Difference between revisions of "Ace of Spades"
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{{++}} Low graphics means the game can run on virtually any computer | {{++}} Low graphics means the game can run on virtually any computer | ||
{{--}} No in-game menus makes configuration difficult | {{--}} No in-game menus makes configuration difficult | ||
− | {{--}} Due to [[Ace of Spades | + | {{--}} Due to [[Ace of Spades: Battle Builder]] remake, official support for the game has been phased out |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.aceofspades.com/forums/showthread.php?1317-Downloads Official Download Forum Thread] | {{mm}} [http://www.aceofspades.com/forums/showthread.php?1317-Downloads Official Download Forum Thread] | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://buildandshoot.com Build and Shoot] (Forum concerned with keeping | + | {{mm}} [http://buildandshoot.com Build and Shoot] (Forum concerned with keeping the game alive) |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://downloads.minit.nu/aos075install.msi MINIT] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | (Direct link to MSI)}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://downloads.minit.nu/aos075install.msi MINIT] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | (Direct link to MSI)}} | ||
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− | === | + | ===OS X Port=== |
− | User EdwardR of the original Ace of Spades forums created a port of the game available to | + | User EdwardR of the original Ace of Spades forums created a port of the game available to OS X users.<ref>http://forumarchive2.spadille.net/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1774</ref> [http://forumarchive2.spadille.net/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1774 More information can be found here.] |
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://downloads.minit.nu/AceofSpades.app.zip MINIT] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | (Direct link to ZIP)}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://downloads.minit.nu/AceofSpades.app.zip MINIT] | {{ID|DRM-free}} | (Direct link to ZIP)}} | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
− | Ace of Spades | + | Ace of Spades operates differently than most games. The game is only run when commanded to through URL parameters (denoted by aos://), and has no in-game menus. Surprisingly, the game is very versitle and customizable, despite these shortcomings. |
To join a server online (and thereby start up the game), a user must first find a link to a server they wish to join. The most accessible and expansive server list can be found on [http://buildandshoot.com/serverlist_page.php Build and Shoot's website]. If the game is installed, simply clicking on the link should automatically boot up the game and have you join the selected server. | To join a server online (and thereby start up the game), a user must first find a link to a server they wish to join. The most accessible and expansive server list can be found on [http://buildandshoot.com/serverlist_page.php Build and Shoot's website]. If the game is installed, simply clicking on the link should automatically boot up the game and have you join the selected server. | ||
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===Game configuration=== | ===Game configuration=== | ||
− | Ace of Spades | + | Ace of Spades does not have any in-game menus. All configuration is done via INI files located within the installation folder. The following table lists the settings found within the game's configuration file, <code>config.ini</code>. Mac users should right click on the application, select "Show Package Contents," and navigate to <code>drive_C > Ace of Spades</code> to find the <code>config.ini</code>. Open the file with a text editor to reveal the following contents: |
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===Control Configuration=== | ===Control Configuration=== | ||
− | Because Ace of Spades | + | Because Ace of Spades does not have any in-game menus, the only way to change the controls is through the <code>controls.ini</code> configuration file. All controls are entered as keyboard scancodes via hexformat. [http://www.ee.bgu.ac.il/~microlab/MicroLab/Labs/ScanCodes.htm Use this table for reference.] For example, to map a key to <code>W</code>, the hex would be <code>0x11</code>. The possible key mappings are located below. |
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Revision as of 10:15, 12 October 2013
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Developers | |
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Ben Aksoy | |
Engines | |
Voxlap | |
Release dates | |
Windows | 2011 |
Ace of Spades | |
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Ace of Spades | 2011 |
Ace of Spades: Battle Builder | 2012 |
Open Spades | EA |
Key points
- Low graphics means the game can run on virtually any computer
- No in-game menus makes configuration difficult
- Due to Ace of Spades: Battle Builder remake, official support for the game has been phased out
General information
- Official Download Forum Thread
- Build and Shoot (Forum concerned with keeping the game alive)
Availability
OS X Port
User EdwardR of the original Ace of Spades forums created a port of the game available to OS X users.[1] More information can be found here. Template:Availability Table
Gameplay
Ace of Spades operates differently than most games. The game is only run when commanded to through URL parameters (denoted by aos://), and has no in-game menus. Surprisingly, the game is very versitle and customizable, despite these shortcomings.
To join a server online (and thereby start up the game), a user must first find a link to a server they wish to join. The most accessible and expansive server list can be found on Build and Shoot's website. If the game is installed, simply clicking on the link should automatically boot up the game and have you join the selected server.
Video settings
Game configuration
Ace of Spades does not have any in-game menus. All configuration is done via INI files located within the installation folder. The following table lists the settings found within the game's configuration file, config.ini
. Mac users should right click on the application, select "Show Package Contents," and navigate to drive_C > Ace of Spades
to find the config.ini
. Open the file with a text editor to reveal the following contents:
Setting | Description | Accepted variables |
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name | The name that appears when you log in (set during first run) | |
xres | Game resolution in the X | (Default: 800) |
yres | Game resolution in the Y | (Default: 600) |
vol | Volume of game | (Default: 10) |
inverty | Whether or not the mouse controls should be inverted in the Y | (Default: Disabled [0]) |
windowed | Allows game to run in windowed mode | (Default: Disabled [0]) |
language | Changes language in-game | |
mouse_sensitivity | Allows user to set mouse sensitivity1 | (Default: 5.000000) |
show_news | Whether or not news is displayed when game is run | (Default: 1) |
1 Mac users should not edit the mouse sensitivity.
Input settings
Control Configuration
Because Ace of Spades does not have any in-game menus, the only way to change the controls is through the controls.ini
configuration file. All controls are entered as keyboard scancodes via hexformat. Use this table for reference. For example, to map a key to W
, the hex would be 0x11
. The possible key mappings are located below.
Key | Default mapping |
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move_forward | 0x11 |
move_backward | 0x1F |
move_left | 0x1E |
move_right | 0x20 |
jump | 0x39 |
crouch | 0x1D |
sneak | 0x2F |
sprint | 0x2A |
view_map | 0x32 |
reload | 0x13 |
cube_color_up | 0xC8 |
cube_color_down | 0xD0 |
cube_color_left | 0xCB |
cube_color_right | 0xCD |
cube_color_sample | 0x12 |
quit_game | 0x1 |
save_map | 0x3B |
volume_up | 0x4E |
volume_down | 0x4E |
view_score | 0x0F |
show_mouse | 0x3F |
change_team | 0x33 |
change_weapon | 0x34 |
last_weapon | 0x10 |
toggle_graph | 0x57 |
Issues fixed
Mac Users Experience Odd Mouse Problems In-Game
Instructions |
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Running Ace of Spades through Steam
Due to the nature of the game and how it works, running the game through Steam is next to impossible. However, there is one way to get it to work.
Instructions |
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References
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- Missing section (Localizations)
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- Missing section (System requirements)