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Feb-08-2015, 01:27
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Want to see who's speaking in TeamSpeak without taking your eyes off the sky? While there are plenty of awesome folks here who have posted useful information already, nobody has as of yet created a complete guide for beginners - current to today's environment. My intention here is to provide that reference post, and to save you from repeating the many days effort it took me to figure this all out.
This guide assumes you have both IL2CoD and TeamSpeak already installed and functional.
S/W versions used in this guide:
CoD TF patch v4.312
TeamSpeak v3.0.16
TSNotifier v1.5.5c
I'll endeavor to keep this top post current over time, edited as needed, so you don't need to read the whole thread to get on with it (assuming this guide inspires any discussion).
All helpful comments encouraged and welcomed!
Summary
install TS Notifier app
enable it for IL2CoD
test it
tweak as desired, for bonus marks
Quickstart Guide (for advanced users)
This will get you up and running in 5 minutes. For the full user guide, please skip this section and proceed to Full Guide below.
first, close the TeamSpeak and Cliffs of Dover applications
install TSNotifier from http://tsnotifier.cfxxl.de/
launch TSNotifier.exe as an Administrator
add these values to C:\Users\<your username>\AppData\Roaming\TSNotifier\gamesettings.ini
[Launcher.exe]
game.enabled=1
font.size=30
speaker.offsetY=20
Backup existing settings.ini file, then replace it with the one attached below (extract contents to C:\Users\<your usename>\AppData\Roaming\TSNotifier):
15457
(Note: the above settings.ini file is provided as a convenience. It configures the s/w as described in the Optional Tweaks section below.)
restart TSNotifier.exe for above to take affect (again, as administrator)
launch TeamSpeak
launch CoD (or restart it if already running)
enjoy!
Check out the Testing, Optional Tweaks and Special Observations sections below to enjoy TSNotifier to its fullest.
Full Guide
Installation:
download 'TSNotifier' from http://tsnotifier.cfxxl.de/
launch the .msi you downloaded above (automated installer 'SetupTSNotifierV1xxx.msi')
Make special shortcut:
browse to TSNotifier.exe in C:\Program Files (x86)\TS Notifier\
right-click TSNotifier.exe -> Compatibility tab -> Enable 'Run this program as an administrator' -> OK
right-click TSNotifier.exe -> Send to -> Desktop (create shortcut). Or, create whatever other shortcut you want.
Note: TSNotifier does NOT work on my PC unless it's run as Administrator. Your system may be different. TeamSpeak, however, does not require Admin rights.
Enabling:
launch TSNotifier (using special shortcut created above)
look for the 'TS' Notifier icon in the Windows System Tray
right-click -> Edit gamesettings.ini
search for the line '[Launcher.exe]'. If it doesn't exist, create it (at the top is easiest).
under it, add 'game.enabled=1' (no quotes)
[Launcher.exe]
game.enabled=1
save your changes
If CoD is already running, close it then restart it. Otherwise, just start it now.
NOTE: any gamesettings.ini changes require CoD to be restarted.
Testing:
Single Player -> Quick Mission mode works fine for any testing (i.e. you don't need to join the Multiplayer ATAG server each time you want to re-test a small change).
During your testing, any changes made to gamesettings.ini require CoD to be restarted. Changes made via the TSNotifier's right-click menu options, however, do not.
launch TSNotifier (using special shortcut created above)
right-click 'TS' Notifier icon -> General -> enable 'Show Self' (temporarily, for testing)
launch TeamSpeak (TS), connect to the ATAG TS server, and join a separate, empty 'Flight x' channel
NOTE: it is highly recommended you conduct these tests outside the main Allied Forces or Axis Forces group channels, so as not to distract your fellow flight mates!
launch CoD and spawn into an aircraft
press your TeamSpeak's 'Press-To-Talk' button/keyboard key
you should see your handle name appear overlaid on your flight screen as intended (in yellow, by default)
Note: you must be in-cockpit. No overlay will appear if you're in the menu areas.
to conduct listening tests, switch to your side's group channel ('Allied Forces' or 'Axis Forces')
when someone speaks you should see their handle appear as intended
continue tweaking TSNotifier as desired (ALT-Tab back to Windows, make change, then ALT-Tab back to the game)
the exception is for any gamesettings.ini changes, which will require you to restart CoD (these described more below).
When you're done testing, remember to disable 'Show Self' again (unless you get confused easily and need that reminder :)
Optional Tweaks (some highly recommended):
Font Size Changes:
I find the default font a bit small. Here's how to change it:
right-click 'TS'Notifier icon in system tray -> Edit gamesettings.ini
in the [Launcher.exe] section add this line:
font.size=30
(use whatever font size you want - default is 15)
save your changes
NOTE: any gamesettings.ini changes require CoD to be restarted.
enable 'Show Self' temporarily to test (see Testing section above)
Recommended:
Right-click 'TS'Notifier icon in your system tray for each item below:
'Update-check'-> 'Check on startup'-> disable (mine's working great now, don't want it messed up!)
