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[The6thMessenger]

Ever played Hunchback IIC, and when you shoot your uacs, it covers your entire field of vision?

Here's an idea, just use the RAC muzzle flashes on rapid-fire and burst-fire weapons. You can literally do it merely by XML, by having them refer to the muzzle-flashes of the RAC.

[Nightbird]

Use user.cfg and turn off muzzle flash... problem solved.

[Rondoe]

Nightbird, on 09 August 2022 - 11:22 PM, said:

Use user.cfg and turn off muzzle flash... problem solved.

If you would indulge us that are not so tech savvy as to editing files in programs how is this done? is it allowed? Last I checked editing config. files long ago in proprietary software that doesn't belong to me is um highly frowned upon (illegal)

I'm not trying to be an arse about anything, just want to cover mine before I attempt said action.

Thanks!
-Rondoe.

FYI-last time I messed with game files was on a 486 processor computer, maybe a pentium 1, also when the internet sucked and still used dial up.

[Nightbird]

Rondoe, on 10 August 2022 - 01:12 AM, said:

If you would indulge us that are not so tech savvy as to editing files in programs how is this done? is it allowed? Last I checked editing config. files long ago in proprietary software that doesn't belong to me is um highly frowned upon (illegal)

I'm not trying to be an arse about anything, just want to cover mine before I attempt said action.

Thanks!
-Rondoe.

FYI-last time I messed with game files was on a 486 processor computer, maybe a pentium 1, also when the internet sucked and still used dial up.

Been a pinned thread in general forum, if you're afraid it's not approved or anything lol

https://mwomercs.com...editor-for-mwo/

[Tarl Cabot]

Rondoe, on 10 August 2022 - 01:12 AM, said:

If you would indulge us that are not so tech savvy as to editing files in programs how is this done? is it allowed? Last I checked editing config. files long ago in proprietary software that doesn't belong to me is um highly frowned upon (illegal)

I'm not trying to be an arse about anything, just want to cover mine before I attempt said action.

Thanks!
-Rondoe.

FYI-last time I messed with game files was on a 486 processor computer, maybe a pentium 1, also when the internet sucked and still used dial up.

Nightbird got ya pointed in the right direction, nor are you directly modifying a game file... per the above link, these are the two files that are player made and not part of the game by default - user.cfg and tuning.cfg..

[The6thMessenger]

Nightbird, on 09 August 2022 - 11:22 PM, said:

Use user.cfg and turn off muzzle flash... problem solved.

Only yours? Or turns off muzzle flash for EVERYONE?

Because if it is for everyone, then it'll make ACs and PPCs more incognito.

[Curccu]

The6thMessenger, on 10 August 2022 - 04:49 PM, said:

Only yours? Or turns off muzzle flash for EVERYONE?

Because if it is for everyone, then it'll make ACs and PPCs more incognito.

How would you be able to affect other peoples client by configuring yours...

[Aidan Crenshaw]

Curccu, on 10 August 2022 - 10:10 PM, said:

How would you be able to affect other peoples client by configuring yours...

I guess he means that the setting reduces the muzzle flashes of other players in his client.

[w0qj]

But is this editing cfg file to reduce blinding muzzle flashes legal in this MWO game??

Think Rondoe was also concerned about this legality part...as am I...

Some folks have non-Standard Variants numbering into triple digits... and the last thing one wants is to get a perma-ban on your MWO account...

(especially now that the Platinum Collection is rolling out like snow flakes...and I am not complaining!)

Edited by w0qj, 10 August 2022 - 11:27 PM.

[Nightbird]

w0qj, on 10 August 2022 - 11:16 PM, said:

But is this editing cfg file to reduce blinding muzzle flashes legal in this MWO game??

Think OP was also concerned about this legality part...as am I...

It's understandable that you're concerned. I suggest looking at the pinned thread posted in the official MWO forum until the legality of the edit becomes clear.

[Aidan Crenshaw]

as per the CoC, any entry in the user.cfg is ok by PGI

[Curccu]

Aidan Crenshaw, on 10 August 2022 - 10:39 PM, said:

I guess he means that the setting reduces the muzzle flashes of other players in his client.

That makes more sense...
Probably totally different things in game engine
What you create by shooting and see vs what you see when others shoot.

[Rondoe]

Thanks all for the advice and pointers, much appreciated. Really like this community.

As I have said before, just discovered this game a little over a year and a half ago, wish I had found it sooner!! Loved playing BT TT Loooong ago when I was a teen.

Good luck, Have fun! Happy Hunting! May all your kills be glorious combat!