Numpad Problems

[Jaehaerys]

Okay, this is the second time I've owned this game (first time was with the discs,) and I've noticed that the Steam version seems to have trouble recognizing when I'm using the numpad. As that's basically a necessity for dancing at higher levels, does anyone have any suggestions on how to get the game to recognize it?

[unca.alby]

Do you have a separate numeric keypad? Have you checked whether "NumLock" is set?

I have a separate keypad attached on the right side of the keypad. I have noticed that I can save the game, go do something else, and when I come back, the keypad doesn't work anymore. Sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't. USUALLY all I need to do is hit the "NumLock" key and all is well. SOMETIMES I have to shut down and start over.

For this reason, I always like to save the game and leave while my fleet is at sea. When I come back, the game is already Paused. If I hit the "7" key to Un-Pause and nothing happens, I know the "NumLock" is at the wrong setting.

[Jaehaerys]

My numpad is part of the keyboard, and as far as I can tell, I don't have a NumLock button. Also, it DOES work, it's just nowhere near effective enough for me to use. For example, I managed to use it to switch my shot, but only after holding it down for a while

[unca.alby]

Originally posted by Jaehaerys:

My numpad is part of the keyboard, and as far as I can tell, I don't have a NumLock button. Also, it DOES work, it's just nowhere near effective enough for me to use. For example, I managed to use it to switch my shot, but only after holding it down for a while

Maybe you need a new keyboard?

I'm using a Logitech K270 wireless with a matching mouse. Plug the little nano-transmitter into a USB port, and you ought to be good to go. The NumLock key is right above the "7".

I bought mine on the cheap, around 20 or 30 dollars, or you can spend twice that if you want.

The only downsides are, keep spare batteries handy because it's very awkward after about 12 or 18 months when the battery starts dying, and, if you ever need to re-install the OS, there might not be drivers installed yet, so you'd have to dust off the old wired keyboard.

[Jaehaerys]

I doubt my keyboard is the problem, it's the same age as the computer, both are less than two years old

[unca.alby]

Originally posted by Jaehaerys:

I doubt my keyboard is the problem, it's the same age as the computer, both are less than two years old

I have no other suggestions. But from your description, possibly the keys are getting stuck. This can happen at any age.

Hey, if a new keyboard doesn't fix it, return the keyboard for a refund. No sense spending the money if it doesn't help.

[Rabbit CoCo]

I have the same problem. But I believed that the game let us use the num keys to dance for sometimes, then we need to "watch" and dance. Watch the lady's hands signal only.

[Jaehaerys]

As I said Rabbit, I know the game quite well and I know the signals and patterns, I just believe it's easier to do with the numpad

[Gargozul]

I have the same issue with my keyboard numpad. It works very well, except with this game. Nmlock disengage itself while playing.

[commandert5]

Originally posted by Gargozul:

I have the same issue with my keyboard numpad. It works very well, except with this game. Nmlock disengage itself while playing.

Exactly my problem. My numlock turns itself off when the game starts and no matter how many times I hit it, it refuses to turn back on again

[Rodrigo]

I don't know how to make the numpad work in the game if it isn't working. However, if you are willing to try alternatives, they exist.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1778275580

[tbailey264]

You can use all of the functions on the in game number pad by clicking them too. It's not always as efficient but it can work. Arrow keys can be used for movement on the map as well, which may be able to be remapped to others if need be.

[unca.alby]

Originally posted by Gargozul:

I have the same issue with my keyboard numpad. It works very well, except with this game. Nmlock disengage itself while playing.

I just got a new laptop with this exact same problem. I have a spare wireless keyboard I might try.

You can't imagine how miserable it feels to be trying to give somebody advice 9 months ago, and now, dammit, I've got the same problem myself.

[unca.alby]

OK, I have to come back and report, I have this exact same problem with a new Lenovo gaming laptop I recently purchased.

This isn't the only game that had numpad problems, but I was able to fix it in Evil Genius by changing the key-mapping in the Options menu. I changed it to something else, then changed it back, and so now it's happy.

I didn't notice if this game has such an option (edit: it doesn't), however, I did connect my wireless laptop/mouse combination from Logitech, and that numpad works just fine with the game.

I realize it may be a chore for some people -- it is a little cumbersome to have an extra keyboard with the laptop, plus it'll set you back 20 or 30 US Dollars -- but it's the only way I know of (right now) to play this game the way it was meant to be played.

[unca.alby]

Originally posted by tbailey264:

You can use all of the functions on the in game number pad by clicking them too. It's not always as efficient but it can work. Arrow keys can be used for movement on the map as well, which may be able to be remapped to others if need be.

I don't think this game has the ability to remap keys, or if it does, I didn't find it.

The arrow keys are fine, until you need to switch round shot to chain shot, etc., and just forget about dancing.

[Rodrigo]

Originally posted by unca.alby:

I don't think this game has the ability to remap keys, or if it does, I didn't find it.

The game has. It's in the guide I posted in this topic.