Difference between revisions of "Keyboard controls"

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==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.
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'''NOTE: Mouse control is not enabled in the X-Wing Trilogy version of the game'''
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===Propulsion===
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'''NOTE: A joystick with a throttle lever can also change speed.'''
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* Joystick or mouse: up/down/left/right movement
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* {{kbd|+}} Increase speed
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* {{kbd|-}} Decrease speed
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* {{kbd|Backspace}} Full throttle
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* {{kbd|]}} 2/3 throttle
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* {{kbd|[}} 1/3 throttle
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* {{kbd|\}} Zero throttle
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* {{kbd|Enter}} Match speed with currently selected target
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* {{kbd|H}} Engage '''hyperdrive''' (and end current mission)
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* {{kbd|N}} Engage/disengage SLAM overdrive (Missile Boat only)
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===Combat systems===
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* {{kbd|F8}} Adjust tractor beam recharge rate
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* {{kbd|F9}} Adjust laser recharge rate
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* {{kbd|F10}} Adjust shield recharge rate
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* {{kbd|<nowiki>;</nowiki>}} Direct energy from shields to lasers
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* {{kbd|'}} Direct energy from lasers to shields
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===Weapons and shields===
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* Joystick button 1 or {{mouse|l}} Fire
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* {{kbd|W}} Cycle through available weapons
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* {{kbd|X}} Select firing mode (single fire, dual fire, linked fire)
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* {{kbd|S}} Toggle shield configuration (all forward, all rear, equal distribution)
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* {{kbd|B}} Toggle beam weapon on/off
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===Targeting systems===
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* {{kbd|T}} Select next available target
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* {{kbd|Y}} Select previous available target
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* {{kbd|R}} Target nearest enemy fighter or mine
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* {{kbd|E}} Target the nearest enemy attacking you
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* {{kbd|U}} Target the newest craft in the area
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* {{kbd|A}} Target the nearest attacker of your current target
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* {{kbd|I}} Toggle target component display on/off
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* {{kbd|,}} Cycle through your target's components (weapons, engines, etc)
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* {{kbd|<}} Cycle through target's components in reverse order
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* {{kbd|O}} Clear CMD of targets
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* {{kbd|Z}} Threat display of current target
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* {{kbd|Shift}}+{{kbd|F5}} to {{kbd|F7}} Store current target in one of three presets
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* {{kbd|F5}} to {{kbd|F7}} Select preset target
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===Communications===
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* {{kbd|Shift}}+{{kbd|A}} Order wingmen to '''attack''' your target
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* {{kbd|Shift}}+{{kbd|C}} Order wingmen to '''cover''' you
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* {{kbd|Shift}}+{{kbd|E}} Order wingmen to take '''evasive''' action
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* {{kbd|Shift}}+{{kbd|I}} Order wingmen to '''ignore''' your target
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* {{kbd|Shift}}+{{kbd|S}} '''Send''' for reinforcements
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* {{kbd|Shift}}+{{kbd|B}} Orders targeted craft to '''board''' and reload you
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* {{kbd|Shift}}+{{kbd|R}} Orders targeted craft to '''report''' their status
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* {{kbd|Shift}}+{{kbd|W}} Orders targeted craft to '''wait''' for further orders
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* {{kbd|Shift}}+{{kbd|G}} Orders targeted waiting craft to '''go''' and continue
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* {{kbd|Shift}}+{{kbd|H}} Orders targeted craft to head '''home'''
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===Information systems===
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* {{kbd|G}} Display mission '''goals'''
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* {{kbd|M}} Display in-flight '''map'''
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* {{kbd|L}} Display message '''log'''
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* {{kbd|D}} Display '''damage''' assessment
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* {{kbd|K}} Display '''keyboard''' reference
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===Special===
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* {{kbd|Alt}}+{{kbd|E}} Eject!
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* {{kbd|C}} Turn in-flight recorder '''camera''' on/off
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* {{kbd|V}} View camera film while in flight
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* {{kbd|Q}} Quit (exits mission)
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* {{kbd|P}} Pause
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* {{kbd|Alt}}+{{kbd|C}} Calibrate joystick
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* {{kbd|Alt}}+{{kbd|T}} Cycle through '''time''' acceleration modes (normal, 2x, 4x)

Revision as of 14:42, 12 January 2012

XvT/XWA

The original X-Wing Vs TIE Fighter CD ships with a keyboard reference printed in the manual. However, there's an [A4 pdf] and the original [odg] version available.

Note: ALT + O takes a screenshot and saves it as a *.bmp file in your game root directory.

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.

Combat systems

Weapons and shields

Targeting systems

Communications

Information systems

Special