-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Forcing Default Models in UT2004 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Forcing default models is when you pick from a list of, well... default models & edit your UT2004 files so that everyone you see `in-game` is that person. There are various reasons people want to do this, ranging from visibility of characters, to frames per second (fps) performance, to reducing game jitter when a new player enters the game. Example: a popular forced model is Gorge because of his `easy-to`-see characteristics. To someone forcing Gorge, everyone is gorge. The forced models can only be ones taken from the following list: Allowed Default Models ---------------------- Female skins Tamika Ophelia Sapphire Rylisa Male skins Jakob Gorge Malcolm Rapier Roc Mokara Brutalis ---------------------- Hey, I don't make the rules, so don't complain to me if the list doesn't have a lot of variety. ;-) Remember, I'm a custom content freak, so I never force default models. Which reminds me... I need to warn you before we go any further... ****** WARNING ****** Forcing default models will turn every character you see `in-game` to the one (sometimes 2) models that you specify. If you have installed any custom skins or models, you will not be able to enjoy them while the forced models are enabled. Custom skins are not 'forceable.' I suggest saving a backup copy of the User.ini and UT2004.ini files before making ANY modifications, that way you can revert to 'the way it was' if you mess something up. ****** /WARNING ****** Ok so let's get on with it... We'll be dealing with 2 files: C:UT2004SystemUser.ini C:UT2004SystemUT2004.ini 1. Open User.ini in Notepad 2. Do a search for [XGame.xPawn] 3. Check the lines below [XGame.xPawn] & modify them until you get: [XGame.xPawn] PlacedCharacterName=Gorge PlacedFemaleCharacterName=Rylisa bPlayOwnFootsteps=False bUnlit=True // Note: bUnlit=True will brighten up the skins a bit. 3a. While you're at it, search for [Engine.Pawn] in the User.ini, & make sure the line below it looks like: [Engine.Pawn] bNoCoronas=False // This will also help visibility of skins. 4. Save & close. 5. Open UT2004.ini in Notepad 6. Search for [UnrealGame.DeathMatch]. If it's not in there, add it somewhere. 7. After you find/add that line, alter your UT2004.ini to reflect the following: [UnrealGame.DeathMatch] bColoredDMSkins=True bForceDefaultCharacter=True 8. Save & close. You should now be showing 1 model for everyone. 9. If you want to change the model you're forcing, go back into User.ini & modify the line [XGame.xPawn] PlacedCharacterName=Gorge to the model you want to see. An example would be: [XGame.xPawn] PlacedCharacterName=Mokara PlacedFemaleCharacterName=Rylisa I would recommend playing around with these 2 lines to get a feel for how they will effect your game. Use the list of allowed default models to experiment. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Using the Console to Force Default Models in UT2004 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- You can also use the console to set the default skin. Note that the quick console will not allow these operations. You must pull down the console by hitting the ~ key (default). Once your console is open, you'll need to enable the default character setting by typing: set UnrealGame.DeathMatch bForceDefaultCharacter True To turn them off, you would open the console & type: set UnrealGame.DeathMatch bForceDefaultCharacter False Then you set your default character... set XGame.XPawn PlacedCharacterName * or set XGame.XPawn PlacedFemaleCharacterName * ...where * can be a character name from the lists mentioned previously (remember the gender separation) You can use these console methods to set up keybinds if you're so inclined. NOTE: On servers enabling `Anti-TCC` or other cheat protections, the "set" command may be disabled, so be sure to do your modifications offline or on another server prior to joining.