Cannot throw objects near target - same for spells - ground target not working

[Palad1n]

Neither my alchemist nor any of my characters with throwable objects such as acid splash, alchemist fire, etc, can target an actual spot on the ground near the targets. The game continues to force the player to lock onto an actual mob and this shouldn't be the case.

Same for any spell that lists the target as a spot you choose. All I get in all these cases is the npc telling me "there is a better use for this spell" or something to that effect.

Do we not have the ability to ground target with objects or spells? The tool tip hints even state if you don't want to target the mob direct, or snap to target, hold down the control key so you can target where you want.

Will this get fixed soon? It removed a lot of the tactical precision in the fights I am getting into now.

[Ventus]

Originally posted by Palad1n:

Neither my alchemist nor any of my characters with throwable objects such as acid splash, alchemist fire, etc, can target an actual spot on the ground near the targets. The game continues to force the player to lock onto an actual mob and this shouldn't be the case.

Same for any spell that lists the target as a spot you choose. All I get in all these cases is the npc telling me "there is a better use for this spell" or something to that effect.

Do we not have the ability to ground target with objects or spells? The tool tip hints even state if you don't want to target the mob direct, or snap to target, hold down the control key so you can target where you want.

Will this get fixed soon? It removed a lot of the tactical precision in the fights I am getting into now.

Same. Tooltip says pressing CTRL will 'unlock' the targeting, but it's never worked for me.

[Lodur of the Squids]

There is a setting:
Settings -> Controls -> "Mouse Settings" -> AOE Spells snap to nearest target

I tried changing it and it seems to do nothing I could see.


There does not seem to be a place in the "Settings -> Controls" to map the hot key CTRL to AOE unlock. Maybe that is just supposed to be fixed (non-configurable)? Or they forgot that setting as well?

[cd_alix]

Most aoe spells can be targeted anywhere.
Some other aoes have to be targeted at a monster (even when it says target a POINT).

It does seem like it is intended for those flasks/bombs like you mentionned.
If this is intended, they should change tooltips to properly explain.

If its not intended, then they should allow us to target the ground since the mechanic is already in the game on other spells (like fireball for example).

[Palad1n]

I have checked settings and everything looks right. I tested fireball last night and was able to point at a spot away from monsters. (IE: could land it off to the side so the AOE didn't hit my front line defense)

It feels like there should be a lot more available "ground targeting" and not require you to target the actual monster. What I find funny is how you can get precision throwing or whatever it is called and your alchemist can throw bombs at will and the AOE will never hurt your team.

Anyhow, would love to see them fix or update throwing specifically and go through the list of targetted spells to see if "target a point" actually means just that.

[Rage]

True story is I cannot even target the ground or "Free Target" something with my melee or bow weapons, anyone know what key or mouse button does that? My thinking is to kill some critters for skinning, but now I just want to get it to work or find out which key it is

I did try the left Cntrl button both holding it down and toggle style neither worked...….

any help would be appreciated.