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Hotkeys not really working

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Joel Rusch
SKRUBLORDS
#1 - 2015-12-01 21:16:42 UTC
I'm running into an issue where my hotkeys in game are being very temperamental (sometimes they work, and most of the time, they wont). I've tested my keyboard with many other out of game applications (and even on the chat boxes in game) and my hardware works fine. but for some reason, when using hotkeys in space, its like they are not registering. I have to mash the key several times, and if i'm lucky I'll get a module going and not immediately shut it off. This makes PvP a lot more stressful than it should be.

Is this problem due to the server issues from earlier today and something that will fix its self in time, or should i do something to try and correct it?
Kal'Han
Kador Trade Company
#2 - 2015-12-01 23:01:34 UTC
what are you calling "hot"key

you mean the standard key bindings like "F1" to activate first module, "F" to send drone on your target, etc...


if they are not working there is a problem, alright, sometime a command may no seem instant (probably because of server tick) but lag may be an issue there


the only method to see you lag (that I know of) :
hit CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + M , a windows with debugging option wlil pop
clic on the 'Method Calls' button, a new windows appears
increase the windows site, sort by time, and watch the column on the right, if is over 100ms then you will experience issues

cause of lag is mainly poor internet connection (or high internet usage). 2 basic rules for oniine gaming
- never use wifi
- limit your p2p download / tv streaming on DSL box
they may not apply to you


if the lag is under 100, you can try to do a cache clearing (Esc, Reset Settings, Clear all cache files), maybe there is an issue there

if all fails and your lag is OK, then I highly suggest to use a ticket


oh and if you use windows 10, hit Microsoft+G, record a bit of what happens on a module and post it on YouTube, maybe the "something wrong" is not something but the way you use your modules (never dismiss anything :) )
GM Mechanic
Game Masters
C C P Alliance
#3 - 2015-12-02 15:49:07 UTC
Joel Rusch wrote:
I'm running into an issue where my hotkeys in game are being very temperamental (sometimes they work, and most of the time, they wont). I've tested my keyboard with many other out of game applications (and even on the chat boxes in game) and my hardware works fine. but for some reason, when using hotkeys in space, its like they are not registering. I have to mash the key several times, and if i'm lucky I'll get a module going and not immediately shut it off. This makes PvP a lot more stressful than it should be.

Is this problem due to the server issues from earlier today and something that will fix its self in time, or should i do something to try and correct it?


If shortcuts are not working for you then in most cases this is because a third party program is grabbing the shortcut before EVE does. Try closing any none essential programs you may have running in the background.

With regards,

GM Mechanic,

CCP Customer Service | EVE Online | EVE Valkyrie
Helushka Bodaway
EDENCOM Section 7
EDENCOM DEFENSIVE INITIATIVE
#4 - 2015-12-02 20:47:46 UTC


I too have had the same problems if I am following what you are talking about. I have found that if I had clicked on anything including the chat box, overview, or anything for that matter in order to get my "hotkeys" to work. I must click in/on space and the key will work again.

Say I had typed something or I had clicked on a station in my overview to warp to, any keys that I have set to start of module or tell my drones to go fight will not work at all... However if I click in space those keys will work again.