how to target? - Guild Wars Forums

Wrayk · Aug 28, 2010, 01:28 AM // 01:28

I've looked through Guild Wars Wiki, but haven't figured out how to tell my henchmen which enemy to attack. I can use the flags to tell them where to go, but how do I tell them which enemy to attack?

Thanks,
Wrayk

Nilator · Aug 28, 2010, 01:39 AM // 01:39

Usually, Control + Space bar on your targeted enemy will "call" a target(There will be a T next to your name in the party window), after you do that, henchmen, and heroes if you have them, will target that enemy the majority of the time.

Wrayk · Aug 28, 2010, 01:51 AM // 01:51

So first you target your enemy with CTRL-SHIFT (since I don't want to be the 1st to attack) and then CTRL-SPACE? I tried that but my character also started attacking. I want my henchies to start attacking without me.

Wrayk

Steel Cage · Aug 28, 2010, 02:17 AM // 02:17

ctrl+space+shift calls a target w/o attacking. When you move into range the henchies will start the Pew pew pew.

Terrible Surgeon · Aug 28, 2010, 08:59 AM // 08:59

ctrl+mouse click and it calls a target....T will get you on a target called by someone else...fundamental stuff.

Iuris · Aug 28, 2010, 10:10 AM // 10:10

Note that it doesn't always work quite as intended, as henchmen AI can switch targets. Only melee warriors will really reliably go for your target.

TheodenKing · Aug 28, 2010, 12:27 PM // 12:27

I would love a setting that forces the henchies to do EXACTLY as they're told, regardless of what might be wise in the eyes of the AI. This is often an issue in places where you want them to target, for example, a fast-rez paragon or mesmer... but the AI makes them change targets to the monk a few seconds into the fight.

Wrayk · Aug 28, 2010, 07:52 PM // 19:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terrible Surgeon

ctrl+mouse click and it calls a target....T will get you on a target called by someone else...fundamental stuff.

But ctrl+mouse click will send everyone, including yourseft at the front, at the target. I'm a mage, and want only my warrior henchies to attack.

Wrayk

**Marty Silverblade** · Aug 29, 2010, 12:11 AM // 00:11

ctrl-shift-space will make you not attack. Someone has mentioned this in the thread already.

Wrayk · Aug 29, 2010, 02:48 AM // 02:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marty Silverblade

ctrl-shift-space will make you not attack. Someone has mentioned this in the thread already.

ctrl-shift-space calls out the target, but my henchies don't budge

Steel Cage · Aug 29, 2010, 02:51 AM // 02:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrayk

ctrl-shift-space calls out the target, but my henchies don't budge

You still have to move into range. They wont charge outside your aggro bubble.

MisterB · Aug 29, 2010, 09:43 PM // 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steel Cage

You still have to move into range. They wont charge outside your aggro bubble.

H/H will engage a called target (I use Ctrl + click and step back immediately.) at longbow range, maybe a bit more, which is of course outside your aggro range.

Gelotri · Aug 30, 2010, 12:33 AM // 00:33

Can Macros be used in GW? Then when the key sequencee you want to use is determined, you can chain/macro some of them?

**Marty Silverblade** · Aug 30, 2010, 08:01 AM // 08:01

Macros are a bit of a grey area. I don't think it's possible to give an absolute 'Anet won't ban you' unless an Anet employee actually tells you it's ok. Automating things are a bit like botting, so I'd say macros would put yourself at greater risk of being detected by Anet's bot finding methods. I would avoid them. It's not like you need them anyway.

Aug 28, 2010, 01:28 AM // 01:28	#1
Wrayk Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2010 Profession: E/Mo	how to target? I've looked through Guild Wars Wiki, but haven't figured out how to tell my henchmen which enemy to attack. I can use the flags to tell them where to go, but how do I tell them which enemy to attack? Thanks, Wrayk

Aug 29, 2010, 12:11 AM // 00:11	#9
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	ctrl-shift-space will make you not attack. Someone has mentioned this in the thread already. __________________

Aug 30, 2010, 08:01 AM // 08:01	#14
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	Macros are a bit of a grey area. I don't think it's possible to give an absolute 'Anet won't ban you' unless an Anet employee actually tells you it's ok. Automating things are a bit like botting, so I'd say macros would put yourself at greater risk of being detected by Anet's bot finding methods. I would avoid them. It's not like you need them anyway. __________________

Aug 28, 2010, 01:39 AM // 01:39	#2
Nilator Jungle Guide Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: Mo/	Usually, Control + Space bar on your targeted enemy will "call" a target(There will be a T next to your name in the party window), after you do that, henchmen, and heroes if you have them, will target that enemy the majority of the time.

Aug 28, 2010, 01:51 AM // 01:51	#3
Wrayk Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2010 Profession: E/Mo	So first you target your enemy with CTRL-SHIFT (since I don't want to be the 1st to attack) and then CTRL-SPACE? I tried that but my character also started attacking. I want my henchies to start attacking without me. Wrayk

Aug 28, 2010, 02:17 AM // 02:17	#4
Steel Cage Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2010 Profession: Rt/	ctrl+space+shift calls a target w/o attacking. When you move into range the henchies will start the Pew pew pew.

Aug 28, 2010, 08:59 AM // 08:59	#5
Terrible Surgeon Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2009 Guild: hopper Profession: A/	ctrl+mouse click and it calls a target....T will get you on a target called by someone else...fundamental stuff.

Aug 28, 2010, 10:10 AM // 10:10	#6
Iuris Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Crazy ducks from the Forest Profession: W/	Note that it doesn't always work quite as intended, as henchmen AI can switch targets. Only melee warriors will really reliably go for your target.

Aug 28, 2010, 12:27 PM // 12:27	#7
TheodenKing Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: DoA Guild: Dark Order of Retarded Knights (doRk) Profession: N/Me	I would love a setting that forces the henchies to do EXACTLY as they're told, regardless of what might be wise in the eyes of the AI. This is often an issue in places where you want them to target, for example, a fast-rez paragon or mesmer... but the AI makes them change targets to the monk a few seconds into the fight.

Aug 30, 2010, 12:33 AM // 00:33	#13
Gelotri Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Guild: Mean Old Bassards (MOB) Profession: W/Mo	Can Macros be used in GW? Then when the key sequencee you want to use is determined, you can chain/macro some of them?