Just started this...ground combat

[LordDeimosIV]

Wow, the ground combat is awful. I don't play that many shooters but man ground combat in this is clunky as hell. Who thought click to shoot was a good idea? It's actually ruining my enjoyment of the game. Does it get any better?

[FurBall]

Don't use the mouse to shoot. Use the commands on the hot bar (usually 1, 2, and 3). It's a lot easier that way.

[LordDeimosIV]

I switched from rpg to shooter layout and it's a bit better. I wish it was more like Tabula Rasa when it comes to the shooting but oh well.

[Wisecasper]

Yes, switch to RPG mode, right click the weapon buttons 1 & 2 to enable autofire. In options set autofire options to never cancels and can target offscreen enemies. Stand at the start of the map, press R to autorun occasionally correcting with right mouse as it will turn the character toward target and watch it automatically kill everyone that comes in range, get bored and then go play something else.

[necaradan666]

Best not to put both fire modes on autofire, just the main firing mode. Then you can choose when to unleash the secondary fire mode. You should also test out the different targeting and autofire modes in the settings menu to see which works best for you. You can also use keybinds on ground for your abilites, it makes firing them off much more reliable, reduces button lag. Ground in STO is totally fine. Perhaps you just have to get used to how it works and get it set up to work how you want it to.

[Cellphone ツ]

The ground combat in STO is.. Clunky to say the least in my opinion and takes alot of getting used to.

[spudinajar]

Its clunky and laggy in space AND on the ground but in truth it has always been a bit like that. I've played since launch (would have played the Beta, but it was a total disaster). Sadly, you just have to grin and bear it, or find another Star Trek game. At least its not a sub based mmo anymore, so none of us can really complain ... or at least, there isn't anybody listening to our complaints. (See : Bug ticket not answered for 6 years).

[LordDeimosIV]

I enjoy the space combat A LOT more. The ground combat, not so much. I'll probaby get used to it after a while but right now i just want ground missions to end asap so i can escape the horrible controls.

[ImperatorPavel]

I usually just switch to rpg mode and press 1 for the win. Didn't know you could make it autofire though.

[necaradan666]

Originally posted by LordDeimosIV:

I enjoy the space combat A LOT more. The ground combat, not so much. I'll probaby get used to it after a while but right now i just want ground missions to end asap so i can escape the horrible controls.

ground combat is pretty much exactly the same as space combat if you adjust the settings to work the same way