Step 1: Go to the folder Black Shades is installed in (typically, this file is C:\Program Files\Black Shades for Windows users)
Step 2: Open the config text file
Step 3: Set the "Custom Levels" to "1" and set the "Show FPS and other info" to "1".
Result: Now you have some more of the game available to you- debug mode is enabled.
DEBUG CONTROLS
F - Force Push
Tab - Switches to Third-Person Mode
K - Skips to the next level
Shift+X - Changes weapons
G - Hold it down while firing and your bullets are turned into grenades
Now, you're probably wondering, "What about dem custom levels?" I've asked around and many people have said it can't be done on anything but OS 9. But... I'VE DONE IT. THEY ALL CALLED ME CRAZY, AND I DID IT. BWAHAHAHAHAHA.
First off, copy this and paste it into Notepad, and save it as "customlevels".
Number of missions:
1
Level type: (assassin=0, zombie=1)
0
Environment: (sunny=0, foggy=1, snowy=2, rainy=3, red=4, night=5)
0
How many different guns can assassins have:
2
List them: (0=unarmed, 1=sniper rifle, 2=assaultrifle, 3=magnum, 4=handgun, 5=grenade, 6=knife, 7=shotgun)
1
4
One out of how many civilians is an assassin:
4
Starting gun: (see above)
2
How many magazines/grenades:
4
Time requirement:
30
Difficulty:(0 to 2, 1=normal)
.8
Once you have the customlevels text file done, put it into the "Data" folder in your Black Shades install folder. You are now playing with customlevels instead of the hardcoded ones, nice! Edit the above file to your liking (or look at the bottom of this post where I have some premade ones)
Now, decoding the customlevels format... it's pretty straightforward and self-explanatory but there are some parts I want to clarify just to make sure there are no misunderstandings that would lead to "OMG BLACKSHADES DELETE MY SYSTEM32 WTF"
Number of missions - How many levels you have in the game. (Note; after all of your levels are over, the game ends and shows your score. The game's usual levels will NOT play with customlevels set up.)
Level type - What kind of level you'll be playing, 0 being civilians and assassins, 1 being all hostile zombies.
Environment - An obvious value; just follow the key.
How many different guns can assassins have - Controls the weapons used by assassins.
List them - First, make sure that the amount of guns you list is equal to the value you entered as "How many different guns can assassins have" or the game may not work properly. Make each numerical value its own line, like:
0
2
3
7
etc.
One out of how many civilians is an assassin - The ratio of civilians to hostiles; "1" means 1:1 (all assassins), 10 means 1:10 (1 in 10 assassins), etc. Don't put it at 0 or the game crashes. If you want a playground with no assassins, just set the value very high (like 99999)
Starting gun - The weapon you start with. One value only. Follows the same key as "assassin guns."
Time requirement - Number of seconds a mission lasts. Once again, 0 is not a proper value; while it won't crash the game, it will skip the level.
Difficulty level - Affects AI response time; lower values make them take a longer time to aim, while higher values turn them into true hitmen where it takes only a few seconds for them to get a clean shot off.
NOTE: On the zombie levels, you don't have to edit the values of "How many different guns can assassins have" and "One out of how many civilians is an assassin", or list the guns of the assassins. On the zombie levels, difficulty only affects the zombies' speed and their durability (you may have to shoot them a couple of extra times, and their heads may be more resilient than usual)
NOTE2: If you wish to have multiple levels, make sure that the "Number of missions" only appears at the very top of your customlevel.txt file. Also, a mission code spans between "Level type" and "Difficulty"; have a blank line between each mission code. For instance:
Code: Select all
Time requirement:
300
Difficulty:(0 to 2, 1=normal)
1
Level type: (assassin=0, zombie=1)
1
Environment: (sunny=0, foggy=1, snowy=2, rainy=3, red=4, night=5)
4
SOME PRESET CUSTOM LEVELS FOR YOU GUISE:
~Zombie Apocalypse~
Description: Classic zombie survival. Protect your VIP as a horde swarms in for a full minute. Use the classic Shotgun to down those zombies before they get too close! Be careful, you only have 4 spare magazines and if you run out you'll be forced to Smack all those zombies.
Level type: (assassin=0, zombie=1)
1
Environment: (sunny=0, foggy=1, snowy=2, rainy=3, red=4, night=5)
4
How many different guns can assassins have:
2
List them: (0=unarmed, 1=sniper rifle, 2=assaultrifle, 3=magnum, 4=handgun, 5=grenade, 6=knife, 7=shotgun)
1
4
One out of how many civilians is an assassin:
4
Starting gun: (see above)
7
How many magazines/grenades:
5
Time requirement:
60
Difficulty:(0 to 2, 1=normal)
1
~Hardcore Survival~
Description: For those who want an extra challenge with zombies... enjoy fending off zombies using only a handgun with 4 spare magazines. These guys are twice as tough as the Classic zombies, too!
Level type: (assassin=0, zombie=1)
1
Environment: (sunny=0, foggy=1, snowy=2, rainy=3, red=4, night=5)
4
How many different guns can assassins have:
2
List them: (0=unarmed, 1=sniper rifle, 2=assaultrifle, 3=magnum, 4=handgun, 5=grenade, 6=knife, 7=shotgun)
1
4
One out of how many civilians is an assassin:
4
Starting gun: (see above)
4
How many magazines/grenades:
10
Time requirement:
60
Difficulty:(0 to 2, 1=normal)
2
~Warzone~
Description: Bah, you knew that vacation in the Middle East was a bad idea. Now defend your VIP from the onslaught of soldiers until he can get to the rescue chopper! You only need to buy him 30 seconds of time, and you've got an assault rifle along with plenty of ammo.
Level type: (assassin=0, zombie=1)
0
Environment: (sunny=0, foggy=1, snowy=2, rainy=3, red=4, night=5)
1
How many different guns can assassins have:
3
List them: (0=unarmed, 1=sniper rifle, 2=assaultrifle, 3=magnum, 4=handgun, 5=grenade, 6=knife, 7=shotgun)
1
2
7
One out of how many civilians is an assassin:
1
Starting gun: (see above)
2
How many magazines/grenades:
5
Time requirement:
30
Difficulty:(0 to 2, 1=normal)
1
~Walk In The Park~
Description: A peaceful nighttime stroll in a generally peaceful city. But make no mistake- while the assassins may be few, these are truly trained hitmen, not the sloppy rednecks you usually deal with. Under the cover of night, you may see a sniper or knifer too late. Be careful; the safehouse is only about two minutes away but you'll have to keep on your toes every second.
Level type: (assassin=0, zombie=1)
0
Environment: (sunny=0, foggy=1, snowy=2, rainy=3, red=4, night=5)
5
How many different guns can assassins have:
3
List them: (0=unarmed, 1=sniper rifle, 2=assaultrifle, 3=magnum, 4=handgun, 5=grenade, 6=knife, 7=shotgun)
1
4
6
One out of how many civilians is an assassin:
10
Starting gun: (see above)
4
How many magazines/grenades:
7
Time requirement:
90
Difficulty:(0 to 2, 1=normal)
2.0
~The Blade's Edge~
Description: Due to recent turmoil and rioting, the government of your city has confiscated all weapons and put martial law into effect until Washington can sort everything out. This has put a dent in most assassins' plans, as they're only experienced with guns; unfortunately, there are a few who know their way around a knife... keep on the watch for those pesky knifemen and show them how to REALLY use a blade!
Level type: (assassin=0, zombie=1)
0
Environment: (sunny=0, foggy=1, snowy=2, rainy=3, red=4, night=5)
2
How many different guns can assassins have:
1
List them: (0=unarmed, 1=sniper rifle, 2=assaultrifle, 3=magnum, 4=handgun, 5=grenade, 6=knife, 7=shotgun)
6
One out of how many civilians is an assassin:
8
Starting gun: (see above)
6
How many magazines/grenades:
1
Time requirement:
60
Difficulty:(0 to 2, 1=normal)
1
~Mafia Alley~
Description: A calm walk home includes a section full of gang members who shoot first, and ask questions later- imagine them seeing a well-dressed man escorted by an armed bodyguard. Well, well! A rival gang trespassing on their territory! This section is short, maybe 20 seconds worth of walking, but if you aren't careful it'll be deadly.
