I'm trying to cap my fps. But when I enter the command into the console screen, I get a message saying "Can't set fps_max when connected to a server." I'm just playing hl2 by myself. I wasn't aware I was connected to anything. BTW...TOTALLY new at this sort of thing.
Unable to use the fps_max command
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Bring down the console in the menu and set from there (Or in the command line, I think?)
http://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/Fps_max
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Or, in your HL2's shortcut Target field (after the quotes), like "-fps_max xx". Xx is your desired FPS.
dabomb29 and Durcell: I get the same message even when I try it at the main menu.
pNp_Oski: I added what you said, but I'm not sure it worked. Should the shortcut line now look like this: "C:\Program Files\Valve\Steam\Steam.exe" -applaunch 220 -fps_max 60
pNp_Oski: I added what you said, but I'm not sure it worked. Should the shortcut line now look like this: "C:\Program Files\Valve\Steam\Steam.exe" -applaunch 220 -fps_max 60
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It should most likely work. Do you have -developer 1 or -sv_cheats 1? I think those should also be included in order for the capping to work.
I tried opening the console in the main menu and typing "sv_cheats 1" and "developer 1" before using the "fps_max XX" command. Still get the same message. Is something wrong with my version of the game? It's always up to date thanks to Steam.
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I don't know, try putting -console and -sv_cheats 1 in your launch path and see what happens. I think activating the cheat mode in the console sometimes does not work.
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Are you using a Mac? I think this a fairly new or recent issue.
Open the console and type disconnect, then try the fps_max xx command again.
If that doesn't work try adding the command to the start-up config. Here - X:\Steam\steamapps\username\team fortress 2\tf\cfg. Look for config.cfg and add the command to the end, or check if it is already in there and edit the value.
Open the console and type disconnect, then try the fps_max xx command again.
If that doesn't work try adding the command to the start-up config. Here - X:\Steam\steamapps\username\team fortress 2\tf\cfg. Look for config.cfg and add the command to the end, or check if it is already in there and edit the value.
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