Teleport shortcut keys

[Dr. Zeppers]

Well maybe something to eliminate the map from the process would be nice. If anything, I would say ONE hot key to call up a list, and select an island from a list (instead of a map).

Some of the reasons im reading are individual situations, and not across the board (pc issues?). And as PC's and coding moves forward are less likely to be issues as time goes by (and systems are updated, etc).

IMO absolutely NOTHING should 'work around' intentionally programmed safeguards, like being in battle, now perhaps better coding to determine if the pirate is truly in battle could be implemented though. There is a purpose for this safeguard however, and it is properly implemented, and no option should circumvent it. I would consider that a glitch that needed to be fixed if it did.

Having a hotkey for each island would be very inconvenient to me, actually quite a nuisance. Having a teleport key combo to pull up a list, would be handy. But I would much rather them give us the ability to select our own keys/binds for various functions. I guess I dont see any reason to make the game "easier" to play, i'd rather they focus on making it more "fun" to play.

[Edward Edgemenace]

Originally Posted by OFxZeppers

Some of the reasons im reading are individual situations, and not across the board (pc issues?). And as PC's and coding moves forward are less likely to be issues as time goes by (and systems are updated, etc).

Some, but not all. If you want to read them all as specific situations instead of examples, you certainly can, but I'm not sure that is a fair take on it.

IMO absolutely NOTHING should 'work around' intentionally programmed safeguards, like being in battle, now perhaps better coding to determine if the pirate is truly in battle could be implemented though. There is a purpose for this safeguard however, and it is properly implemented, and no option should circumvent it. I would consider that a glitch that needed to be fixed if it did.

I very strongly disagree with your assessment that it is properly implemented. I understand the safeguard and its intent. But the 5-10 seconds after all nearby enemies are defeated is superfluous.

Having a hotkey for each island would be very inconvenient to me, actually quite a nuisance. Having a teleport key combo to pull up a list, would be handy. But I would much rather them give us the ability to select our own keys/binds for various functions. I guess I dont see any reason to make the game "easier" to play, i'd rather they focus on making it more "fun" to play.

OK for you...sounds like a reasonable preference. You personally would not be required to know nor use the hotkeys. I don't recall suggesting that the current teleport methods should be eliminated. But a hotkey for RETURN TO PORT OF CALL would help a lot of people. A drop-down list would also be nice, but not nearly as helpful. Know anyone that has never been stuck on a ship's loading screen?

I don't understand what prompted your final sentence at all. But this thread's suggestion centers around getting un-stuck more easily...the less you are locked up in the game, the more fun it is.

[Sven Niscadae]

Originally Posted by OFxZeppers

Well maybe something to eliminate the map from the process would be nice. If anything, I would say ONE hot key to call up a list, and select an island from a list (instead of a map).

I dunno, Zep. Sometimes I like to use that map... as a map.

Originally Posted by Edward

I don't understand what prompted your final sentence at all. But this thread's suggestion centers around getting un-stuck more easily...the less you are locked up in the game, the more fun it is.

Actually this thread's original post centered around what a pain moving the map around is. As League said, they really should just diagnose what's causing the Loading Screen bug and fix it. Having a hot key for returning to the port of call, yes, I can see how it would be helpful; however, if they do that, then they'll never fix the bug since everyone will have a workaround. Personally, when I experience the bug, I just wait it out after typing that I'm stuck in chat.

Originally Posted by Edward

Maybe the map moves smoothly on your computer. On mine, it has always been an unpleasant chore. Just as the mouse starts to grab it a slide, it will go wonky.

I still want to know your computer's specs. That's just insane to hear/read. Sometimes, though, the map will spring back to where it was if I drag the mouse too far (say out of the window).

[MacIronhawk]

Originally Posted by Sven Niscadae

I dunno, Zep. Sometimes I like to use that map... as a map.

Yes, makes the game a little more unique with the map.
Although the shortcut keys still sound nice.