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Descent

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

While playing the game, press F2 then click on "Customize Keyboard" to
customize your keyboard and joystick controls. To change a particular key,
click the box next to a command, then type the key you want to use for that
command. You can assign up to two keys to each function.

Default
Key Action

A

Accelerate

Z

Reverse

S

Afterburner

Left

Turn left

Right

Turn right

Up

Pitch down

Down

Pitch up

Shift-Tab Show the level briefing
Ctrl

Fire primary weapon

Space

Fire secondary weapon

F

Flare

H

Headlight

R

Rear view

Tab

Automap

Q

Bank left

E

Bank right

Pad1

Slide left

Pad3

Slide right

Pad-

Slide up

Pad+

Slide down

Alt

Slide sideways while
using arrow keys

Inventory
The inventory system is your on-board inventory and counter measures
itemizer. The inventory stores your counter measures (Gunboys, etc) so that
they are ready for release. It also keeps track of any mission critical items
you may find along your way. To use an item from your inventory, cycle
through to the item you want to use and then activate it with the use
key/button.

Key Action

F1

Help screen

F2

Game Options

F3

Show/hide cockpit

F4

Guide-Bot menu

F5

Record Demo

F6

Multiplayer: Show/hide menu

F7

Multiplayer: Show/hide stats

F8

Multiplayer: Send message to all

F9

Show/hide message log

F12

Drop Marker

-

Shrink screen

+

Enlarge screen

Print
Scrn

Take a screenshot
(saved in .TGA format)

[

Cycle inventory item forward

]

Cycle inventory item Back

\

Use inventory item

Shift F1 or
Shift F2
Will display a rear view in the HUD