I'm just getting into running Quake 4, and I have a question. Is using the Q4 Tweaker program allowed for runs?
For those that haven't used it, here are the options it allows:
- Allows changing the framerate
- Allows setting a default FOV
- Allows changing the default corpse despawn delay
- Forces High image quality
- Allow skipping the intro videos before getting to the main menu
- Allows setting a custom resolution and aspect ratio
While most of these changes are aimed at quality of life improvements, the ability to change the framerate has the biggest impact on the game. By increasing the framerate, gaining speed with strafe jumping is easier. Also, crouch sliding, which is typically seen in multiplayer matches, now becomes an option for single player.
To do a crouch slide, start a standard strafe jump. As you begin to descend, release jump then press and hold duck. If done correctly you'll immediately drop to the ground and start to slide. This allows you to have much sharper steering during the slide, which can lead to faster speed buildup. Once you're near the end of the slide (eventually you will slow down), let go of duck and press jump. This will allow you to slide around corners and keep speed without having to stop your strafe run and startup a new run. Also, it allows for really quick speed gains in many areas of the game.
Thoughts?