3+ Arrow Problem.

purebloodtexan · 02-2-2007, 08:10 PM

While playing SM, there will occasionally be a moment that requires me to press 3 or more arrows. It'd be no problem at all, if my computer actually allowed me to do this. When I do try to press 3 arrows, it doesn't register the pressing and makes that ungodly beeping noise.

Does anyone know how to take care of this?

**MalDON** · 02-2-2007, 08:12 PM

Turn off num lock. My old keyboard did this and num lock for whatever reason caused it.

dooty_7 · 02-2-2007, 08:12 PM

My laptop has the same problem. I just changed the keys I use to 'a', 's' on the main key pad, and the up and right arrow keys. Kinda messed up but it allows me to hit 3 or 4 arrows at once

**Fantasticone** · 02-2-2007, 08:13 PM

Go to Stepmania====>Config Key/Joy mapping====>Switch the keys from there, or turn hands off when you play any song.

purebloodtexan · 02-2-2007, 08:15 PM

Num Lock is already off.

Might it help if I post what type of keyboard this is?

edit: It might help if I was playing the actual Sim and not some watered down version.

**DarkProdigy** · 02-3-2007, 03:27 AM

Some keyboards have hardware restrictions that don't let the user press more than x number of keys at the same time, or certain combinations. Do what Fantasticone said.

Magniris · 02-3-2007, 03:42 AM

Indeed. My keyboard suffers from this problem as well. I got past it by using a ZX23 config instead of the arrow keys.

Spencer06 · 02-3-2007, 09:32 AM

OR JUST CHANGE YOUR KEYBOARD!!! lol

IAAW · 02-3-2007, 09:48 AM

An easy thing to do is go to Test Input in options. That lets you test your keys until you can find a combination that allows you to hold 3-4 keys. If you can't find a combination, then you'll need a new keyboard.

flooger · 02-3-2007, 02:29 PM

I dont know why some computers dont let you do this! Whats next? not being able to play quasar because they keys cant handle the speed? rofl

Well my comp lets me press 3 or more arrows.

uselessaccount · 02-3-2007, 11:24 PM

basicly youre screwed

purebloodtexan · 02-4-2007, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uselessaccount

basicly youre screwed

If you can't help or you don't share my problem, don't post.

I don't know. I've been playing the same way ever since I found FFR, and I'm not easy to adjusting. The weight of my hand on my keyboard and the absence of keys around it made my experience perfect.......

I'll see what I can do with the pad changes.

uselessaccount · 02-4-2007, 07:24 PM

just switch keyboards instead of whining to people you dont even know on the internet. or if you dont want to do that, atleast get used to a different layout like spread, index, etc.

purebloodtexan · 02-4-2007, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uselessaccount

just switch keyboards instead of whining to people you dont even know on the internet. or if you dont want to do that, atleast get used to a different layout like spread, index, etc.

1) I'm sticking to my style.
2) What the **** does not knowing them have to know with anything?
3) I switched to the number pad. Happy now?

uselessaccount · 02-4-2007, 08:15 PM

ill answer each comment
1) theres a reason why im better than you at this game.
2) because hopefully you have real life friends and dont ask strangers about every problem
3) i dont rely care

purebloodtexan · 02-4-2007, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uselessaccount

ill answer each comment
1) theres a reason why im better than you at this game.
2) because hopefully you have real life friends and dont ask strangers about every problem
3) i dont rely care

1) If you'd like a challenge, I'd be more than happy; 'till then, don't tell me what you're better at.
2) .......This still fails to answer my question. I along with a billion other members have asked these "strangers" questions, and we get good answers.

And yes, I do have real life friends.
3) *Really.

uselessaccount · 02-4-2007, 09:59 PM

ok challenge me in balloon fever for whatever credits you want. actuly just choose any song thats challenging, masters only, or wutever

purebloodtexan · 02-5-2007, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uselessaccount

ok challenge me in balloon fever for whatever credits you want. actuly just choose any song thats challenging, masters only, or wutever

I believe you, but don't just straight-up say that you're better than me without proof. That's one of the little things in my honor system = P.

