Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2

ion's Vocalizer
Vincent Dec 6, 2020 @ 7:19am
Why can't I use the vocalizer at all?
I installed the mod, tried to use them, but realized the dialogues were still the default as if I dont have it installed.
Reinstalled it but it still doesn't work. What's happening?
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ion  [developer] Dec 6, 2020 @ 7:22am 
Do you have any other add-on which is conflicting? Have you setup the keybindings for the radial menus?
Vincent Dec 6, 2020 @ 7:24am 
Originally posted by ion:
Do you have any other add-on which is conflicting? Have you setup the keybindings for the radial menus?
Its a clean install of the game. Still doesnt work. Vocalizer was the only mod I have.
Vincent Dec 6, 2020 @ 7:30am 
I also forgot to mention that the vocalizer keybinds actually show up in the edit keys/buttons options.
ion  [developer] Dec 6, 2020 @ 7:32am 
OK, assuming you subscribed and that vocalizer is enabled (checked) in Add-ons menu... Have you setup the keys? You can also check if the bindings are correct in console. For example, if you bind "Enemies" menu to V button, type this in console to check:
bind v
If you get the following response, the menu is bound properly to V button:
"v" = "+mouse_menu Enemies"
If you for some reason get the response that it's not bound, then maybe your config.cfg is read-only or even the whole game's folder is read-only.
Vincent Dec 6, 2020 @ 7:33am 
Originally posted by ion:
OK, assuming you subscribed and that vocalizer is enabled (checked) in Add-ons menu... Have you setup the keys? You can also check if the bindings are correct in console. For example, if you bind "Enemies" menu to V button, type this in console to check:
bind v
If you get the following response, the menu is bound properly to V button:
"v" = "+mouse_menu Enemies"
If you for some reason get the response that it's not bound, then maybe your config.cfg is read-only or even the whole game's folder is read-only.
I got the response that you highlighted, but the game still doesn't recognize the mod in-game.
ion  [developer] Dec 6, 2020 @ 7:35am 
Are you playing Versus or Scavenge? :) All add-ons are disabled in competitive game modes.
Vincent Dec 6, 2020 @ 7:39am 
Originally posted by ion:
Are you playing Versus or Scavenge? :) All add-ons are disabled in competitive game modes.
I tested with a single player session.
Also I realized the entire game folder is read-only. (Will update)
ion  [developer] Dec 6, 2020 @ 7:44am 
Game folder and configuration file (config.cfg) which is located in \left4dead2\cfg have to be writable. Otherwise, game can't save your settings and keybindins, and you won't be able to use the vocalizer menus.
Vincent Dec 6, 2020 @ 7:45am 
Originally posted by ion:
Game folder and configuration file (config.cfg) which is located in \left4dead2\cfg have to be writable. Otherwise, game can't save your settings and keybindins, and you won't be able to use the vocalizer menus.
Everything has "read only" disabled yet the addon isnt working even in single player.
Vincent Dec 6, 2020 @ 7:47am 
Speaking of, all model altering mods broke for me, and only the audio works.
ion  [developer] Dec 6, 2020 @ 7:49am 
Hm... Try typing "host_writeconfig" in console. You should get this response if config file is writable:

Host_WriteConfiguration: Wrote cfg/config.cfg
ion  [developer] Dec 6, 2020 @ 7:50am 
Also, it would be advisable to verify the game's files, maybe something got screwed up.
Vincent Dec 6, 2020 @ 7:53am 
Config is writable. This made me even more curious as what broke the entire thing.
ion  [developer] Dec 6, 2020 @ 7:56am 
Do "Verify integrity of game files" from Steam.
Vincent Dec 6, 2020 @ 8:15am 
Verified the game and it was missing a file thats 11.2 KB large.
And it still doesnt fix the issue.
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