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 It covers many of the important settings, but not all. Some of them cannot be set via the menus but only via the configuration or setting variables directly via the console. It covers many of the important settings, but not all. Some of them cannot be set via the menus but only via the configuration or setting variables directly via the console.
-==== Controls ====+===== Controls =====
 The **Controls** settings are the first menu you are placed in, after clicking on **Configure** It may require some adjustment. An important feature of a good shooting game is that you can adapt the controls to your own needs, as in EF. You can define which keys on your keyboard trigger which function/setting. The **Controls** settings are the first menu you are placed in, after clicking on **Configure** It may require some adjustment. An important feature of a good shooting game is that you can adapt the controls to your own needs, as in EF. You can define which keys on your keyboard trigger which function/setting.
   * **Weapons**: fits quite well from the start   * **Weapons**: fits quite well from the start
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     * **Always running**: When on, you need a key held, to walk slower (and silent). If off, it is the exact other way around, you only run when holding a key.     * **Always running**: When on, you need a key held, to walk slower (and silent). If off, it is the exact other way around, you only run when holding a key.
     * **Autoswitch Weapons**: Can be set to **off**, **safe** and **best**. Defines what happens, when you pick up a weapon. If **off**, nothing happens, if **safe**, it might switch to it, if it is not a weapon with splash damage ([[weapons_and_items#Compound Grenade Launcher]] and [[weapons_and_items#Photon Burst]] always cause splash damage), while **best** always selects the weapon with highest damage.     * **Autoswitch Weapons**: Can be set to **off**, **safe** and **best**. Defines what happens, when you pick up a weapon. If **off**, nothing happens, if **safe**, it might switch to it, if it is not a weapon with splash damage ([[weapons_and_items#Compound Grenade Launcher]] and [[weapons_and_items#Photon Burst]] always cause splash damage), while **best** always selects the weapon with highest damage.
-==== Graphics settings ====+===== Graphics settings =====
 Clicking on **Video** in the settings menu, you end up here: Clicking on **Video** in the settings menu, you end up here:
  
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-=== Video Data ===+==== Video Data ====
 This is selected by default, containing the basic settings. The effects of these settings should be known. As on modern hardware you will hardly run into trouble when it comes to performance, it is recommended to max out the settings: This is selected by default, containing the basic settings. The effects of these settings should be known. As on modern hardware you will hardly run into trouble when it comes to performance, it is recommended to max out the settings:
   * **GL extensions**: On   * **GL extensions**: On
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   * **Compressed textures**: Well, actually it does not matter. You can trade CPU load for RAM load here (compressed requires more calculation time but less RAM), but today that should not make much of a difference, both is available in abundance.   * **Compressed textures**: Well, actually it does not matter. You can trade CPU load for RAM load here (compressed requires more calculation time but less RAM), but today that should not make much of a difference, both is available in abundance.
  
-=== Video Additional ===+==== Video Additional ====
 When clicking on **Video additional** you get to the following settings: When clicking on **Video additional** you get to the following settings:
  
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 **Screen size**: That's a bit of a technical question, although players tend to never touch this. It limits the amount of area actually used by the game, much like the underscan of old tube monitors. The border is in a greyish color, so the effective screensize is lowered, if you use this setting. On modern flat screen monitors you should not require this setting at all. **Screen size**: That's a bit of a technical question, although players tend to never touch this. It limits the amount of area actually used by the game, much like the underscan of old tube monitors. The border is in a greyish color, so the effective screensize is lowered, if you use this setting. On modern flat screen monitors you should not require this setting at all.
-=== Driver Info ===+==== Driver Info ====
 Does what is written in the advertisement: Here you can see some data concerning your graphics card/driver. Does what is written in the advertisement: Here you can see some data concerning your graphics card/driver.
  
