Targeting Enemies

Javrix · 03-05-2003, 01:23 PM

Hey I was just wondering if there is an easier way to target an enemy?

My situation is that when I put the mouse cursor over an enemy, sometimes it doesn't turn to the red target thing. I get most results from aiming at the arm, but I spend lots of time gently moving the mouse around so I can actually target the enemy. Same goes with picking up things, especially in the treasure chests, sometimes I spend 5-6 minutes just trying to pick up a little gem. So I am wondering if there is a setting or something I can do to make this easier? I find this is the only thing I dislike about the game and I spent excessive time just doing it. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.

Bungleau · 03-05-2003, 02:39 PM

Yep. This is a pain in the asterisk.

Unfortunately, all you can do is to move around till you get a good targeting spot. And when you get there, try not to move the mouse until you have to [img]smile.gif[/img]

The larger your display, the easier it should be, BTW. It almost seems to be pixel-related -- you've got to be on the right pixels to make it happen.

Do keep us posted on how your game is going. We're always interested...

Javrix · 03-05-2003, 06:28 PM

Ok thanks. I would put my resolution to 1024x768, but the graphics seems all stretched out or something, but I will try and let you know how it goes.

Olli Kalma · 03-06-2003, 04:05 AM

And for targeting enemies try to hold Ctrl-key down and then move your cursor
up to enemy. That should turn cursor red...

HammerHead · 03-06-2003, 06:46 AM

I've no problem targeting the monsters, but rings and keys especially on the ground can be a big pain.

I have Spirit eye running most of the time, that way you'll be able too see items you otherwise would have missed.

C

LiOnHe@rT · 03-07-2003, 11:54 AM

haha, that is wat makes the spirit eye spell so effective in travelling! actually, the cursor only targets the enemy when it's placed on it, so if u target the elbow, and the enemy is MOVING at the same time, u may find that it would be quite difficult to target the enemy as the cursor keeps on turning blue to red to blue again........ [img]graemlins/madhell.gif[/img]

Javrix · 03-07-2003, 12:59 PM

Yes, I find killing those damned bats is a pain in my arse.

bsftcs · 03-07-2003, 03:14 PM

Killing bats is a classical problem. One will almost always end up pointing the cursor either "above" or "below" the bat since it is so small and moves so fast. Because it moves in a regular pattern I have found that pointing the cursor slightly above the "centre" of the bat's movement path, waiting for a few seconds to "get into the rhythm" of the bat's movement, and then striking at the time I know the bat will be excatly at the point of my cursor, does the trick.

Bungleau · 03-07-2003, 04:01 PM

Me, I put the mouse in one place and rapidly click until I finally hit something.

Yeah, I wish that targeting were easier. That may be in W&W2...

Javrix · 03-07-2003, 04:41 PM

Yeah I do the rapid clicking thing... and W&W2???? holy crap?! when?!

03-05-2003, 01:23 PM	#1
Javrix Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: March 5, 2001 Location: West Valley, UT, USA Posts: 23	Hey I was just wondering if there is an easier way to target an enemy? My situation is that when I put the mouse cursor over an enemy, sometimes it doesn't turn to the red target thing. I get most results from aiming at the arm, but I spend lots of time gently moving the mouse around so I can actually target the enemy. Same goes with picking up things, especially in the treasure chests, sometimes I spend 5-6 minutes just trying to pick up a little gem. So I am wondering if there is a setting or something I can do to make this easier? I find this is the only thing I dislike about the game and I spent excessive time just doing it. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks. __________________ ~Javrix

03-05-2003, 02:39 PM	#2
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Yep. This is a pain in the asterisk. Unfortunately, all you can do is to move around till you get a good targeting spot. And when you get there, try not to move the mouse until you have to [img]smile.gif[/img] The larger your display, the easier it should be, BTW. It almost seems to be pixel-related -- you've got to be on the right pixels to make it happen. Do keep us posted on how your game is going. We're always interested... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

03-05-2003, 06:28 PM	#3
Javrix Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: March 5, 2001 Location: West Valley, UT, USA Posts: 23	Ok thanks. I would put my resolution to 1024x768, but the graphics seems all stretched out or something, but I will try and let you know how it goes. __________________ ~Javrix

03-06-2003, 04:05 AM	#4
Olli Kalma Avatar Join Date: October 2, 2002 Location: Finland Age: 42 Posts: 546	And for targeting enemies try to hold Ctrl-key down and then move your cursor up to enemy. That should turn cursor red... __________________ What doesn\'t kill you, makes you stronger.

03-06-2003, 06:46 AM	#5
HammerHead Zhentarim Guard Join Date: January 11, 2002 Location: Denmark Age: 68 Posts: 333	I've no problem targeting the monsters, but rings and keys especially on the ground can be a big pain. I have Spirit eye running most of the time, that way you'll be able too see items you otherwise would have missed. C __________________ Those are my principles.<br />If you don\'t like them I have others.<br /><br />Groucho Marx 1890-1977

03-07-2003, 11:54 AM	#6
LiOnHe@rT Baaz Draconian Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: Singapore, youngest ever!!! Age: 35 Posts: 731	haha, that is wat makes the spirit eye spell so effective in travelling! actually, the cursor only targets the enemy when it's placed on it, so if u target the elbow, and the enemy is MOVING at the same time, u may find that it would be quite difficult to target the enemy as the cursor keeps on turning blue to red to blue again........ [img]graemlins/madhell.gif[/img] __________________ <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[knight]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/knight.gif\" /> I am the Glacial Knight and will purge thy evil! (though this knight doesnt look so icicle...)

03-07-2003, 12:59 PM	#7
Javrix Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: March 5, 2001 Location: West Valley, UT, USA Posts: 23	Yes, I find killing those damned bats is a pain in my arse. __________________ ~Javrix

03-07-2003, 03:14 PM	#8
bsftcs Red Dragon Join Date: January 23, 2003 Location: Denmark Age: 45 Posts: 1,577	Killing bats is a classical problem. One will almost always end up pointing the cursor either "above" or "below" the bat since it is so small and moves so fast. Because it moves in a regular pattern I have found that pointing the cursor slightly above the "centre" of the bat's movement path, waiting for a few seconds to "get into the rhythm" of the bat's movement, and then striking at the time I know the bat will be excatly at the point of my cursor, does the trick. __________________ Moderation is good so long as it is not exaggerated!

03-07-2003, 04:01 PM	#9
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Me, I put the mouse in one place and rapidly click until I finally hit something. Yeah, I wish that targeting were easier. That may be in W&W2... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

03-07-2003, 04:41 PM	#10
Javrix Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: March 5, 2001 Location: West Valley, UT, USA Posts: 23	Yeah I do the rapid clicking thing... and W&W2???? holy crap?! when?! __________________ ~Javrix

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