General-> 'Show Channel'-> disable (unless you monitor multiple channels and want to distinguish them)
General-> 'Also show non-speaker'-> disable. Enable this if you want to see everyone in the channel (maybe useful for those with just one monitor). Color changes for the speaker. Use small font size for this one!
General-> 'Show Log'-> disable (unless you want to monitor new channel joins)
General-> 'Show caption "Log-scroller"'-> disable
General-> 'Show self'-> disable (after testing completed)
General-> 'Min Display Time'-> 'adjust overlay fade delay'. This is how long each nickname appears (I prefer 3000 ms)
Colors-> Speaker-> name's color. The default green is hard to see over bright skies (I prefer dark blue).
'Speaker Position'-> Top-Center (or wherever you prefer)
NOTE: the above changes take effect immediately (restarting CoD is not required).
Text Positioning Tweaks
Certain screen positions block important messages. Here's how to fix that:
right-click 'TS' Notifier icon-> Edit gamesettings.ini
add this line to the [Launcher.exe] section:
speaker.offsetY=20
The exact value is up to you. 20 works well for Top-Center mode with a font size of 30. This prevents it blocking important incoming campaign notifications.
Positioning commands available:
speaker.offsetX: moves speakers right (positive values), or left (negative values)
speaker.offsetY: moves speakers down (positive values), or up (negative values)
logscroller.offsetX: moves log-scroller right (positive values), or left (negative values)
logscroller.offsetY: moves log-scroller down (positive values), or up (negative values)
Special Observations
TSNotifier must be run as an Administrator (at least, that's what I've found). If you're not seeing anything in-cockpit, this may be why.
use CTRL-ALT-SHIFT-F11 to toggle it off/on
the 'AFK' TeamSpeak channel won't work for the above TSNotifier tests (to avoid confusion)
you can fine tune the overlay position using special gamesettings.ini values in the [Launcher.exe] section (see Text Positioning Tweaks above.
avoid using TSNotifier's 'Start with TS' option. This causes multiple instances to remain in memory whenever you exit/start TeamSpeak. Instead, launch each application separately.
don't bother using TSNotifier's optional 'Hardware Overlay' mode. Although it has some nice features, it's problematic (i.e. works in the CoD menus, but not in a cockpit). If you have it working, and know exactly how you got it working, please let me know!
a guide to fancy outline and color tweaking found here: http://blog.cfxxl.de/index.php/how-to/extended-render-engine-options/?lang=en
some folks have overlays working using the one built into CoD itself. However, they're using older versions of TeamSpeak. The current version no longer works in CoD and is no longer available from the TS website.
Hope this helps. Enjoy!
Want to see who's speaking in TeamSpeak without taking your eyes off the sky? While there are plenty of awesome folks here who have posted useful information already, nobody has as of yet created a complete guide for beginners - current to today's environment. My intention here is to provide that reference post, and to save you from repeating the many days effort it took me to figure this all out.
This guide assumes you have both IL2CoD and TeamSpeak already installed and functional.
S/W versions used in this guide:
CoD TF patch v4.312
TeamSpeak v3.0.16
TSNotifier v1.5.5c
I'll endeavor to keep this top post current over time, edited as needed, so you don't need to read the whole thread to get on with it (assuming this guide inspires any discussion).
All helpful comments encouraged and welcomed!
Summary
install TS Notifier app
enable it for IL2CoD
test it
tweak as desired, for bonus marks
Quickstart Guide (for advanced users)
This will get you up and running in 5 minutes. For the full user guide, please skip this section and proceed to Full Guide below.
first, close the TeamSpeak and Cliffs of Dover applications
install TSNotifier from http://tsnotifier.cfxxl.de/
launch TSNotifier.exe as an Administrator
add these values to C:\Users\<your username>\AppData\Roaming\TSNotifier\gamesettings.ini
[Launcher.exe]
game.enabled=1
font.size=30
speaker.offsetY=20
Backup existing settings.ini file, then replace it with the one attached below (extract contents to C:\Users\<your usename>\AppData\Roaming\TSNotifier):
15457
(Note: the above settings.ini file is provided as a convenience. It configures the s/w as described in the Optional Tweaks section below.)
restart TSNotifier.exe for above to take affect (again, as administrator)
launch TeamSpeak
launch CoD (or restart it if already running)
enjoy!
Check out the Testing, Optional Tweaks and Special Observations sections below to enjoy TSNotifier to its fullest.
Full Guide
Installation:
download 'TSNotifier' from http://tsnotifier.cfxxl.de/
launch the .msi you downloaded above (automated installer 'SetupTSNotifierV1xxx.msi')
Make special shortcut:
browse to TSNotifier.exe in C:\Program Files (x86)\TS Notifier\
right-click TSNotifier.exe -> Compatibility tab -> Enable 'Run this program as an administrator' -> OK
right-click TSNotifier.exe -> Send to -> Desktop (create shortcut). Or, create whatever other shortcut you want.
Note: TSNotifier does NOT work on my PC unless it's run as Administrator. Your system may be different. TeamSpeak, however, does not require Admin rights.
