help with the camera! please! - Guild Wars Forums

Pr1nc355SaRa · Aug 31, 2005, 01:49 PM // 13:49

hello! i've just installed GW and i'm having a bit of trouble you know, seeing things...

the camera moves too fast for me, is there any settings somewhere i can change it?

thank you!

Pr1nc355SaRa.
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terrordactyl · Aug 31, 2005, 01:54 PM // 13:54

I'm confused. The camera zooms in and out as you move the scroll wheel up and down, so that's dependent on the speed you roll it. The camera moves left and right as you press the right mouse button and move the mouse left and right, again the speed it moves is dependant on your hand. Not sure what you mean.

Pr1nc355SaRa · Aug 31, 2005, 01:57 PM // 13:57

um, i just want it to stay still! lol. i don't have a wheel... it's a laptop finger pad thing...

terrordactyl · Aug 31, 2005, 02:19 PM // 14:19

Sorry, I don't know then..I have only played the game on a desktop keyboard and mouse, no idea on touchpads :-(

Pr1nc355SaRa · Aug 31, 2005, 02:54 PM // 14:54

it just seems to move so fast, and i hate it when the camera is pointing one way but my char is facing me! how is the stupid thing suppose to shoot at stuff when i can't see it? grr...

aismailuk · Aug 31, 2005, 03:00 PM // 15:00

The first thing to do is to use a desktop mouse. AVOID TOUCH/TRACK PADS AT ALL COSTS. The sheer sensitivity of them means that your screen will likely be having a major attack of the shakes!

Also, use a combination of key presses and mouse movement. Eg, use c or t to target enemies (then press space to attack targeted creature), rather than trying to literally click on them to attack.

The manual is your friend. Use the enclosed keyboard layout to assist you

Pr1nc355SaRa · Aug 31, 2005, 03:04 PM // 15:04

i don't have to click on the monsters!!! wow... that is good... maybe a flip through the manual might help, lol. **lazyness just wanted to kill things quick**

thank you!!!

aismailuk · Aug 31, 2005, 03:10 PM // 15:10

no probs.

And happy gaming!

(and I would seriously recommend you using a desktop mouse, just for added ease of playability!)

terrordactyl · Aug 31, 2005, 03:10 PM // 15:10

Yeah, if you have a laptop, get an external usb mouse. Oh and spend 20 minutes sitting on the toilet reading the manual :-)

aismailuk · Aug 31, 2005, 03:15 PM // 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by terrordactyl

Yeah, if you have a laptop, get an external usb mouse. Oh and spend 20 minutes sitting on the toilet reading the manual :-)

;-)

Best place for reading if you ask me!

Hippie Crack · Aug 31, 2005, 03:17 PM // 15:17

Use the TAB button to quickly flip through the targets in your targeting range. Then use space to "engage" the target you pick. A mouse will make it much easier to control the camera also.

Arvydas · Aug 31, 2005, 03:39 PM // 15:39

I play on a desktop but I made myself not having to use the mouse during battle

I think if you play a monk on laptop, it's easier to use a desktop mouse since you dont have enough keys to work with. You can also map your keys differently. Maybe add page up and page down to zooming, a key to override the right mouse button etc...

Dwiggit · Aug 31, 2005, 03:56 PM // 15:56

Also, as far as I know, there is no keyboard equivalent for the scroll wheel. I have a mouse with no wheel, and I'm locked in a the default zoom level. I'm just glad it stays there!

Any word on a patch for this?

Dwig

Arvydas · Aug 31, 2005, 04:01 PM // 16:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwiggit

Also, as far as I know, there is no keyboard equivalent for the scroll wheel. I have a mouse with no wheel, and I'm locked in a the default zoom level. I'm just glad it stays there!

Any word on a patch for this?

Dwig

But I think you can map other keys for zooming, just like I remapped WASD to ESDF for easier switching between movement and typing.

Pr1nc355SaRa · Aug 31, 2005, 05:53 PM // 17:53

aww everyone's so helpful! the bf's guna give me a mouse to use, guess that means i can't sit in my comfy chair for gaming anymore... **cries pathetically** but yay i'm up to a level 3 now! me go! **dances**

Pr1nc355SaRa
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Isaacp · Aug 31, 2005, 08:06 PM // 20:06

I think I may know your problem, If your finger is running near the bottom of the touch pad or the right side, that is the scroller. I found that out using excell at work

bigfatguy · Aug 31, 2005, 08:12 PM // 20:12

hey i use a touchpad no probs, i found that to zoom i press both buttons at the same time and move it in and out, but it aint as hard as every1 makes it out to be, using a touchpad

Rancour · Aug 31, 2005, 08:40 PM // 20:40

But it's definately much easier to use a normal mouse.

Much more control.

Pr1nc355SaRa · Sep 01, 2005, 08:48 AM // 08:48

i'm using a different laptop now (faster, better graphics etc) and it's going ok. there's a setting with the finger pad that can turn the right hand side and bottom of it into a scrolly thing. i think it's just my noobie gameplay that's the problem now! **giggles**

Pr1nc355SaRa.
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aismailuk · Sep 01, 2005, 09:07 AM // 09:07

Congrats on making it to Level 3 by the way!

