Unable to swap spectator view

#1

Spyromancer

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Ever since I starting using this duckjump script:
alias +crouchjump "+jump; +duck;"
alias -crouchjump "-duck; -jump"
I've been unable to switch my camera viewpoint (ie. from firstperson to third to free) in any spectator medium (server, stv, anything).
I've tried binding +jump to a different key (\ in this case) but that didn't work. Is there something I can put/ take out that will return my ability to swap camera angle? Please don't say "don't use jumpscripts lol scrub" as I've gotten used to it and can do the jumps I need to do as soldier + it makes surfing damage a lot easier (there's few feelings quite like surfing a meatshot to safety).

#2

dango

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Does rebinding +jump to space work for you? It works fine for me, so I don't see why other keys wouldn't work for you. Try checking if space will work. If that's all that works, you just rebind space whenever you are speccing something, and have your crouchjump script in your configs.

#3

think

4 Frags – +

I ran into the same issue when I began using that script. My solution has been to simply make a script that I exec only whenever I am spectating games. So I made a spec.cfg and bound it to a key; and also bound a key to exec autoexec as well so that I can toggle between them quickly. Here are the contents of my spec.cfg. Add or subtract whatever you will:

viewmodel_fov 80
r_drawviewmodel 1
sensitivity 5.5
net_graph 0
spec_autodirector 1

cl_cmdrate 100
cl_interp .1
cl_interp_ratio 1
cl_lagcompensation 1
cl_predict 1
cl_pred_optimize 2
cl_smooth 1
cl_smoothtime 0.01
cl_updaterate 100
rate 100000

alias "_scoreboard" "_scoreboard1"
alias "_scoreboard1" "+showscores; alias _scoreboard _scoreboard2"
alias "_scoreboard2" "-showscores; timeleft; alias _scoreboard _scoreboard1"
bind "tab" "_scoreboard"

bind space +jump
bind mouse1 +attack
bind mouse2 +attack2
bind mwheelup hud_reloadscheme
bind mwheeldown inspect

//Demo playback controls
bind "UPARROW" "demo_togglepause"
bind "DOWNARROW" "demo_timescale 1"
bind "LEFTARROW" "demo_timescale .25"
bind "RIGHTARROW" "demo_timescale 6"

//Crosshair settings
cl_crosshair_red "255.000000"
cl_crosshair_green "255.000000"
cl_crosshair_blue "255.000000"
cl_crosshair_file ""
cl_crosshair_scale "30.000000"

I ran into the same issue when I began using that script. My solution has been to simply make a script that I exec only whenever I am spectating games. So I made a spec.cfg and bound it to a key; and also bound a key to exec autoexec as well so that I can toggle between them quickly. Here are the contents of my spec.cfg. Add or subtract whatever you will:

[quote]viewmodel_fov 80
r_drawviewmodel 1
sensitivity 5.5
net_graph 0
spec_autodirector 1

cl_cmdrate 100
cl_interp .1
cl_interp_ratio 1
cl_lagcompensation 1
cl_predict 1
cl_pred_optimize 2
cl_smooth 1
cl_smoothtime 0.01
cl_updaterate 100
rate 100000

alias "_scoreboard" "_scoreboard1"
alias "_scoreboard1" "+showscores; alias _scoreboard _scoreboard2"
alias "_scoreboard2" "-showscores; timeleft; alias _scoreboard _scoreboard1"
bind "tab" "_scoreboard"

bind space +jump
bind mouse1 +attack
bind mouse2 +attack2
bind mwheelup hud_reloadscheme
bind mwheeldown inspect

//Demo playback controls
bind "UPARROW" "demo_togglepause"
bind "DOWNARROW" "demo_timescale 1"
bind "LEFTARROW" "demo_timescale .25"
bind "RIGHTARROW" "demo_timescale 6"

//Crosshair settings
cl_crosshair_red "255.000000"
cl_crosshair_green "255.000000"
cl_crosshair_blue "255.000000"
cl_crosshair_file ""
cl_crosshair_scale "30.000000"[/quote]

#4

Spyromancer

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thinkconfig

[/quote]
The command would just be bind <key> exec spec.cfg, correct? Is there a toggle command I can be using? I'll be sure to test this tomorrow when I have the time to go over the demo of my match today.

[quote=think]config[/quote][/quote]
The command would just be bind <key> exec spec.cfg, correct? Is there a toggle command I can be using? I'll be sure to test this tomorrow when I have the time to go over the demo of my match today.

#5

kace

7 Frags – +

Use the same script, had the same problem:

alias +crouchjump "+jump;+duck;spec_mode"
alias -crouchjump "-jump;-duck"

This fixes it.

Use the same script, had the same problem:

alias +crouchjump "+jump;+duck;spec_mode"
alias -crouchjump "-jump;-duck"

This fixes it.