Enabling:
launch TSNotifier (using special shortcut created above)
look for the 'TS' Notifier icon in the Windows System Tray
right-click -> Edit gamesettings.ini
search for the line '[Launcher.exe]'. If it doesn't exist, create it (at the top is easiest).
under it, add 'game.enabled=1' (no quotes)
[Launcher.exe]
game.enabled=1
save your changes
If CoD is already running, close it then restart it. Otherwise, just start it now.
NOTE: any gamesettings.ini changes require CoD to be restarted.
Testing:
Single Player -> Quick Mission mode works fine for any testing (i.e. you don't need to join the Multiplayer ATAG server each time you want to re-test a small change).
During your testing, any changes made to gamesettings.ini require CoD to be restarted. Changes made via the TSNotifier's right-click menu options, however, do not.
launch TSNotifier (using special shortcut created above)
right-click 'TS' Notifier icon -> General -> enable 'Show Self' (temporarily, for testing)
launch TeamSpeak (TS), connect to the ATAG TS server, and join a separate, empty 'Flight x' channel
NOTE: it is highly recommended you conduct these tests outside the main Allied Forces or Axis Forces group channels, so as not to distract your fellow flight mates!
launch CoD and spawn into an aircraft
press your TeamSpeak's 'Press-To-Talk' button/keyboard key
you should see your handle name appear overlaid on your flight screen as intended (in yellow, by default)
Note: you must be in-cockpit. No overlay will appear if you're in the menu areas.
to conduct listening tests, switch to your side's group channel ('Allied Forces' or 'Axis Forces')
when someone speaks you should see their handle appear as intended
continue tweaking TSNotifier as desired (ALT-Tab back to Windows, make change, then ALT-Tab back to the game)
the exception is for any gamesettings.ini changes, which will require you to restart CoD (these described more below).
When you're done testing, remember to disable 'Show Self' again (unless you get confused easily and need that reminder :)
Optional Tweaks (some highly recommended):
Font Size Changes:
I find the default font a bit small. Here's how to change it:
right-click 'TS'Notifier icon in system tray -> Edit gamesettings.ini
in the [Launcher.exe] section add this line:
font.size=30
(use whatever font size you want - default is 15)
save your changes
NOTE: any gamesettings.ini changes require CoD to be restarted.
enable 'Show Self' temporarily to test (see Testing section above)
Recommended:
Right-click 'TS'Notifier icon in your system tray for each item below:
'Update-check'-> 'Check on startup'-> disable (mine's working great now, don't want it messed up!)
General-> 'Show Channel'-> disable (unless you monitor multiple channels and want to distinguish them)
General-> 'Also show non-speaker'-> disable. Enable this if you want to see everyone in the channel (maybe useful for those with just one monitor). Color changes for the speaker. Use small font size for this one!
General-> 'Show Log'-> disable (unless you want to monitor new channel joins)
General-> 'Show caption "Log-scroller"'-> disable
General-> 'Show self'-> disable (after testing completed)
General-> 'Min Display Time'-> 'adjust overlay fade delay'. This is how long each nickname appears (I prefer 3000 ms)
Colors-> Speaker-> name's color. The default green is hard to see over bright skies (I prefer dark blue).
'Speaker Position'-> Top-Center (or wherever you prefer)
NOTE: the above changes take effect immediately (restarting CoD is not required).
Text Positioning Tweaks
Certain screen positions block important messages. Here's how to fix that:
right-click 'TS' Notifier icon-> Edit gamesettings.ini
add this line to the [Launcher.exe] section:
speaker.offsetY=20
The exact value is up to you. 20 works well for Top-Center mode with a font size of 30. This prevents it blocking important incoming campaign notifications.
Positioning commands available:
speaker.offsetX: moves speakers right (positive values), or left (negative values)
speaker.offsetY: moves speakers down (positive values), or up (negative values)
logscroller.offsetX: moves log-scroller right (positive values), or left (negative values)
logscroller.offsetY: moves log-scroller down (positive values), or up (negative values)
Special Observations
TSNotifier must be run as an Administrator (at least, that's what I've found). If you're not seeing anything in-cockpit, this may be why.
use CTRL-ALT-SHIFT-F11 to toggle it off/on
the 'AFK' TeamSpeak channel won't work for the above TSNotifier tests (to avoid confusion)
you can fine tune the overlay position using special gamesettings.ini values in the [Launcher.exe] section (see Text Positioning Tweaks above.
avoid using TSNotifier's 'Start with TS' option. This causes multiple instances to remain in memory whenever you exit/start TeamSpeak. Instead, launch each application separately.
don't bother using TSNotifier's optional 'Hardware Overlay' mode. Although it has some nice features, it's problematic (i.e. works in the CoD menus, but not in a cockpit). If you have it working, and know exactly how you got it working, please let me know!
a guide to fancy outline and color tweaking found here: http://blog.cfxxl.de/index.php/how-to/extended-render-engine-options/?lang=en
some folks have overlays working using the one built into CoD itself. However, they're using older versions of TeamSpeak. The current version no longer works in CoD and is no longer available from the TS website.
Hope this helps. Enjoy!