Drake7707 Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 after a long time of no continuum playing, i decided to play once again.But for some reason, since i got my new laptop i can't use the key combination shift+top+right. I changed the key combination to alt+top+right, or >+top+right and still have the same problem. I tried to reinstall continuum, but that didn't have any effect. So ehh, anyone solution on this ? It's not just continuum, when i tried testmap in DCME i couldn't use that key combination either (i thought it was a problem with vb)
L.C. Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 I think it has some possibility to do with Windows XP and the Keyboard. By default the re!@#$%^&*ed StickyKeys is enabled, even when you have everything unchecked. I don't know how, but it seems to be permanently turned off for me now. When I had the re!@#$%^&*ed StickyKeys there, I couldn't even use that combo without getting beeps from my PC. I think you have to use a hotkey shortcut to turn it off, then another hotkey shortcut to lock it. The thought of StickyKeys feature in WindowsXP greatly disgusts me.
rootbear75 Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 sticky key is not enabled by defaultyou have to hit shift five times in a row to do thatand i have the same problem on desktops i just think that the computer at the hardware level is stopping you from doing that. i get the same problem when i have any other key and the UP and RIGHT keys pushed in. i honestly dont think there is any solution to this
L.C. Posted January 24, 2007 Report Posted January 24, 2007 Actually it is enabled for default, atleast the copy of Windows XP I have. Well in other words, I do not mean that it is checked by default, but yes, literally, enabled by default despite being unchecked. After going through some tough pains, I was able to turn it off with the hotkey, lock it, and never hear from it again. But I guess if you want to argue against this furthermore, than that's just me. Put it that way.
PoLiX Posted January 24, 2007 Report Posted January 24, 2007 It is actually a keyboard based error in a lot of cases. IE: not being able to press multiple keys together without PC beeping, or it just canceling it all out. Normally caused by a cheap keyboard, or just a "Typing" type of keyboard (There are some more expensive versions of these). They're not meant to have multiple keys pressed, as they're not really designed/created with gaming in mind. In Continuum some keys cancel each other out, but if you're experiencing it outside of the game, i'd guess my 1st statement is the case.
Drake7707 Posted January 24, 2007 Author Report Posted January 24, 2007 it's only with the arrow keys when i put__OK L M as arrows, i can use shift + O+M (azerty keyboard) Sticky Keys is by default off on windows xp pro sp2, so that has nothing to do with it. So it's either a keyboard driver problem, or a windows message problem to the active window :/
rootbear75 Posted January 24, 2007 Report Posted January 24, 2007 it's only with the arrow keys when i put__OK L M as arrows, i can use shift + O+M (azerty keyboard) Sticky Keys is by default off on windows xp pro sp2, so that has nothing to do with it. So it's either a keyboard driver problem, or a windows message problem to the active window :/azerty?you mean QWERTY? like polix said, if you have the same keyboard that came with the comp, it is probably a "typing" keyboard.there are gaming keyboards out there, but your gonna have to pay for them (somewhat expensive)look here: http://tinyurl.com/3b9v3n Actually it is enabled for default, atleast the copy of Windows XP I have. Well in other words, I do not mean that it is checked by default, but yes, literally, enabled by default despite being unchecked. After going through some tough pains, I was able to turn it off with the hotkey, lock it, and never hear from it again. But I guess if you want to argue against this furthermore, than that's just me. Put it that way.the shortcut, yes...thats what i was trying to say. and no im not arguing anymore..
Drake7707 Posted January 24, 2007 Author Report Posted January 24, 2007 i can't use another keyboard, my pc is a laptop. And no not querty, i have an Belgian AZERTY keyboard (French AZERTY looks like it but the special characters are different)
PoLiX Posted January 24, 2007 Report Posted January 24, 2007 Not exactly expensive. Like $30 can even get you one that will allow it. But as Drake said, a laptop, which i've heard many giving the same key errors, as most of em aren't really MADE for gaming, but can be used for it.
Drake7707 Posted January 24, 2007 Author Report Posted January 24, 2007 so i'll have to install a different keyboard driver then ?
PoLiX Posted January 24, 2007 Report Posted January 24, 2007 No, it's in the keyboard hardware itself if I remember right. Pretty much something you just have to learn to live with and work around. Could try that, never heard of anyone trying it, but lemme know how it goes.