And, unfortunately, I've tried everything except buying a new keyboard, and they still don't function properly. Looks like I'll have to ask my IIT teacher.

Thanks for the help guys.

fastfingers65 · 02-6-2007, 07:02 PM

*shrugs*

purebloodtexan · 02-6-2007, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastfingers65

*shrugs*

Yeah, I had to give in and and use "No Hands" in the options = (.

I'll make sure that I talk to my dad before buying another keyboard......

02-2-2007, 08:10 PM	#1
purebloodtexan FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In front of the speakers, banging my head until I get a nosebleed. Age: 32 Posts: 2,845	3+ Arrow Problem. While playing SM, there will occasionally be a moment that requires me to press 3 or more arrows. It'd be no problem at all, if my computer actually allowed me to do this. When I do try to press 3 arrows, it doesn't register the pressing and makes that ungodly beeping noise. Does anyone know how to take care of this? __________________

02-2-2007, 08:12 PM	#2
MalDON Retired Staff Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 35 Posts: 618	Re: 3+ Arrow Problem. Turn off num lock. My old keyboard did this and num lock for whatever reason caused it.

02-2-2007, 08:12 PM	#3
dooty_7 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hamilton Ontario Age: 36 Posts: 462	Re: 3+ Arrow Problem. My laptop has the same problem. I just changed the keys I use to 'a', 's' on the main key pad, and the up and right arrow keys. Kinda messed up but it allows me to hit 3 or 4 arrows at once __________________

02-2-2007, 08:13 PM	#4
Fantasticone D7 Elite Keymasher Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 33 Posts: 6,003	Re: 3+ Arrow Problem. Go to Stepmania====>Config Key/Joy mapping====>Switch the keys from there, or turn hands off when you play any song. __________________

02-2-2007, 08:15 PM	#5
purebloodtexan FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In front of the speakers, banging my head until I get a nosebleed. Age: 32 Posts: 2,845	Re: 3+ Arrow Problem. Num Lock is already off. Might it help if I post what type of keyboard this is? edit: It might help if I was playing the actual Sim and not some watered down version. __________________ Last edited by purebloodtexan; 02-2-2007 at 08:18 PM..

02-3-2007, 03:27 AM	#6
DarkProdigy FFR Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 893	Re: 3+ Arrow Problem. Some keyboards have hardware restrictions that don't let the user press more than x number of keys at the same time, or certain combinations. Do what Fantasticone said. __________________ Are you a stepartist?

02-3-2007, 03:42 AM	#7
Magniris FFR Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 141	Re: 3+ Arrow Problem. Indeed. My keyboard suffers from this problem as well. I got past it by using a ZX23 config instead of the arrow keys. __________________ Pain is Weakness Leaving the Body. Class: Spread (Sub Class - zx./) HP: 232 (16th stream combo speed) Strength: 180 (max jack speed) Defense: 230 (8th jump stream speed) Speed: 268 (pass stream speed) Accuracy: 87 (average percent of marvs) Stamina: 250 (consistent 16th stream survival) Evasion: 600 (comfort scroll rate)

02-3-2007, 09:32 AM	#8
Spencer06 FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Why do you want to know? Posts: 112	Re: 3+ Arrow Problem. OR JUST CHANGE YOUR KEYBOARD!!! lol __________________ Lol I wonder what happens if you cover the speech bubble...-_-

02-3-2007, 09:48 AM	#9
IAAW FFR Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nowhere specific. Age: 33 Posts: 3,008	Re: 3+ Arrow Problem. An easy thing to do is go to Test Input in options. That lets you test your keys until you can find a combination that allows you to hold 3-4 keys. If you can't find a combination, then you'll need a new keyboard.

02-3-2007, 02:29 PM	#10
flooger Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sitting on the toilet with a laptop Posts: 301	Re: 3+ Arrow Problem. I dont know why some computers dont let you do this! Whats next? not being able to play quasar because they keys cant handle the speed? rofl Well my comp lets me press 3 or more arrows.

02-6-2007, 07:02 PM	#19
fastfingers65 Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,124	Re: 3+ Arrow Problem. shrugs

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