As an Old Player...

[Bob]

As a 65yo, I love this game. I play for the same reasons I play SCUM, SE5 and Dayz... in those virtual worlds, I'm young, fit and healthy.
I'm now at an impasse with Helldiver 2 - my fingers are reasonably agile but my Mind isn't. Having reached level 20, I was eager to test myself against harder enemies... but the damned 'Stratagems' have stifled me.
I'm constantly referring to scribbled notes with 'codes' on - all the while putting my fellow Players at risk.
The frustration with my old mind and bodies inability to keep up has built and built and so... I think I'll call it a day. There's no logical reason for the 'codes'... those, not on a budget, who've high-end Mice (Mouses?) or Keyboards can just record Macros and spin Stratagems out - sadly, I'm on a budget.

[ConaN]

I am pretty sure there are key mapping / macro programs out there for windows that allow you to create macros and bind them to whatever keys on your keyboard you dont need regularily, like F keys or numpad etc a quick google suggested
Pulover’s Macro Creator and Mini Mouse Macro

I dont use them and maybe the banhammer will come down on macro users one day, but if it helps you until then

[Bob]

Thank you for commenting ConaN - if, in the end they (the devs) decide to Ban Macros then i'm back at square one... but this time after I've invested hundreds of hours into the game.

[Spiggs]

Hey Bob.

May I recommend VoiceAttack!

It's a voice activated macro programme which allows you to enter any keystrokes into a profile you create (Including pauses and modifiers like Ctrl, Shift etc.), that activate via speech commands that you decide yourself.

So you can can easily get it to call in an "Eagle Airstrike", "Drop in Stalwart", "Inject Stimm" or simply "Reinforce" by just saying it into your mike while your running around.

Also I would change your "Stratagem"key binding from "Hold" to just "Press". That way you only have to tap the Ctrl key to keep the "Stratagem" list open on screen while you choose which one which makes it easier.

You can get VA here on Steam, it's just under a tenner!

I wouldn't think that they'd ban macros as they provide an accessibility option.

[Ayeto]

Holy :o i checked the guy profile, 3100h on Scum :o

Edit : But i can feel a little bit of "same" genre played game, you should try to open yourself to more "childish" genre games, you might discover some gems :)

[Senistr]

There are also Mice you can get that have multiple buttons on them you can turn into a Macro.

As I am pushing 40 myself, I often look at the top left of my screen to watch the input as I put it in. Also, it might help by switching to a controller so your fingers don't have to move AS much, making putting things in a little bit easier.

[pie75]

I would recommend re-binding the stratagem keys to be on the right side of your keyboard. i like to use the numpad, for nostalgic reasons, but arrowkeys are good too.

the main benefit is that by having the stratagem keys be different from your movement keys, you can keep moving while entering the stratagems, so you don't have to stress as much about inputting them quickly!

if you run away while putting in the stratagems, you're doing a lot more for your team, as well.

[Bob]

I've repeatedly said that the Good will ALWAYS outweigh the Bad... and here, I've proof.
I sit here with tears in my eyes that so many people could respond with helpful and kind words. Since my wife passed I've become a bit of a hermit - barely talking to my kids, grand-kids or anyone else.
I've met so many generous and kind people in this game, you'd be staggered. As a noob level 5, accidentally joining an 'Extreme' difficulty game, I was stunned when a level 40+ presented me with a mobile 'force field'. They didn't know my age or anything else about me!

