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Whosa Skylore · Mar 04, 2005, 02:42 AM // 02:42

well i mentioned this on another thread but i guess he/she thought it was off topic, so what do you guys think about this idea? its a toggle for arrow controls, you know how you can move your char by using the arrow keys but when you bring up the chat bow you just move up to previous messages youve typed, well when you put the arrow toggle on, that wouldnt happen, you would be able to move and talk at the same time

lol this sounds like a stupid and very little idea, but i think it would make a big diffrence at least for me

Bgnome · Mar 04, 2005, 02:52 AM // 02:52

i usually use autorun if i need to move while typing. i wonder if you can just remap the movement keys to something like the numpad and turn off num-lock..

Whosa Skylore · Mar 04, 2005, 02:56 AM // 02:56

auto run? how and what is that?

Weezer_Blue · Mar 04, 2005, 03:03 AM // 03:03

i think it means just to click where you want to go and type while your running there. never heard it refured to as autorun. anyway - that's the best way to do it.

Whosa Skylore · Mar 04, 2005, 03:05 AM // 03:05

yeah thats what i end up doing while im typing but, its alot easyer for me to move with the arrow keys, its less lag or something (or at least feals like it)

ps- joe u notice i got my sig working? i couldnt get it on the guild web tho

Bgnome · Mar 04, 2005, 03:11 AM // 03:11

autorun = double tap forward or W. you will keep running in a straight line, or you can control direction by holding the right button and moving your mouse.

another way to do it in PvE is to target the leader and hit Space.

bobert · Mar 04, 2005, 03:12 AM // 03:12

uhhh...you can auto run in this game, as in not just clicking and it going there...

double tap forward and all u have to do is steer.

Whosa Skylore · Mar 04, 2005, 03:13 AM // 03:13

ohh thats tight....can you stear with the arrows in chat? or do you steer with something else?

bobert · Mar 04, 2005, 03:15 AM // 03:15

while auto running, u can type and steer with the mouse, im not 100% sure if u can steer with arrows and have the chat thing up, cuz the arrows might just move the cursor or w/e u call it. will have to test it

Whosa Skylore · Mar 04, 2005, 03:35 AM // 03:35

ok well thanks thats alot of help and will help me alot in the next bwe

Shrapnel_Magnet · Mar 04, 2005, 03:42 AM // 03:42

Whosa, you use the Arrow Keys to move? It might make it easier for you if you used the WSAD keys for movement... it puts your hand closer to the Numbers, making it easier to select things...

I normally don't even use the A or D keys to turn... I just hold the Right Mouse buttong while running forward to swing my camera and character. The best part about using W to run is that you're not often using W in any words, so you can type and run if you practice a little. I mean, you DO use W in words, but it's not overly common, not like an I or an O or something. Overall, it really comes down to whatever feels most comfortable for you.

I actually didn't even know that you could use the Arrow keys for movement.

Whosa Skylore · Mar 04, 2005, 03:46 AM // 03:46

well if you use arrow keys to move u have an xtra hand to use, either to type or use skills, i guess the same is for wasd, but im just used to the arrw keys, and if you go forward with w in chat wont just a bunch of w's show up? or does it not do it because you in "auto run"

stumpy · Mar 04, 2005, 03:48 AM // 03:48

[QUOTE=Bgnome]autorun = double tap forward or W. you will keep running in a straight line, or you can control direction by holding the right button and moving your mouse.

another way to do it in PvE is to target the leader and hit Space.[/QUOTE]

That helps me. As for PvP I'll have to try the steering. Thanks for sharing your intelligence all ...

Thanks Bgnome <<<<<< big gnome, bad gnome, bald gnome, busty gnome?

Augmento · Mar 04, 2005, 03:55 AM // 03:55

i have autorun on the numlock key and mapped all my skills to the numpad by slot. so i strictly mouse and numpad this game. rarely chat outside of teamspeak. usually only in towns or to tell ppl things like, "stay together." "don't run out range of my heals while i am resting." "oh, you died? well my mana still low and now i gotta fight this thing you aggroed on me so stop typing rez over and over" actually i should just macro those since i have to say them so often in PUGs.

