jjjon123 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 One reason why RS is so popular is that it is so set apart from all the modern RPG's, everything from its Graphics to skill system is unique and simple. But should that apply to the players controls? Currently, there are only 4 "buttons" used in RS... (not including f1-f12 and esc) Analog Stick 1 (mouse) Analog stick 2 (arrow keys) Button 1 (left click ) Button 2 (right click) Should there be hotkeys to accomodate easier playing and gamepads? I personally would think it awesome to be able to play RS with a gamepad but having to use the "mouse" all the time can get annoying. Here are some example hotkeys... 1. Use Spell (ie. have a spell pre-chosen to cast at the click of a button) 2. Switch weapons (switch between whip and DDp++) 3. Use item (similar to use spell but with items) 4. Activate/deactivate prayer 5. Use Special attack Discuss :mrgreen: 1,000 F2P Total Level Reached 10/8/10 ! [hide=Guides]Magic & Summoning Profit Spreadsheets! *UPDATES EVERY HOUR* (includes: High alch, Superheat, and Enchanting)4 BETTER alternatives to flesh crawlers[/hide] WOT WOT! ☉.☉☂ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunokiller Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I'd love having one hotkey that wields my ags, clicks piety and selects special. Don't think it'll ever be a reality though. My blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krampell Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 You and your rushing. Anyway. Maybe not a bad idea, but I think it will never happend. It just doesnt feel right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Kurity Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Its a lovely thing that may never happened. Its been suggested countless times on the RSOF, i don't think they really care. O.O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexek Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I'd love having one hotkey that wields my ags, clicks piety and selects special. Don't think it'll ever be a reality though. Ags hotkey = K Piety hotkey= O It would be useful to some people, although it would likely confuse many others. I can imagine a lot of beginner players believing the hotkeys to be the only way to go, and becoming confused, upset, and quitting. Although, those who could master it early on may be at an advantage. I think I'll stick with the current setup, though. : PoetryIndexed Picture 1Indexed Picture 2 Killed my maxed Zerker pure April 2010 Rebooting Runescape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus127 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Well, the control key toggles run, and f1-f11 switch between inventory, prayer selection, etc. So the system we already have is pretty useful. Not to mention minimalistic in design, which I'm partial to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Kurity Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Weapon switching and using magic in pvp are a pain in the [wagon] as it is now. O.O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunokiller Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Weapon switching and using magic in pvp are a pain in the [wagon] as it is now. It's not really that hard though. I do 5 item switches at fog all the time. My blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksonic45 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I REALLY want to be able to move without using the mouse... The hotkeys would be good and make it easier and faster to do a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladycai Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 On a few other games I play where hotkeys are used, entering chat is toggle-able. Not on rs. Not possible. Even if it was, I wouldn't use them frequently. 95/99 Summoning95/99 Slayer [hide=This is what you look like when you play RS too long][/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacheco Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 hotkeys will interfere with typing. press like controll alt+key to activate it? OMG OMG SAILING IS COMING LOLOLOLOL!!!1111 b/c JAGEX GAMES STUDIO , ANAGRAM OF SAITO JUDGE X-GAMES TAKASHI SAITO= RED SOX P1TCHER... RED SOX = BOSTON, BOSTON = PORT CITY!!!! PORT CITY = SAILING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirTommy2005 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I would love hotkeys. my mouse is dieing from all the clicking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Kurity Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Without auto cast, using magic, eating, then praying ultimate strength just before you switch to a DDS is a pain. Hotkeys would definitely make that easier. O.O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSBDavid Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 In alot of games, you just press "enter/return" to bring up chat interface. [software Engineer] - [Ability Bar Suggestion] - [Gaming Enthusiast] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inuashakent Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 We already have the F1 F2 keys and quickprayers, and easy access to switching on run, etc. Jagex is trying to make everything easy and simple without ruining what most vet players are used to. [Summoning guide (AOW)] [Slayer guide] [Melee & Brawl player] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby_Polo Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 We already have the F1 F2 keys and quickprayers, and easy access to switching on run, etc. Jagex is trying to make everything easy and simple without ruining what most vet players are used to. Ya, it's almost like they're trying to incorporate "mouse hot keys", if that makes sense. I like it though. Suggest a poll for Tip.it - Here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battlestaves Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 since jagex likes there money, heres what i could see in the futre somthing that connects via usb a runescape keyboard with buttons for each inventory space etc, a run button, prayer buttons, special attack button log out button greedy english basterds One of these days I'll max... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby_Polo Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 since jagex likes there money, heres what i could see in the futre somthing that connects via usb a runescape keyboard with buttons for each inventory space etc, a run button, prayer buttons, special attack button log out button greedy english basterds That would be... #-o Suggest a poll for Tip.it - Here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Kurity Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 There would probably be third party programs to let you do it on a normal keyboard. O.O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSBDavid Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 There would probably be third party programs to let you do it on a normal keyboard. You can buy a keypad and create/download a quick program to do functions. When I played wow a lot, I had a both wireless and nonwireless numpad and used a certain program to help with casting spells on my level 70 shaman. [software Engineer] - [Ability Bar Suggestion] - [Gaming Enthusiast] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Kurity Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 You can't do that in runescape. Unless you press 7 and it auto presses f7, then goes to the magic spell, then goes back to the inv space in like half a second. O.O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenkana Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I would love it, but it would probably be a sharp double edged sword. They already have problems differentiating macroers from people using mousekeys. If the CORPORAL beast is this hard, imagine how hard a GENERAL or COLONEL beast would be. a corporal is not even an admirable rank in armies that use that ranking system. Yeah, it is a pking minigame, so any arguments anybody makes will probably be biased.The best way this will end :Everybody just says,"I'm not arguing with you anymore, goodbye."The worst way this will end: I don't really know, psychological warfare? Worldwide thermonuclear war? Pie eating contest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSBDavid Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I would love it, but it would probably be a sharp double edged sword. They already have problems differentiating macroers from people using mousekeys. True. Perhaps they could limit macroing to non-personal gain (movement from town to town, programmable hotkeys,etc) kind of like third-party software? What gain could you get from a script that walks from lumbridge to edgeville? It would teach scripting to people too. I do not condone macroing, but I would rather see the game fixed. [software Engineer] - [Ability Bar Suggestion] - [Gaming Enthusiast] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stragomagus Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I think that Runescape should have a system in place for hotkeys, but that you should be able to make your own. Here is an example: alias a eat shark alias q wear Scimitar(puts on the first scimitar in your inventory) Being able to assign your own hotkeys has major advantages over just having a select few. Quote - Revenge is such a nasty thing that only breeds more vengeful souls, but in some situations revenge does not even need to be sought out, but only bided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooferfish Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Well, the control key toggles run, and f1-f11 switch between inventory, prayer selection, etc. So the system we already have is pretty useful. Not to mention minimalistic in design, which I'm partial to. Indeed we do have hotkeys. We could use some more that can get a bit more in depth, but I don't see that happening. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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