makomachine 263 Posted March 13, 2014 I've accidentally found a way to avoid having to hold 'w' when on a long map crossing. I have a USB switch on my keyboard to use it for two computers. If I switch while running, you keep running even after you switch back, until you hit a key. Not sure if it works the same with unplugging your usb keyboard, but use it regularly now when crossing the middle of nowhere. Just thought I'd share! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrelist 236 Posted March 13, 2014 I just use a stack of pound coins. :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caboose187 (DayZ) 3036 Posted March 13, 2014 Sweet. Now you made my sniping even easier. Thanks sir :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacific_coast 632 Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) sigh. no auto run key is coming. inb4 "use a penny/stick the key" "use a macro" and "gtfo whiner this isn't COD/BF4 LOLOLOLO NUBZ" ok not inb4. omfg you people are fast on those same old responses! Edited March 13, 2014 by pacific_coast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caboose187 (DayZ) 3036 Posted March 13, 2014 sigh. no auto run key is coming. inb4 "use a penny/stick the key" "use a macro" and "gtfo whiner this isn't COD/BF4 LOLOLOLO NUBZ" ok not inb4. omfg you people are fast on those same old responses!I wasn't aware that BF or CoD had an auto run option. I've only noticed that mainly MMORPG's have them. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrelist 236 Posted March 13, 2014 sigh. no auto run key is coming. inb4 "use a penny/stick the key" "use a macro" and "gtfo whiner this isn't COD/BF4 LOLOLOLO NUBZ" ok not inb4. omfg you people are fast on those same old responses! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
makomachine 263 Posted March 13, 2014 Sweet. Now you made my sniping even easier. Thanks sir :)I like jogging at night - good luck! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacific_coast 632 Posted March 13, 2014 I wasn't aware that BF or CoD had an auto run option. I've only noticed that mainly MMORPG's have them.yep.in bf4 last night running op locker pistols only i was like hmmmmmm lemme check settings... sprint=one click/holdswitched to click and was like WHHHHHOOOOAAAAAAAinsta-auto-sprint! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caboose187 (DayZ) 3036 Posted March 13, 2014 yep.in bf4 last night running op locker pistols only i was like hmmmmmm lemme check settings... sprint=one click/holdswitched to click and was like WHHHHHOOOOAAAAAAAinsta-auto-sprint!I honestly don't see the point to an auto run with maps that take 30 seconds to sprint across but hey, easy pickings :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrelist 236 Posted March 13, 2014 I honestly don't see the point to an auto run with maps that take 30 seconds to sprint across but hey, easy pickings :) It's for people that need to reach for their extra-large sized mcDonalds banana milkshake while their character runs 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacific_coast 632 Posted March 13, 2014 I honestly don't see the point to an auto run with maps that take 30 seconds to sprint across but hey, easy pickings :)i don't have a desk to play on, i use wireless keyboard/mouse and sit on my bed across from the tv so my left hand will get sore from half-resting on it while i pound away the wasd also the smallest map on bf4 would take me about 2 minutes to cross full sprint with sprint perk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pythonmsh 71 Posted March 13, 2014 In a huge open world game auto run is pretty nice. I personally just stick a quarter between W and S. I'd like an auto run button but if they won't add it then I'll just use this technique. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishroy 1347 Posted March 13, 2014 You mean this finger? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiefMasterKush 321 Posted March 13, 2014 Yeah, auto run is the type of feature that does not create an imbalance in the force if not everyone uses it. Not really sure why people would have a problem with it whether it allows people to reach theirextra-large sized mcDonalds banana milkshakeOr take a piss or whatever. No one would force you to use it, or is that what people are afraid of, that they would be forced to auto run? I mean ofc the amount of broken legs would go up but other than that I don't see any problems with adding a key-bind for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caboose187 (DayZ) 3036 Posted March 13, 2014 Yeah, auto run is the type of feature that does not create an imbalance in the force if not everyone uses it. Not really sure why people would have a problem with it whether it allows people to reach theirOr take a piss or whatever. No one would force you to use it, or is that what people are afraid of, that they would be forced to auto run? I mean ofc the amount of broken legs would go up but other than that I don't see any problems with adding