Need handicap option explained

[bsnipes]

What are the handicap options for Nexuiz? I am a bit better than my friends and want to even out the game a bit. Do they make me easier to kill, lessen my damage giving ability, etc? I use the Spidflisk mod if that makes any difference. I've searched for docs on this to no avail.

Thanks,
Brian

[tChr]

iirc the handicap functoins included lately (and used on many "beginners server") will adjust the damage you give according to your ranking in the match.

[bsnipes]

Thanks. I found a reference to cl_handicap. Is there a server var I can set with 2.3 or do I need to get the svn version to enable handicapping?

[Mr.Carlyle]

I haven't used the cl_handicap before, but Spidflisk I use all the time.

spidflisk_handicap 10-200 is a percentage based system. Every player is defaulted to 100%. So you can either add or subtract. Your damage will be increased/decreased based on the number you pick. So if you choose to set your handicap to 50 you'll have decreased damage to opponents by 50%. THis means you'll have to hit them more times to kill them and vice versa. If you set it to a number above 100 percent, that will only affect your opponents, self damage will stay at 100%. Have Fun.

[KadaverJack]

Thanks. I found a reference to cl_handicap. Is there a server var I can set with 2.3 or do I need to get the svn version to enable handicapping?

It's not in 2.3, so you'll need a svn version until the next release to use it. Unlike spidflisk_handicap, cl_handicap multiplies the damage you will receive, not the damage you inflict on your opponents. It's bound between 1 (default) and 100.

For the mod tChr mentioned, see http://www.forums.alientrap.local/viewtopic.php?t=1656

[bsnipes]

Many thanks for all the info.

Brian