. |
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| + | As already mentioned, watch tanks marks to figure st's and cl's. Shadows from stealthed tanks can also help. | ||
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| + | Listen for your teammates --- they provide some valuable information, e.g. enemy's st positions. You should be familiar with [[Jargon|bzflag jargon]]. | ||
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| + | Use you radar against campers. Imagine there is a laser camper higher then you. Get laser flag, hide some where he cant see you and turn to him. Then use 4 and 5 keys (or shift plus wheel) to make him coincide with a special tick on the radar. So now you are aiming at him. Then jump and when you'll see camper, shoot. If you are lucky he won't be able to react fast enough or shoot you. | ||
Revision as of 19:21, 6 February 2010
Getting the most from your client can give considerable advantages without cheating and any skills.
Contents
Tune the graphics
First of all, disable rain and fog, so you will be able to see further. This is especially handy with laser flag. But remember, some maps (e.g. Desert War) have very slight fog, that doesn't affect gameplay, but makes the map much more nicer.
Then decide about lightning and shadows. Do you really need them? These settings affect the image contrast. Lightning may distort the apppearence of objects, enemy is less visible when he is in a shadow. The only use of shadow is that stealth tanks have one, so it might help you to indicate them.
Now lets turn to textures. You need them, except of one case. If the game is about a dark (black) labyrinth, where you can't tell wall from the ceiling, turn off textures and turn on lightning --- that will help you greatly.
There is another setting that affects the image, but you can't set it once and for all --- daytime. When you spawn on the server you will see the map at the server daytime. You have to use - and = keys to adjust daytime and to make it actually day.
Tune the radar
You will find soon, that the radar is actually the most important part of the screen. So make it as big as possible and transparent. Also set it into Enhanced style. However, on some maps big radar will fool you, if the map author has left some huge unimportant objects visible on a radar, but such maps usually aren't very playable and unpopular.
Shots must be clearly visible on the radar, so look at the settings "Radar Shot Size" and "Radar Shot Length"
Other settings
Set Display Threads to off to have larger visible area.
Set Track Marks setting as high as possible --- that will help you to track cloacked and st tanks.
Get the most information during the game
Use look button (the same you lock with GM) to find what flag someone carries. This button is a great help on maps without radar --- use it to figure where other tanks are, especially cloacked.
Hear attentively the sounds to figure weather there is a stealth jumping. It works well if you are somewhere high, so the enemy needs to jump to you.
As already mentioned, watch tanks marks to figure st's and cl's. Shadows from stealthed tanks can also help.
Listen for your teammates --- they provide some valuable information, e.g. enemy's st positions. You should be familiar with bzflag jargon.
Use you radar against campers. Imagine there is a laser camper higher then you. Get laser flag, hide some where he cant see you and turn to him. Then use 4 and 5 keys (or shift plus wheel) to make him coincide with a special tick on the radar. So now you are aiming at him. Then jump and when you'll see camper, shoot. If you are lucky he won't be able to react fast enough or shoot you.