[Bob]

Originally posted by Ayeto:

Holy :o i checked the guy profile, 3100h on Scum :o

Edit : But i can feel a little bit of "same" genre played game, you should try to open yourself to more "childish" genre games, you might discover some gems :)

I was a Soldier and Officer for nearly 25 years... came up from the Ranks. Served multiple tours before settling into Military Intelligence. That Adrenaline addiction still needs it's occasional 'fix'! LOL

[ThatSage114]

Originally posted by Bob:

As a 65yo, I love this game. I play for the same reasons I play SCUM, SE5 and Dayz... in those virtual worlds, I'm young, fit and healthy.
I'm now at an impasse with Helldiver 2 - my fingers are reasonably agile but my Mind isn't. Having reached level 20, I was eager to test myself against harder enemies... but the damned 'Stratagems' have stifled me.
I'm constantly referring to scribbled notes with 'codes' on - all the while putting my fellow Players at risk.
The frustration with my old mind and bodies inability to keep up has built and built and so... I think I'll call it a day. There's no logical reason for the 'codes'... those, not on a budget, who've high-end Mice (Mouses?) or Keyboards can just record Macros and spin Stratagems out - sadly, I'm on a budget.

Yeah that sucks even as it tells you what arrows to press you prob indirectly said it still doesnt help. Hopefully u dont see the strategem randomizer thing effect where what you want to throw isnt what you wanted

[Resplendant Hue]

No chance, you either do it or you can't.

[TheWhiteRabbit]

Originally posted by Bob:

As a 65yo, I love this game. I play for the same reasons I play SCUM, SE5 and Dayz... in those virtual worlds, I'm young, fit and healthy.
I'm now at an impasse with Helldiver 2 - my fingers are reasonably agile but my Mind isn't. Having reached level 20, I was eager to test myself against harder enemies... but the damned 'Stratagems' have stifled me.
I'm constantly referring to scribbled notes with 'codes' on - all the while putting my fellow Players at risk.
The frustration with my old mind and bodies inability to keep up has built and built and so... I think I'll call it a day. There's no logical reason for the 'codes'... those, not on a budget, who've high-end Mice (Mouses?) or Keyboards can just record Macros and spin Stratagems out - sadly, I'm on a budget.

Every HellDiver contributes. i know countless divers not even half your age who wouldnt even consider trying an extreme mission. If the stratagems are holding you back i recommend using mostly backpacks and support weapons. Personally i like to take advantage of stealth and fight robots. Dumb bots cant see for ♥♥♥♥!

Remember! Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast. Even as a helldiver.

[Furry Eskimo]

Sounds to me like you want some sort of free accessibility option, but I don't think you're going to get it. The combos are a key aspect of many Arrowhead games, like Magicka.

[BigDog]

Originally posted by Bob:

As a 65yo, I love this game. I play for the same reasons I play SCUM, SE5 and Dayz... in those virtual worlds, I'm young, fit and healthy.
I'm now at an impasse with Helldiver 2 - my fingers are reasonably agile but my Mind isn't. Having reached level 20, I was eager to test myself against harder enemies... but the damned 'Stratagems' have stifled me.
I'm constantly referring to scribbled notes with 'codes' on - all the while putting my fellow Players at risk.
The frustration with my old mind and bodies inability to keep up has built and built and so... I think I'll call it a day. There's no logical reason for the 'codes'... those, not on a budget, who've high-end Mice (Mouses?) or Keyboards can just record Macros and spin Stratagems out - sadly, I'm on a budget.

try red dragon mmo mouse, it's not the best but I heard that the macros part works just fine, there are 2 mmo red dragon models I don't know which one is the best, the price is between 40 - 60 and sometimes cheaper if it's on sale

[Kaelym]

Hey Bob, I'm in my 50's and here's something that helps me. I put my stratagem menu button on my mouse. The thumb button. That way I can still use WASD to call in strategems.

I try to stick to the stratagems with not as many combinations. You can check my profile, I've played this game alot.

I play builds I like and still have a great time in this game. I'm fortunate to have some friends to play with. Send me an invite if you want to group up some time. Old Air Force guy here as well. Military Intel, too

Have a great day!

[Tantrumus]

Originally posted by Kaelym:

Hey Bob, I'm in my 50's and here's something that helps me. I put my stratagem menu button on my mouse. The thumb button. That way I can still use WASD to call in strategems.

First change I made! Makes it a lot easier for sure.

Here is a sad truth.... I have to literally kick my wife off "Strategem Hero" on ship. I never get a turn to play.