Aug 31, 2005, 01:49 PM // 13:49	#1
Pr1nc355SaRa Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Guild: Here Be Dragons	help with the camera! please! hello! i've just installed GW and i'm having a bit of trouble you know, seeing things... the camera moves too fast for me, is there any settings somewhere i can change it? thank you! Pr1nc355SaRa. x X x

Aug 31, 2005, 03:56 PM // 15:56	#13
Dwiggit Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Heroes Unlimited (HaCK) Profession: R/Mo	No key for the scroll wheel Also, as far as I know, there is no keyboard equivalent for the scroll wheel. I have a mouse with no wheel, and I'm locked in a the default zoom level. I'm just glad it stays there! Any word on a patch for this? Dwig

Aug 31, 2005, 05:53 PM // 17:53	#15
Pr1nc355SaRa Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Guild: Here Be Dragons	aww everyone's so helpful! the bf's guna give me a mouse to use, guess that means i can't sit in my comfy chair for gaming anymore... cries pathetically but yay i'm up to a level 3 now! me go! dances Pr1nc355SaRa x X x Last edited by Pr1nc355SaRa; Aug 31, 2005 at 06:54 PM // 18:54..

Aug 31, 2005, 01:54 PM // 13:54	#2
terrordactyl Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: The Lions Guild Profession: E/Mo	I'm confused. The camera zooms in and out as you move the scroll wheel up and down, so that's dependent on the speed you roll it. The camera moves left and right as you press the right mouse button and move the mouse left and right, again the speed it moves is dependant on your hand. Not sure what you mean.

Aug 31, 2005, 01:57 PM // 13:57	#3
Pr1nc355SaRa Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Guild: Here Be Dragons	um, i just want it to stay still! lol. i don't have a wheel... it's a laptop finger pad thing...

Aug 31, 2005, 02:19 PM // 14:19	#4
terrordactyl Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: The Lions Guild Profession: E/Mo	Sorry, I don't know then..I have only played the game on a desktop keyboard and mouse, no idea on touchpads :-(

Aug 31, 2005, 02:54 PM // 14:54	#5
Pr1nc355SaRa Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Guild: Here Be Dragons	it just seems to move so fast, and i hate it when the camera is pointing one way but my char is facing me! how is the stupid thing suppose to shoot at stuff when i can't see it? grr...

Aug 31, 2005, 03:00 PM // 15:00	#6
aismailuk Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: R/W	The first thing to do is to use a desktop mouse. AVOID TOUCH/TRACK PADS AT ALL COSTS. The sheer sensitivity of them means that your screen will likely be having a major attack of the shakes! Also, use a combination of key presses and mouse movement. Eg, use c or t to target enemies (then press space to attack targeted creature), rather than trying to literally click on them to attack. The manual is your friend. Use the enclosed keyboard layout to assist you

Aug 31, 2005, 03:04 PM // 15:04	#7
Pr1nc355SaRa Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Guild: Here Be Dragons	i don't have to click on the monsters!!! wow... that is good... maybe a flip through the manual might help, lol. lazyness just wanted to kill things quick thank you!!!

Aug 31, 2005, 03:10 PM // 15:10	#8
aismailuk Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: R/W	no probs. And happy gaming! (and I would seriously recommend you using a desktop mouse, just for added ease of playability!)

Aug 31, 2005, 03:17 PM // 15:17	#11
Hippie Crack Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: tjot Profession: R/W	Use the TAB button to quickly flip through the targets in your targeting range. Then use space to "engage" the target you pick. A mouse will make it much easier to control the camera also.

Aug 31, 2005, 03:39 PM // 15:39	#12
Arvydas Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Soul Devourers Profession: W/Mo	I play on a desktop but I made myself not having to use the mouse during battle I think if you play a monk on laptop, it's easier to use a desktop mouse since you dont have enough keys to work with. You can also map your keys differently. Maybe add page up and page down to zooming, a key to override the right mouse button etc...

Aug 31, 2005, 08:06 PM // 20:06	#16
Isaacp Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario Guild: Penguins With Rifles Profession: N/Me	I think I may know your problem, If your finger is running near the bottom of the touch pad or the right side, that is the scroller. I found that out using excell at work

Aug 31, 2005, 08:12 PM // 20:12	#17
bigfatguy Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: My bed Guild: Illusion of Dark	hey i use a touchpad no probs, i found that to zoom i press both buttons at the same time and move it in and out, but it aint as hard as every1 makes it out to be, using a touchpad

Aug 31, 2005, 08:40 PM // 20:40	#18
Rancour Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Camp Rancor (Rancour :D) Guild: I'm a free spirit (that's not what the guild is called, I just am) Profession: W/R	But it's definately much easier to use a normal mouse. Much more control.

Sep 01, 2005, 08:48 AM // 08:48	#19
Pr1nc355SaRa Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Guild: Here Be Dragons	i'm using a different laptop now (faster, better graphics etc) and it's going ok. there's a setting with the finger pad that can turn the right hand side and bottom of it into a scrolly thing. i think it's just my noobie gameplay that's the problem now! giggles Pr1nc355SaRa. x X x

Sep 01, 2005, 09:07 AM // 09:07	#20
aismailuk Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: R/W	Congrats on making it to Level 3 by the way!