Pause

Willard · 06-29-2002, 06:08 PM

I just got this game, I am a newbie. I was wondering if there was a pause button, playing real-time is real confusing, I am used to the Baldur's Gate series so some of you know what I mean. I am used to pausing a lot to organize what I am going to do next, but I can't find a pause button in this game! Those skeletons and zombies are really tearing apart my party, so any suggestions on that would be nice also.

Packrat · 06-29-2002, 06:46 PM

Welcome to the board, Willard!

There really is no 'pause' button, just a real time toggle. (T)

The creatures should only take 1 turn each and then wait.

You might want to set the 'Options' settings (the computer icon) to 'seldom' and 'easy' until you get used to the game...

Wyvern · 06-29-2002, 08:06 PM

Welcome to the board, Willard!

Check your computer options - little icon on the lower left corner of the game screen. You can change the settings to help make the game a little easier for you while you adjust!

I generally have my characters set up before an encounter for attacking with a weapon or which spell they are going to use, but if you get yourself into turn base mode - you can do that within the game too. Just don't panic!

Wyv

Loumistro · 06-29-2002, 08:15 PM

ya there is a way to pause it. I just found out how a couple of days ago. you just hit "p" on the keyboard.

An easy way to switch back and forth between Real time and turn base mode is by hitting "T" on the keypad.

I have a question. how do you take screen shots. Jafin told me all you do is hit print screen or something like that but I don't know how to do that.

[ 06-29-2002, 09:12 PM: Message edited by: Loumistro ]

Packrat · 06-29-2002, 08:51 PM

Loumistro

...check out Hypersnap DX here.
( The freebie puts a tag in the corner, but you can crop it out. )

[ 06-29-2002, 08:54 PM: Message edited by: Packrat ]

Loumistro · 06-29-2002, 08:57 PM

Thanx Pakrat I am going there now.

Loumistro · 06-29-2002, 09:01 PM

Okay I have it now can I ask how it works

Packrat · 06-29-2002, 09:35 PM

Set up a file some where to save the snaps, open the app, click Sart using, click on 'capture', check 'enable Special capture', check DiectX/Direct3D...click on 'capture'..capture settings...fill in the capture and Quik save fields, minimize it and start your game.(it runs in the background)
When you want to take a snap...you just hit the 'Scroll Lock' key.
(After you set it up you can put a short cut on the quick launch bar)

Make sure you check on the folder size, from time to time....Full screen shots can take up about 2.25 MB.

... it'll gooble up HD space pretty quick...

[ 06-29-2002, 09:38 PM: Message edited by: Packrat ]

Loumistro · 06-29-2002, 09:38 PM

Alright thanx

I will figure it out now

06-29-2002, 06:08 PM	#1
Willard Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: June 14, 2001 Location: Vermont Age: 32 Posts: 1,752	I just got this game, I am a newbie. I was wondering if there was a pause button, playing real-time is real confusing, I am used to the Baldur's Gate series so some of you know what I mean. I am used to pausing a lot to organize what I am going to do next, but I can't find a pause button in this game! Those skeletons and zombies are really tearing apart my party, so any suggestions on that would be nice also. __________________

06-29-2002, 06:46 PM	#2
Packrat Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: March 16, 2002 Location: Wauconda, IL Age: 67 Posts: 656	Welcome to the board, Willard! There really is no 'pause' button, just a real time toggle. (T) The creatures should only take 1 turn each and then wait. You might want to set the 'Options' settings (the computer icon) to 'seldom' and 'easy' until you get used to the game... __________________ Packrat<br /><br />...sometimes your the windshield.....sometimes your the bug....

06-29-2002, 08:15 PM	#4
Loumistro Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: May 25, 2001 Location: Monticello, IL, USA Age: 37 Posts: 630	ya there is a way to pause it. I just found out how a couple of days ago. you just hit "p" on the keyboard. An easy way to switch back and forth between Real time and turn base mode is by hitting "T" on the keypad. I have a question. how do you take screen shots. Jafin told me all you do is hit print screen or something like that but I don't know how to do that. [ 06-29-2002, 09:12 PM: Message edited by: Loumistro ] __________________ In Choas We Find Life

06-29-2002, 08:51 PM	#5
Packrat Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: March 16, 2002 Location: Wauconda, IL Age: 67 Posts: 656	Loumistro ...check out Hypersnap DX here. ( The freebie puts a tag in the corner, but you can crop it out. ) [ 06-29-2002, 08:54 PM: Message edited by: Packrat ] __________________ Packrat<br /><br />...sometimes your the windshield.....sometimes your the bug....

06-29-2002, 08:57 PM	#6
Loumistro Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: May 25, 2001 Location: Monticello, IL, USA Age: 37 Posts: 630	Thanx Pakrat I am going there now. __________________ In Choas We Find Life

06-29-2002, 08:06 PM	#3
Wyvern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Rural Paradise, MI Posts: 5,701	Welcome to the board, Willard! Check your computer options - little icon on the lower left corner of the game screen. You can change the settings to help make the game a little easier for you while you adjust! I generally have my characters set up before an encounter for attacking with a weapon or which spell they are going to use, but if you get yourself into turn base mode - you can do that within the game too. Just don't panic! Wyv

06-29-2002, 09:01 PM	#7
Loumistro Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: May 25, 2001 Location: Monticello, IL, USA Age: 37 Posts: 630	Okay I have it now can I ask how it works __________________ In Choas We Find Life

06-29-2002, 09:35 PM	#8
Packrat Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: March 16, 2002 Location: Wauconda, IL Age: 67 Posts: 656	Set up a file some where to save the snaps, open the app, click Sart using, click on 'capture', check 'enable Special capture', check DiectX/Direct3D...click on 'capture'..capture settings...fill in the capture and Quik save fields, minimize it and start your game.(it runs in the background) When you want to take a snap...you just hit the 'Scroll Lock' key. (After you set it up you can put a short cut on the quick launch bar) Make sure you check on the folder size, from time to time....Full screen shots can take up about 2.25 MB. ... it'll gooble up HD space pretty quick... [ 06-29-2002, 09:38 PM: Message edited by: Packrat ] __________________ Packrat<br /><br />...sometimes your the windshield.....sometimes your the bug....

06-29-2002, 09:38 PM	#9
Loumistro Drizzt Do'Urden Join Date: May 25, 2001 Location: Monticello, IL, USA Age: 37 Posts: 630	Alright thanx I will figure it out now __________________ In Choas We Find Life

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