System Shock mouselook/key mapping/high resolution mod (DOS/Classic)

[673f8c93c9d12Kolya]

Tried SSP at 1024x768 without this mod?

[673f8c93c9ebaDosFreak]

Change output= to a different value

If that doesn't work then you'll need to set the sdl_videodriver=windib variable before starting DOSBox.

This isn't a DOSBox issue but rather an issue with 8bit color programs being run on Vista/7. Next release of DOSBox won't have this issue.

[673f8c93c9ff3Beckett]

I was able to get the original version working with ss-portable with no problems a few days ago (by simply putting the files in the RES directory and then running xcdshock.exe).  But when I try to do the same thing with the newest version, I get the following error:

Stub exec failed: \dos4gw.exe  No such file or directory

[673f8c93ca100Beckett]

Nevermind.  I was able to find a version of dos4gw online, and that solved the problem.

I'm completely stumped on how to reverse the mouse axis, however.  I've tried almost every option in the .CFG file.

[673f8c93ca225Beckett]

Ah found it.  I just had to change the mlook_vsens to a negative number.

OK, I'm done posting stupid questions now.

I've been waiting years for someone to implement mouse-look in this game, so THANK YOU for this great mod!

Just in case it's helpful to anyone else... I found that setting the  hmousemul and vmousemul  settings both to 0 (zero), adjusted my cursor speed to exactly where I wanted it without messing up my mouselook speed.

[673f8c93ca398Zanderat]

Thanks.  Changing output to ddraw fixed my "groovy" colors....


My only issue is mouse speed.  Mouselook works perfectly, but the my cursor is too slow.......

[673f8c93ca49fJason]

 The 1024x768 mode doesn't seem to be working for me, I can tell by the size of the text, it's way too large.

 At first I thought there was something wrong with the text itself, but then I was comparing it to 800x600 and realized that 1024x768 just isn't working correctly.

[673f8c93ca5acwinTer_hyborg]

Thanks for the mod now I will finish the game for the second first time (I hate the last boss battle...)
And I would want a way to slow the mouselook a bit...
I also don't like the big text.

[673f8c93ca69dKolya]

dos4gw.zip

[673f8c93ca7a9Zanderat]

startprofile custom

  set hmousemul 0
  set vmousemul 0
 
  set mlook_hsens 400
  set mlook_vsens 40

Fixed my mouse issues...  It's all good now.

[673f8c93caae8JDR13]

Thanks for the mod now I will finish the game for the second first time (I hate the last boss battle...)
And I would want a way to slow the mouselook a bit...
I also don't like the big text.

So I'm not the only one who is having an issue with the text. Is there any way to change it, or is it a resolution issue? It's really bugging me, and it's only present at 1024x768.


@winTer_hyborg,  To slow mouselook, change   

 set mlook_hsens 400
 set mlook_vsens 40

to

 set mlook_hsens 200
  set mlook_vsens 20

 in the XCYB.config

[673f8c93cabfechischis]

This is going to sound tremendously dense, but how do you actually change the resolution with this mod?  It is never explained in the readme.

[673f8c93cace6Kolya]

Esc Video -> VideoMode

[673f8c93cadf4chischis]

Ahhh thanks!  I never played through SS1 completely, and got very stuck somewhere an hour in.  I regret I've left it until now, but I feel lucky I can play through it properly for the first time in hi-res!  Thankyou Malba for this fantastic hacking feat.

[673f8c93caed1Zanderat]

Just checking in.  Any updates?

[673f8c93cb00aMalba Tahan]

Sorry, there isn't any new update. I'm currently working on cyberspace mouselook. I already know
the variables to change, but i don't know HOW to update them yet. Realspace mouselook was easier
to do because it involved only adding/subtracting values from a variable. Cyberspace is different.
It's a true 3d movement, it involves matrix multiplication and maybe even quaternions - I have
never used them in my 3d projects. So, it will take some time, maybe two weeks or more. And I'm
not checking this forum everyday (real life business - work and college - you know...).

OK! Time to work! See you soon! bye!

[673f8c93cb0ddDrake]

All I gotta say is, awesome work, thanks!

[673f8c93cb1ddSajon]

Wow. Great mod.

Any possibility of mapping stand/crouch/crawl to the mouse wheel? It seems to me that would be perfect. Also, what about the ability to map mouse buttons as well?

Overall though, fantastic work. I've been waiting years for this.

[673f8c93cb32aZiggeh]

I would love to try out this mod, but for some reason the .exe refuses to cooperate.  Every time I try to rename it, it claims that it is in "open in another program." I tried copy-pasting it onto my desktop to see if I could rename it there, but it didn't work. Not only that, but the application is STUCK on my desktop (I can't even send it to the Recycle Bin.)

I've tried restarting my computer and re-downloading the mod, but to no success. I don't know if there is something I'm doing wrong, but this is annoying in more ways than one.

[673f8c93cb41fZiggeh]

I managed to get the mod working by renaming the .exe BEFORE I extracted it. Works great after I fixed the sluggish mouse movements! I still don't know what to do about the application I have stuck on my desktop, though.

[673f8c93cb7bdNameless Voice]

I still don't know what to do about the application I have stuck on my desktop, though.

You could try the Unlocker utility.

[673f8c93cb8a5Zanderat]

How did you fix the slow mouse?

[673f8c93cb98bdiel]

Downloaded the new version, but now I need dos4gw.exe...

[673f8c93cba87Kolya]

Read a few posts up. I posted it there.