Topic

Single hit shortcuts

At the moment we have to hit [enter] for the menu, then [up/down] arrows, or a key [s]hortcut to perform any action in game.
That's many keys for just one action, and most of the players know the content of that menu already for each item.
So my suggestion is to optionally be able to bypass that menu, and use the [s]hortcuts directly on highlighted items or bags.

With this approach, the gameplay would gain quite a level of smoothness and fun IMO.
For example, when squeezing a chicken, you won't have to press [enter] a dozen times, but instead just a few [qqq]. Repetitive actions like mining would also benefit a lot from that, if you only have to press [n] near a rock. You would also mil[k] butterflies on the fly, without being stuck for ages in the air after pressing that [enter] key. And if both a tree and a pig are highlighted, a single key would let you choose if you wanna [h]arvest the tree or [n]ibble the pig.

This way my keyboard is happy, my glitch is happy, and so am I. Thx

Posted 13 months ago by Lemo Subscriber! | Permalink

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  • Nice!  Thank you for the information; this is very helpful.
    Posted 13 months ago by Riddel Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Thanks Riddel ;)
    I edited the text above with a shorter version,
    Let's hope people will pick it this time ^^

    As additional info, you may get three possible scenarios when you hit the [s]hortcut:
    - one item & action available > perform action
    - two items nearby sharing the same [k]ey > "choose item to interact" then do the action directly
    - one item & action unavailable > show the "enter" menu with grayed actions
    Posted 13 months ago by Lemo Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I feel like this is an awesome idea.
    Posted 12 months ago by Seagull Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Bump for an awesome idea.
    Posted 12 months ago by SchWM Subscriber! | Permalink
  • i just posted a similar thread awesome idea
    Posted 11 months ago by Unknown Command Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Yes!!! I like this idea a lot!!! =)
    Posted 11 months ago by starrkittyface Subscriber! | Permalink
  • +1
    Posted 11 months ago by phelps.mike Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Beautiful :) I love it!
    Posted 11 months ago by Liza Throttlebottom Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Golly, yes! +1
    Posted 11 months ago by Milolin Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I'm also in favor of this!
    Posted 11 months ago by Stuv Subscriber! | Permalink
  • +1 big time!
    Posted 11 months ago by Sturminator IX Subscriber! | Permalink
  • like it lots +1
    Posted 11 months ago by The Cat Face Subscriber! | Permalink
  • +1
    Posted 11 months ago by Nyx Subscriber! | Permalink
  • Thanks a lot guys for the support!
    I've just released a Glitch Companion that contains part of this feature
    The hotkeys are just a trick to send an [enter] key, followed by a small delay for the menu, and the actual [k]ey, so you can enjoy single hit shortcuts :]

    But that's a temporary solution to get us started
    Of course it would be better to have it in-game natively, for the following reasons that my trick cannot cover:
    -still have to wait some delay for the menu to appear
    -no way to choose directly when two different things are highlighted
    -it's not that handy when you actually wanna type something

    In the meantime let's continue to support this thread, and harass the devs :]
    Posted 11 months ago by Lemo Subscriber! | Permalink
  • +1
    Posted 11 months ago by Jewel Stoned Subscriber! | Permalink
  • I'd LOVE to see this feature...

    --Me
    Posted 11 months ago by SchWM Subscriber! | Permalink
  • +1
    Posted 11 months ago by Rook Subscriber! | Permalink