a key-bind for that.Actually, there would be more rage posts on these forums about the morons using auto-run and getting killed while they did go take a piss. So don't add auto-run, no one rages about dying because of it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michaelvoodoo25 3120 Posted March 13, 2014 I just use a stack of pound coins. :DRich bugger 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiefMasterKush 321 Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) Actually, there would be more rage posts on these forums about the morons using auto-run and getting killed while they did go take a piss. So don't add auto-run, no one rages about dying because of it.I don't know about you but I would love to see those posts. I don't think the moderators here would mind either. I know that if I go to take a piss in a bush and come back dead for an unknown reason I have nothing to complain about. Has not happened yet in the SA but I'm sure it will one day. Gotta be immersive ya'know. edit: I'm not against waiting to fix some of the other major issues before adding a simple feature like this so that people can't go afk as easily and therefore miss what may have been a bug to report. Edited March 13, 2014 by ChiefMasterKush 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grimey Rick 3417 Posted March 13, 2014 This game needs an auto-run feature. You want realism? LOL ZOMBIES 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWanderingMan 170 Posted March 13, 2014 sigh. no auto run key is coming. inb4 "use a penny/stick the key" "use a macro" and "gtfo whiner this isn't COD/BF4 LOLOLOLO NUBZ" ok not inb4. omfg you people are fast on those same old responses! m8888888888888 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkwaveDomina 1099 Posted March 13, 2014 I always enjoy these threads, it's funny how hostile people are to something that doesn't affect them in any way. I would love an auto-run option in the game but for now I use "methods" to toggle W with a keypress. I don't use it to play the game for me in any way and it doesn't detriment my ability to respond at all, yet somehow people are really hostile to this. I have pretty bad arthritis in some of my fingers, frankly your whining and your feelings about legitimate gameplay are infinitely less important to me than aggravating that condition and causing myself severe pain when I don't have to. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caboose187 (DayZ) 3036 Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) I always enjoy these threads, it's funny how hostile people are to something that doesn't affect them in any way. I would love an auto-run option in the game but for now I use "methods" to toggle W with a keypress. I don't use it to play the game for me in any way and it doesn't detriment my ability to respond at all, yet somehow people are really hostile to this. I have pretty bad arthritis in some of my fingers, frankly your whining and your feelings about legitimate gameplay are infinitely less important to me than aggravating that condition and causing myself severe pain when I don't have to.I remapped my x2 W to my ctrl button. Use W when I need to walk around in buildings, ctrl for a quick getaway or out in the open. Also, it's easier to put weight(something heavy) on it if you feel you must need the auto run. Edited March 13, 2014 by Caboose187 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
makomachine 263 Posted March 13, 2014 Clearly I poked the hornets nest here.... Do, don't do, this isn't about development of auto run - just something I stumbled on that might have a use for those who are interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkwaveDomina 1099 Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) I remapped my x2 W to my ctrl button. Use W when I need to walk around in buildings, ctrl for a quick getaway or out in the open.That's a neat idea, I might try that one as well. :D Also, it's easier to put weight(something heavy) on it if you feel you must need the auto run.Nah I essentially use move toggle at this point instead of pressing W most of the time, I only bother holding down W if I know I'm only covering a short distance (moving around the interior of a building, crossing a street, etc.) or if I am in a combat situation. Having gotten used to doing it this way in MMOs I'm really bloody quick on that toggle now. ;) Edited March 13, 2014 by DarkwaveDomina Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caboose187 (DayZ) 3036 Posted March 13, 2014 That's a neat idea, I might try that one as well. :DI did edit my post but I'll quote it in here, Also, it's easier to put weight(something heavy) on it if you feel you must need the auto run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plasma (DayZ) 17 Posted March 13, 2014 This game needs an auto-run feature. You want realism? LOL ZOMBIES i have the same keyboard and I use the same macro button to auto run ;) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites