Posted: 12/1/2004 9:47 PM
Post subject: pressing too many keys?
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FatDogg
Joined: 11/30/2004
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Location: Neocron
I'm running into some issues when recording if I hold down too many (or certain combos of) buttons at a time. I'm wondering if this is a hardware or software issue. any clues?
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Posted: 12/1/2004 9:51 PM
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Bob_Whoops
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It's a hardware (keyboard) problem. So, get a better one.
Posted: 12/1/2004 9:55 PM
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Boco
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You can get a better keyboard, use different non-conflicting keys, or map multiple functions to a single key.
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Posted: 12/1/2004 10:17 PM
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FatDogg
Joined: 11/30/2004
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Location: Neocron
uhhhhh any recomendations on specific keyboards? usb or old school? brands? blah blah blah...
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Posted: 12/1/2004 10:50 PM
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nesrocks
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if that is because you are making a two players run you can set player 2 to use the gamepad, or you can set some buttons to the same key (i.e. RIGHT button for player 1 and player 2 set to the "right key" on the keyboard.) you can also use keys like Shift, ctrl and alt, they usually allow for more simultaneous keypresses. also the arrows on the numeric keypad work better with multiple keypress than the usual arrows.
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Posted: 12/2/2004 12:29 AM
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ventuz
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i think USB keyboard has no keys limit, i never get any detail in this.
Posted: 12/2/2004 2:28 AM
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nesrocks
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my PS2 keyboard has the same limitations as my old serial keyboard, as far as i've noticed. i never used a USB keyboard
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Posted: 12/2/2004 2:41 AM
Post subject: Re: pressing too many keys?
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BlackMagic
Joined: 7/9/2004
Posts: 13
Have you tried frame-by-frame? That might be your solution.
Posted: 12/2/2004 3:13 AM
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FatDogg
Joined: 11/30/2004
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Location: Neocron
I'm messing with a new arrow configuration, I think arrows + alt and shift may fix it
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Posted: 12/2/2004 5:56 PM
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Oasiz
Joined: 6/27/2004
Posts: 55
If memory serves correct i heard that old keyboards have a much less limitation (like 5-8 keys same time) because old games used to have 2 players on the same keyboad but nowdays we use LAN, or internet so we need only one user per keyboard. so newer keyboards have like 3-5 keys same time. I also suggest you to use a gamepad or plug 2 different keyboards (ie. PS/2 and USB) to your computer :) if you want to buy a new keyboard i remember that keytronic is the answer.
Posted: 12/2/2004 6:01 PM
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Mazzic
Joined: 8/31/2004
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Myself I use two keyboards. One via USB and one via the original port. Might be a bit messy sometimes but it sure is good when you play 2P ;) Also I can have the forward or the boost button pressed on one of the keyboards all the time (using some kind of weight to hold it down). Works realy good if you don't have any other options ;)
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Posted: 12/2/2004 6:45 PM
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Phil
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I think I should buy an USB keyboard. Even with 5-8, I found it pretty limited when you have to press 12 buttons or more.