How To UNBIND Number Pad → ENTER KEY?

[Space-Ventura]

More and more games are coming out with CHAT assigned to the ‘number pad enter key;’ without the ability to reassign. It’s not uncommon for many of us left handers to require the unbinding of the ‘number pad enter key’ so that we can rebind to our atypical action that we are so used to playing in other games that allow us to rebind. As left handers, we will be so used to having bound the number pad enter keys in previous games, that each time we hit this key in a game that fails to account for left handers; the chat screen comes up instead.

Changing this learned behaviour is not an option for many of us. It’s easy for right handers to simply say ‘deal with it’ but the fact remains, many of us left handed folk (there are more of us than you think) will consider the game broken, become rather disappointed and more than likely leave a negative review.

That said … Now I have explained the reason why many of us left handers require the ability to unbind the ‘number pad enter key’ and the resultant annoyance … (chat box constantly popping up which that makes the game unplayable for us) … does anyone actually have a fix for our predicament.

Could we change something in a config file? It’s moments like these I wish I could get a refund. I actually wonder if I could claim on such a thing, given that many games allow us to bind such a key Vs those that do not?

Actually I have only played for less than the into …

I think I will take up a ticket now. Like I said … Many of us left handers consider such games as useless to us. If you cannot provide a solution to this dilemma, then I feel even more validated in applying for a refund. I spend way too much on steam to be put off with such inconsistency.

I think I understand why these games go on sale now.

[Space-Ventura]

Perhaps this will make develops think ... and those whom are right handed and just tell us to relearn. Not going to happen. As soon as I run into games that do not allow us left handers to rebind the 'Number Pad Enter Key' I will be asking for an immediate refund:
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Inability for left hander to rebind the 'Number Pad Enter Key.' As a I left hander I always rebind the 'Number Pad Enter Key' to 'Jump.' As a result, the inability to rebind this key results in the Chat Box constantly popping up making this game unplayable for me.

Having to ‘relearn’ is not an option. There are many left handers that run into this problem that results in many posts with various games that do not inform of the inability for left handers to change this vital key. I have searched for forums and have made a post, but have now decided in instances after searching with little results of how to fix this issue … I would rather have a refund and steer clear of all games that do not allow the rebinding of this key.

In fact … if games fail to inform left handers of this inability and I find I am unable to play games based on the above, I will be automatically asking for a refund and searching to play other games. If you check my steam wallet I have plenty of money to keep buying and as too as my history shows, I am starting to form a large collection of games.

If I have not played this game more than loading through the first introduction screen upon where I immediately ran into the dilemma when setting up my keys.

I no longer have any interested in this game as a result of the above. Game Developers need to get on board with this oversight, as again for many of us lefty’s … it simply makes the game unplayable for us.

I do so hope we can work something out.

Thank you for your time.
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If you know of a way to change the config file to fix this ... then speak up now. We really should not have to waste time with such things.

[Cat on a phone]

You can find this problem in so many newer games, jesus christ.

[Felixite]

There are dozens of us. Dozens!

[Space-Ventura]

Originally posted by Felixite:

There are dozens of us. Dozens!

A Dozen X a Dozen X a Dozen X a Dozen Xa Dozens Xa Dozens X a Dozens X Dozens More!!!

[Vayde Knyght]

Originally posted by RTSmasher:

Originally posted by Felixite:

There are dozens of us. Dozens!

A Dozen X a Dozen X a Dozen X a Dozen Xa Dozens Xa Dozens X a Dozens X Dozens More!!!

12^8 = 61,917,364,224
Population of earth = ~7,442,000,000
61,917,364,224 / 7,442,000,000 = ~8.3
Every person on earth is 8 people who need numpad enter for jump?
I find that number to be a little off.. :P


Anyway, I am left-handed (however, I do use my left hand for keyboard manipulation, so I suppose I count as right-handed for the purposes of this discussion), but I don't understand why you'd need numpad enter for jump. Do you use your little finger for jumping, or am I missing something?

EDIT: But yeah, I agree that it should be rebindable. Doesn't make sense for it to be locked to a static function.

[Space-Ventura]

Originally posted by RTSmasher:

Originally posted by Vayde_Knyght:

12^8 = 61,917,364,224
Population of earth = ~7,442,000,000
61,917,364,224 / 7,442,000,000 = ~8.3
Every person on earth is 8 people who need numpad enter for jump?
I find that number to be a little off.. :P


Anyway, I am left-handed (however, I do use my left hand for keyboard manipulation, so I suppose I count as right-handed for the purposes of this discussion), but I don't understand why you'd need numpad enter for jump. Do you use your little finger for jumping, or am I missing something?

EDIT: But yeah, I agree that it should be rebindable. Doesn't make sense for it to be locked to a static function.

lol - I stand corrected. Let's just say even if there is only two people in the room that require wheel chair access, it should be provided to them lest we discriminate. :P Agreed whilst us left hander may be considered a minority, I note I am not alone in what can only be regarded as an oversight.

