Which is the best scroll method in game?

Jump back to quoted post4 May 2015, 13:19 PMFul4n0

sorry Kamk, I don´t know about that hotkey issue....I´m not sure even if I have set "in game" to gridkeys or classsical layout (I think game offers two differents keys layout, grid key and other "classical" or something like this).

anyway, when I started using autohotkeys, I got some help from COH2.org, this is the thread:


http://www.coh2.org/topic/26059/we-need-custom-hotkey/page/1#post_id237149


and, this is how looks like my script:



so in my case, capslock is the key I´m using to switch on-off my script, so I can send messages without problems.

Jump back to quoted post4 May 2015, 14:07 PMkamk

So you're not using hotkeys at all?

Because WASD would be also rather important hotkeys, that's why i wonder how one would solve this issue :/

Jump back to quoted post4 May 2015, 14:46 PMFul4n0

ohh now I get your point....yep, with my script some assigned keys gets "overwriten" yes, that´s true....for example, if I want to throw a nade with a para squad, I need to click on the icon with my mouse because "d" key is being overwriten in my script with "n".

if that´s what you were talking about, then, yes, I have same issue.

But for me is cost-effective to use this...coz the most pressed keys for me are arrow keys, so using WASD insted of them it helps me more than not, even if I must click with the mouse when I want to use some abilities....


sorry, my english is horrid, I now...just trying to improve it everyday....

Jump back to quoted post4 May 2015, 14:50 PMSchewi

You could simply assign the overwritten hotkey to something else. but arrow keys on WASD and assign e.g. "g" to "a". make sure you do the second thing first, cause otherwise it will press the arrow key. I do it like that.

Jump back to quoted post4 May 2015, 08:06 AMOmega_Warrior

I set my arrow key to wasd. It really speeds up my ability to give commands. Unfortunately it also means i cant type anything to other players.

Jump back to quoted post4 May 2015, 14:38 PMluvnest

Well pretty much everything. Arrow keys to get an overview, Tac map + double click if you look for a specific unit, Minimap if you know exactly where you want to go, Control Groups to get to the point of action immediately.

I wouldn't say that there's a best scroll method it really depends on which method you are most comfortable with.

Jump back to quoted post4 May 2015, 14:25 PMInverse

Minimap/tactical map for most movements with edge panning for small adjustments is the most efficient method because it's extremely fast and it frees up your left hand entirely to make use of control groups and hotkeys. There's a reason every single proper professional RTS player uses that method.

A few good resources regarding mechanics and control in RTS games:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUohpQKVf_A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP-Sm9QkdHo

Jump back to quoted post4 May 2015, 14:38 PMluvnest

Well pretty much everything. Arrow keys to get an overview, Tac map + double click if you look for a specific unit, Minimap if you know exactly where you want to go, Control Groups to get to the point of action immediately.

I wouldn't say that there's a best scroll method it really depends on which method you are most comfortable with.

Jump back to quoted post4 May 2015, 14:38 PMluvnest

I wouldn't say that there's a best scroll method it really depends on which method you are most comfortable with.

Jump back to quoted post4 May 2015, 16:55 PMUnshavenbackman

I scroll the game with my ass and I am comfartable with that.

Jump back to quoted post4 May 2015, 14:38 PMluvnest

Well pretty much everything.

Jump back to quoted post4 May 2015, 20:20 PMKothre

I almost always use my middle mouse button. It's fast, smooth, and much more precise than the other methods. Only downfall is it can make your finger tired after a while.