Level type: (assassin=0, zombie=1)
0
Environment: (sunny=0, foggy=1, snowy=2, rainy=3, red=4, night=5)
0
How many different guns can assassins have:
3
List them: (0=unarmed, 1=sniper rifle, 2=assaultrifle, 3=magnum, 4=handgun, 5=grenade, 6=knife, 7=shotgun)
3
4
7
One out of how many civilians is an assassin:
3
Starting gun: (see above)
3
How many magazines/grenades:
5
Time requirement:
20
Difficulty:(0 to 2, 1=normal)
1
~Mortar, Mortar on the Wall~
AHHHHH EXPLOSIONS EVERYWHERE! Suicide bombers are trying to blow you and your VIP to kingdom come! Blast those cheeky attackers before they get too close!
Level type: (assassin=0, zombie=1)
0
Environment: (sunny=0, foggy=1, snowy=2, rainy=3, red=4, night=5)
0
How many different guns can assassins have:
1
List them: (0=unarmed, 1=sniper rifle, 2=assaultrifle, 3=magnum, 4=handgun, 5=grenade, 6=knife, 7=shotgun)
5
One out of how many civilians is an assassin:
4
Starting gun: (see above)
2
How many magazines/grenades:
5
Time requirement:
25
Difficulty:(0 to 2, 1=normal)
1
~Marksmanship~
Ready for a sniper battle? You'd better be, because these guys aren't working alone- they're all swarming the VIP for a shot. Is your trigger finger quick enough to hit them before they hit you?
Level type: (assassin=0, zombie=1)
0
Environment: (sunny=0, foggy=1, snowy=2, rainy=3, red=4, night=5)
2
How many different guns can assassins have:
1
List them: (0=unarmed, 1=sniper rifle, 2=assaultrifle, 3=magnum, 4=handgun, 5=grenade, 6=knife, 7=shotgun)
1
One out of how many civilians is an assassin:
5
Starting gun: (see above)
1
How many magazines/grenades:
10
Time requirement:
45
Difficulty:(0 to 2, 1=normal)
1.2
~Big Guns~
Higher calibers equal higher stakes; all of the baddies are armed with hard-hitting, heavy-shooting weapons, and so are you. You won't be able to take as many bullets for your friend in white as usual, but you'll be using a handgun that can supposedly kill an elephant in one shot, so who cares?
Level type: (assassin=0, zombie=1)
0
Environment: (sunny=0, foggy=1, snowy=2, rainy=3, red=4, night=5)
1
How many different guns can assassins have:
2
List them: (0=unarmed, 1=sniper rifle, 2=assaultrifle, 3=magnum, 4=handgun, 5=grenade, 6=knife, 7=shotgun)
3
7
One out of how many civilians is an assassin:
5
Starting gun: (see above)
3
How many magazines/grenades:
12
Time requirement:
40
Difficulty:(0 to 2, 1=normal)
0.9
~Rata-tat-tat~
Have fun playing with automatics that can turn the good guys and the bad guys alike into Swiss cheese! Faster guns mean more shots, and assassins love shooting, so you'll have to mow them down before they can do any harm. Be a conservative sharpshooter, or a wild ruffian that sprays-and-prays: the Assault Rifle lets you play any way you want!
Level type: (assassin=0, zombie=1)
0
Environment: (sunny=0, foggy=1, snowy=2, rainy=3, red=4, night=5)
3
How many different guns can assassins have:
1
List them: (0=unarmed, 1=sniper rifle, 2=assaultrifle, 3=magnum, 4=handgun, 5=grenade, 6=knife, 7=shotgun)
2
One out of how many civilians is an assassin:
3
Starting gun: (see above)
2
How many magazines/grenades:
12
Time requirement:
30
Difficulty:(0 to 2, 1=normal)
0.9
~The Joys of Alzheimer's~
Let's face it- you're not as young as you used to be. You can still do your job the way you could ten years ago... or at least, you would be able to if you had remembered to bring your weapon. Uh-oh. Scramble to disarm an assassin and grab their gun before your VIP goes up in smoke!
Level type: (assassin=0, zombie=1)
0
Environment: (sunny=0, foggy=1, snowy=2, rainy=3, red=4, night=5)
5
How many different guns can assassins have:
3
List them: (0=unarmed, 1=sniper rifle, 2=assaultrifle, 3=magnum, 4=handgun, 5=grenade, 6=knife, 7=shotgun)
2
4
7
One out of how many civilians is an assassin:
5
Starting gun: (see above)
0
How many magazines/grenades:
0
Time requirement:
60
Difficulty:(0 to 2, 1=normal)
1.2