You guess correctly. I indeed use my little pinky for jumping with the number pad enter key. I am 50 years old and have been doing it for what seems eternity. I use a gaming laptop on a small table. My left hand struggles with a right handed mouse (another sad story for us left handers [although a path for the holy grail of left handed mice does exist – alas fighter joysticks more a hard task as whilst the yoke may fit a left handed palm, they always inevitable get it wrong with the buttons] Basically my right handed is fully dependant on the numerical pad with several aditional buttons surrounding that region. I have become quite skilled at setting up most complex games, however that said … more and more games are being released with little thought towards we dependant left handers.

For all those dependant left handers such as myself working off one keyboard with little space, such a set up with the numerical pad and that cirtical enter key, it truly is the sweet spot for our 'jump' and is exactly as you guessed it … spot on with the little pinky and all. Well done for guessing that. 10/10

Sigh … I have only played 14 minutes. I suspect my request for refund will not be a hassle. I have actually been through this before although on a another matter. As long as a game has not been played beyond an hour or so and you have at least some kind of reasonable explanation as to why the game is not for you … it is generally not an issue.

Sadly for me … I like actaull like the sound and look of the game. It was also on sale. None the less – given the above … without the ability to rebind that one key … the game remains useless for others like me. Again … it matters little how many others are affected as in the end it all really comes down to me.

At least in the future I will get better at coming up with my story ... as to why I will continue to request a refund when purchasing games that do not allow to rebind that one critical key. For those of us affected, we know it's happening more and more. :(

Thanks for asking … Good Guess!!!

[Space-Ventura]

Sweet As! Got verification on the refund. Just have to wait overnight for it to take effect. I really wish Devs would state their intention not to allow full rebinding of all keys. If they did ... it would save me having to continually ask for a refund.

Not to worry ... I will make it a habit to check every game as soon as I load in. For every game that does not allow me to bind my critical keys ... I'll immediately request a refund.

EDIT ... or I could ask other well meaning players to check for me. Yea ... sounds like a plan as well.

[MadHamster]

Originally posted by RTSmasher:

Sweet As! Got verification on the refund. Just have to wait overnight for it to take effect. I really wish Devs would state their intention not to allow full rebinding of all keys. If they did ... it would save me having to continually ask for a refund.

Not to worry ... I will make it a habit to check every game as soon as I load in. For every game that does not allow me to bind my critical keys ... I'll immediately request a refund.

EDIT ... or I could ask other well meaning players to check for me. Yea ... sounds like a plan as well.

I guess you will never play any console game with a joystick, gamepad or controller then. Sucks to be you. You are missing out on many great games.

[Pino is reading a book]

in my keyboard i can change any key to whatever i want, let's say i want "Number Pad Enter Key" to be my jump key, then in game i will bind a random key to jump(for example 9) and then in the keyboard software i will change the "Enter" key to act like "9" key. If your keyboard dont have a software and you don't want to buy a new keyboard you can download some softwares for free that will do the same...

[tizeY]

why would you not invest into a keyboard that allows you to macro functions on other keys?

[Space-Ventura]

Scroll back and read the thread in its entirety. As previously stated ... I have a small desk and playing off a Gaming Lap top. The extra keyboard or additional peripherals is just more clutter. Nevertheless, it must have been your short attention span that missed that previously mentioned fact.

The comment regarding a console is completely out of context and rather trolling in nature. It does however raise the question of using a controller as an alternative, however with the lack of key binding one could only surmise the limitations to controller setup if any. The point is ... it's about what works for me. It's no big deal not to play games that don't fit my requirements. I'm not so easily sold with todays digital gloss. Ergonomics and playability are far more important and they must meet my requirements ... in order for me to play. I set the terms ... not some little hard up snotty nosed kids whom obviously are have issues getting it up. Best stick with your meds and go crawl back into your beds.

I have made my point rather well. It’s actually great to be me :) I typically achieve what I want. A game without full key binding options and the need for extra key mapping clutter, the extra cost and the impotent trolling comments; they are definitely something we could all do without.

I leave you to wallow in that.


Again - THANKS FOR THE REFUND - No full key binding - No Buy! Deal with it. More people would do well to boycot games with such oversights. : ) *&^% the extra space and cost! It's easy enough for the DEVS to config so we can use existing tech! *&^% being pressured into more consuming. NO BUY!!! BYE BYE.

[Frazzledragøn the Trustworthy]

I think you can flaunt your departure a little less.
Nobody disagreed with you, except that one off-topic console comment, but you seem to treat everybody like an enemy.

I mean, tizeY asked a reasonable question, and you just go full asshat mode on him. Could've just maybe left out the "short attention span" stuff too?
Not sorry to never see you again.

[Pino is reading a book]

50 years old? you look more like a 5 years old cry baby we are giving you options to play the game...

1-buy a keyboard with macros

2-download a software for free to rebind keys

3-♥♥♥♥ off and deal with it NORMIE

[Space-Ventura]

Smiles ... Your guys really are easy.

[Myrmidon]

Right hander but with same issue. I'm one of those dirty non-wasd arrow keyers. It's how it was done back in the day, I never switched, it may be normal for millenials but a lot of us older folk still use arrow keys. As I use arrow keys the ENTER button has often been dedicated to things like action or hold menus.