Opening Console

[tapo]

I haven't found out how to do anything interesting yet, but:

+set com_allowConsole 1

in your launch options allows you to open the console with `

listcvars and listcmds should show you available settings.

'idstudio', the promised mod tool, isn't in there.

[StingingVelvet]

Open it with the period key? Might want to write that part better.

[Rojo]

I believe Carmack said that idstudio was only available in the x64 build, but the executable that Steam distributed is 32 not 64.

Conflicting information, since they stated it was shipping from the start with modding tools.

[phillibl]

The never said RAGE was shipping with mod tools or the x64 exe. They did say however that we will get it very soon.

[pingchecker]

Originally Posted by StingingVelvet

Open it with the period key? Might want to write that part better.

it works with the ` key but i do not know an of the cvars

[Rojo]

PC Gamer May 2011 quotes "Rage to ship with full level editor, idstudio" but the article doesn't actually quote anyone from id saying that. Sensationalist headline? Either way, it's confusing because people are expecting it to be there.

Not a big deal, it has been in the wild for 2 whole hours.

[Amy]

I've heard it break the warranty when you open the console.


On a serious side, and because i still download this game and i haven't suffered of bugs yet, have you discovered interesting command in the console?

[tapo]

Originally Posted by Amy

I've heard it break the warranty when you open the console.


On a serious side, and because i still download this game and i haven't suffered of bugs yet, have you discovered interesting command in the console?

It includes many of the doom 3 cvars, some new ones:

http://www.tweakguides.com/Doom3_8.html

I suggest typing image_ and cm_ then hitting tab, to see a list and what they're set to.

[surfrock22]

Originally Posted by tapo

It includes many of the doom 3 cvars, some new ones:

http://www.tweakguides.com/Doom3_8.html

I suggest typing image_ and cm_ then hitting tab, to see a list and what they're set to.

Thanks! That's super helpful. I was able to set AF to 16.. not sure if it did anything in game, though.

[Torgul]

Any luck with FoV? g_fov seems to be locked at 80.

[xdc]

cvaradd g_fov 15

or it might be

addcvar

this will add 15 + 80 = 95

[THE Nakedgun]

In the past idtech 4 this works in game.

Ctrl + Alt +`

Does it work in idtech 5?

[surfrock22]

Originally Posted by THE Nakedgun

In the past idtech 4 this works in game.


Does it work in idtech 5?

I don't think so, but if you place:

+set com_allowConsole 1

into the launch options, you just have to press "~".

[HydrantHunter]

I think Ctrl+Alt+` was the default in idTech 4. Setting com_allowConsole to 1 removes the Ctrl+Alt requirement.

FWIW, I've scored several achievements with com_allowConsole set to 1
I've been in and out of the console a few times, but I haven't actually used it for anything.
@tapo - do you have a source for that?

[tapo]

Originally Posted by HydrantHunter

I think Ctrl+Alt+` was the default in idTech 4. Setting com_allowConsole to 1 removes the Ctrl+Alt requirement.

FWIW, I've scored several achievements with com_allowConsole set to 1
I've been in and out of the console a few times, but I haven't actually used it for anything.
@tapo - do you have a source for that?

I don't, I heard it elsewhere, and since Rage was essentially unplayable for me yesterday I decided to add a warning.

I guess some settings done through console will disable achievements.