Mechanics of target calling - Guild Wars Forums

Francis Crawford · Feb 19, 2006, 08:12 AM // 08:12

There are at least two ways to call a target, one with the control key and your mouse one one, I guess, with the t key and a space.

If there's anything to add to that, please do.

But my main question is: Is there any way to automatically attack the called target, or do you just have to select and attack it yourself?

(If it's the latter, then the followup advice question is what to do in PvE, when multiple targets have the same name, and when even uniquely named targets can take a long time to find with the tab key.)

SnoopJeDi · Feb 19, 2006, 08:17 AM // 08:17

If you have a target selected, CTRL+SPACE (Or whatever button you mapped over space), will call and attack. It will auto-follow and call if you have a teammate selected.

Of course, holding ctrl while activating skills, selecting weapon sets, clicking on health/energy/xp, and clicking on conditions will send messages to your team about whatever you clicked on ("I'm using Poison Arrow on Some Newb!")

If somebody else calls the target, a little target sign appears next to their name. Clicking that selects their target (shortcut is T of course). There's unforunately no way AFAIK to set your char up to automagically attack called targets.

NatalieD · Feb 19, 2006, 09:28 AM // 09:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Francis Crawford

There are at least two ways to call a target, one with the control key and your mouse one one, I guess, with the t key and a space.

If there's anything to add to that, please do.

But my main question is: Is there any way to automatically attack the called target, or do you just have to select and attack it yourself?

(If it's the latter, then the followup advice question is what to do in PvE, when multiple targets have the same name, and when even uniquely named targets can take a long time to find with the tab key.)

Uh... there's only one way to call a target. "t key and a space" is what you do to attack a target somebody else called.

Juicey Shake · Feb 19, 2006, 09:38 AM // 09:38

You can 'call' a target by holding ctrl and hitting space with them selected or holding ctrl and double clicking them.

I feel sorry for anyone who uses clicking to select an enemy, unless in an overly crowded pvp match where tabbing just won't cut it.

EF2NYD · Feb 19, 2006, 09:47 AM // 09:47

ctrl+shift+space targets without attacking

fallot · Feb 19, 2006, 10:46 AM // 10:46

Ctrl+Shift+Space is what you should be doing most of the time.

Feb 19, 2006, 08:12 AM // 08:12	#1
Francis Crawford Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2005	Mechanics of target calling There are at least two ways to call a target, one with the control key and your mouse one one, I guess, with the t key and a space. If there's anything to add to that, please do. But my main question is: Is there any way to automatically attack the called target, or do you just have to select and attack it yourself? (If it's the latter, then the followup advice question is what to do in PvE, when multiple targets have the same name, and when even uniquely named targets can take a long time to find with the tab key.)

Feb 19, 2006, 08:17 AM // 08:17	#2
SnoopJeDi Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: Saved By My Pinchers of Peril Profession: R/N	If you have a target selected, CTRL+SPACE (Or whatever button you mapped over space), will call and attack. It will auto-follow and call if you have a teammate selected. Of course, holding ctrl while activating skills, selecting weapon sets, clicking on health/energy/xp, and clicking on conditions will send messages to your team about whatever you clicked on ("I'm using Poison Arrow on Some Newb!") If somebody else calls the target, a little target sign appears next to their name. Clicking that selects their target (shortcut is T of course). There's unforunately no way AFAIK to set your char up to automagically attack called targets.

Feb 19, 2006, 09:38 AM // 09:38	#4
Juicey Shake Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CA Guild: in it for the trimmmm Profession: R/	You can 'call' a target by holding ctrl and hitting space with them selected or holding ctrl and double clicking them. I feel sorry for anyone who uses clicking to select an enemy, unless in an overly crowded pvp match where tabbing just won't cut it.

Feb 19, 2006, 09:47 AM // 09:47	#5
EF2NYD Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005	ctrl+shift+space targets without attacking

Feb 19, 2006, 10:46 AM // 10:46	#6
fallot I'm the king Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Aussie Trolling Crew: Grand Phallus and Chairman Pro Tempore	Ctrl+Shift+Space is what you should be doing most of the time.