Announce special sounds even when not in the game's window?

Temujin · 04-04-10, 05:21 AM

When I play, I like to work on other applications, and peek on the game's window from time to time.

I want to set things up so when something meaningful like "smoke on the horizon" ; "new sonar contact" ; "enemy plains approaching.." or just "way point reached" will be announced by voice and will heard through the computer speakers even when the focus is not on the game's window.

Can I set this up?
Must the game be on "Window mode" or "Full screen" will do the trick as well?

Thanks,

Temujin

Safe-Keeper · 04-04-10, 05:39 AM

I share the exact same problem. Your best bet is to edit the game files (the init file is the one you're looking for, I believe) so that the game pauses when important things happen (such as a destroyer making an appearance).

Other than that, there's nothing that I know of

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kylania · 04-04-10, 08:12 AM

At least for me in Full Screen mode, when I alt tab it pauses the game. If my computer locks due to AFK time however the game (while alt-tabbed) will disconnect but otherwise just sits there happily paused.

mcarlsonus · 04-04-10, 11:50 AM

(one can tell a game's become annoying and tedious when the player wants to do something else until something exciting happens...kind of like reading while sitting on the can...)

kylania · 04-04-10, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcarlsonus

(one can tell a game's become annoying and tedious when the player wants to do something else until something exciting happens...kind of like reading while sitting on the can...)

Or they are running a 1x or low TC patrol.

alexradu89 · 04-04-10, 01:59 PM

Have you tried playing in windowed mode, you can then drop the game to the taskbar (or minimizing it by mouse to be very small) this way the game will be still running (unless Ubi failed and made it auto-pause) and you'll hear all the alarms and everything, so when that happens just maximize it, or increase it's size and check if everything is alright.

TheBeast · 04-05-10, 05:24 AM

I am running with Multiple Monitors (3: 1 27" WS center and 1 18" on each side. All Flat Panel LCD). I run the game in Windowed Mod and drag the game to one of the side monitors when I need to do other things. That way I can still see what is happening in game, watch TV and still get things done.

04-04-10, 05:21 AM	#1
Temujin Bosun Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Israel Posts: 62 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	Announce special sounds even when not in the game's window? When I play, I like to work on other applications, and peek on the game's window from time to time. I want to set things up so when something meaningful like "smoke on the horizon" ; "new sonar contact" ; "enemy plains approaching.." or just "way point reached" will be announced by voice and will heard through the computer speakers even when the focus is not on the game's window. Can I set this up? Must the game be on "Window mode" or "Full screen" will do the trick as well? Thanks, Temujin

04-04-10, 05:39 AM	#2
Safe-Keeper Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 3,234 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	I share the exact same problem. Your best bet is to edit the game files (the init file is the one you're looking for, I believe) so that the game pauses when important things happen (such as a destroyer making an appearance). Other than that, there's nothing that I know of. __________________ First Strike Mod tester. Hardcore sub skipper.

04-04-10, 08:12 AM	#3
kylania Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,528 Downloads: 118 Uploads: 0	At least for me in Full Screen mode, when I alt tab it pauses the game. If my computer locks due to AFK time however the game (while alt-tabbed) will disconnect but otherwise just sits there happily paused. __________________

04-05-10, 05:24 AM	#7
TheBeast The Old Man Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 1,533 Downloads: 886 Uploads: 23	I am running with Multiple Monitors (3: 1 27" WS center and 1 18" on each side. All Flat Panel LCD). I run the game in Windowed Mod and drag the game to one of the side monitors when I need to do other things. That way I can still see what is happening in game, watch TV and still get things done. __________________ Fear me! I am, TheBeastBelow SHIV-MediaFire \| SHV-MediaFire

04-04-10, 11:50 AM	#4
mcarlsonus Weps Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 362 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	(one can tell a game's become annoying and tedious when the player wants to do something else until something exciting happens...kind of like reading while sitting on the can...)

04-04-10, 01:59 PM	#6
alexradu89 Lieutenant Join Date: May 2009 Location: Romania Posts: 259 Downloads: 94 Uploads: 0	Have you tried playing in windowed mode, you can then drop the game to the taskbar (or minimizing it by mouse to be very small) this way the game will be still running (unless Ubi failed and made it auto-pause) and you'll hear all the alarms and everything, so when that happens just maximize it, or increase it's size and check if everything is alright.