Bug: Shift/Z Non-Responsive

[mappel4]

So, I was playing Last Word, and I eventually got to the point where you can purchase skills. I bought a skill, but then, when I tried to equip it, neither Shift nor Z would work for this. I'd noticed that Shift doesn't work for changing Key Topics, either. I've used both my laptop's keyboard and an external keyboard, and neither works. I've tried changing the key that corresponds to Z around, as well, which also doesn't work. I'm kinda stumped at this point. Is there any way that this can be fixed?

[Merlandese]

If remapping the keys doesn't help then maybe the whole engine is being screwy. My best advice after what you've already tried is to either uninstall and then reinstall the game, or just go ahead and restart your whole computer. This usually does the trick (for some reason). :)

[mappel4]

It's still not working.

I have a feeling that there's some file outside of the game files that the game writes to. I figured this out by noticing that, even after deleting my saves (to make sure all of the files were gone, when I reinstalled. Don't worry, I wasn't far into the game at all.), the game thought there were save files, and so when the game loaded up on a fresh install, it jumped straight to Load.

Would you happen to know where this file might be located? If I can find it and delete it, it might fix things.

[Merlandese]

I have it so the game always jumps straight to Load, so I don't think there's an external overwrite thing happening. Still, if you right click on the game title "Last Word" and select "Properties," then click the "Local Files" tab, that will give you options to access the save files or delete local content.

When starting a New Game, the new file also has that issue? Or is this something saved specifically in one file?

[mappel4]

I've been away until now, sorry about the delay.

It's a problem I've always had, ever since first downloading the game. Every new game I start always has the problem. Every time I want to try something new, I always start a new game, play up to the point where you get the Newest Invention Lv. 1 Key Topic, and then try to switch to the Saymore House Lv. 1 Key Topic. I do it by pressing Shift, and just to make sure, I press the left and right arrows as well, but it still doesn't work. And, when I get to the point where I get Skills, I can't get it to work with either Z or Shift. That said, I tried to get it all to work with an XBox 360 controller, but that still didn't work.

[Seneschul]

I ahd a similar issue. I had to remap everything, was a bit of a headache. Did solve it, finally.

[mappel4]

@Seneschul, do you mind explaining how you remapped the keys? That would help me figure things out, as well.