Using the keyboard rather than the mouse?

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Looking for some gameplay tips on how I can effectively use hotkeys and keyboard shortcuts to improve my gameplay rather than using the mouse for everything as I do now....

Thoughts?

Thanks,

Javaslinger
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Reply #1 from Sins Forums Top
I'd really advise you to make use of your keyboard since it's perfectluy intuitive.

The two rows qwert+asdfg represent the 2 rows of commands/build orders. There's nothing more to it, i just love it for its simplicity since the same key's for any menu whether the build menu or ability selection.

And using the F1/F2/F3 keys can be handy as well (:

There are of course no-brainers like shift and alt which are used in nearly every decent rts to make use of build queues respectively showing hull/shield status.
Reply #2 from Sins Forums Top
I'm left-handed so I bound all the keys to the numpad. For me, it dramatically improves my performance. However, I have 2 problems:

1. Some of the fleet commands (especially retreat)and auto commands (such as scout-auto autoexplore) don't work.

2.I wish the Alt key could be rebound. When using the numpad, my thumb has trouble reaching it.
Star Control: Origins
Reply #3 from Sins Forums Top
When a button has a secondary function (a la use ability once/autouse ability or jump alone/jump in group) I'm pretty sure control+key toggles it.