Right-click aiming bug?

[Sidartha]

I keep getting this problem with scoped weapons like sniper rifles. When I right click to enter scope mode it only goes in for like 1 second then drops me out again. So I sit there zooming in and zooming out repeatedly trying to use the scope. Sort of makes sniper rifles rather useless and especially if you are being attacked and can't even aim properly.

Is anyone else experiencing this? It seems to be related to some large objects that are between me and my target or sometimes if there is a window or something. Not sure, it doesn't seem that consistent.

*edit*
Determined this is not related to scopes but rather any weapon you try to aim with right-click.

[Incunabulum]

Double check that there isn't a problem with your RMouse button. I've had this happen elswhere when the microswitch started to fail.

If its a wireless mouse it could be a sign of a low battery.

[Kaiser]

Are you holding the button?

[Sidartha]

Originally posted by NerdRising:

Are you holding the button?

Yes. I'm holding the button but it just drops out of scope mode. Really annoying. I don't think it's my mouse because this didn't happen for the first 10 levels or more of the game and it still only happens in certain places in the game but who knows.

[Uzi [OTG]]

I have had that same issue.
Not having any issue with my mouse elsewhere. G600 logitech.

It doesn't always occur but when it does, it happens in spasms.

[Kaiser]

I have no idea then.

[CellNav]

Players with mouse problems might want to check if other controller devices are connected to your computer, (joysticks, driving wheels etc). In general, if you're not gonna use those devices then unplug them, they "might" interfere on occassion or persistently.

[Sidartha]

I have also determined it's not scoped weapons even. Any weapon..even pistols with iron sites do the same thing when you right click to aim. It seems to happen when you are trying to aim down long hallways or through a doorway or there is a large object between you and your target. It's like the camera doesn't know what to do and just has a fit.

[Kaiser]

Originally posted by eqballzz:

I have also determined it's not scoped weapons even. Any weapon..even pistols with iron sites do the same thing when you right click to aim. It seems to happen when you are trying to aim down long hallways or through a doorway or there is a large object between you and your target. It's like the camera doesn't know what to do and just has a fit.

Could just be a combination of the old engine(seriously, this is an upgrade on an engine that came out in 1997 that I love because of the silly glitches it makes), and the new weapon system. But it is more likely something to do with mouse acceleration.

[Blind Mr. Owl]

Oh good Im getting this too I thought my mouse was broken.

[Sidartha]

I edited the title to be more accurate to the issue. This is really, really bothersome and quickly becoming game-breaking for me. The camera just will not aim with right-click in any sort of tight quarters or from cover of any kind. I have killed myself numerous times because I attempt to hit "alt" to hold breath while aiming and right as I do it I drop from scope mode and instead of holding my breath I throw a Molotov cocktail into a wall in front of me. Really not cool.

[I Am]

Read all of these before trying them.
1. Reset mouse settings in Windows to default and test.
2. Reset game to default settings and test.
3. If you have mouse software installed, back up settings (if possible) and set to default and test.
3a. Uninstall any mouse software and test.
3b. Install latest mouse software and test.
4. Follow online guide to disable mouse accelleration in FO4. May even try this as step 1.

That's a few suggestions aside from what others suggested (check batteries, disconnect unused items, etc etc)

[Richard]

Originally posted by CellNav:

Players with mouse problems might want to check if other controller devices are connected to your computer, (joysticks, driving wheels etc). In general, if you're not gonna use those devices then unplug them, they "might" interfere on occassion or persistently.

Happens to me too, but only with mouse. 360 controller is fine... Doesn't happen on my laptop though. Differences in specs are obviously large, but laptop is an Nivida, desktop is AMD, both with latest drivers.

EDIT: Just plugged in a random cheap wireless mouse and problem is gone. Maybe my wired mouse is on it's last legs. The wireless mose is more sensitive in game too.

[❤ FL☰☰K⬤]

Press your RMB literally as hard as you can.

Observe if/how your iron sights cease to "flicker".

If the flickering does arrest, then congrats: you now know that your mouse's contacts are failing and are in need of repair/replacement.

[Sidartha]

Don't think I'm buying into the faulty mouse theory. My mouse works perfectly in every other game and in Windows. I don't see why it would be faulty in this one game. The problem also only happens in certain combat situations. When I'm in Sanctuary and not in combat it seems I can right click to aim all the time with no issues in and around cover. It's quite strange.

[SimmonsTheMad33]

It is possible to open any mouse and bend back the tiny metal peice that makes contact with the switch. I dont know how many mice Ive saved using that trick