Configuring Overgrowth - Revision history

Constance: Removed SUMLauncher note, as the tool is outdated.

2023-07-09T23:48:43Z

Removed SUMLauncher note, as the tool is outdated.

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	If you need to edit the config without starting the game, you can change your configuration by modifying your '''config.txt'''. Just below you can see the location of this file on each operating system.		If you need to edit the config without starting the game, you can change your configuration by modifying your '''config.txt'''. Just below you can see the location of this file on each operating system.

	~~There is also a community made tool available for editing the config file without starting the game, the [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=14201 SUMLauncher].~~

2018-03-08T19:33:30Z

Editor Hotkeys: Added link to Prefabs

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	! bind[save_selected_items]		! bind[save_selected_items]
	\| cmd+shift+s \|\| Saves the selected items as a prefab.		\| cmd+shift+s \|\| Saves the selected items as a [[Prefabs\|prefab]].
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	! bind[cut]		! bind[cut]

2018-03-06T14:27:24Z

General Settings - auto-camera: added default value for other localy controlled players.

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	! auto_camera		! auto_camera
	\| false \|\| Determines whether to have the camera automatically return to a position behind the player. Only ~~effects~~ the player controlled with keyboard and mouse in local multiplayer with splitscreen.		\| false \|\| Determines whether to have the camera automatically return to a position behind the player. Only affects the player controlled with keyboard and mouse in local multiplayer with splitscreen, will be true for the other players.
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	! split_screen		! split_screen

2018-03-06T14:04:21Z

General Settings - auto_camera: updated based on recent testing.

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	! auto_camera		! auto_camera
	\| false \|\| Determines whether to have the camera automatically return to a position behind the player. ~~'''TODO: Does this apply only when a controller is used?'''~~		\| false \|\| Determines whether to have the camera automatically return to a position behind the player. Only effects the player controlled with keyboard and mouse in local multiplayer with splitscreen.
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	! split_screen		! split_screen

2018-03-06T13:46:48Z

General Settings: tested global_time_scale_mult.

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	! global_time_scale_mult		! global_time_scale_mult
	\| 1.0 \|\| How fast the game should run. '''TODO: ~~Does this work~~?'''		\| 1.0 \|\| How fast the game should run. Can be set to above and below the min./max. values of the ingame settings. '''TODO: Hardcoded min/max values?'''
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	! game_difficulty		! game_difficulty

2018-01-15T16:42:39Z

Controller Setup: Wrote simplified explanation and split the in-depth stuff into its own heading

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	==Controller Setup==		==Controller Setup==

	Most common controllers should work out of the box for Overgrowth. The control scheme is ~~not using any standard convention~~, but works well for Overgrowth's ~~fast-paced~~ gameplay. If you want to change the controls you need to edit the config file.		Most common controllers should work out of the box for Overgrowth. The control scheme is different from most games, but works well for Overgrowth's gameplay. If you want to change the controls you need to edit the config file. First make sure the game is turned off. Then find and open your [[#Config_File_Location\|config file]], then edit the bindings in that file for [[#Xbox_controller\|Xbox controller]] if you use that, otherwise [[#Generic_Controller\|generic controller]].

	~~Note: Currently~~ the ~~guide only targets Windows 7 users~~. Mac ~~users may refer to~~ [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=12631 Anton's guide].		After making your desired changes, save the file and open the game.

			If you have problems with your controller on Mac, check out [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=12631 Anton's guide].

			===Advanced Controller Setup===

			If for some reason your controller isn't working properly with the game, here are some instructions for Windows 7 that might help you out:

	First, make sure your controller is plugged in to your computer.		First, make sure your controller is plugged in to your computer.

2018-01-15T16:28:05Z

Simplified config file location

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	==~~Mac~~ Location==		==Config File Location==

			The configuration file is created when Overgrowth is started for the first time.

			To view or edit your config file, find your operating system in the list below and follow the shown path.

			'''Windows'''

			<code>My Documents\Wolfire\Overgrowth\Data\config.txt</code>

			''Note:'' NOT Program Files\Wolfire\Overgrowth\Data!

			'''Mac'''

	<code>Macintosh HD/Users/~/Library/Application Support/Overgrowth/Data/config.txt</code>		<code>Macintosh HD/Users/~/Library/Application Support/Overgrowth/Data/config.txt</code>

	where ~ is your username.		where ~ is your username.

	'''Note:''' If you are using Lion, your library folder is hidden by default... in the finder, click the "Go" menu, then Press Option, and Library will appear in the list.		''Note:'' If you are using Lion, your library folder is hidden by default... in the finder, click the "Go" menu, then Press Option, and Library will appear in the list.

	~~==Windows Location==~~
	~~<code>My Documents\Wolfire\Overgrowth\Data\config.txt</code>~~

	'''~~Note:~~''' ~~NOT Program Files\Wolfire\Overgrowth\Data!~~		'''Linux'''

	~~==Linux Location==~~
	<code>~/.local/share/Overgrowth/Data/config.txt</code>		<code>~/.local/share/Overgrowth/Data/config.txt</code>

	~~The configuration file is created when Overgrowth is started for the first time.~~

	==Settings==		==Settings==

2018-01-15T14:16:37Z

Controller Setup: WIP

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	==Controller Setup==		==Controller Setup==

	~~Since alpha 150, external controller options have been added to~~ the ~~'''config~~.~~txt~~'~~'' file~~. ~~The following guide will help~~ you ~~configure your controller~~ to ~~properly work with Overgrowth~~.		Most common controllers should work out of the box for Overgrowth. The control scheme is not using any standard convention, but works well for Overgrowth's fast-paced gameplay. If you want to change the controls you need to edit the config file.

	Note: Currently the guide only targets Windows 7 users. Mac users may refer to [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=12631 Anton's guide].		Note: Currently the guide only targets Windows 7 users. Mac users may refer to [http://forums.wolfire.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=12631 Anton's guide].

2018-01-10T17:16:43Z

Added the rest of the config values from defaults.txt

2018-01-10T16:08:17Z

Added many missing config values, still more to come