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--- en:games:star_trek_-_voyager_elite_force:settings [2023-02-08-10-58] – 7saturn
+++ en:games:star_trek_-_voyager_elite_force:settings [2023-02-08-11-10] (current) – [Default Settings and CD Key] 7saturn
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 ==== 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:
-  - 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.
 ==== 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 =====
 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.
-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 =====
 When clicking on **Game options** in the **Configuration** menu, you will see this:
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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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