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| − | ==XvT | + | ==X-wing vs. TIE Fighter (XvT) and X-wing Alliance (XWA)== |
| + | [[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 controls reference sheet. Here is a [[Media:Xvt_cheat_sheet.png|XvT Keyboard Controls Cheat Sheet]] available for download. | ||
| − | The | + | 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 | + | 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 | ||
| + | *frontscreen1.bmp | ||
| + | |||
| + | ...and so on in sequence until you move or delete them. | ||
==TIE Fighter== | ==TIE Fighter== | ||
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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''' | + | '''NOTE: Mouse control is not enabled in the X-Wing Trilogy version of the game.''' |
===Propulsion=== | ===Propulsion=== | ||
'''NOTE: A joystick with a throttle lever can also change speed.''' | '''NOTE: A joystick with a throttle lever can also change speed.''' | ||
* Joystick or mouse: up/down/left/right movement | * Joystick or mouse: up/down/left/right movement | ||
| − | * | + | * <code>+</code> Increase speed |
| − | * | + | * <code>-</code> Decrease speed |
| − | * | + | * <code>Backspace</code> Full throttle |
| − | * | + | * <code>]</code> 2/3 throttle |
| − | * | + | * <code>[</code> 1/3 throttle |
| − | * | + | * <code>\</code> Zero throttle |
| − | * | + | * <code>Enter</code> Match speed with currently selected target |
| − | * | + | * <code>H</code> Engage hyperdrive (and end current mission) |
| − | * | + | * <code>N</code> Engage/disengage SLAM overdrive (Missile Boat only) |
===Combat systems=== | ===Combat systems=== | ||
| − | * | + | * <code>F8</code> Adjust tractor beam recharge rate |
| − | * | + | * <code>F9</code> Adjust laser recharge rate |
| − | * | + | * <code>F10</code> Adjust shield recharge rate |
| − | * | + | * <code><nowiki>;</nowiki></code> Direct energy from shields to lasers |
| − | * | + | * <code>'</code> Direct energy from lasers to shields |
===Weapons and shields=== | ===Weapons and shields=== | ||
| − | * Joystick button 1 or | + | * <code>Joystick button 1</code> or <code>Mouse l</code> Fire |
| − | * | + | * <code>W</code> Cycle through available weapons |
| − | * | + | * <code>X</code> Select firing mode (single fire, dual fire, linked fire) |
| − | * | + | * <code>S</code> Toggle shield configuration (all forward, all rear, equal distribution) |
| − | * | + | * <code>B</code> Toggle beam weapon on/off |
===Targeting systems=== | ===Targeting systems=== | ||
| − | * | + | * <code>T</code> Select next available target |
| − | * | + | * <code>Y</code> Select previous available target |
| − | * | + | * <code>R</code> Target nearest enemy fighter or mine |
| − | * | + | * <code>E</code> Target the nearest enemy attacking you |
| − | * | + | * <code>U</code> Target the newest craft in the area |
| − | * | + | * <code>A</code> Target the nearest attacker of your current target |
| − | * | + | * <code>I</code> Toggle target component display on/off |
| − | * | + | * <code>,</code> Cycle through your target's components (weapons, engines, etc) |
| − | * | + | * <code><</code> Cycle through target's components in reverse order |
| − | * | + | * <code>O</code> Clear CMD of targets |
| − | * | + | * <code>Z</code> Threat display of current target |
| − | * | + | * <code>Shift + F5</code> to <code>F7</code> Store current target in one of three presets |
| − | * | + | * <code>F5</code> to <code>F7</code> Select preset target |
===Communications=== | ===Communications=== | ||
| − | * | + | * <code>Shift + A</code> Order wingmen to '''attack''' your target |
| − | * | + | * <code>Shift + C</code> Order wingmen to '''cover''' you |
| − | * | + | * <code>Shift + E</code> Order wingmen to take '''evasive''' action |
