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[13-6] Your Config

Optimize your Quake deathmatch with custom config files and aliases, including the snap180 and weapon cycling.

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Optimize your Quake deathmatch with custom config files and aliases, including the snap180 and weapon cycling.

A well-configured config file is crucial for success in Quake deathmatch. Investing time in your setup and aliases can significantly improve your character's speed and overall performance, setting you apart from other players. Learning to script within the Quake console is highly beneficial.

The following is a sample config, featuring permanently bound mlook (mouse look), a snap180 alias for quick turns, a 'pw' alias to cycle weapons in reverse, and a comprehensive list of server aliases.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Open your Quake configuration file (usually a .cfg file).
  2. 2
    Paste the following commands and aliases into your config file.
  3. 3
    Ensure the file is saved and loaded when you start Quake or by manually executing it in the console.

Configuration Commands:

  • +mlook
  • weaponload
  • bind alt wideview
  • bind ctrl pw
  • bind a sniper
  • bind s ax
  • bind d ml
  • bind 1 weapon1
  • bind 2 weapon2
  • bind 3 weapon3
  • bind 4 weapon4
  • bind 5 weapon5
  • bind 6 weapon6
  • bind 7 weapon7
  • bind 8 weapon8
  • bind 9 "impulse 9"
  • bind 0 god
  • bind q "impulse 255"
  • bind f snap180

Server Aliases:

  • alias bigmac "connect 206.86.0.22"
  • alias quake101 "connect 156.46.216.101"
  • alias quaker "connect 206.150.173.169"
  • alias fiction "connect 36.181.0.18"
  • alias alien "connect 128.95.252.38"
  • alias yevaud "connect 164.107.128.50"
  • alias pit_o_death "connect 128.164.136.171"
  • alias nano "connect 146.227.102.101"
  • alias netertainment "connect 205.217.6.16"
  • alias widget "connect 128.187.30.168"
  • alias maglnxquake "connect 205.218.113.2"
  • alias phaedo "connect 138.40.88.223"
  • alias disruptor "connect 204.50.178.136"
  • alias sage "connect 198.82.204.43"
  • alias freebsd "connect 199.67.51.101"
  • alias majestic "connect 199.67.51.101"
  • alias crenshaw "connect 205.156.208.76"
  • alias the_world_ship "connect 205.156.208.75"
  • alias brain "connect 204.176.82.15"
  • alias xray "connect 129.120.3.44"
  • alias sgeertgens "connect 140.172.37.122"
  • alias aftershock "connect 194.72.76.106"
  • alias cytrix "connect 192.77.186.4"
  • alias hansolo "connect 128.210.1.32"
  • alias deathstar "204.97.180.46"
  • alias singe "connect 128.95.25.105"
  • alias quake1 "connect 204.43.32.24"
  • alias quake2 "connect 204.43.34.51"

Weapon and Action Aliases:

  • alias ax ax2
  • alias ml ml2
  • alias sniper sniper1
  • alias pw pw1
  • alias pw1 weapon1
  • alias pw2 weapon2
  • alias pw3 weapon3
  • alias pw4 weapon4
  • alias pw5 weapon5
  • alias pw6 weapon6
  • alias pw7 weapon7
  • alias pw8 weapon8
  • alias snap180 "cl_yawspeed 2900;wait;+left;wait;wait;wait;-left;cl_yawspeed 140"
  • alias sniper0 "fov 10;wait;fov 20;wait;fov 30;wait;fov 40;wait;fov 50;wait;fov 60;wait;fov 70;wait;fov 80;wait;fov 90;sensitivity 10;alias sniper sniper1"
  • alias sniper1 "fov 85;wait;fov 80;wait;fov 75;wait;fov 70;wait;fov 65;wait;fov 60;wait;fov 55;wait;fov 50;sensitivity 5;alias sniper sniper2"
  • alias sniper2 "fov 45;wait;fov 40;wait;fov 35;wait;fov 30;wait;fov 25;wait;fov 20;wait;fov 15;wait;fov 10;sensitivity 2.5;alias sniper sniper0"
  • alias weaponload "impulse 1;impulse 8;impulse 7;impulse 6;impulse 5;impulse 4;impulse 3;impulse 2"
  • alias weapon1 "impulse 1;alias ml ml1;alias pw pw8"
  • alias weapon2 "impulse 2;alias ml ml2;alias ax ax2;alias pw pw1"
  • alias weapon3 "impulse 3;alias ml ml3;alias ax ax3;alias pw pw2"
  • alias weapon4 "impulse 4;alias ml ml4;alias ax ax4;alias pw pw3"
  • alias weapon5 "impulse 5;alias ml ml5;alias ax ax5;alias pw pw4"
  • alias weapon6 "impulse 6;alias ml ml6;alias ax ax6;alias pw pw5"
  • alias weapon7 "impulse 7;alias ax ax7;alias pw pw6"
  • alias weapon8 "impulse 8;alias ml ml8;alias ax ax8;alias pw pw7"
  • alias wideview fovout
  • alias fovout "fov 130;alias wideview fovin"
  • alias fovin "fov 90;alias wideview fovout"
  • alias ml1 "impulse 7;wait;+attack;wait;-attack;impulse 1"
  • alias ml2 "impulse 7;wait;+attack;wait;-attack;impulse 2"
  • alias ml3 "impulse 7;wait;+attack;wait;-attack;impulse 3"
  • alias ml4 "impulse 7;wait;+attack;wait;-attack;impulse 4"
  • alias ml5 "impulse 7;wait;+attack;wait;-attack;impulse 5"
  • alias ml6 "impulse 7;wait;+attack;wait;-attack;impulse 6"
  • alias ml8 "impulse 7;wait;+attack;wait;-attack;impulse 8"
  • alias ax2 "impulse 1;wait;+attack;wait;-attack;impulse 2"
  • alias ax3 "impulse 1;wait;+attack;wait;-attack;impulse 3"
  • alias ax4 "impulse 1;wait;+attack;wait;-attack;impulse 4"
  • alias ax5 "impulse 1;wait;+attack;wait;-attack;impulse 5"
  • alias ax6 "impulse 1;wait;+attack;wait;-attack;impulse 6"
  • alias ax7 "impulse 1;wait;+attack;wait;-attack;impulse 7"
  • alias ax8 "impulse 1;wait;+attack;wait;-attack;impulse 8"
Tips
  • Experiment with different keybinds to find what feels most comfortable and efficient for your playstyle.
  • The mlook command is permanently bound, meaning mouse look is always active without needing a dedicated key.
  • The snap180 alias allows for a rapid, near-180-degree turn, useful for quickly reacting to threats behind you.
  • The pw alias cycles through your weapons in reverse order, providing a quick way to switch between them.
  • The extensive server aliases allow for one-command connections to specific game servers.
  • The sniper aliases adjust field of view (FOV) and sensitivity to create different aiming experiences.

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