Cheat Essentials
Cheat Terms, Definitions & Usage
Cheat
A lot of different things fall under this category. The most common
is Cheat Codes. These are secret codes typed in while playing or
while at a menu in the game. This will give you invulnerability,
all weapons, more money etc. In the beginning these codes were left
in the game by the programmers for easier betatesting, but have
lately more and more become a regular "feature" like any other option.(ie.
in "Turok: Dinosaur Hunter" there is even a menu option for the
Cheatcodes)
Command-Line Shortcut
If you've ever come across a cheat that asked you to add a string
to the end of a game's shortcut (such as "-console"), this is what's
commonly called a Command-Line Shortcut. In order to make
this change, follow these instructions:
- Press "Start" and navigate to the icon (or shortcut) for the
game.
- Right-click on the icon for the game, then select properties.
- In the "Target" box you'll find the location of the game (ie:
"C:\Program Files\Game\Game.exe"). This is where the change needs
to be made.
- Add the Command-Line Shortcut to the end of this line
(ie "C:\Program Files\Game\Game.exe" -console).
- Once you make the change, select OK to save.
Important Note: If your "Target" has quotations around it,
make sure you put the Command-Line Shortcut outside of the
quotations (as shown above). Quotations will only be present if
your game resides in a folder or sub-folder that has a space in
it's name (ie: "Program Files"). Simply place the Command-Line
Shortcut at the end of the "Target" line if no quotations exist
(ie: C:\Game\Game.exe -console).
DexDrive Save
The DexDrive allows you to transfer Console savegame data from your
memory card to your PC's hard drive. With this device you can download
savegames from the Internet and use them with your own game. Most
times these savegames open up the entire game for play or have been
"edited" to increase the player's statistics.
Easter Egg
This is something extra that the programmers have hidden in the
software that is usually activated by some sort of secret code or
series of commands. Easter eggs usually do not provide advantages
in the game, but are more of "Jokes" the author included for fun.
These can range from hidden pictures of the author to changing the
appearance of the character you're playing. The most famous egg
is probably the character "Max" from the LucasArts adventure "Sam
& Max Hit the Road" who had cameos in almost every game released
from LucasArts.
Editor
This is usually a small program that allows the user to modify files
saved from the game. These can be saved games, or .ini files containing
game-specific information. An editor is basically a front-end for
a hex cheat. Someone has created a program to do the editing for
you based on user-defined criteria.
FAQ
Short for (F)requently (A)sked (Q)uestions - a FAQ contains answers
to commonly asked questions pertaining to a specific program or
game. This information could be hints on problem solving, general
playing tips, or just basic background info on the program itself.
HexCheat
This is probably the most difficult cheat to pull off. The cheat will usually contain a "hex address" and a
value to change it to. You must use a hex editor in order
to use the cheat. Hex editing allows you toalter the game by changing values stored in the original .EXE or
data files. Always make a backup before attempting hex editing. (For more detailed info on hex editing, please
read the documentation packaged with the editor).
Save Game
This is a copy of a "saved game file" from a particular game. This
might be a game saved after completing a very difficult level, or
simply with modified characters for easy gameplay. These files should
be copied into the appropriate save-game directory of the game you
are playing.
Solve/Walkthrough
This is a text or DOC file that contains step-by-step instructions
for completing a game. Mostly for adventure games.
Strategy Guide
This is more of a guide to help the player with different tactics
and approaches to win the game. This is used mostlyfor strategy
games and simulations, but lately also for action/multiplayer games
like Quake2 and Unreal.
Trainer
A 3rd party program that can either be a TSR (Terminal Stay Resident
- usually used for DOS based games), or can simply remain running
while your game is in progress (for Win95 based games). Trainers
allow you to turn on and off certain qualities or enhancements that
were not included in the original game. This could be Unlimited
Lives, Unlimited Money, Invulnerability, etc. The trainer alters
the original memory locations to allow you to "Cheat" where you
wouldn't be able to do so without it.
More Help
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Please read the "Cheats FAQ" for
answers to many Frequently Asked Questions.
Cheat Programs & Utilities
GameWizard
The Game Wizard comes is a shareware cheat tool that allows the user to create "tables" of data that
can alter values contained in a game. These values can be "Lives," "Health," "Money,"
etc. The Game Wizard is required to load the GW tables that are found atThe Adrenaline Vault.
UHS
The Universal Hint System is a program designed to show user-created HINTS about how to complete a game. (aka
Walkthrough or Solve). The program allows users to view only the hints they need, rather than spoiling the entire
game. This program is required to view files with the .uhs extension.
UGE
The Universal Game Editor is similiar to the Game Wizard. Users can save their own cheats as a "module". This
file is required to use all UGE modules and all files with the .uge extension.
Cheat O´Matic
Cheat'O'Matic is a cheating tool made for Windows that allows you to search for user-defined data located in
the memory locations of games. You can then change the data to suit your needs.
HexEdit v1.03
HexEdit v1.03 is a free HEX editor. A hex editor is required for "HexCheats".
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