| − | * | + | * <code>Shift + I</code> Order wingmen to '''ignore''' your target |
| − | * | + | * <code>Shift + S</code> '''Send''' for reinforcements |
| − | * | + | * <code>Shift + B</code> Orders targeted craft to '''board''' and reload you |
| − | * | + | * <code>Shift + R</code> Orders targeted craft to '''report''' their status |
| − | * | + | * <code>Shift + W</code> Orders targeted craft to '''wait''' for further orders |
| − | * | + | * <code>Shift + G</code> Orders targeted waiting craft to '''go''' and continue |
| − | * | + | * <code>Shift + H</code> Orders targeted craft to head '''home''' |
===Information systems=== | ===Information systems=== | ||
| − | * | + | * <code>G</code> Display mission '''goals''' |
| − | * | + | * <code>M</code> Display in-flight '''map''' |
| − | * | + | * <code>L</code> Display message '''log''' |
| − | * | + | * <code>D</code> Display '''damage''' assessment |
| − | * | + | * <code>K</code> Display '''keyboard''' reference |
===Special=== | ===Special=== | ||
| − | * | + | * <code>Alt + E</code> Eject! |
| − | * | + | * <code>C</code> Turn in-flight recorder '''camera''' on/off |
| − | * | + | * <code>V</code> View camera film while in flight |
| − | * | + | * <code>Q</code> Quit (exits mission) |
| − | * | + | * <code>P</code> Pause |
| − | * | + | * <code>Alt + C</code> Calibrate joystick |
| − | * | + | * <code>Alt + T</code> Cycle through '''time''' acceleration modes (normal, 2x, 4x) |
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| + | [[Category:Guides]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:06, 16 April 2023
X-wing vs. TIE Fighter (XvT) and X-wing Alliance (XWA)[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
NOTE: A joystick with a throttle lever can also change speed.
- Joystick or mouse: up/down/left/right movement
+Increase speed-Decrease speedBackspaceFull throttle]2/3 throttle[1/3 throttle\Zero throttleEnterMatch speed with currently selected targetHEngage hyperdrive (and end current mission)NEngage/disengage SLAM overdrive (Missile Boat only)
Combat systems[edit]
F8Adjust tractor beam recharge rateF9Adjust laser recharge rateF10Adjust shield recharge rate;Direct energy from shields to lasers'Direct energy from lasers to shields
Weapons and shields[edit]
Joystick button 1orMouse lFireWCycle through available weaponsXSelect firing mode (single fire, dual fire, linked fire)SToggle shield configuration (all forward, all rear, equal distribution)BToggle beam weapon on/off
Targeting systems[edit]
TSelect next available targetYSelect previous available targetRTarget nearest enemy fighter or mineETarget the nearest enemy attacking youUTarget the newest craft in the areaATarget the nearest attacker of your current targetIToggle target component display on/off,Cycle through your target's components (weapons, engines, etc)<Cycle through target's components in reverse orderOClear CMD of targetsZThreat display of current target
Shift + F5toF7Store current target in one of three presetsF5toF7Select preset target
Communications[edit]
Shift + AOrder wingmen to attack your targetShift + COrder wingmen to cover youShift + EOrder wingmen to take evasive actionShift + IOrder wingmen to ignore your targetShift + SSend for reinforcementsShift + BOrders targeted craft to board and reload youShift + ROrders targeted craft to report their statusShift + WOrders targeted craft to wait for further ordersShift + GOrders targeted waiting craft to go and continueShift + HOrders targeted craft to head home
Information systems[edit]
GDisplay mission goalsMDisplay in-flight mapLDisplay message logDDisplay damage assessmentKDisplay keyboard reference
Special[edit]
Alt + EEject!CTurn in-flight recorder camera on/offVView camera film while in flightQQuit (exits mission)PPauseAlt + CCalibrate joystickAlt + TCycle through time acceleration modes (normal, 2x, 4x)
