Wolfenstein3d (Wolf4sdl) remapping?

denisuu

I installed the full (non shareware) version and these seem to be all the files, none of which are editable I think.

/home/pi/RetroPie/roms/ports/wolf3d
audiohed.wl6
audiot.wl6
catalog.exe
gamemaps.wl6
maphead.wl6
order.frm
vgadict.wl6
vgagraph.wl6
vgahead.wl6
wolf3d.exe

/opt/retropie/configs/ports/wolf3d
config.wl6
emulators.cfg
savegam0.wl6

dudleydes

@denisuu The tutorial refers to editing the source code, not the game files - that page should refer to a previous tutorial.

It is possible to do this using the RetroPie Setup script. From a terminal or via SSH, run the following commands:

cd RetroPie-Setup/
sudo ./retropie_packages.sh wolf4sdl depends
sudo ./retropie_packages.sh wolf4sdl sources

Now edit the file wl_play.cpp in the source code with the command:

sudo nano tmp/build/wolf4sdl/wl_play.cpp

You need to edit lines 61 to 63. To find these, you can press CTRL+w+t and enter 61 at the Enter line number, column number: prompt. Make your changes to the file as advised in the tutorial in your op and save.

To build and install wolf4sdl, run the following commands:

sudo ./retropie_packages.sh wolf4sdl get_opts
sudo ./retropie_packages.sh wolf4sdl get_bins
sudo ./retropie_packages.sh wolf4sdl build
sudo ./retropie_packages.sh wolf4sdl install

Assuming you have already installed wolf4sdl from binary and added game data, you can now test your key bindings.

Once you're happy, you can remove the build data with the command:

sudo ./retropie_packages.sh wolf4sdl clean

denisuu

First of all thanks for taking the time! It's highly appreciated!

So we are talking about these 2 lines right?

#else
bt_attack, bt_strafe, bt_use, bt_run, bt_strafeleft, bt_straferight, bt_esc, bt_pause,
bt_prevweapon, bt_nextweapon, bt_nobutton, bt_nobutton, bt_nobutton, bt_nobutton, bt_nobutton, bt_nobutton,

So lets say I want to map to these buttons on the retropad (SFC30):

bt_attack = A (btn = "0")
bt_strafe = NONE
bt_use = B (btn = "1")
bt_run = X (btn = "3")
bt_strafeleft = L (btn = "6")
bt_straferight = R (btn = "7")
bt_esc = START (btn = "11")
bt_pause = SELECT (btn = "10")
bt_prevweapon = NONE
bt_nextweapon = Y (btn = "4")

Do I just edit like this?

#else
bt_attack "0" , bt_strafe, bt_use "1", bt_run "3", bt_strafeleft "6", bt_straferight "7", bt_esc "11", bt_pause "10",
bt_prevweapon, bt_nextweapon "4", bt_nobutton, bt_nobutton, bt_nobutton, bt_nobutton, bt_nobutton, bt_nobutton,

Sorry for my ignorance but this is completely new for me :)

denisuu

Edit: I tried with or without " " it stays the same here is a full log of what's happening: http://pastebin.com/CSZRsCdw

Makefile:101: recipe for target 'wl_play.o' failed
make: *** [wl_play.o] Error 1
make: *** Waiting for unfinished jobs....
mv: cannot stat ‘wolf3d’: No such file or directory
/home/pi/RetroPie-Setup
Could not successfully build wolf4sdl - Wolf4SDL - port of Wolfenstein 3D / Spear of Destiny engine (bin/wolf4sdl-sw-v14 not found).

dudleydes

@denisuu The button numbers in the tutorial are there for guidance and shouldn't be included in the amended code.

The code to be changed is an array where button 0 on your controller is mapped to the first action bt_attack, button 1 to bt_strafe, button 2 to bt_use and so on.

Using your suggested configuration above, you can try the following:

#else
bt_attack bt_use bt_nobutton bt_run bt_nextweapon bt_nobutton bt_strafeleft bt_straferight bt_nobutton bt_nobutton bt_pause bt_esc bt_nobutton bt_nobutton bt_nobutton bt_nobutton

denisuu

Sorry I didn't respond for a while, I don't get any error's anymore but changing those lines doen't change anything to the controls :( I put them exactly like you told me. I even tried changing changing line 63 to 66. It stays the same.

Also for some reason as soon as the gamecon driver (for the SNESpad) are installed it only accepts the SNES controller and not my wireless 8bitdo SFC30. Is there a way to make it accept all controllers?

dudleydes

@denisuu Sorry, my mistake - there should be commas between each action. Also, the array may need to be over 2 lines, each containing 8 actions.

Could you try the following:

#else
bt_attack, bt_use, bt_nobutton, bt_run, bt_nextweapon, bt_nobutton, bt_strafeleft, bt_straferight,
bt_nobutton, bt_nobutton, bt_pause, bt_esc, bt_nobutton, bt_nobutton, bt_nobutton, bt_nobutton,

denisuu

@dudleydes I already did it like that, this is how it looks. If I do it without comma's it doesn't even want to build :)

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Just to be sure, I just do install from binary then follow all your steps and try by launching from emulationstation right?

mediamogul

@denisuu

Have you considered an external mapping option? I use xboxdrv and have put a guide together here. If it's something you're interested in, I'll post my controller map for Wolf4sdl as a reference.

denisuu

@mediamogul Wow that's looks like a lot of work, but in the end I can use that for Quake I & III , Duke3d and other keyboard games without too much hassle right?