#6

think

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kace ur awesome thanks

#7

Spyromancer

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kaceUse the same script, had the same problem:

alias +crouchjump "+jump;+duck;spec_mode"
alias -crouchjump "-jump;-duck"

This fixes it.

I'm a fan of Occam brand razors so I'm going to try this today.
EDIT: just crashed using this trying to watch an stv :v

[quote=kace]Use the same script, had the same problem:

alias +crouchjump "+jump;+duck;spec_mode"
alias -crouchjump "-jump;-duck"

This fixes it.[/quote]
I'm a fan of Occam brand razors so I'm going to try this today.
EDIT: just crashed using this trying to watch an stv :v

#8

shlaner

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you can also make a config that rebind everything to defaults and execute it when you are specing/watching a demo

#9

kace

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SpyromancerkaceUse the same script, had the same problem:

alias +crouchjump "+jump;+duck;spec_mode"
alias -crouchjump "-jump;-duck"

This fixes it.I'm a fan of Occam brand razors so I'm going to try this today.
EDIT: just crashed using this trying to watch an stv :v

Ever since the update, STVs crash for some people whenever they hit space. Try "mat_queue_mode -1". No guarantees.

[quote=Spyromancer][quote=kace]Use the same script, had the same problem:

alias +crouchjump "+jump;+duck;spec_mode"
alias -crouchjump "-jump;-duck"

This fixes it.[/quote]
I'm a fan of Occam brand razors so I'm going to try this today.
EDIT: just crashed using this trying to watch an stv :v[/quote]

Ever since the update, STVs crash for some people whenever they hit space. Try "mat_queue_mode -1". No guarantees.

#10

think

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SpyromancerkaceUse the same script, had the same problem:

alias +crouchjump "+jump;+duck;spec_mode"
alias -crouchjump "-jump;-duck"

This fixes it.I'm a fan of Occam brand razors so I'm going to try this today.
EDIT: just crashed using this trying to watch an stv :v

It doesn't have anything to do with the command he gave. TF2 is just shitty since the last update and crashes constantly when watching .dem files or just any damn time it feels like it.

[quote=Spyromancer][quote=kace]Use the same script, had the same problem:

alias +crouchjump "+jump;+duck;spec_mode"
alias -crouchjump "-jump;-duck"

This fixes it.[/quote]
I'm a fan of Occam brand razors so I'm going to try this today.
EDIT: just crashed using this trying to watch an stv :v[/quote]

It doesn't have anything to do with the command he gave. TF2 is just shitty since the last update and crashes constantly when watching .dem files or just any damn time it feels like it.

#11

CHEERISS

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I just rebound +attack1 and +attack2 (or whatever the default commands for mouse1 and mouse2 are) to my left and right key board buttons(<- and ->). I also added +jump to another key for switching in between 1st person and 3rd person view.

I did also try rebounding those keys like kace recommended. But it did not work for me.

Alternately, when you watch demos you can set your keys back to default and just make sure to re-exec your config when you start playing again. Ex. "exec autoexec" then "exec medic" or which ever class you are playing.

I just rebound +attack1 and +attack2 (or whatever the default commands for mouse1 and mouse2 are) to my left and right key board buttons(<- and ->). I also added +jump to another key for switching in between 1st person and 3rd person view.

I did also try rebounding those keys like kace recommended. But it did not work for me.

Alternately, when you watch demos you can set your keys back to default and just make sure to re-exec your config when you start playing again. Ex. "exec autoexec" then "exec medic" or which ever class you are playing.

#12

Pink

1 Frags – +

just bind a key with "spec_mode"
example: bind "r" "spec_mode"

that fixes it for me. I use "r" because I use auto reload.
Hope it Helps

just bind a key with "spec_mode"
example: bind "r" "spec_mode"

that fixes it for me. I use "r" because I use auto reload.
Hope it Helps

#13

Ruskeydoo

-4 Frags – +

kaceUse the same script, had the same problem:

alias +crouchjump "+jump;+duck;spec_mode"
alias -crouchjump "-jump;-duck"

This fixes it.

Just necroing this thread to say:

Kace you are indeed a legend. Thank you

[quote=kace]Use the same script, had the same problem:

alias +crouchjump "+jump;+duck;spec_mode"
alias -crouchjump "-jump;-duck"

This fixes it.[/quote]

Just necroing this thread to say:

Kace you are indeed a legend. Thank you

#14

jk_

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RuskeydookaceUse the same script, had the same problem:

alias +crouchjump "+jump;+duck;spec_mode"
alias -crouchjump "-jump;-duck"

This fixes it.
Just necroing this thread to say:

Kace you are indeed a legend. Thank you

god dammit

[quote=Ruskeydoo][quote=kace]Use the same script, had the same problem:

alias +crouchjump "+jump;+duck;spec_mode"
alias -crouchjump "-jump;-duck"

This fixes it.[/quote]

Just necroing this thread to say:

Kace you are indeed a legend. Thank you[/quote]
god dammit