Windows button.

[AAJagerX]

HiTech, could you please disable the windows button in game???  I get really frustrated when I accidentally hit it and the screen jumps to desktop.  Usually that means crash or an easy kill for whoever is flying around in the area.  Just let us disable the  thing.  Hardly anyone uses it in game anyway.  

If you have a MS cert keyboard, tear that button off.  It doesn't do any good, and tends to screw ya if you happen to touch it.  Mine just went in the trash, and am sealing the hole with Gorilla tape.  It'd be nice if that button didn't bend ya over a barrell for no reason.

For the people that are gonna flame me and say "Just be more careful"...  Try my keyboard.  

I could go out and buy another, but why should I have to?  Just disable the thing in the coad.  It serves no function anyway, (aside from causing a crash.).

NO player imput should cause an uncontrolled crash to desktop or a disco.  

Someone inevitably will say "Map your keys."  

Ya can't map the Windows key in most cases.  

EDIT: Could you make it so INDIVIDUAL players can disable the win. button on their keyboards?  If that's not possible, I understand.  It's annoying as heck not having control of that.



 

[Imowface]

Think of it as, Pilot error 

[AAJagerX]

No, it's an oversight that needs fixed.  I can accidentally tap just about every button with no adverse effects.  THAT button is almost instant death.  It makes no sense.  If there's a reason that the button can't be disabled, I'd understand.  

I understand that you were trying to make light of the situation, but damm...  That button REALLY ticks me off.

[gyrene81]

Why would you want HiTech to address a Microsoft programming issue? Call Microsoft and see if there is a way to disable that function in Windblowz.

Oh wait, 5 seconds for a google search and voila:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/216893

[AAJagerX]

Why would you want HiTech to address a Microsoft programming issue? Call Microsoft and see if there is a way to disable that function in Windblowz.

Ugh...  HiTech has control of key mapping and function for AH.  MS would never disable a function that they designed (look at Vista).  Not only that, but the key does serve a purpose outside of the game.  I just want the darn thing to be disabled IN GAME.

[AAJagerX]

Like I said...  Flame away.  The easy button pic is a load of crap.  It's an easy fix and would allieviate an issue with the game.  Why would you be against that Gyrene?

[gyrene81]

Like I said...  Flame away.  The easy button pic is a load of crap.  It's an easy fix and would allieviate an issue with the game.  Why would you be against that Gyrene?

Because it's not an AH problem. It's a Microsoft embedded function since Windows 95. I have that key disabled on my keyboard, I chose to buy the keyboard with it on there and I took the responsibility to fix it myself.

Did you even bother to read the Microsoft support link I provided?

[AAJagerX]

Yes, I did.  Only issue is that I have used that function at times.  Why should I have to give up a feature that I PAID for when it can be disabled in game?  Makes no sense.

[gyrene81]

Yes, I did.  Only issue is that I do use that function at times.  Why should I have to give up a feature that I PAID for when it can be disabled in game?  Makes no sense.

Name one other game that you have installed that has it disabled and I'll agree with you?

You ever write a program? Ever try to override an OS built in function, especially one that is tied to a piece of hardware?

[AAJagerX]

Name one other game that you have installed that has it disabled and I'll agree with you?

You ever write a program? Ever try to override an OS built in function, especially one that is tied to a piece of hardware?

Only simple ones.  There's almost always a work-around though.  Are you saying that you'd like to keep it this way and have people that play the game minimize just because they accidentally touched a button?

[AAJagerX]

Didn't think so.

EDIT:  BTW, this is the only game I play.  I couldn't care less about any other (on PC).

[gyrene81]

Only simple ones.  There's almost always a work-around though.  Are you saying that you'd like to keep it this way and have people that play the game minimize just because they accidentally touched a button?

I have 3 versions of CoD, Civ3, Civ4, Medieval2 Total War and Rome Total War, none of those have it disabled in the code. All I'm saying is there was a choice in what keyboard to buy and there is a choice in whether or not to disable it. It is not HTC's responsibility to fix it for you.

[AAJagerX]

I have 3 versions of CoD, Civ3, Civ4, Medieval2 Total War and Rome Total War, none of those have it disabled in the code. All I'm saying is there was a choice in what keyboard to buy and there is a choice in whether or not to disable it. It is not HTC's responsibility to fix it for you.

And this is the wishlist.  I think you've forgotten that. 

I don't care one bit about how much time you spend plastered to your computer.  I was asking for something simple. 

Answer me this...  Why are you against something that'd make the game better?

[gyrene81]

Answer me this...  Why are you against something that'd make the game better?

Exactly how is it going to improve the game?

Change the flight models? Change the radar settings? Update plane graphics? Add new aircraft or vehicles?


And I never said anything about being "plastered to my computer". I just listed the games I have installed, nothing more. Don't make ASSumptions.

[AAJagerX]

Exactly how is it going to improve the game?

Change the flight models? Change the radar settings? Update plane graphics? Add new aircraft or vehicles?

It'd alleviate unintentional crunched planes because you hit a button.  Why is that so hard to understand? 

If you give me ONE reason why the Windows button needs to be a factor in game then I'll shut up.  Otherwise, you're just making a fool of yourself.