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Waremonger
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Re: Mouse movement while playing 1st person games (on a laptop)
07/07/12 05:49 AM


> Maybe someone here can help me understand why something is happening.
>
> I'm currently playing 'Amnesia, The Dark Descent' on my laptop computer. I've been
> playing with what I now realize was a bit of a handicap. While moving around (using
> the W, A, S, D keys) I was never able to use the mouse (finger pad). So when I'd move
> around I'd have to stop at some point, redirect myself, then continue moving.
>
> This made it quite intense in one area where I had to keep running from something,
> and having to turn around corners.
>
>
> After watching some vids on YouTube I see how the guy playing it is able to change
> direction while he is moving (and I'm sure it's on a desktop computer using an actual
> mouse).
>
> At some point I found I was able to do it, but I just can't do it all the time. So
> this is why I'm curious. How can I make sure I'm able to use mouse movements while
> walking? &/or, why would this be happening?
>
>
> It's a Dell Inspiron N5110, with an i3 processor.

I don't actually own Amnesia (thought it looks like a cool game), but have you tried using the cursor keys in lieu of the touch pad? Of course you could always go to Walmart and pick up a $5 USB mouse :-)







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Subject Posted by Posted on
* Mouse movement while playing 1st person games (on a laptop) Tomu Breidah 07/07/12 03:29 AM
. * Re: Mouse movement while playing 1st person games (on a laptop) Vas Crabb  07/07/12 08:35 AM
. * Re: Mouse movement while playing 1st person games (on a laptop) Waremonger  07/07/12 05:49 AM
. * Re: Mouse movement while playing 1st person games (on a laptop) Tomu Breidah  07/07/12 07:09 AM
. * Re: Mouse movement while playing 1st person games (on a laptop) TriggerFin  07/07/12 11:13 AM

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