[14] Quake Commands - The Console and Command Line

Dive into Quake's console commands and command line parameters. Learn how to use them to enhance your gameplay and explore the depths of Quake.

Hey there! So, you're looking to get a handle on Quake's console commands and command line stuff? Awesome! We've got a super detailed guide here, put together by MephistoX (aka Michael Montgomery), who really dug into all the commands available. This version was tested on Quake Shareware version 0.92, so it's pretty solid.

MephistoX has compiled a massive list of console commands. While he figured out what most of them do, there are a few that are still a bit mysterious, and he's still on the hunt for a few more commands. He also mentions that the command line parameters were pulled straight from the official Quake docs and should all work, though they can be a bit tricky to test out. He's pretty sure there are some even more obscure ones out there he hasn't found yet!

The good news is that most of the console commands are functional, with the exception of '+use', which he couldn't quite nail down. He's confident he's got all the working ones, though. If you happen to find any errors or have additions, you can reach out to MephistoX directly via email at mephisto@oneworld.owt.com or catch him on Undernet in #quake under the nick MephistoX. Just be sure to send him info related to the current version of Quake!

Big thanks go out to id Software for creating Quake, Josh Pieper for helping test this list, and everyone else who pitched in. Special shout-out to Toby Goldstone for including this awesome guide in the Unofficial Quake FAQ!