Samapico Posted January 25, 2007 Report Posted January 25, 2007 Makes me think of my old keyboard... the 'shift' key would get stuck depending on the order I pressed/released keys... And it wasn't sticking hardware-wise... it was annoying, and now I'm stuck with the reflex of pressing shift quickly after I just release it so it 'un-sticks' , that's what I had to do before... Bleh. if I remember right, if I pressed and held down a key, then shift, then release the key, and then release shift, shift would stay on...
Bomook Posted February 1, 2007 Report Posted February 1, 2007 The result is hardware, the problem most likely being that the internal PS/2 connection between your keyboard and motherboard can't register the multiple keys. The solution is just to buy any USB keyboard, which you will definitely be able to plug into your laptop (although having another keyboard is !@#$%^&*bersome, especially if you're only using it to play SS).
rootbear75 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Posted February 2, 2007 Makes me think of my old keyboard... the 'shift' key would get stuck depending on the order I pressed/released keys... And it wasn't sticking hardware-wise... it was annoying, and now I'm stuck with the reflex of pressing shift quickly after I just release it so it 'un-sticks' , that's what I had to do before... Bleh. if I remember right, if I pressed and held down a key, then shift, then release the key, and then release shift, shift would stay on...sticky keys on?
paradigm Posted February 6, 2007 Report Posted February 6, 2007 bleh im having the problem with a $60 microsoft natural ergonomic USB keyboard. Cant fwd thrust, shoot and turn left at the same time. I figured i would have no problem cause it was replacing the Microsoft ergonomic PS/2 keyboard ive used for 10 years. I suppose there is no fix other then finding a new keyboard? annoying. :-( *****after checking in "mskey" it appears the issue is only with the up arrow. I can't hit up arrow and two other keys at the same time.
paradigm Posted February 12, 2007 Report Posted February 12, 2007 We need to start a list of Keyboards that do not work so there can be an end to these threads. I just took that keyboard back and got a different microsoft ergo keyboard and its the same way. Both have been usb. I tried another microsoft ergo board because my old ps/2 one had always worked and i read a refview that said this new one should work. But it doesn't. So my list of keyboards not to buy so far is: Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 (usb)Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000 (usb) its really a shame to because both of these keyboards are rediculously comfortable to type on. So i guess my question is does anyone know a nice usb ergonomic keyboard that you can game on?
jacob hunter! Posted February 12, 2007 Report Posted February 12, 2007 I'm currently using this keyboard right here. http://www.viabrasil.net/imagens/produtos/...ed500grande.jpg It has always worked the best for me with continuum and there are no problems with it. I just had a Ergonomic Keyboard 4000, but I could not thrust and move around while firing bullets. It was so comfortable but i was getting pissed at it so I gave it away. This new keyboard of mine is somewhat comfortable and it works great with continuum. I recommend this.
NBVegita Posted February 12, 2007 Report Posted February 12, 2007 Just to reiterate, it is a hardware issue. A common one on laptops.
rootbear75 Posted February 12, 2007 Report Posted February 12, 2007 heres a solution that might work: change your "fire" key haven't tried it but it could just be the CTRL key with the combonation that doesnt work
NBVegita Posted February 12, 2007 Report Posted February 12, 2007 Most of the time I have found that it is the "up" key that is causing the problems. So if you change your key out put to say 4568 on the num pad, that should fix your problem.
paradigm Posted February 12, 2007 Report Posted February 12, 2007 Just to reiterate, it is a hardware issue. A common one on laptops. Yea but if you plug a keyboard without the problem into the laptop it should go away. Its a keyboard/hardware problem on a whole not at all limited to laptops. There is a lengthy explanation on the internet why some keyboards do it. Something to do with which grid the keys are on in a circuit. Found under Key Ghosting/Blocking Most of the time I have found that it is the "up" key that is causing the problems. So if you change your key out put to say 4568 on the num pad, that should fix your problem. I tried this 4568 combo and actually I'm thinking I like it better than using the standard arrow keys. With numlock turned off and the the 5 key on the num pad changed to reverse thrust it works really well. This way you have the home key, insert, del, end and pgup/dwn all right there on the numpad as well, so you can use items with less right hand movement. I wish i had sat down and tried that before i took the 4000 back cause now im thinking about going back to Compusa and getting it again :-) thanks.
Samapico Posted February 12, 2007 Report Posted February 12, 2007 now that's a good idea to use the numpad... *slaps head*
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