Key Mapping

[Vidiot_X]

Hi,

 

I will be adding a key mapper to Phoenix SS so you can map out the keys as you like. But, I would like to reserve both the CTRL and ALT keys. Because Phoenix SS will have a lot more features then Continuum (Phoenix SS is a whole new game server and all) reserving these keys makes sense.

 

I know some of you might want that CNTRL key to fire so maybe I can work it out with just the ALT key. I would like to know how you feel about key mapping. Suggestion?

 

Thanks,

- Rich -

[spidernl]

Might be a better idea to reserve shift/alt instead of ctrl/alt. Shift is used very frequently by games as a "modifier" like that.

[Vidiot_X]

Hi,

 

Well, here is what I am up against.

 

There is at current or soon to be added these option, Display Zoom in/out, Manual Screen Rotation, Map Rotation Mode On/Off, Display Rotation Mode On/Off, Snap Display ( N,S,E,W ), Snap Zoom to Preset Min/Max, Map Line Mode (for testing), Detail Level, Change Resolution, Change to Windowed Display, and lots more to come.

 

To manage some of this or I will use a menu system but for other options there has to be a combination of keys to effectively manage it all. I am most concerned with ease of use and would prefer to set aside a set of key commands that are standardized and do not change. This has a definite advantage in development and support. But I also know that customization of the key map is required. I really don't want this to get fragmented and messy.

 

Shift+Alt (the modifier) does make sense but could be a complicated task when in combat because in addition to the modifier there has be an additional key.

 

Been a long night so I will give this some more thought.

 

Thanks,

- Rich -