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Offline Miek

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Wing Commander Saga Controls
Forgive me, I'm new here. :)


I have a question relating to the controls.
By default, steering your ship is done via the number pad. However, I have a laptop and there is no number pad. I know I can change the control layout, but my laptop's buttons are kind of cramped so it's awkward no matter what I set them to (not to mention control conflicts).


So...
Is there any way I can steer using my mouse? I tried choosing "mouse on" but it didn't seem to do anything.


ALSO: Are these forums (or at least this one in particular) very active on a regular basis?
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Offline Thaeris

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Re: Wing Commander Saga Controls
Well, yes.  :p

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Offline Miek

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Re: Wing Commander Saga Controls
Well then... Lol.

Is there some way to steer my ship with my mouse? If so... How? :P


Oh, and thanks for the welcome. :D
« Last Edit: January 27, 2010, 11:37:56 pm by Miek »
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Offline General Battuta

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Re: Wing Commander Saga Controls
I'm not a mouse player, so I can't help you, but I'm 100% sure it's possible.

 

Offline Miek

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Re: Wing Commander Saga Controls
Do you have any idea how to enable it, or have you done it before (even by mistake)?


EDIT: ...Anyone? Lol, did every decide to go to bed? :O
Haha. That's what I'm going to do now... I'll check back tomorrow.

Thanks to those that helped so far, and thanks to those that help in the future. :)
« Last Edit: January 27, 2010, 11:37:24 pm by Miek »
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Offline KeldorKatarn

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Re: Wing Commander Saga Controls
In the controls menu you can activate mouse control. But to be honest... if you really want a good steering experience, get a cheap 10 bucks joystick somewhere.
The mouse steering is a bit awkward.

 

Offline gevatter Lars

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Re: Wing Commander Saga Controls
You mean options menu. Under control you can set the different keybindings IIRC.
Anyway I agree a Joystick works much better.

Mh has anyone tried if gamepads are supported? Might not have enough buttons but at least small joysticks or what they are called on a gamepad ^_^
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Re: Wing Commander Saga Controls
You can play Saga using Xbox 360 gamepad. Worked for me when I was playtesting a mission on vacation. ;)
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Offline Miek

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Re: Wing Commander Saga Controls
I don't have a 360. :(

In the options menu, I see "Mouse On/Off"

I turned it to "On" but it doesn't seem to do anything.


EDIT: A quick restart of the game seems to have made the mouse work.

Now, how can I un-invert the y axis?
« Last Edit: January 28, 2010, 02:36:03 pm by Miek »
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Re: Wing Commander Saga Controls
I don't have a 360. :(

In the options menu, I see "Mouse On/Off"

I turned it to "On" but it doesn't seem to do anything.

Xbox 360 controllers are i believe USB and you can get drivers for them for the PC
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Re: Wing Commander Saga Controls
Now, how can I un-invert the y axis?
Launch FS2. Go to "Options", "Control Config". Select "Ship". Go to where it says "Pitch Axis", at the very bottom. It should say something like "Joystick/Mouse Y Axis". Highlight that and look to the bottom left where it says "Alt" "Shift" and "Invert". Select "Invert" and enjoy.
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Offline Miek

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Re: Wing Commander Saga Controls
It works! I can actually play it now! HAHA! Sucess!

Thanks, everyone. :D


Now I just need to work on the "being good at the game" part. I messed up mission 2... Twice in a row for not holding formation. >.<
« Last Edit: January 28, 2010, 03:18:26 pm by Miek »
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