Before you jump in and start playing Strike Force 1.75, you will need to set up a few things. Video configuration, keys, character selection and other options all must be set in order to make Strike Force run properly. Follow this guide to learn more about setting up Strike Force 1.75

Running Strike Force for the First Time
When you first run Strike Force 1.75, you will have to set your video preferences. You will see a screen like this:

Select the appropriate driver for your video card and choose “Next” to begin Strike Force 1.75. If you do not see the appropriate driver(s), choose the “Show All Devices” radio button and select your supported driver, then click “Next” to begin Strike Force.

Options

To play Strike Force properly, you need to select a character and add new keybinds for the controls and game functions unique to Strike Force. You can access this menu by selecting Options from the main menu screen.

Choose Character

Unlike other tactical combat games, Strike Force allows you the player to take the role of a unique personality in the world terrorism conflict. Access this menu by choosing the Options button on the main menu and choosing the “Choose Character” option.

Team
You can play as one of two teams: Strike Force or Terrorists.

Character
Select which character you wish to play with from this menu of names.

Name
Enter the name you wish to use while playing Strike Force. This name will be displayed to other players you meet online.

Character Photo
You can see a picture of the character you currently have highlighted to the right of the Character field.

Biography
Each character in Strike Force has a unique history and attributes that affect they way they function in-game. Here, you can learn about his background, service record and weapon preferences in more detail. Read the bio to get more information on your character’s advantages and weaknesses.

Preferences
The Preferences menu allows you to set your key assignments and to change the interface in Strike Force, just as it does in Unreal Tournament. You can access the Preferences menu by selecting Options from the main menu and choosing “Preferences.” Unless otherwise noted, Strike Force 1.75 uses all of your settings for Unreal Tournament!

Game

Use this menu to configure aspects of Strike Force, including the appearance of the Strike Force HUD and the "scope render fix".

Scope Render Fix: Some video cards have difficulty displaying through the scopes correctly. If you see black when using the secondary fire on a scoped weapon, check the box.

Dodging: Dodging must be enabled in order to allow your character to sprint. (see the “Features of Strike Force” section of this manual for more on sprinting) Check the box to enable Dodging.

Inventory Opaque: This option changes the background of the inventory to a solid color rather than translucent.

Info on HUD: Gives the player the option to show or hide Team Info, the health icon and the heartbeat icon on the Heads Up Display. One or all of these features can be deactivated here.

Controls
Playing Strike Force requires you to set, or “bind,” keys in order to fully enjoy the unique features Strike Force adds to Unreal Tournament’s standard gameplay. The key below shows you the default key assignments and explains their function in-game briefly. For more information, see the “Features of Strike Force” section of this manual.

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, Strike Force uses your default Unreal Tournament keys and settings!

Fire: Left Mouse Button
Player fires the weapon he/she is currently holding. Firing becomes more accurate when used in conjunction with the Aim mode.

Alternate Fire/Aim: Right Mouse Button
Player brings the weapon up to shoulder/eye level to achieve better accuracy. This means the player will also look through the scope or sites of the weapon he/she is holding. For the grenades, Aim becomes the roll grenade function, rather than throw grenade.

Move Forward: W
Player runs forward (or walks if Autorun is disabled - by default, Autorun is on). If Dodging is enabled (it is by default), double-tapping Forward causes the player to sprint, but this can tire him/her heavily if not used carefully.

Move Backward: S
Player backpedals.

Strafe Left: Q
Player sidesteps to the left.

Strafe Right: E
Player runs to the right.

Jump/Up: Shift
Player jumps. Note that excessive jumping with heavy equipment causes you to get tired, increasing your heartrate.

Crouch/Down: Ctrl or Space
Player ducks and crawls while Crouch is held. This allows the player to enter tight spaces.

Flashlight: Middle Mouse Button
Player activates a military flashlight, perfect for navigating dark areas. Hitting Flashlight a second time toggles the flashlight off.

Nightvision:
Nightvision is a more stealthy way of seeing in the dark, but limits your field of vision significantly. You can toggle it on and off with this key.

Inventory: I
The Inventory key allows you to access your Inventory during the game and to operate Inventory Stations. (see the “Features of Strike Force” section, ‘The Inventory Station’ of this manual for more information)

Activate: X
The Activate key allows your character to operate elevators, doors, hostages and other parts of the game world.

Secondary Weapon: Mouse Wheel Up
If your character is carrying more than one weapon, the Secondary Weapon key will switch from the weapon currently in your hands to one in the Secondary Weapon slot in your Inventory, and back again.

Lay Prone
Going prone – laying on your belly – is the best way to maximize both your weapon accuracy and your use of cover. Press the Prone key to drop to the ground in the Prone position, and press Prone again to get up. Remember – you cannot move while in the Prone position, so you use wisely.

Say: T
Allows you to send messages to everyone on the server. Hit the Talk key, type your message, and then hit Enter. Your message will be broadcast to everyone on the server. Note that this feature does not work if you’re dead – you will only be able to speak with other players who are dead.

Team Say: R
Allows you to send private messages to everyone ON YOUR TEAM ONLY. Hit the Team Talk key, type your message, and then hit Enter. Your message will be broadcast to everyone on your team. Note that this feature does not work if you’re dead - we wouldn’t want you giving away enemy positions now, would we? :)

Show Voice Menu: V
Allows you to choose from a range of radio messages and commands. You can give voice commands to any bot currently on your team. However, voice commands are strictly voluntary for players. All voice commands except for taunts are heard by your team ONLY. This feature is not available when you are dead. (For more information on voice commands and keybinding, see “The Tactical Manual” voice menu section of this manual)

Switch Firing Mode:
This key can perform a number of different functions, depending upon the weapon you are currently using. It will either change the rate of fire from full auto to 3-round burst or semiautomatic on automatic weapons; or on sniper rifles, it changes the current level of magnification from 6x to 9x.

Reload: MouseWheelDown
Unlike the weapons of Unreal Tournament, Strike Force weapons do not have a near limitless amount of bullets. Use this key to reload your weapon with a fresh clip of ammunition when you run out or to remove the current clip and insert another. Clips that are not empty are replaced in your Inventory.

Throw Weapon: Semicolon
When you hit the Throw Weapon key, you will throw the weapon you are currently holding to the ground in front of you. This is good for getting rid of weapons you don’t have ammunition for, passing weapons to teammates or for lightening your encumbrance.

Map Vote/Kick Vote:
Depending on the server’s options, this key will allow you to vote for new maps at the end of the round or vote to kick other players who are disruptive, team-killers or who are otherwise ruining the game.