Observer mode keys not working

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The Purple Panzer
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Observer mode keys not working

Post by The Purple Panzer »

I can't seem to Roam in observer mode anymore, using the shift-, control-, or alt- arrow keys. Is this a known problem in the new version, or is my system screwed up in some locally bizarre manner?

I also haven't been able to get Binoculars to work either, don't know if this is in any way a related problem.
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Post by RPG »

To get binoculars you have to bind the 'b' key to binoculars, it wasn't done on default. It's a mere setting in the OPTIONS part of BZFlag.

For observer mode, I have no clue how the new controls work. All I know is that I can't get wherever I want to go, I'll press up, and go nowhere. Then I'll suddenly start zooming out, and I dont want to zoom out! They're pretty whacked. I say just go back to the old observer key bindings.
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Post by blast »

Try resetting the default key mappings. They might have gotten messed up at some point.

As far as the observer controls, to move up, you have to press Shift + Down (no idea why..) and for down you press Shift + Up. Just a little note that might come in handy.
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