Guide: Easy and cheap macroing for improved RvR performance!
Hey,
I figured some people may not be aware of a simple way to improve their play and performance in PvE and RvR.
Macroing is legal in RvR and works as such for the following examples:
1. Binding enemy target ability and friendly target ability to the same button, thus allowing two commands to share one button depending on who you target. Example: single target heal and nuke on one key based on if you click an enemy or ally.
2. Binding multiple styles to one key. Example: side positional style and anytime style in that order to same button. So one press starts with side positional, and then after queues up an anytime as a backup. This is all done with one press of one button.
3. Binding one or several instant debuff spell and then a casted spell to one key stroke. Example: one button press casts instant con debuff, instant haste debuff and then immediately casts a castable DD.
4. Debuff train assisting. Example: one button activated quickbind for /assist macro, then immediately casts a body/heat/cold debuff. So every time you assist, you automatically cast a debuff. This way your MA target is debuffed before the first DD lands.
5. Switching to appropriate weapon before executing style. Example: if a shield tank that also uses 2h, every 2h style button assigned can also include a keystroke that clicks your weapon in quick bar. Such that shield slam key will press your shield quick bar slot then immediately hit slam. Vice versus if shield is out hitting a 2h style can select your 2h weapon then immediately press the style.
The cheapest way to do this is a programmable gaming mouse or keyboard as such as this Logitech 9 button mouse that costs only $19. The included software let’s you bind any keystroke combo to any key for use in DAOC.
Logitech G300s Optical Ambidextrous Gaming Mouse – 9 Programmable Buttons, Onboard Memory
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RH6R7C4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Jtv0Ab1GECK2S
Or this one with 12 side keys for MMOs for $41:
Logitech G600 MMO Gaming Mouse, RGB Backlit, 20 Programmable Buttons
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0086UK7IQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Ywv0AbN7E85N9
Additionally any Razer brand mouse or keyboard allows the same using included Synapse software.
Then you just use Logitech gaming software to set your macros to whatever button you want!
Hope this helps! Further tips are appreciated!
I figured some people may not be aware of a simple way to improve their play and performance in PvE and RvR.
Macroing is legal in RvR and works as such for the following examples:
1. Binding enemy target ability and friendly target ability to the same button, thus allowing two commands to share one button depending on who you target. Example: single target heal and nuke on one key based on if you click an enemy or ally.
2. Binding multiple styles to one key. Example: side positional style and anytime style in that order to same button. So one press starts with side positional, and then after queues up an anytime as a backup. This is all done with one press of one button.
3. Binding one or several instant debuff spell and then a casted spell to one key stroke. Example: one button press casts instant con debuff, instant haste debuff and then immediately casts a castable DD.
4. Debuff train assisting. Example: one button activated quickbind for /assist macro, then immediately casts a body/heat/cold debuff. So every time you assist, you automatically cast a debuff. This way your MA target is debuffed before the first DD lands.
5. Switching to appropriate weapon before executing style. Example: if a shield tank that also uses 2h, every 2h style button assigned can also include a keystroke that clicks your weapon in quick bar. Such that shield slam key will press your shield quick bar slot then immediately hit slam. Vice versus if shield is out hitting a 2h style can select your 2h weapon then immediately press the style.
The cheapest way to do this is a programmable gaming mouse or keyboard as such as this Logitech 9 button mouse that costs only $19. The included software let’s you bind any keystroke combo to any key for use in DAOC.
Logitech G300s Optical Ambidextrous Gaming Mouse – 9 Programmable Buttons, Onboard Memory
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RH6R7C4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Jtv0Ab1GECK2S
Or this one with 12 side keys for MMOs for $41:
Logitech G600 MMO Gaming Mouse, RGB Backlit, 20 Programmable Buttons
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0086UK7IQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Ywv0AbN7E85N9
Additionally any Razer brand mouse or keyboard allows the same using included Synapse software.
Then you just use Logitech gaming software to set your macros to whatever button you want!
Hope this helps! Further tips are appreciated!
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I know Logitech can extend this to their keyboard. I've got some of my keyboard keys double bound for allied/enemy cast spells. That functionality likely extends to other brands as well I'd think.
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Switched to a fps mouse and I miss a few of the extra buttons from now and then tbh !
BUT autohotkey is a pretty decent solution too imo. Using it a lot.
That said, there is a ton of documentation for AHK. It'd likely be made even easier if people decided to share a few of their scripts as well.
I also think AHK can do things the keyboard and mice software can't at times - I thought there used to be a one button weapon toggle if I recall... Unless it was a different game.
EDIT: nevermind! I was in mouse-memory mode, so i was limited in what I could do. Switched to hardware game profiles on computer, works now.
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Being new back after 5 years, I don't recall how to do any of this.
Ie - keybind disease to numpad 7, and keybind cure disease to numpad 8
Go into your mouse/keyboard program or whatever you are using, and make the single button execute both Num7 and Num8 at once.
You need some way to change your keyboard/mouse binds... really depends on what hardware you are using.
I've noticed the backup (anytime) style firing first when trying to sidestun, despite being clearly square to the side.
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Ugh, so basically either learn how to use the program you guys said isn't very user-friendly or get a mouse with more buttons on it?
I have a really nice mechanical keyboard for gaming but no clue how I would know or find out if it was capable.
Check the manufacturers website.
If it's a Logitech or Corsair it likely comes with macro software that you can download. Depends on the manufacturer.
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