Custom Crosshairs
Ashkajioni
Ashkajioni Join Date: 2003-02-25 Member: 13995Members
Ashkajioni Join Date: 2003-02-25 Member: 13995Members
<div class="IPBDescription">This isnt hacking, its preference :)</div> Oh.. i dont know if this is considered ''hacking''.
it isnt.. but anyways..
I find useing custom crosshairs for your weapons VERY HELPFUL.
NS and CS default crosshairs (the little yellow tick crap) are horrid!
I consider custom crosshairs as legal as changing key binds or video settings. regardless of what any server admin says
Unfortunatly, the site i got my crosshairs from is down..
<a href='http://bob.pureanarchy.net/crosshairs/index.php' target='_blank'>http://bob.pureanarchy.net/crosshairs/index.php</a>
but im sure theres more sites out there with custom crosshair.spr
ill try to find more for everyone and post them <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
They helped me emensly. Not just in aim , but all of a sudden the mussle flash doesnt cover your crosshair , holy crap , i can .<b>SEE!</b>
Every weapon has a .txt file , in the NS\sprites folder.
This is what you edit to change the crosshair sprite..
For example , LMG "weapon_machinegun.txt"
Inside this little text file is where your crosshairs offsets, sprite name , and other things are stored.
The line you edit to change the crosshair looks like this
crosshair 640 crosshair # # # #
Simple enuff huh?
the parts you edit are near the end, the sprite file name is the 2nd 'crosshair'
Those numbers set the crosshairs offset, you see a set of numbers for each crosshair (at sites you get them from). whatever crosshair you select has its own offset, make sure you write those down <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
anyways, you put the crosshair .spr file into the sprite directory with this txt
then edit it as follows
crosshair 640 OpenCircleRed 0 0 256 256
Where OpencircleRed is your crosshair file.. and the numbers are the offsets for this crosshair.
You have to do this process for every weapon.txt you want to use the crosshair for.
So you just repeat the above steps for
weapon_heavymachinegun.txt
weapon_grenadegun.txt
pistol
shotgun..
you get the idea..
anyways, i know this is probably the wrong forum area for this post.. but custom crosshairs mostly help marines... not so much for the aliens. (they dont have mussle flashs covering there center)
I hope this helps people, they helped me imensly.
And for all you flamers that think scripts and customising a game is "omg so unfair" HEY I POSTED THIS SO EVERYONE CAN DO IT! So cry elsewhere :X
it isnt.. but anyways..
I find useing custom crosshairs for your weapons VERY HELPFUL.
NS and CS default crosshairs (the little yellow tick crap) are horrid!
I consider custom crosshairs as legal as changing key binds or video settings. regardless of what any server admin says
Unfortunatly, the site i got my crosshairs from is down..
<a href='http://bob.pureanarchy.net/crosshairs/index.php' target='_blank'>http://bob.pureanarchy.net/crosshairs/index.php</a>
but im sure theres more sites out there with custom crosshair.spr
ill try to find more for everyone and post them <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
They helped me emensly. Not just in aim , but all of a sudden the mussle flash doesnt cover your crosshair , holy crap , i can .<b>SEE!</b>
Every weapon has a .txt file , in the NS\sprites folder.
This is what you edit to change the crosshair sprite..
For example , LMG "weapon_machinegun.txt"
Inside this little text file is where your crosshairs offsets, sprite name , and other things are stored.
The line you edit to change the crosshair looks like this
crosshair 640 crosshair # # # #
Simple enuff huh?
the parts you edit are near the end, the sprite file name is the 2nd 'crosshair'
Those numbers set the crosshairs offset, you see a set of numbers for each crosshair (at sites you get them from). whatever crosshair you select has its own offset, make sure you write those down <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
anyways, you put the crosshair .spr file into the sprite directory with this txt
then edit it as follows
crosshair 640 OpenCircleRed 0 0 256 256
Where OpencircleRed is your crosshair file.. and the numbers are the offsets for this crosshair.
You have to do this process for every weapon.txt you want to use the crosshair for.
So you just repeat the above steps for
weapon_heavymachinegun.txt
weapon_grenadegun.txt
pistol
shotgun..
you get the idea..
anyways, i know this is probably the wrong forum area for this post.. but custom crosshairs mostly help marines... not so much for the aliens. (they dont have mussle flashs covering there center)
I hope this helps people, they helped me imensly.
And for all you flamers that think scripts and customising a game is "omg so unfair" HEY I POSTED THIS SO EVERYONE CAN DO IT! So cry elsewhere :X
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AND They only work in openGL.
Almost forgot these.. very important. =x
I use a red circular crosshair.
just a circle with a dot in the center. the circle ALSO gives a good area of where the light machine guns burst fire will land. its very similar to counter-srikes mp5. It almost never hits the center of where you aim. just a random area within the circle (i love my crosshair)
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If you have to go out of your way to change something, then it's not meant to be changed.
If you could change it in the options menu, no big deal.
In 1.1, they should add a option to change your crosshairs, like ut. But until then, quit cheating. Everyone has to live with it, so it's fair.
If you have to go out of your way to change something, then it's not meant to be changed.
If you could change it in the options menu, no big deal.
In 1.1, they should add a option to change your crosshairs, like ut. But until then, quit cheating. Everyone has to live with it, so it's fair. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
I beg your f'ing pardon? Custom crosshairs are allowed in TFC, and they're not called cheating. Why should this be any different?
