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CrackerJackMack
PostPosted: 27 Aug 2008, 15:36 
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In the TF2 launch options add the following arguments
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-windowed 1 -noborder


Now you get full screen mode with alt tabbing that works (and doesn't take forever!)
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PostPosted: 27 Aug 2008, 16:08 
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Do you accept marriage proposals ?

This is gonna increase the amount I play TF2 by 500%.

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PostPosted: 27 Aug 2008, 16:09 
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Holy crap, is this like the "maximized window" mode in WoW? My TF2 loads pretty quickly back, but I'll take any additional speed.
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Do you accept marriage proposals ?

No, but knowing that I made you day is good enough for me !

This is gonna increase the amount I play TF2 by 500%.


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Holy crap, is this like the "maximized window" mode in WoW? My TF2 loads pretty quickly back, but I'll take any additional speed.


Yeah basically. I play in my full native res (1440x900) w/o any problems or window overlays.
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It seems to bug out my sniper scope. Perhaps it was the server lag; I'll try again in a little bit.
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Thanks for the sharing the -noborder switch, I didn't know that was added. This will streamline my game recording process significantly!

FYI-Tested and works with all Orange Box Engine Games (TF2, Ep2, Portal).

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It seems to bug out my sniper scope. Perhaps it was the server lag; I'll try again in a little bit.


Are you talking about when you rightclick to go into the scope view, you kinda flicker between noscope and scoped a few times then end up in the mode you wanted? If so, that's server recognition lag.

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does this work with older source games?
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does this work with older source games?


Windowed mode yes, but the -noborder switch seems to be for Orange Box engine games only. HL2 and Ep1 ignored the switch when I tried it and they just ran inside a regular window. Of course, if you reposition the window you can fill your screen with the game and the window border will be hidden past the edge of your monitor.

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