Difference between revisions of "Keyboard controls"

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==XvT/XWA==
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==X-wing vs. TIE Fighter (XvT) and X-wing Alliance (XWA)==
[[File:xvt_cheat_sheet.jpg|thumb|250px|alt=Keyboard Controls|Keyboard Controls]]
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[[File:Xvt_cheat_sheet.png|thumb|400px|alt=XvT Keyboard Controls|XvT Keyboard Controls]]
The original X-Wing Vs TIE Fighter CD came with a keyboard reference sheet. Here is an [[http://www.emperorshammer.org/to/files/wiki/xvt_cheat_sheet.pdf A4 pdf]] or the original [[http://www.emperorshammer.org/to/files/wiki/XvT_Cheat_sheet.zip odg]] file available for download.
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The original X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter CD came with a keyboard controls reference sheet. Here is a [[Media:Xvt_cheat_sheet.png|XvT Keyboard Controls Cheat Sheet]] available for download.
  
The X-Wing Alliance controls are basically the same.
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The X-Wing Alliance controls are basically the same with a few additions.
  
Note: ALT + O takes a screenshot and saves it as a *.bmp file in your game root directory '''c:\Program Files\LucasArts\XwingTie'''.  These images are sometimes required in order to receive credit.  The file names appear as:
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Note: <code>ALT + O</code> takes a screenshot and saves it as a *.bmp file in your game's installation directory, such as  '''C:\Program Files\LucasArts\XwingTie'''.  The file names appear as:
 
*frontscreen0.bmp
 
*frontscreen0.bmp
 
*frontscreen1.bmp
 
*frontscreen1.bmp
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'''TIE Fighter''' contains a lot of keyboard controls, but they aren't as daunting as they look. There are only a few which are used constantly throughout the game, and they become second-nature very quickly. It should be noted that a few controls are specific to the craft you are flying.
 
'''TIE Fighter''' contains a lot of keyboard controls, but they aren't as daunting as they look. There are only a few which are used constantly throughout the game, and they become second-nature very quickly. It should be noted that a few controls are specific to the craft you are flying.
  
'''NOTE: Mouse control is not enabled in the X-Wing Trilogy version of the game'''
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'''NOTE: Mouse control is not enabled in the X-Wing Trilogy version of the game.'''
  
 
===Propulsion===
 
===Propulsion===

Revision as of 15:44, 22 October 2020

X-wing vs. TIE Fighter (XvT) and X-wing Alliance (XWA)

XvT Keyboard Controls
XvT Keyboard Controls

The original X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter CD came with a keyboard controls reference sheet. Here is a XvT Keyboard Controls Cheat Sheet available for download.

The X-Wing Alliance controls are basically the same with a few additions.

Note: ALT + O takes a screenshot and saves it as a *.bmp file in your game's installation directory, such as C:\Program Files\LucasArts\XwingTie. The file names appear as:

  • frontscreen0.bmp
  • frontscreen1.bmp

...and so on in sequence until you move or delete them.

TIE Fighter

TIE Fighter contains a lot of keyboard controls, but they aren't as daunting as they look. There are only a few which are used constantly throughout the game, and they become second-nature very quickly. It should be noted that a few controls are specific to the craft you are flying.

NOTE: Mouse control is not enabled in the X-Wing Trilogy version of the game.

Propulsion

NOTE: A joystick with a throttle lever can also change speed.

  • Joystick or mouse: up/down/left/right movement
  • + Increase speed
  • - Decrease speed
  • Backspace Full throttle
  • ] 2/3 throttle
  • [ 1/3 throttle
  • \ Zero throttle
  • Enter Match speed with currently selected target
  • H Engage hyperdrive (and end current mission)
  • N Engage/disengage SLAM overdrive (Missile Boat only)

Combat systems

  • F8 Adjust tractor beam recharge rate
  • F9 Adjust laser recharge rate
  • F10 Adjust shield recharge rate
  • ; Direct energy from shields to lasers
  • ' Direct energy from lasers to shields

Weapons and shields

  • Joystick button 1 or {{mouse|l Fire
  • W Cycle through available weapons
  • X Select firing mode (single fire, dual fire, linked fire)
  • S Toggle shield configuration (all forward, all rear, equal distribution)
  • B Toggle beam weapon on/off

Targeting systems

  • T Select next available target
  • Y Select previous available target
  • R Target nearest enemy fighter or mine
  • E Target the nearest enemy attacking you
  • U Target the newest craft in the area
  • A Target the nearest attacker of your current target
  • I Toggle target component display on/off
  • , Cycle through your target's components (weapons, engines, etc)
  • < Cycle through target's components in reverse order
  • O Clear CMD of targets
  • Z Threat display of current target
  • Shift + F5 to F7 Store current target in one of three presets
  • F5 to F7 Select preset target

Communications

  • Shift + A Order wingmen to attack your target
  • Shift + C Order wingmen to cover you
  • Shift + E Order wingmen to take evasive action
  • Shift + I Order wingmen to ignore your target
  • Shift + S Send for reinforcements
  • Shift + B Orders targeted craft to board and reload you
  • Shift + R Orders targeted craft to report their status
  • Shift + W Orders targeted craft to wait for further orders
  • Shift + G Orders targeted waiting craft to go and continue
  • Shift + H Orders targeted craft to head home

Information systems

  • G Display mission goals
  • M Display in-flight map
  • L Display message log
  • D Display damage assessment
  • K Display keyboard reference

Special

  • Alt + E Eject!
  • C Turn in-flight recorder camera on/off
  • V View camera film while in flight
  • Q Quit (exits mission)
  • P Pause
  • Alt + C Calibrate joystick
  • Alt + T Cycle through time acceleration modes (normal, 2x, 4x)