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[Taffer]

Last couple of times I tried to play MW4 the mouse aim was wonky as heck. Anybody know what I'm talking about and what to do about that? I really want to get back into it, but the screwy mouse aim is making it difficult. Is it just meant to be played with joystick?

[VonBruinwald]

The vertical and horizontal axis move at different speeds. It throws me out if I've been on hiatus. I think they were unique to the mechs. Will have to check.

[TheMundaneYesYes]

The goofy mouse problem is why I still have a joystick, in case I ever want to play mw3 or mw4.

[MW Waldorf Statler]

Only plays mW4 with my MS Precision 4 joystick like the most of my League Members , never with Mouse.
Mouse not work ? really ...no idea to it

Edited by MW Waldorf Statler, 14 December 2019 - 05:50 AM.

[N a p e s]

I always found that weird as well. It just feels oddly clunky but not in a way that translates to "oh it's because I'm piloting this giant 10 meter tall walking tank"

[L1f3H4ck]

Wow, this is also the official MW4 forum now?

[Prototelis]

Never had an issue; never lost to anyone using a joystick.

[VonBruinwald]

Prototelis, on 14 December 2019 - 11:06 AM, said:

Never had an issue; never lost to anyone using a joystick.

Yeah you did, you just didn't realise.

[Prototelis]

No, I did not.

Joysticks are an inferior way to play even when the games are viewed through nostalgia glasses.

Instant pinpoint front loaded weapons heavily favored the precision offered by a mouse.

Edited by Prototelis, 14 December 2019 - 03:57 PM.

[FupDup]

Did you set the mouse of control turning, or did you set it to torso twist? If it's set to the latter that would explain your issue.

[Taffer]

FupDup, on 14 December 2019 - 04:14 PM, said:

Did you set the mouse of control turning, or did you set it to torso twist? If it's set to the latter that would explain your issue.

Huh, yeah I tried to make it control like mwo. I guess I'll try it the other way and see how it goes.

[Taffer]

Okay no that didn't help at all. It's just screwy. Firstly the X and Y axis have very different sensitivity no matter if it's turn or yaw. Secondly it just doesn't move smoothly or linearly. You move the mouse a little bit, nothing happens or it moves a tiny bit before suddenly swinging wildly. Different DPI settings don't help, different sensitivity doesn't help.

Edited by Taffer, 17 December 2019 - 05:44 AM.

[ocular tb]

No wonder I never like the controls in MW4. Had no idea that was the reason why.

[FupDup]

Taffer, on 17 December 2019 - 05:35 AM, said:

Okay no that didn't help at all. It's just screwy. Firstly the X and Y axis have very different sensitivity no matter if it's turn or yaw. Secondly it just doesn't move smoothly or linearly. You move the mouse a little bit, nothing happens or it moves a tiny bit before suddenly swinging wildly. Different DPI settings don't help, different sensitivity doesn't help.

For turning I sometimes use the keyboard because it seems to be faster (or at least, more consistent) than mouse turning. The mouse is more for making micro-adjustments to aim after you use the keys to get most of your mech in the position you want it.

Edited by FupDup, 17 December 2019 - 08:00 PM.

[Mechteric]

Mechwarrior 4's mouse aiming was awful, you pretty much had to use a joystick to be competitive (which actually made it fun), completely the reverse in Mechwarrior 3 and MWO/MW5

Edited by CapperDeluxe, 18 December 2019 - 05:47 PM.

[9erRed]

Greetings all,

Reference the mouse for Taffer.
- Are you using a wireless or corded mouse?
- Has the optical lens been cleaned?
- is the mouse pad correct for that optical device type?

Mouse movement pausing could be any of these issues, loss or reduction of wireless signal is a big one.
- Check all these and if wireless, plug into a different usb port.
(USB 3.0 port or higher is better)

9erRed

Edited by 9erRed, 29 December 2019 - 03:37 PM.