Small Computer Tips for RS

[TheAncient]

Hi all, just wanted to start a discussion on any special programs or computer configurations that help you play RS.

 

Some examples:

-- Mousekeys : Easy way to drop items in your inventory

-- Programmable mouse keys: I have all of the F keys bound to my extra mouse buttons. So if I want to access my inventory, I just click my middle button, or if I want spells, I click my thumb button, etc.

-- Always using the resizeable function of RS: Bigger field of view, 4 stat buttons are closer to the game display (on the left of the map instead of the right)

-- Dual monitors: I can open up RS wiki, a quest guide, itunes, and RS all at the same time with my 22" monitor and laptop monitor.

 

Nine buttons is better than two. [the middle button is actually 4 buttons depending on how you press it]

With this baby, I can access all combat interfaces (with the exception of summoning) with one click. TD's and PvP have never been easier.

 

The quickprayer and summoning buttons are closer to the center of your screen in resizable modes. You also have a bigger field of vision.

Not to mention it's easier to open up another window with RS if RS is in resizeable mode! Done right, resizeable mode takes up less space than fixed on your computer monitor(hint: make the window smaller and scroll to the lower right)

In terms of RS functionality, small resizeable (like what i have shown) is best, fixed is middle, and fullscreen is worst (interface is too far from center of screen). Fixed is only if you want to enjoy the graphics of RS, which are pretty terrible anyway.

 

The best aspect of using a small resizeable window is that the center of your screen is very close to your inventory / spell / prayer interfaces. Less distance for your mouse to travel = faster reaction.

 

dual monitors are better than your monitors.

They're really easy to set up on laptops too! Just plug in your VGA cord to the laptop.

[Giordano]

Pretty serious business for RuneScape...

[TheAncient]

Pretty serious business for RuneScape...

 

Logitech g5 and plenty of other gaming / multifunction mice are incredibly incredibly useful. If you have AutoHotKey (AHK*), you can program a multifunction mouse to do practically anything. One of my friends can even type with only his mouse; his computer can recognize mousestrokes and convert them into keyboard inputs.

* AHK is a free popular program for assigning hotkeys in your computer (there are also others, but I know AHK best; some very minimal/basic computer programming experience is helpful because you need to write some code. it's also possible to copy and paste codes from the internet if you don't want to write codes yourself.)

 

Most gaming mice also have the function to change button assignments/meanings depending on which window you have in focus. For example, when I play RS the buttons are all assigned to F keys, but when I'm on chrome or firefox, they're assigned to pageup/pagedown/home/end etc

 

Dual monitors are also very useful for general life. 22" monitors are around 150$ today and the gain in productivity makes it easily worth it. No more having to switch between windows constantly - I can easily open up 5 windows at once and still read them all comfortably. The only problem with using duals is that they tend to eat away at your graphics card (mine's failed because of frequent switching between dual and single monitor setups, but then again it's a cheap integrated one on a low end HP laptop so I shouldn't expect much out of it)

 

Setting up duals on a desktop (rather than a laptop) is harder because desktops usually only have 1 VGA port, and to set up a second one might be expensive/time consuming. Laptops only have 1 VGA port, but they have a monitor attached to them already.

 

A good multipurpose/gaming mouse can fetch for $40 nowadays. Considering low end mice are around $15, you're not paying too much more for a significant gain in productivity. And they feel great to use too!

[testingsomestuff123]

Whoa, you can program a mouse with multiple little buttons to act as certain "f' keys?

[TheAncient]

Whoa, you can program a mouse with multiple little buttons to act as certain "f' keys?

 

I would make a youtube video of my hand and mouse while I do TD's or PvP... too bad I don't have a working digital camera right now...

 

But yeah it's very, very, very useful and definitely gives me an upper hand in PvP.

[testingsomestuff123]

Whoa, you can program a mouse with multiple little buttons to act as certain "f' keys?

 

I would make a youtube video of my hand and mouse while I do TD's or PvP... too bad I don't have a working digital camera right now...

 

But yeah it's very, very, very useful and definitely gives me an upper hand in PvP.

 

Hmm, sounds cool. I wanna get it for fun. :o

[mister_moocky]

Your walls look like death.

[TheAncient]

Your walls look like death.

 

lmao @ this

 

i googled dual monitors in google images and that was one of the results. my laptop has failed so there's no point in showing you my dead screens.

[Quorra]

I too use dual 22" monitors, it makes everything much easier.

 

 

BTW both are connected to my PC not PC and laptop.

[TheAncient]

I too use dual 22" monitors, it makes everything much easier.

 

 

BTW both are connected to my PC not PC and laptop.

 

Is that three keyboards I spot? I have two and I thought I was crazy :P

[Quorra]

I too use dual 22" monitors, it makes everything much easier.

 

 

BTW both are connected to my PC not PC and laptop.

 

Is that three keyboards I spot? I have two and I thought I was crazy :P

Everyone says that lol.

 

First one is a G15 gaming keyboard

Second one is for my ps3

"Third" one is actually a laptop

[Krampell]

Mousekeys: I use them, but lately they seems to be messing with me a bit.

Programmable mouse keys: I have a G11 keyboard, so that's 18 programmable keys.

