[INFORMATION] Left handed people

[ICA GAMES]

On the Patch Version 2.6 you can use these new contrtol keys if you are left handed:

Up arrow: Move forward
Down arrow: Move backward
Left arrow: Move left
Right arrow: Move right
Right CTRL: Sprint

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Hi. I have a quick question. Because there is no keyboard remapping, I thought I could use AutoHotkey for the first time ever, and remap at least some, like Move forward/backward, Move left/right to IJKL keys instead.
I'm left handed, but I don't use Arrow keys anymore.
I knew about AutoHotkey for years, but was rather afraid of using it for Singleplayer games on Steam, just for remapping functionality. Is it safe to use it with UAYEB?
I know nothing about Steam/Steamworks API and how it works, so I wanted to ask the actual developer.

Regards.

[ICA GAMES]

Hello,

I know that it is an issue for a lot of players to not be able to remap keys. This is why this option is fully implemented in Uayeb Episode 2 (currently in production). Unfortunatly I can't add it into the episode 1.

I don't know about AutoHotkey, but I don't think that it will work on Uayeb. The mapping is hardcodded and it is placed in a locked package.
I'm really sorry that I couldn't have the option on the first episode, but I 'm doing everything alone and with no budget.

I do my best to bring you a better game and experience in the next episode 2 (story that can be played even if you don't play episode 1).

Many thanks for you interrest in my game. :)

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Originally posted by ICA GAMES:

I don't know about AutoHotkey, but I don't think that it will work on Uayeb. The mapping is hardcodded and it is placed in a locked package.

Hello and thank you for the reply. Yes, I've read about your 20 year experience in the industry, I also know about your work on BGE2 (congratulations, by the way!) while you still continue developing Episode 2. I respect the fact that you made Uayeb alone in just 3.5 years, that's why I bought it, even without remapping support.

https://www.autohotkey.com/ Autohotkey is free, open-source scripting language for Windows, allowing to create scripts for many tasks, like launching programs, automating repetitive tasks, it can also emulate keystrokes;

Today, after hours of reading tutorials I wrote a simple script, and when it's running:
when I press J - game thinks I pressed A key
when I press L - game thinks I pressed D key etc.
I tested it with a demo of other game, it's working.
The effect is not global, you can specify which application or window it applies to. When you quit AutoHotkey, script is also stopped.

The reason I asked is because, altough singleplayer only, Uayeb is using some of Steamworks features, so I thought you might know if Steam could potentially see software like AutoHotkey as suspicious or not.
I'm sorry for the inconvenience. I guess I will ask Steam support :)

Best regards to you, and wish you good luck with your current projects!

[ICA GAMES]

Thanks for your message and support, it is really appreciated.

The Autohotkey seems great and it should be working with Uayeb as well I guess.
What I understand is that it is remapping you keyboard input to another output (the one used in the game). So it is changing in your operating system.
That's great, and I'll have a look at it when I get the chance.

I don't see why Steam will block AutoHotkey as it is not changing anything of the game but only in Windows. It should work.

Let me know anyway if you have tried with Uayeb. :)
And a big thanks to you for the information and the link to AutoHotkey.
I'm sure other players will try it.

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Like you said, AutoHotkey doesn't change anything in the game, but it also does not change anything in Windows, either (but it depends on what kind of script you write)

AutoHotkey (AHK) has its own built-in remapping feature, and there's also another method of remapping via the Registry's "Scancode Map", but there are disadvantages to this second method;

· Registry remapping is relatively permanent: a reboot is required to undo the changes or put new ones into effect.
· Its effect is global: it cannot create remappings specific to a particular user, application, or locale.

Advantages and disadvantages to both methods - https://www.autohotkey.com/docs/misc/Remap.htm#registry

That's why I will use AHK's built-in remapper. It's great because no changes are made to either user's system or target application.

I'll let you know if it worked for Uayeb, once I get some answers. Sorry for taking your time.
Best wishes.