If you have to go out of your way to change something, then it's not meant to be changed.
If you could change it in the options menu, no big deal.
In 1.1, they should add a option to change your crosshairs, like ut. But until then, quit cheating. Everyone has to live with it, so it's fair. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
[sarcasm]In fact, why not get rid of all the crosshairs because, goodness forbid, a marine should take the time to aim BEFORE he shoots![/sarcasm]
Please let me know if you own/admin any servers so I can avoid them in an attempt to help you keep them clear of cheaters.
If you have to go out of your way to change something, then it's not meant to be changed.
If you could change it in the options menu, no big deal.
In 1.1, they should add a option to change your crosshairs, like ut. But until then, quit cheating. Everyone has to live with it, so it's fair. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Not quite phrased right.
but...
I'm afraid it is cheating to an extent, very small though it may be. You are giving yourself an extra advantage that others do not automatically have, which is basically the definition of cheating.
in my books, this does not really count as cheating because it is giving you such a small advantage. But on the other hand, the whole point of this post was to say how much better you could fight with custom x-hairs, which is kind of saying that this is giving you an advantage. Which IS cheating to a small extent.
I personally dont use custom anything, but i dont see why this would be a big point of contention because i dont see how it can give an advantage.
If your posting it here in strategy saying how it gives you an extra advantage, then it is cheating just a really really small amount.
But as I said before, I do not consider replacing x-hairs to be cheating.
If you have to go out of your way to change something, then it's not meant to be changed.
If you could change it in the options menu, no big deal.
In 1.1, they should add a option to change your crosshairs, like ut. But until then, quit cheating. Everyone has to live with it, so it's fair. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
OmG HaxZ HaxS!!!!11
Personally I just turn my mouse enough to know that when I fire I am bang on target.
Trying to evade the muzzle flash (which is not a problem at all if you are ANY good at aiming AT ALL) is pretty sad IMHO. Just learn how to shoot straight :/
Spec very lgith skins is cheating = <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
Aimbot is cheating = <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
And... custom crossairs is cheating = <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo-->
<span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'><u>WELCOME TO THE HALF-LIFE COMMUNITY!</u> </span>
watch out for those mousepad cheats!
omg h4x!
ever tried ns at a resolution above 1024x768?
AHHHAAHHHHHAAAHHAHAHAHAAHAHAHHHHHAAAAAAAAHHHHAAHHHHAAA!!!!!!!!
They give you an awesome advantage: they look better!!!
OMG h4X !!!!!
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I really wonder what degree human stupidity can reach...
is this a h4x too?
Custom crosshairs are basicaly, CUSTOM SCOPES you as a marine can easly change.
In the same sence i changed my 'scope' to how i like it.
Many people i know IRL are retired navy seals, and ive seen there weapons, most of them are customs they changed to fit there personal 'settings'
So bite me , this isnt cheating , its preference.
Spec very lgith skins is cheating = <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
Aimbot is cheating = <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
And... custom crossairs is cheating = <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Wallhacks change engin settings
light skins is made for cheating
aimbot , DUH cheating
custom crosshairs is preference.
If you want to get into technicalitys and be all "omg u got advantages" Half life shouldent make it so easy to install.... SCRIPTS.
Alot of scripts are what your genious 'hackers' use. they find a web site , copy and paist
all of a sudden there god like.
I use a track ball , is that cheating to?
HEY i got a headset with 3d sound! Does this give me an advantage over people without sound, 3D sound, or headsets? THIS MUST BE STOPPED ITS UNFAIR *sarcasm*
Going out and buying a headset is in the same since, the same as going out and getting custom crosshairs (cept there free and anyone can find them anywhere =p)
I personaly dont use them because I think it ruins the "purity" of the game and alters the way it was meant to be played. I mean they took out the crosshair you could see in version 1 of the game, now you guys are putting it back in. The old crosshair (from beta versions) allowed you to see and was taken out for a reason; think of it that way.
edit: heh 69 posts...heh heh heh
Personally I just turn my mouse enough to know that when I fire I am bang on target.
Trying to evade the muzzle flash (which is not a problem at all if you are ANY good at aiming AT ALL) is pretty sad IMHO. Just learn how to shoot straight :/ <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
I play CS, I can headshot someone from a good distance with a mp5 for gods sake. Dont tell me how to aim. read my 2nd to last post. Think about it. And dont be so quick to judge someone you dont even know <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--> . Thats called ignorence my friends. Assuming is just what the word means. **** =x
can u run hl that low?
Wait if the developers add more crosshair designs´like the designers of camper-strike.
ANY cheat is BAD be it a wall hack or an unauthorised crosshair.
<!--emo&::asrifle::--><img src='http://www.natural-selection.org/forums/html/emoticons/asrifle.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='asrifle.gif'><!--endemo--> kill ya l8a
First thing i will do tomorrow is changing my movement keys from asdw to sdfe, just to feel a little bit as a cheater <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo--> .
But honestly, those cheaters are getting worse and worse. Yesterday i wanted to shoot someone and the fu*** cheater moved! He used the Move-While-Beeing-Shot-To-Avoid-Hits-Cheat. That is an especially nasty one which will hopefully get fixed in 1.1.
breathing while playing game is the only true cheat.