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-=== Adjust brightness ===+==== Adjust Brightness ====
 EF has its problems with the gamma value under Windows NT systems (thus everything starting from Win2000/XP upward) with the original binaries. This means that the game is usually much too dark, no matter what you have set during installation or with the slider in the menu. This can be changed as follows: EF has its problems with the gamma value under Windows NT systems (thus everything starting from Win2000/XP upward) with the original binaries. This means that the game is usually much too dark, no matter what you have set during installation or with the slider in the menu. This can be changed as follows:
-  - Open the file ''efconfig.cfg'' in the directory ''baseEF'' of the EF installation (or in case of newer versions, the location can be seen [[en:games:star_trek_-_voyager_elite_force#location_of_the_config_files_mods_maps|here]]), +  - Open the file //efconfig.cfg// in the directory //baseEF// of the EF installation (or in case of newer versions, the location can be seen [[en:games:star_trek_-_voyager_elite_force#location_of_the_config_files_mods_maps|here]]), 
-  - search for the line ''r_ignorehwgamma <nowiki>"X"</nowiki>'' and set ''X'' to ''0'', +  - search for the line //r_ignorehwgamma <nowiki>"</nowiki>//X//<nowiki>"</nowiki>// and set //X// to ''0'', 
-  - search for the line ''r_overBrightBits <nowiki>"X"</nowiki>'' and set ''X'' to ''0''. +  - search for the line //r_overBrightBits <nowiki>"</nowiki>//X//<nowiki>"</nowiki>// and set //X// to ''0''. 
-Then it is actually too bright. But rather too bright and one can see something than too dark and one can't see anything. The above also applies to the file ''hmconfig.cfg'', which provides the effect for the multiplayer. For ioQuake3 derived versions of EF this setting is not necessary, because the slider does exactly what it is supposed to do.+Then it is actually too bright. But rather too bright and one can see something than too dark and one can't see anything. The above also applies to the file //hmconfig.cfg//, which provides the effect for the multiplayer. For ioQuake3 derived versions of EF this setting is not necessary, because the slider does exactly what it is supposed to do.
  
-The [[https://obsproject.com/de|Open Broadcaster Software]] (OBS) is also affected from this bug, even when using [[..:star_trek_-_voyager_elite_force#Lilium Voyager]]. This has the following effect: Ingame, the brightness looks just fine, while recordings look rather dark. When using the ''r_ignorehwgamma <nowiki>"X"</nowiki>'' variable setting, the video looks brighter as well.+The [[https://obsproject.com/de|Open Broadcaster Software]] (OBS) is also affected from this bug, even when using [[Versions#Lilium Voyager]]. This has the following effect: In-game, the brightness looks just fine, while recordings look rather dark. When using the //r_ignorehwgamma// variable setting, the video looks brighter as well.
  
 The reason for this strange behavior is the following: The original game is asking the hardware to adjust gamma values directly. As hardware gamma affects the entire systems graphics output, all connected screens are affected (brightened up), which usually is not a desired effect. Therefore modern drivers usually refuse to enable such a feature, hence EF keeps being displayed darker than intended, as well. The reason for this strange behavior is the following: The original game is asking the hardware to adjust gamma values directly. As hardware gamma affects the entire systems graphics output, all connected screens are affected (brightened up), which usually is not a desired effect. Therefore modern drivers usually refuse to enable such a feature, hence EF keeps being displayed darker than intended, as well.
-=== Use other resolutions === +==== Use Other Resolutions ==== 
-By default, EF has a rather limited selection of possible display resolutions available in the menu. This by no means reflect the actual abilities the game has, when it comes to resolutions. EF is based on the [[..:quake_3_arena]] engine. So you can use the [[en:troubleshooting:q3a_graphics_hack]] to play EF in HD or with **wide screen resolutions**. The two relevant config files are ''efconfig.cfg'' (for the single player) and ''hmconfig.cfg'' (for the multiplayer), see also section [[..:star_trek_-_voyager_elite_force#Location of the config files]]. For mods (e. g. pinball) the config stored in the mod folder may also have to be modified. +By default, EF has a rather limited selection of possible display resolutions available in the menu. This by no means reflect the actual abilities the game has, when it comes to resolutions. EF is based on the [[..:Quake 3 Arena]] engine. So you can use the [[en:troubleshooting:Q3A Graphics Hack]] to play EF in HD or with **wide screen resolutions**. The two relevant config files are ''efconfig.cfg'' (for the single player) and ''hmconfig.cfg'' (for the multiplayer), see also [[custom_content_and_settings#location_of_config_files_mods_maps|Location of the Config Files]]. For mods (e. g. pinball) the config stored in the mod folder may also have to be modified. 
-==== Sound and Network Settings ====+===== Sound and Network Settings =====
 When clicking on **Sound/Network**, you enter the following sub menu: When clicking on **Sound/Network**, you enter the following sub menu:
  
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 Here you can select the output sound device, the quality of it (**Openal** is recommended) and the volume of effects (weapons, items, environment) and music. Here you can select the output sound device, the quality of it (**Openal** is recommended) and the volume of effects (weapons, items, environment) and music.
  
