Set Key

[Captain Courageous]

Hi,

I just down loaded Set Key for no other reason other than to change the Enter Key. Talk about aggravation. As if I had an unlimted supply of torpedoes. If it was up to me I would have liked to have gotten rid of any key board command that fires a torpedo. What the Hey, there goes a million bucks to Davey Jone's Locker. Anyway, the set key instructions were okay , I'm not complaining. Very grateful for the program. It finally dawned on me that the old Commands cfg. file needed to be replaced with the revised one which was in the Output folder. I thought the game was supposed to read it from that folder. It doesn't. Just put the two set key files in the CFG folder . Then click the DOS keyboard configutor. Be sure and hit the next button to go to the next page once your there. Don't forget to save save save. Once your done take the old Commands cfg. file , put it in the Outlook file , call it Old Commands Cfg. or whatever . Then take the new Commands cfg. file and put it in the CFG folder. I know this is basic stuff for some of you folks. I used the "G " key which is as remote that I could find. :up:

[Zero Niner]

Why not use the "Ctrl + Enter" combination? "G" is still one key whereas ctrl + enter is 2, and even more unlikely that a torp would be fired accidentally.

[Captain Courageous]

Why not use the "Ctrl + Enter" combination? "G" is still one key whereas ctrl + enter is 2, and even more unlikely that a torp would be fired accidentally.


Excellent idea. I'll see if I can figure out how to plug that in. Probably be working on it all night now that you said it could be done.:doh:

[Seminole]

TIP:

You could simply replace your Commands Cfg file with the one from TMO mod. No need to worry about which key to assign for which command..they already did the foot work for you. Plus...along with the ENTER for Fire Torpedos command being reassigned a bunch of inactive commands have been activated like...weather..range to end ect...ect...ect...

I know I was trying to DIY before the light went off and I said Duh...:damn: ..I got better things to do like play the game. :yep: :up:

[SteamWake]

Yup one of the most frustrating choices for key commands ever.

Putting the fire torpedo right next to the most commonly used key in the game (time accellerate)... not a good idea.

Its the first thing I mod with a fresh install. :up:

Ive probably wasted a dozen or so torpedos prior to changing it to ctrl+enter :doh:

Oh and wanted to add another pet peve of mine the 'surface' key S and the 'dive' key D being right next to each other, has gotten me killed during a couple of late night sessions after a few adult beverages.

"Surface the boat" (presses d)...soon the crew is crying out and taking damage... oops better suface NOW... press d again.... POP ! :D

[Arclight]

My solution has always been to take a screwdriver and pop out the small enter-key. Never waisted a torp since, but this might work too... :hmm:

[Captain Courageous]

I was able to double key the"G" key. Now you have to press Shift G to fire a torpedo. And as far as sinking the boat with a crash dive and a minor hull breach. It went straight to the bottom, did not pass go and I did not collect $500. It's those damn aircraft that come out of no where. I've actually had very good luck by calling up the AA gun crew and watching them shoot them down. I'd like to give them a medal their so good. Way to go boy's. Pearl looks good right after the bombing. They did a nice job. Although it is odd to find a destroyer on fire in March of 42. Is there something I missed or their not telling us. Did the Japanese have another go at Pearl. All things considered it's a real fun game.

[peabody]

Oh and wanted to add another pet peve of mine the 'surface' key S and the 'dive' key D being right next to each other, has gotten me killed during a couple of late night sessions after a few adult beverages.


Did you get a ticket for 'Diving While Intoxicated'?

Peabody

[peabody]

I was able to double key the"G" key. Now you have to press Shift G to fire a torpedo. And as far as sinking the boat with a crash dive and a minor hull breach. It went straight to the bottom, did not pass go and I did not collect $500. It's those damn aircraft that come out of no where. I've actually had very good luck by calling up the AA gun crew and watching them shoot them down. I'd like to give them a medal their so good. Way to go boy's. Pearl looks good right after the bombing. They did a nice job. Although it is odd to find a destroyer on fire in March of 42. Is there something I missed or their not telling us. Did the Japanese have another go at Pearl. All things considered it's a real fun game.

Actually yes, on March 4, 1942 two flying boats bombed Pearl Harbor. I don't know if they did any damage, it was just listed on a timeline I found on the net.

Peabody

[Digital_Trucker]

Yep, that they did, but due to bad weather, they didn't hit anything of significance. When I read about that, I wondered what in the world did they expect to accomplish with 2 planes?:hmm:

[FIREWALL]

Did you get a ticket for 'Diving While Intoxicated'?

"Peabody"


That's funny :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: