options.xml problem

Solitario

I added every possible command in the options.xml to increase fps, r_bloom 0, r_atmospherics 0, r_shadows 0 etc. but when I join on any server, the commands were set to true again. the commands are listed under graphics -> display
How can I avoid this? Without typing those commands everytime in the console?

Floodinator

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How can I avoid this? Without typing those commands everytime in the console?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Write protect the xml file.

Solitario

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oh no ... so easy?
but when I reopen it, all commands are listed as I changed them. so the game itself didn't change/rewrite the options.xml file.
that's why I'm confused
EDIT: just tested it with write protection ... it can't remember the "bloom" command.
does this command hast to be under graphics->display as well? like "<bloom>false</bloom> ... doesn't seem to work though

Salraine_Chi

I use true or false for these. "r_bloom false" for example.

Sal

Mendasp

Use <a href="http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=113246" target="_blank">fsfod's non-flash menu</a>, the options screen lets you disable those.

Solitario

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thanks for the tipp, but I don't want to install a mod, which could minimize fps more and could make problems after updating, when it's possible with config commands! :)

Solitario

<!--quoteo(post=1906642:date=Feb 24 2012, 09:12 PM:name=Salraine_Chi)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Salraine_Chi @ Feb 24 2012, 09:12 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1906642"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I use true or false for these. "r_bloom false" for example.

Sal<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
ok, but can u use them like that in the options.xml? for bloom i have for example: <bloom>false</bloom>
I thought r_bloom false only works in the console?! am I wrong?

Mendasp

You don't have to overwrite anything to use fsfod's mod, it can be in a separate directory (outside of the NS2 folder, even) and you can still launch NS2 as "normal".

There's only atmospherics and antialiasing in options.xml that you can permanently modify in the "traditional" way, IIRC.