Which Control Device Do You Play Evochron With?

[Siege]

Saitek Cyborb Evo

[ZoneMaster]

Logitech Wingman Rumblepad

[LordNavala]

I wish I could find my old Joystick..It'd really help..

[Quercus]

I originally used a joystick but switched with the new version of the demo (still evaluating) to a mouse to mirror Freelancer.

Talking of which, there doesn't appear to be a way to change the mouse sensitivity in the control options. Am I missing something?

[Vice]

Talking of which, there doesn't appear to be a way to change the mouse sensitivity in the control options. Am I missing something?

That is done using an external text file. Simply create a file in the game's directory called mdeadzone.cfg and enter a value in the first line between 1.0 and 10.0. The default value is 4.0. For more rapid response, use a value above 4.0. For a lower sensitivity use a value below 4.0.

The option to adjust it in game will be added for the next update.

[Edited on 11-11-2005 by Vice]

[outfctrl]

I love my Saitek X52. Its just so many programmable buttons I get lost half the time.

Can I map any button I want thats on the keyboard to my joystick without creating a profile?

[Vice]

Can I map any button I want thats on the keyboard to my joystick without creating a profile?

Any control function you see on the configuration menu, yes. You can bind buttons in addition to the key settings (so both are available as options at the same time) as well, if desired.

[Hippie]

Logitech Force 3D Pro

[saber]

- Joystick

- Logitech Extreme 3D pro

Still getting used to the game, and figuring out how to map the buttons to my controller.
Having a blast with it so far.....
Hmmmm how many ships did I crash so far?

[OSH]

I use Cyclone 3D. I've bought this for X-Wing:)

[saber]

Is there anyway that I may be able to use my PS2 controller with Evochron Alliance?

I am able to use it for some other games (through a PS to USB convert cable) but in EA there doesn't seem to be any apparent compatibility for that setup, it won't recognise the controller as a controller/gamepad.

The only reason I ask that is because it has 16 programable buttons and four axis' (and I can't use my wingman Rumble Pad because it's broken)
The thought of almost being able to have all that functionality for the game................
I can almost here the whine of the AI's already

[Vice]

It should work fine if Windows recognizes it in the game controller window. If you have multiple controls listed at the same time, you may need to temporarily unplug the ones you are not using (before you launch the game) to get the game to pick up the one you want to use.

[tha_rami]

Lol... the only one playing with a keyboard...

[Jingoism]

I use the Keyboard & USB Mouse on my Laptop

[Jeremy]

I use keyboard control only. Getting used to using a mouse with it would take too much effort for me, and I can fly fine using the keyboard. I'll go up against a Saitek X50 in my Striker any day!

Jeremy

[Hadding]

I use the Saitek X52

[DarKcyde]

Saitek X52
CH Pro Pedals usb
TrackIR 4 Pro
Voice Buddy (voice commands)

Of course, cant use all those goodies with starwraith games... yet.

[MMaggio]

Hey Darkcycle. Tell me more about the voice buddy!

[DarKcyde]

Its DarKcyde. sounds like darkside

http://www.edimensional.com/ makes it. Same guys that do 3d glasses.

Its a voice recognition program, and it works really well. Uses the microsoft speech SDK. I can talk as fast as I want, it still understands me perfectly.

I use it in flight sims for stuff like gear up/down, and game commands like views, pause, menu, save, etc. Mostly non-avionics stuff that I dont want to map to my joysticks. If anything detracts from the full HOTAS experience, I try to map it to voice commands. That way I never have to take my hands off the sticks. I guess the less buttons you have on your joystick, the more usefull it would be.

I dont see a big need for it in starwraith games. Although you could easily use it for Jump drive, jettison cargo, and stuff like that.

[MMaggio]

I have that program then. It's just not called "voice buddy". But it is by MS and allows me to program vocal sounds to keyboard commands. Some games have more than 60 keyboard commands and it comes in useful. Maybe yours is an update. I will have to check it out! Thanks for the reply...

[DarKcyde]

Its different than the microsoft one... that was Game Commander i think? Same idea though - you talk, game does stuff.

[Mocrix]

Joystick/Throttle

I'm currently using an Saitek X52 and I really do enjoy playing Evochron with it.

[Glocktopus]

Logitech Rumblepad 2. Went out the day after I first played EvoChron and bought it at Best Buy for $30...

I STILL cannot get the vibrations to work - they work on the pad, just not in the game.

If I keep playing, I'm sure I'll be hunting down a Saitek x52... What a stunning set of devices - and cheap for how cool and functional it is.

I noticed the Saitek web site is selling reconditioned x52's for $60-70...

[Glocktopus]

Originally posted by DarKcyde

I dont see a big need for it in starwraith games. Although you could easily use it for Jump drive, jettison cargo, and stuff like that.

I would set Secondary missiles to "LIGHTING BOLT!" and Countermeasures to "SLEEP!"

"LIGHTNING BOLT LIGHTNING BOLT SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP!"

"whew that was close..."

[Vice]

Plus, I think they warranty those units for a given period of time.

As for the force feedback problem, this thread might help:

http://www.starwraith.com/forum/viewtop ... 119&page=1

If needed, I may be able to put together a similar customized version of EA to work the same way if those other steps outlined in that thread don't help.