How do you jump (far) when using the grappling hook? Help!

[ian.draken]

So for when i press E to use the grappling hook what key do i use next to swing? It seems its the forward key or W? And then space-bar? I am just struggling with this to get a swing going if that makes sens. I will use the E grappling hook and then even if i press the W i somehow come to a stop and fall each time. It gets difficult for me especially during quests when this ability is a premium requirement. I keep falling and having to start again from the bottom. Any help here will be most welcome.

[Lailantie]

I can totally relate to this and I also asked this question in the past. Most swing hooks can be managed by simply pressing E, swinging, at the end W+space bar+double jump. If the distance is too far for that, you can step back, take a run and jump towards the hook. The ending is the same. Hope it helps.

[ian.draken]

At least i am not alone. Heh. Yes i tried that by the bridge as practice. The second jump spot on the bridge.. Sometimes i jump without a problem then i fail. If i press the W key that seems to be the 'swing'. I keep this as long as possible then the W+space which is the 'jump'. Not sure what you mean by double jump? IF you press the E for longer does that make a difference? Run and jump will be W SHIFT then the E?

[Lailantie]

Run and jump will be shift-W and then space for jumping, then you tap E shortly to get the hook. I'm not sure if holding W while swinging does help I don't do this. It's important to leave the swinging animation at the right point, then hit W and space again. Double jump is a skill which is very handy, especially for people who were not born playing Super Mario.

[ian.draken]

Hi thank you Lailantie for your kindness and patience. I get the jump right every time at the bridge now. E W Shift Space Bar. With the key to distance seemingly the timing of the Shift Space Bar on the furthermost point of the arc. Seems i was forgetting to use the Shift key on occasions. I cant contemplate double jump yet. And Super Mario will have to wait.

[Serrel]

Just a note. I havent played long but in the vault of the farmer theres 2 hooks you have to jump then grab then jump. Confused me at first but im getting on a bit :)

[ian.draken]

Possible Spoiler Warning! That Serrel is why i was moved to find out how to do the the jumps properly. I am yet to finish that quest because i kept on falling. As you may recall its a long way up and down each time to the point of the double E jumps. Then you may have to start right at base camp again. (If you need to log out) Hopefully now i can do it :p I may just get a game pad after all this it seems like games are more configured to them than keyboards.

[Lailantie]

That double swing at the farmer's vault was the first time I rage quit the game and decided this game was not for me. I simply had no clue how to get over there, and I also asked for help. In one of the letsplays on youtube the guy didn't make it either and he assumed he wasn't far enough into the game and didn't have enough skills to master this double swing. So he totally abandoned the thought of claiming the spire and was resistent to all kinds of comments. Looking back I thought that was rather fun, especially when he had forgotten about his mishap, took that double swing again and then said: strange, I made it.