Whosa Skylore · Mar 05, 2005, 03:49 PM // 15:49

well thanks for your help everyone this will do great work for me in the march bwe! see you guys there

Mar 04, 2005, 02:42 AM // 02:42	#1
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	toggle arrows well i mentioned this on another thread but i guess he/she thought it was off topic, so what do you guys think about this idea? its a toggle for arrow controls, you know how you can move your char by using the arrow keys but when you bring up the chat bow you just move up to previous messages youve typed, well when you put the arrow toggle on, that wouldnt happen, you would be able to move and talk at the same time lol this sounds like a stupid and very little idea, but i think it would make a big diffrence at least for me

Mar 04, 2005, 03:03 AM // 03:03	#4
Weezer_Blue Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Just a Box in a Cage Guild: Hurry Up The Cakes [Oven]	i think it means just to click where you want to go and type while your running there. never heard it refured to as autorun. anyway - that's the best way to do it. __________________

Mar 04, 2005, 03:42 AM // 03:42	#11
Shrapnel_Magnet Pirate? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Guild: Idiot Savants Profession: R/	Whosa, you use the Arrow Keys to move? It might make it easier for you if you used the WSAD keys for movement... it puts your hand closer to the Numbers, making it easier to select things... I normally don't even use the A or D keys to turn... I just hold the Right Mouse buttong while running forward to swing my camera and character. The best part about using W to run is that you're not often using W in any words, so you can type and run if you practice a little. I mean, you DO use W in words, but it's not overly common, not like an I or an O or something. Overall, it really comes down to whatever feels most comfortable for you. I actually didn't even know that you could use the Arrow keys for movement. __________________ Show Some Beta Love!

Mar 04, 2005, 02:52 AM // 02:52	#2
Bgnome Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005	i usually use autorun if i need to move while typing. i wonder if you can just remap the movement keys to something like the numpad and turn off num-lock..

Mar 04, 2005, 02:56 AM // 02:56	#3
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	auto run? how and what is that?

Mar 04, 2005, 03:05 AM // 03:05	#5
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	yeah thats what i end up doing while im typing but, its alot easyer for me to move with the arrow keys, its less lag or something (or at least feals like it) ps- joe u notice i got my sig working? i couldnt get it on the guild web tho

Mar 04, 2005, 03:11 AM // 03:11	#6
Bgnome Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005	autorun = double tap forward or W. you will keep running in a straight line, or you can control direction by holding the right button and moving your mouse. another way to do it in PvE is to target the leader and hit Space.

Mar 04, 2005, 03:12 AM // 03:12	#7
bobert Core Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: TX Profession: R/Me	uhhh...you can auto run in this game, as in not just clicking and it going there... double tap forward and all u have to do is steer.

Mar 04, 2005, 03:13 AM // 03:13	#8
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	ohh thats tight....can you stear with the arrows in chat? or do you steer with something else?

Mar 04, 2005, 03:15 AM // 03:15	#9
bobert Core Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: TX Profession: R/Me	while auto running, u can type and steer with the mouse, im not 100% sure if u can steer with arrows and have the chat thing up, cuz the arrows might just move the cursor or w/e u call it. will have to test it

Mar 04, 2005, 03:35 AM // 03:35	#10
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	ok well thanks thats alot of help and will help me alot in the next bwe

Mar 04, 2005, 03:46 AM // 03:46	#12
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	well if you use arrow keys to move u have an xtra hand to use, either to type or use skills, i guess the same is for wasd, but im just used to the arrw keys, and if you go forward with w in chat wont just a bunch of w's show up? or does it not do it because you in "auto run"

Mar 04, 2005, 03:48 AM // 03:48	#13
stumpy Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canucklehead BC, Canada Guild: Advanced Necro Undead Society	[QUOTE=Bgnome]autorun = double tap forward or W. you will keep running in a straight line, or you can control direction by holding the right button and moving your mouse. another way to do it in PvE is to target the leader and hit Space.[/QUOTE] That helps me. As for PvP I'll have to try the steering. Thanks for sharing your intelligence all ... Thanks Bgnome <<<<<< big gnome, bad gnome, bald gnome, busty gnome?

Mar 04, 2005, 03:55 AM // 03:55	#14
Augmento Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2005	i have autorun on the numlock key and mapped all my skills to the numpad by slot. so i strictly mouse and numpad this game. rarely chat outside of teamspeak. usually only in towns or to tell ppl things like, "stay together." "don't run out range of my heals while i am resting." "oh, you died? well my mana still low and now i gotta fight this thing you aggroed on me so stop typing rez over and over" actually i should just macro those since i have to say them so often in PUGs.

Mar 05, 2005, 03:49 PM // 15:49	#15
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	well thanks for your help everyone this will do great work for me in the march bwe! see you guys there