I actually hooked up a xbox 360 controller on to Wolf3d and saw all buttons are pressent, just not on the right possition.

mediamogul

@denisuu said in Wolfenstein3d (Wolf4sdl) remapping?:

in the end I can use that for Quake I & III , Duke3d and other keyboard games without too much hassle right?

Sure. I use it for all those games. There's admittedly a learning curve involved, but once you've made a few maps, it gets to be routine. Plus, you can recycle maps as beginning points for new ones so that you're not starting from scratch all the time.

dudleydes

@denisuu said in Wolfenstein3d (Wolf4sdl) remapping?:

Just to be sure, I just do install from binary then follow all your steps and try by launching from emulationstation right?

No, everything should be done the command line using the retropie_packages.sh script detailed in my earlier post.

Installing from binary will install the pre-built binary with the default mappings. What we are trying to do is amend the source code and then build Wolf4SDL from source.

denisuu

@dudleydes

I followed those instructions but I only end up with files in "/opt/retropie/ports/wolf4sdl" but there is no wolf4sdl folder under: "/home/pi/RetroPie/roms/ports"

That's why I asked if I should install though the retro pie setup first . I just tried removing everything again and follow your instructions but again the actual game is missing.

dudleydes

@denisuu Apologies, I'm getting my wires crossed.

If you haven't already installed Wolf4SDL from binary, then you can set up the launch script and create a folder for game data with the command:

sudo ./retropie_packages.sh wolf4sdl configure

denisuu

@dudleydes

I followed all your steps and now the game builds, installs and creates the files.

When I boot it up the game controls haven't changed at all :( Maybe I should look into the advanced remapping posted by Mediamongul.

Blackegg13

@dudleydes Hi
I'm trying to follow your steps but I'm ending up with same result as OP, key mapping didn't changed. Sorry for reviving old topick. I really want to correct that as on 8bitdo sf30 pro, use function is under little home button. I followed your instructions and all worked no error but key binding didn't changed. Would you mind helping me? Thanks

dudleydes

@blackegg13 tbh I cannot recall hearing of any other user who has managed to get this remapping process for Wolf4SDL to work. I may have just been lucky with my PS3 controller.

To remap my controller for the other ports (Doom, Duke Nukem, Quake), I use xboxdrv. I suggest you take a look at doing likewise. More info can be found at: https://retropie.org.uk/docs/Universal-Controller-Calibration-&-Mapping-Using-xboxdrv/

If it's helpful, here is my xboxdrv config file for the Rise of the Triad port.

Blackegg13

@dudleydes ok, I will give it a try, thanks for responding!

lazd

I know this topic is incredibly old, but I just wanted to report back that @dudleydes's instructions do indeed work, but you must delete the ~/.wolf4sdl/config.wl* config file(s) after you rebuild for your changes to take effect. This is because as the contents of buttonjoy are read in from the config file inside of InitGame() when the game is launched.

So the complete solution is as follows:

cd RetroPie-Setup/
sudo ./retropie_packages.sh wolf4sdl depends
sudo ./retropie_packages.sh wolf4sdl sources

Edit wl_play.cpp as described above to correspond to your joystick's buttons:

sudo nano tmp/build/wolf4sdl/wl_play.cpp

Then, build/install/configure and nuke the config files:

sudo ./retropie_packages.sh wolf4sdl get_opts
sudo ./retropie_packages.sh wolf4sdl get_bins
sudo ./retropie_packages.sh wolf4sdl build
sudo ./retropie_packages.sh wolf4sdl install
sudo ./retropie_packages.sh wolf4sdl configure
rm ~/.wolf4sdl/config.wl*

On the next launch, you'll be set with the right bindings!

lazd

I got a bit carried away and decided to implement modern FPS-style controls for Wolfenstein, allowing you to strafe and turn with the thumbsticks on your controller instead of using buttons.

You can give it a try by running this instead of editing wl_play.cpp:

cd ~/RetroPie-Setup/tmp/build/wolf4sdl/
sudo su
git remote add lazd "https://github.com/lazd/wolf4sdl.git"
git fetch lazd
git checkout sdl2remap

Then, continue with the rest of the instructions.

On this branch, movement, aiming, and strafing are all controlled by joystick axes so they're smooth and granular, unlike the existing jerky d-pad like feeling. Now you can creep up slow, aim precisely, and literally run circles around those Nazis.

On the XBox One (or similar controller), you'll get the following mapping:

Left stick X axis: Strafe
Left stick Y axis: Move forward/back
Right stick X axis: Turn
Left stick button: Run
Right stick button: Run
Left bumper: Previous weapon
Right bumper: Next weapon
Left trigger: Use
Right trigger: Fire
Select: Pause
Start: Escape

Try running by pressing in the right or left stick button, just like you would in modern console FPS games.

Run affects turning rates too, so try doing an "about-face" (180°) by pressing the right stick button as you yank the right stick left or right.

This also fixes the mapping of the select/back buttons in the menu, which was driving me insane.

If that mapping isn't conducive to your controller, go ahead and remap it as described in this thread.