No mouse in Windows 8.1 with Logitech Set Point Software

[LETRA]

In other games solved by changing the video options to windowed. This game is impossible. No solution from Logitech or Steam.

[Ryan Paul Fialcowitz]

1.) The vast majority of the game is meant to be played with the keyboard anyway!

2.) Due to the above it would be trivial to map the keyboard buttons to a gamepad if you don't like soley using a keyboard.

3.) Some games have a hardware mouse option. I don't recall if this game has one, but if it does it's worth a try.

- Ryan Paul Fialcowitz

[LETRA]

No hardware mouse option. And it's not possible to start a game only with the keyboard. If I could play windowed all would be well.

[Ryan Paul Fialcowitz]

Originally posted by LETRA:

No hardware mouse option. And it's not possible to start a game only with the keyboard. If I could play windowed all would be well.

You can run most things in Windows with just the keyboard- although it's obviously much more tedious. Or is your mouse not working at all- if that's the case then you're in the wrong forum. Lastly, if I recall correctly there are programs that can force windowed mode- Google is your friend here.

Edit
Using the keyboard to control the mouse:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/use-mouse-keys-to-move-the-mouse-pointer

- Ryan Paul Fialcowitz

[LETRA]

Thanks, but I can't move the mouse with the keyboard. The mouse is simply not visible. I keep looking in Google.

[Ryan Paul Fialcowitz]

Originally posted by LETRA:

Thanks, but I can't move the mouse with the keyboard. The mouse is simply not visible. I keep looking in Google.

What I suggested should work even if you didn't have a mouse. If your mouse is working at all it could very well be defective and you should return it. Or perhaps try a different set of drivers.

[LETRA]

It is a problem of Logitech's software "Set Point". No problem with windowed mode but this game no offer windowed mode. In any case I'll keep waiting. Thank you for your help.

[Ryan Paul Fialcowitz]

Originally posted by LETRA:

It is a problem of Logitech's software "Set Point". No problem with windowed mode but this game no offer windowed mode. In any case I'll keep waiting. Thank you for your help.

So, is your mouse working in Windows or not? If it is it should be working in the game as well.

If you're dead set on using windowed mode to solve this here's two programs that can force windowed mode:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/2-ways-force-directx-applications-launch-windowed-fullscreen-windows/

[LETRA]

Yes, the mouse works fine on Windows. The problem is in the game. I'll try the programs recommended me. Thank you very much for your help.

[Adam]

The game does offer a windowed mode. Find your config file (My Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Pirates!\Config.ini, IIRC) and add a line to it that says "Fullscreen = 0" (or maybe "FullScreen = 0").

But anyway, as far as I know, the whole game can be played with just the keyboard. Use enter, space, the arrow keys, and the numpad.

[LETRA]

Originally posted by adam:

The game does offer a windowed mode. Find your config file (My Documents\My Games\Sid Meier's Pirates!\Config.ini, IIRC) and add a line to it that says "Fullscreen = 0" (or maybe "FullScreen = 0").

But anyway, as far as I know, the whole game can be played with just the keyboard. Use enter, space, the arrow keys, and the numpad.

Best solution. It works great. Thank you for your support Adam & Ryan :)

[Ryan Paul Fialcowitz]

Originally posted by LETRA:

Best solution. It works great. Thank you for your support Adam & Ryan :)

No problem! You might want to continue troubleshooting though as it really should work with your mouse. I don't think it's been mentioned but it might be worth trying an older driver for your mouse and see if that works.

[LETRA]

Thank you :) All the best ! ^^