Control Groups

[The Wizard]

I believe that RTW should have control groups to make micromanaging a ton easier than it is now. Since it is getting an interface which is slightly more RTS-like, it could be implemented.

It would make micromanaging so much easier and allow for a much higher skill level with many more complex movements simply for the reason that you can quickly switch between unit groups and give them orders.

P.S. sorry if this has already been posted http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif



~Wiz

[Catiline]

Can't rememeber if it's in MTW, but i'm pretty sure it was already implemented in STW. Unless i'm missing the point about what you mean.

You can multi select units by holding ctrl and left clicking, and group them by pressing g. I'm pretty sure there's a right click drag box as well htough I don't use it so I'm not sure if it's in MTW but i presumme so.

[CBR]

Yes both grouping and drag box is in MTW too. Or do you mean something else?


CBR

[The Wizard]

No, I don't mean the little bars. That means a clickathon

I mean this:

Select a couple of units. Press ctrl + 1 (or another number). Now, whenever you press 1, you get the units you had selected earlier.

Think AoE/AoM and WC style. Not the groups as you had in MTW, they were control groups, yes, but no numbers Annoying, if you ask me http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/angry.gif



~Wiz

[CBR]

Check the manual then. It is possible to assign keys to groups. IIRC it could have been done easier but its possible in MTW.


CBR

[The Wizard]

There is? Hmmm... lemme see here :0

Edit:: Ok, so there are control groups assigned by numbers. *officially turns this thread into "Please simplify control groups"*


~Wiz http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[Aelwyn]

It would be nice to just be able to press the number instead of ctrl as well, but I think this could be tricky somehow if you tried to actually write a number in chat or something. I use keygroups everytime I play, and once you get used to it, its extremely simple. I don't even think about them or look at the numbers. If I can get used to it then anyone can.

[CBR]

Although I would still prefer just selecting groups with a mouse it would be nice to have an easier system without using ctrl.

Aelwyn:

When chatting all keys only work for chat so that is no problem. You cant even click on a unit if the chat box is open. I have had a few times where I was so busy to notice that I accidently had pressed t heh.. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif


CBR

[Kongamato]

I'd like the grouping system to include something else. On the screen when you have a group of units, the clear bar that is above the group could be enlarged just a tiny bit, enough to maybe add some text that you can enter so you can name the group, like "right flank" or "rear guard". This could make selection a little easier, especially when you have a symmetrical army and dont know which side is which.

[Aelwyn]

Quote[/b] (CBR @ Feb. 25 2004,11:42)]When chatting all keys only work for chat so that is no problem. You cant even click on a unit if the chat box is open. I have had a few times where I was so busy to notice that I accidently had pressed t heh.. http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif
Yep me too. Usually happens when trying to select keygroup 5 or 6. It would be nice to be able to use the keypad only. Then it would be real easy to use 9 keygroups with 1 button.

[The Wizard]

What I hate is when I press enter while chatting in deployment... I think you know the rest -_-;



~Wiz