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Mastering Character Controls In Space Battles

By Monte R. Reinger


Taking control of your own character, traveling through a science fiction world, and waging incredible space battles are some of the most compelling features of modern space games. Science fiction games have always been well received amongst dedicated fans of the video game industry, but in recent years these games have been able to reach an increasingly main stream audience. That is because game designers are incorporating features that any gamer will enjoy such as complex characters, intriguing storyline, and captivating graphics that make you feel as if you were really traveling through space. You can only take full advantage of your character, your character's abilities, and the incredible detail of these games if you are familiar with the controls.

Space battles that are waged as part of PC based games will demand the use of the both the keyboard and mouse in the majority of cases. Most games automatically set certain commands to keyboard buttons that are convenient for play. In most situations you will find that movement and direction is controlled by the WASD keys or the standard arrow keys. If the WASD keys are utilized, you can expect essential commands to be linked to nearby keys such as the spacebar, F, and Q keys.

Any space battles that call for the use of complex space vehicles will probably incorporate some directional commands with your computer's mouse. You may need to use your mouse in link with directional keys to keep your character moving and looking in the proper direction or to aim your ship's weapons. Mouse clicks are often used for a variety of commands in space games such as selecting which enemy to target or executing a basic attack.

Some gamers prefer to use gamepads or joysticks as opposed to just the keyboard and mouse. Space games that feature a range of advanced space flight and battles may lend themselves to a joystick, for instance, because of its maneuvering capabilities.

There are many distinct kinds of input devices and keyboard shortcuts that you could choose to use in your game, but it all boils down to the fact that understanding the commands of your game is essential to managing your character's skills. In doing so you will be able to overcome even the most difficult space battles in your favorite sci-fi game, assist other players in cooperative play, and develop a strong character that can advance to the game's final stages.




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