Spinning & turning - what a drag!

[kelabb]

I have noticed the slowest part of combat is turning to face a new threat/target. Turning jus seems to take forever, and several hits can be landed on you while you slowly spin.

Is there anything I can do to increase the movement speed of turning?

Just to be clear on what I mean, using the [A] and [D] keys.

Or is there a different way I should be turning?

[Kaervas]

I have noticed the slowest part of combat is turning to face a new threat/target. Turning jus seems to take forever, and several hits can be landed on you while you slowly spin.

Is there anything I can do to increase the movement speed of turning?

Just to be clear on what I mean, using the [A] and [D] keys.

Or is there a different way I should be turning?

Escape
Options
Key Mapping
Turn Key Speed (per second)
90 degrees <|_____________________________________[X]_|> 360 degrees

:)


Alternatively you can hold the right mouse button to swing the camera (and your character).

Lastly you can enable mouselook mode, but that may not be to your preferences.

[Angelus_dead]

Or is there a different way I should be turning?
You should be using the mouse to turn, although there's probably a slider to increase the keyboard speed.

[SolarDawning]

Or use the mouse?
I use the right mouse button to turn. I'm always looking in every direction as I play.

[techwench]

Or use the mouse?
I use the right mouse button to turn. I'm always looking in every direction as I play.

Press T and it will put you in mouse look mode. This way, where ever your point your mouse is where your character will look (turn).

[kelabb]

I've known about mouse look, but don't particularly like using it. I'll try adjusting the turn setting. Thanks.

[SolarDawning]

I can't stand mouse look mode, also.
Much easier to only have it turn when I hold the mouse button down.

[adamkatt]

Ive always played ddo like an fps while moving around the city and in combat... But thats just me.

[Babumbalaboo]

Keyboard turners have a special place in my heart. I used to be a keyboard turner, until I discovered the power of mouse turning. Do yourself a favor and learn how to use mouse turning effectively. I think you'll find that once you give it a serious chance, it will feel much more natural and comfortable, as well as having the added benefit of increasing your combat capabilities through player skill.