TF2 Question

[M0oG0oGaiPan]

Is there any way to turn off the hints for the game? For example when you first start a game on 2fort4 it'll display a message like "capture the enemies flag" or whatever.

It sucks because that message stays up for like 10 seconds and it's a distraction if you're trying to snipe for example.

Random hint messages pop up during the game also.

I remember there was a console option to disable the hints but I'm not sure if that was from cs 1.x or tfc or some other game.

 

[KeithTalent]

I don't remember ever seeing these hints. There must be a way to turn them off, because the only hints I see are when the level is loading (the "as a spy, do such and such" hints).

I wish I could turn off the zoom-in to show who killed me, that thing drives me freaking nuts.

KT

 

[Lorax]

i think it's

cl_showhints 0

(found it using the autocomplete thing in the console)

but you'd have to type it every time you load tf2 unless you put it into the cfg file, which i don't know how to do.

 

[Mr Pickles]

Dude I know what you are talking about. When the game starts, i'm ready to start, and there is a huge window in my freaking way when i'm trying to lay down stickies! I want it dead.

 

[trelin]

I assume you're referring to the "You are now attacking!" sort of messages (the ones that make you unconsciously move your head around for 20 seconds as if you're going to be able to see past the blasted thing). As I understand it these are tied to the number of times you've played a map, and should go away after 50 plays.

To stop these particular messages, edit: C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\[username]\team fortress 2\tf\media\viewed.res

Find the section referring to the map in question and change the number to something greater than 50. For example, change:

"cp_gravelpit"
{
"viewed" "12"
}

to something like

"cp_gravelpit"
{
"viewed" "312"
}

HTH.

 

[KeithTalent]

Apparently I don't really pay attention when I'm playing because I'm still not sure what you're talking abiout. Guess I'll have to wait until I get home.

KT

 

[40Hands]

I was just complaining about this yesterday. It's so god damn stupid that they don't notice this and fix it!

 

[Mr Pickles]

Yeah its the you are now attacking\defending and the CTF explanation that stick with you for a long time before it goes away. Its annoying and I want to punch it. KT you might not see them any more because you may have played them enough that they do not show up like trelin has said.

 

[40Hands]

Originally posted by: Mr Pickles
Yeah its the you are now attacking\defending and the CTF explanation that stick with you for a long time before it goes away. Its annoying and I want to punch it. KT you might not see them any more because you may have played them enough that they do not show up like trelin has said.

I've been playing since the first day of Beta and they still show up!

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: 40Hands

Originally posted by: Mr Pickles
Yeah its the you are now attacking\defending and the CTF explanation that stick with you for a long time before it goes away. Its annoying and I want to punch it. KT you might not see them any more because you may have played them enough that they do not show up like trelin has said.

I've been playing since the first day of Beta and they still show up!

Hmm, I'm definitely intrigued. I'll fire it up as soon as I get home. 60 minute countdown commences........now!

KT

 

[toughwimp11]

yeah, i've never seen those hints either

 

[Jschmuck2]

ttt

 

[KeithTalent]

Meh, just played for an hour and I'm still not sure what you guys are talking about.

Screenshot?

KT

 

[ivan2]

it shows up when the map starts, a huge red(or blue) banner in the middle telling you to move the cart, capture the briefcase, etc.

I agree with you though that doesn't bother me as much(come on I can still find my way around with that banner on) as the death replay, that's just plain stupid.

 

[M0oG0oGaiPan]

i'll give that showhints command a try. thanks

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: ivan2
it shows up when the map starts, a huge red(or blue) banner in the middle telling you to move the cart, capture the briefcase, etc.

I agree with you though that doesn't bother me as much(come on I can still find my way around with that banner on) as the death replay, that's just plain stupid.

Ohhh, I see. Yeah, barely notice it, if at all. I'm already moving around, getting my game on. I thought there were random hints popping up all the time or something.

I'd be a very happy man if there was a way to disable the death replay. I miss all kinds of chatting, action, and who said what because of that stupid thing.

KT

 

[M0oG0oGaiPan]

the hints are really noticeable on a map like 2forts when you're a sniper.