From 9796809e41784a188a45810fcbde43c8fa134328 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: RandumKiwi Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 09:11:56 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Heaps of docs :D git-svn-id: svn://svn.code.sf.net/p/actiongame/code/trunk/ac@2101 e016b1c5-ed68-44aa-a2f7-31cac88cffde --- docs/README.xml | 3 ++ docs/basics.xml | 87 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- docs/commonfaqs.xml | 33 ++++++++++++++ docs/interface.xml | 15 +++++-- docs/knownissues.xml | 8 ++-- docs/pics/smallminimap.jpg | Bin 0 -> 11774 bytes docs/pics/weaponselect.jpg | Bin 0 -> 21265 bytes 7 files changed, 139 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) create mode 100644 docs/commonfaqs.xml create mode 100644 docs/pics/smallminimap.jpg create mode 100644 docs/pics/weaponselect.jpg diff --git a/docs/README.xml b/docs/README.xml index b09c474e..c5d98cba 100644 --- a/docs/README.xml +++ b/docs/README.xml @@ -60,6 +60,9 @@
  • Special maneuvers - Special gameplay maneuvers, such as: rifle jump, rifle sprint, etc.
    • +
  • + Common F.A.Q's - Answers to some common questions not covered else-where in this readme. +

    • Advanced

    diff --git a/docs/basics.xml b/docs/basics.xml index 946adcdd..71d415f0 100644 --- a/docs/basics.xml +++ b/docs/basics.xml @@ -164,7 +164,7 @@

    Most important setting changes can actually be changed from within the menus. So, press ESC and then settings. - There are many settings in this menu that can be changed, look in there for what you need. + There are many important settings in this menu that can be changed, including changing your name and team. Look in there for what you need.

    There are of course other settings which can't be found inside the menu. These settings can be changed via the console. Check out @@ -199,6 +199,91 @@ Note for linux users: Config files get saved in the hidden directory .assaultcube/config in your users home directory.

    +

    + Choosing a weapon +

    +

    + + To select a primary weapon, press B to show the weapon menu (you can also find this menu inside of the + settings menu).
    + This menu will give you the option to pick any of the four primary weapons (Assault rifle, Sniper + rifle, Sub-machine gun, Shotgun). +

    +

    + The next time respawn, you will start with the weapon that you selected from this menu. +

    +

    + You can also select between your primary weapon, pistol/akimbo, grenade or knife by selecting them + using the keys 1-4, or by scrolling through them with your mouse. Also, G will throw a grenade. +

    +

    + Quick nade throw: If you want to throw a grenade and then quickly switch back to your normal weapon, + press and hold the right mouse button and then let go to throw the grenade. After throwing the grenade (if you clicked and + held it) then it will switch back to your normal weapon. +

    +

    + You can find out more about the weapons here. +

    + +

    + Orientation +

    +

    + If you can't find your way around the map, you can use the mini-map in the top-right corner of your screen (see right). + Also, a bigger version of the map can be shown by pressing ALT. +

    +

    + To learn more about the mini-map, see here. +

    +

    + Talking/Chatting +

    +

    + If you want to say something to other players, it's very simple. Just press T to bring up the console + where you can type what you would like to the other players. +

    +

    + If you want to make sure what you say is said only to the players on your team (if in a team mode), then press U. + This will bring up the console with a % sign in-front of it. The % sign is what is needed infront of ANYTHING + you say to make it be seen ONLY by your team. +

    +

    Gibs

    +

    + Gibs are a great way of defeating another player. If you want to gain a lot of points fast, this is the way to do it, because + gibs count for 2 points! +

    +

    + Gibs are created by: Headshots from sniper rifles, deaths from knifing & deaths from grenade blasts. +

    TO BE CONTINUED...

    + + + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/commonfaqs.xml b/docs/commonfaqs.xml new file mode 100644 index 00000000..10491721 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/commonfaqs.xml @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ + + + + + + + Common F.A.Q's + + +

    Common F.A.Q's

    +

    + This section of the ReadMe covers some common questions asked by players. +

    + +

    + This is covered in the interface part of the readme. Check here. +

    + +

    + This is because of lag. The server has not had a response from this player for too long and so they have + temporarally been turned into a "ghost" that cannot be shot (but don't worry, they can't shoot you either). +

    + + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/interface.xml b/docs/interface.xml index 0882c84b..176a9bf0 100644 --- a/docs/interface.xml +++ b/docs/interface.xml @@ -39,6 +39,9 @@ As an example, in multiplayer you can use the vote submenu to vote on a new mode/map. Further customizations and actions can be done to these menus using CubeScript.

    +

    + In some circumstances, there may be more on a menu than what can be held. Pressing page-up/page-down on it will show the + next page of the menu. You can tell if there is another page by the arrow at the bottom of the screen.

    The HUD

    @@ -49,15 +52,16 @@ The HUD

    - A new feature implemented in AssaultCube 0.94 shows the direction of where damage inflicted upon you originated from + A new feature implemented in AssaultCube 1.00 shows the direction of where damage inflicted upon you originated from by using small red markers at the edge of the screen.

    The capture-the-flag HUD is slightly different to the normal one, as can be seen here.

    -

    The scoreboard

    +

    The scoreboard

    The scoreboard will tell you (horizontally in this order): +