Actually it's 18*3 because I got M1, M2 and M3 to use.

Resizeable window: I use that too on my 22 inch.

Dual monitor: Don't have sadly, but when Using Swiftkit, I already got all I need.

Programmable mouse: Don't have one. but it's a bit too much fuss to use weird buttons on mouse too.

 

It's all good tips, but this should be in guides actually.

[Ollyc3]

Overkill for RS

[Quorra]

Overkill for RS

I agree with that but if you're like me and also play Counter Strike: Source and all those types of games it's good to have it all. Might as well use it for RS too. I personally would not have bought all this if I was only going to be playing RS.

[Ducky_Inc]

Hi,

 

I'd like to have the same advantage with your mouse :)

Is the Razer Diamondback 3G good for it? Then i'll buy a mouse like that ASAP.

[jonni]

so you just set the mouse buttons as F-Keys?

[Dire_Wolf]

I got Razer Diamondback 3G also, how can one take advantage of this mousepad for monster hunting situations?

[Youmu]

You should also add to play the game in standard detail, so the game doesn't get too choppy.

 

Also, play in unpopulated worlds. Clicks actually respond faster there, therefore a BIG advantage to skilling.

 

I'm not used to mousekeys though, I like my mouse as it is. I don't play in resizable either because it gets choppy for me. And dual monitors... :blink:

[jonni]

You should also add to play the game in standard detail, so the game doesn't get too choppy.

 

only gets choppy if you have a bad computer. so that's up to the user to decide, shouldn't be general advice.

[TheAncient]

For programming mice:

 

I don't know how it works with other mouse brands, but with logitech g5 the mouse comes with Logitech Setpoint, which is a simple and easy to use program that assigns mouse key meanings.

 

If you intend on buying a different brand mouse, check that it has software that allows you to program the mouse button meanings. My experience with Logitech Setpoint has been really good for a couple of years; it runs quietly in the background and has a very intuitive interface

[JoeDaStudd]

2 screens for RS?

Without your boss hunting or something click intensive tabs are your best friend.

 

The g5 is massive overkill for RS, trust me I own one.

Best thing would be a gaming pad (keyboard, not console like controller).

[jonni]

For programming mice:

 

I don't know how it works with other mouse brands, but with logitech g5 the mouse comes with Logitech Setpoint, which is a simple and easy to use program that assigns mouse key meanings.

 

If you intend on buying a different brand mouse, check that it has software that allows you to program the mouse button meanings. My experience with Logitech Setpoint has been really good for a couple of years; it runs quietly in the background and has a very intuitive interface

yeah I have setpoint, but the problem is i use most of my mouse keys as volume control and forward/back, there's no way to program the buttons as specific keys for specific windows.

like this

Most gaming mice also have the function to change button assignments/meanings depending on which window you have in focus. For example, when I play RS the buttons are all assigned to F keys, but when I'm on chrome or firefox, they're assigned to pageup/pagedown/home/end etc

[TheAncient]

For programming mice:

 

I don't know how it works with other mouse brands, but with logitech g5 the mouse comes with Logitech Setpoint, which is a simple and easy to use program that assigns mouse key meanings.

 

If you intend on buying a different brand mouse, check that it has software that allows you to program the mouse button meanings. My experience with Logitech Setpoint has been really good for a couple of years; it runs quietly in the background and has a very intuitive interface

yeah I have setpoint, but the problem is i use most of my mouse keys as volume control and forward/back, there's no way to program the buttons as specific keys for specific windows.

like this

Most gaming mice also have the function to change button assignments/meanings depending on which window you have in focus. For example, when I play RS the buttons are all assigned to F keys, but when I'm on chrome or firefox, they're assigned to pageup/pagedown/home/end etc

 

I'll post a screenshot on how to change it for RS specifically when I come back from class. I didnt do anything special - just look around in setpoint.

[D Jay99]

Sounds awesome. I got the exact same mouse as you, and I never thought of setting programmable buttons to f keys. F keys themselves are intuitive as it is, but I'm totally going to try setting my mouse buttons as f keys.

Also remapped f8/f9 to 2/5 numpad keys, works pretty well with mousekeys.

 

But yeah, this might be total overkill for rs.

[jonni]

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For programming mice:

 

I don't know how it works with other mouse brands, but with logitech g5 the mouse comes with Logitech Setpoint, which is a simple and easy to use program that assigns mouse key meanings.

 

If you intend on buying a different brand mouse, check that it has software that allows you to program the mouse button meanings. My experience with Logitech Setpoint has been really good for a couple of years; it runs quietly in the background and has a very intuitive interface

yeah I have setpoint, but the problem is i use most of my mouse keys as volume control and forward/back, there's no way to program the buttons as specific keys for specific windows.

like this

Most gaming mice also have the function to change button assignments/meanings depending on which window you have in focus. For example, when I play RS the buttons are all assigned to F keys, but when I'm on chrome or firefox, they're assigned to pageup/pagedown/home/end etc

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I'll post a screenshot on how to change it for RS specifically when I come back from class. I didnt do anything special - just look around in setpoint.

 

I'm downloading a newer version to see if that makes a difference, but thanks aswell