-The network settings can be influenced by the **Data rate** setting. **LAN/Cable/xDSL** will probably be the right choice. But actually it is recommended, to set that manually in the configuration. See also [[..:star_trek_-_voyager_elite_force#Network/Net Settings]] on the subject. +The network settings can be influenced by the **Data rate** setting. **LAN/Cable/xDSL** will probably be the right choice. But actually it is recommended, to set that manually in the configuration. See also [[Net Settings]] on the subject. 
-==== Game Options ====+===== Game Options =====
 When clicking on **Game options** in the **Configuration** menu, you will see this: When clicking on **Game options** in the **Configuration** menu, you will see this:
  
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   * **Voice**: The voice over sound, can be **English** or **German**.   * **Voice**: The voice over sound, can be **English** or **German**.
   * **Crosshair**: Opens a selection of available crosshairs.   * **Crosshair**: Opens a selection of available crosshairs.
-==== Player Name, Model and Handicap ====+===== Player Name, Model and Handicap =====
 A bad habit that also occurs on the net is that players forget to enter their name before playing multiplayer games. This can be very "funny" when 3 players with the name ''Redshirt'' are on the same server at once. So it's best to change it immediately, so you won't forget that either. To do this, click on **Configure**, then Select **Player** in EF. You end up here: A bad habit that also occurs on the net is that players forget to enter their name before playing multiplayer games. This can be very "funny" when 3 players with the name ''Redshirt'' are on the same server at once. So it's best to change it immediately, so you won't forget that either. To do this, click on **Configure**, then Select **Player** in EF. You end up here:
  
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 The option **Handicap** is only interesting for very good players as it reduces the shields, health and weapon damage values to the set percentage value (incl. their upper limits). A handicap of 50 means that you only have 50 health points each time you spawn, not 100 as usual, and a maximum of 100 (slowly dropping back to 50). This has the same effect on the shields. The normal value x the handicap : 100 is always assumed as the basis, that means [[weapons_and_items#Emergency Hypospray]]s also charge only to the handicap value, the [[weapons_and_items#Booster Hypospray]]s, yellow medical bag, as well as shields charge as usual to a value of maximum 200, but this value decreases slowly to the handicap value (unless you have enemy contact, then probably a lot faster... :-)). As said before, it is meant for good players who don't want to spoil the game experience for everyone else. The option **Handicap** is only interesting for very good players as it reduces the shields, health and weapon damage values to the set percentage value (incl. their upper limits). A handicap of 50 means that you only have 50 health points each time you spawn, not 100 as usual, and a maximum of 100 (slowly dropping back to 50). This has the same effect on the shields. The normal value x the handicap : 100 is always assumed as the basis, that means [[weapons_and_items#Emergency Hypospray]]s also charge only to the handicap value, the [[weapons_and_items#Booster Hypospray]]s, yellow medical bag, as well as shields charge as usual to a value of maximum 200, but this value decreases slowly to the handicap value (unless you have enemy contact, then probably a lot faster... :-)). As said before, it is meant for good players who don't want to spoil the game experience for everyone else.
-=== Colored Nicknames ===+==== Colored Nicknames ====
 You can also use colors in the nick by prefixing it with a ''^'' with a digit. All following characters will then be displayed in the corresponding color. The color assignment is as follows: You can also use colors in the nick by prefixing it with a ''^'' with a digit. All following characters will then be displayed in the corresponding color. The color assignment is as follows:
 ^ Code ^ Color ^ ^ Code ^ Color ^
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 Higher numbers are allowed (8 and 9) but are used as modulo 8, so begin at Black again, when using 8. This also works for other elements, such as map names or server names. Why these colors? They are the 8 ANSI colors used on terminals and in C programs. See also: [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANSI_escape_code#3-bit_and_4-bit]]. The closest resemblance would be the xterm color palette for the first 8 colors. Higher numbers are allowed (8 and 9) but are used as modulo 8, so begin at Black again, when using 8. This also works for other elements, such as map names or server names. Why these colors? They are the 8 ANSI colors used on terminals and in C programs. See also: [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANSI_escape_code#3-bit_and_4-bit]]. The closest resemblance would be the xterm color palette for the first 8 colors.
-=== Overlong nicks ===+==== Overlong Nicks ====
 By default, the length of the nick in EF is limited by the input field. But if you edit the ''hmconfig.cfg'' manually (line with ''seta name <nowiki>"..."</nowiki>''), longer nicks are also possible. By default, the length of the nick in EF is limited by the input field. But if you edit the ''hmconfig.cfg'' manually (line with ''seta name <nowiki>"..."</nowiki>''), longer nicks are also possible.
-==== Default Settings and CD Key ====+===== Default Settings and CD Key =====
 The menu item **Default settings** does what it says: When using this button, the game will ask you for confirmation in resetting the settings of the entire game. The menu item **Default settings** does what it says: When using this button, the game will ask you for confirmation in resetting the settings of the entire game.
  
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-See also [[..:star_trek_-_voyager_elite_force#Problems with CD Keys]] on this matter.+See also [[setting_up_ef#Problems with CD Keys]] on this matter.
  
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