Typical of Blizzard games, Starcraft II controls start out dead simple but allow some pretty advanced commands once you’ve mastered them.
I think my game could benefit from a timer function. Perhaps I’ll assign a button to listen for one, two, or three presses, corresponding to 60, 90, and 120second timers, to help me with my pacing.
Or, I’m considering the StarCraft II fire alarm. Set a button to quickly target my command center and other buildings with lift-off abilities to take off into the air, and perhaps also select all my SCVs and put them on auto-repair. But will it be zerg-rush-proof?
shan
May 23, 2011
sweet!!!
Maganahan
May 30, 2011
This sounds cool, I need to try the UltraShake, and let the macro press the e key “quickly” for me. Dead Space 2 is frantic enough to remind me of Serious Sam…
Steve
June 28, 2011
@Maganahan
yeah, you never know when a necromorph is about to pop out right behind you. What bothers me, though, is when they lose their legs and just keep crawling, and crawling
The Black Ops config supports Black Ops controls in the IDI console and comes with one set of suggested controls and three background skins. Expect to see some strategic macros for Black Ops soon!
Justin Mayer
June 13, 2011
Awesome post! I’m off to slay darkspawn like it’s going out of style
Steve
June 15, 2011
Awesome! I really love the C4 & Claymore macro and the press/release grenade throw.
Black Ops totally sucks until you unlock claymores.
Justin
June 20, 2011
Agreed, claymores make it so much easier to prevent random dudes from gunning you down/stabbing you from behind
WJJ
June 17, 2011
How does one install Tims profiles to the IDI device configuator? E-mail me or post please.
Steve
June 20, 2011
WJ,
An updated and complete installer is now available on the DLC page. Run the installer into the /IDI Device directory. Then, select the Black Ops macro and alias file for each profile you want to configure. Once done, Tim’s macros will be available to assign to your keys, and his images will be available for your background. Finally, configure the profiles according to Tim’s suggestions. You can follow the screenshots, or for your convenience I’ve diagrammed the assignments here:
Run-n-Gun: Full Auto
Button 1: Fire (Left click)
Button 2: Press/Release: Fire & Prone // Jump & Reload
Button 3: Lethal Grenade / Tomahawk (g)
Button 4: Dual Weapons Rapid Fire
Run-n-Gun: Semi Auto
Button 1: Semi-auto Rapid Fire
Button 2: Tactical Grenade (4)
Button 3: Lethal Grenade / Tomohawk (g)
Button 4: Dual Weapons Rapid Fire
Demolition: Full Auto
Button 1: Fire (Left click)
Button 2: Press/Release: Fire & Prone // Jump & Reload
Button 3: Lethal Grenade / Tomahawk (g)
Button 4: Press/Release: Prone & Plant/Defuse Bomb // Claymore & Stand
Demolition: Semi Auto
Button 1: Semi-Auto Rapid Fire
Button 2: Press/Release: Fire & Prone // Jump & Reload
Button 3: Lethal Grenade / Tomahawk (g)
Button 4: Press/Release: Prone & Plant/Defuse Bomb // Claymore & Stand
All Around
Button 1: Fire (Left click)
Button 2: Semi-Auto Rapid Fire
Button 3: Lethal Grenade / Tomahawk (g)
Button 4: Dual Weapons Rapid Fire
WJJ
June 20, 2011
Thanks Steve…. :-}
Steve
July 11, 2011
Walter, did you have any trouble getting anything working? shoot us an email at office@goodworksystems.com if you did
Aaron
June 19, 2011
completely unrelated post, but I just ordered one of these (Fragpedal Quad) and am looking forward to stomping some 12 year olds into the ground when I play BF:BC next time :o)
Steve
June 28, 2011
Sweet, Aaron! When you get your Fragpedal, see if you can come up with some more macros for Black Ops. If you’re having any difficulty, shoot us an e-mail at info@goodworksystems.com
Tim
June 23, 2011
Wow! Nice work Kimo! I really like the timed press for suit modes. What a pain it can be switching between modes. Your “Stealth Shot” sounds cool too. I only played the demo of Crysis 2 but I think I might give it a try with some of your macros. Thanks!
Steve
June 25, 2011
Great job, greg! What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever made in Minecraft?
Kimo
June 27, 2011
Thanks Tim!
The stealth shot works best when you are sniping from a distance. You don’t lose suit power very fast when you stay still, then when you fire the shot you are only visible for such a short amount of time it makes it extremely difficult to be found.
Joe Mercutio
July 5, 2011
Yeah, I hear it’s bad, but I still want to play it. I havta. And I want to see all that bad taste stuff, run and gun is fun once in a while.
Ricky M.
July 5, 2011
I totally like that crouch toggle, especially if you can do that with your feet.
[…] with them, over and over, no matter the circumstances, by pressing them up and down. This is where Smart Buttons come in, and keyboard shadowing too. Keyboard Shadowing allows you to enhance your keyboard with […]
[…] Q – What actions do you recommend gamers put on their foot pedal, and how are your users using the new button types enabled by IDI? (Obviously you guys didn’t ask this question but I think it might help you. It’s an extension of the first question, but I wanted to try to break up my response into smaller bits). A – Press/Release buttons, for example, allow you to bind different actions on the press and release of a button. Maybe you want to pull the pin on a grenade with the press, and throw the grenade by releasing the button. We’re also very proud to introduce timed buttons, also known as Tap/Press/Hold buttons. They allow you to trigger different commands based on how long the button is held down, and can completely change the way you play a game. For example. I’ve configured a Tap/Press/Hold button in Dead Space, so that a button tap makes Isaac stomp on a monster’s head, and holding it down just 200ms makes you run. Another configuration lets you select weapon 1 on a tap and weapon 2 on a short hold. Our users are surprised at how quickly a ‘hold’ command triggers. Even though it has to wait to make sure the button press is longer than a tap, we’re still talking about 1/5 of a second to trigger a press, maybe 1/3 of a second for a hold, and of course taps are recognized instantly. Toggle buttons have been very useful to our customers in games like Crysis, Call of Duty and Medal of Honor, where aiming your weapon requires holding down ‘right click.’ With a toggle button, you only have to press a button once to toggle aim mode and can remain aiming until you toggle out. Using toggle for functions like aim, crouch, and run means you free up your hand on the keyboard and on the mouse so you can concentrate on other tasks. On our blog, we have some very good examples of how users have configured their Fragpedal for games like Black Ops and Dead Space 2. […]
i got the fragpedal & the mouse setup when it first came out i think, anyway i seemed to do fine with the pedal but had trouble with mouse it was me not the mouse i ended up with the pedal & a trackball setup & i do fair but i’m with Aron the kids will kill ya if not on your toes.so i was on line & ended up at GWS & bought the newer stuff all over again. i still have the mouse pads from before (still like new) i also play black opps just got it from STEAM a little fast paced for me but i’m still trying or is that crying. HA HA
33 Comments
Steve
May 10, 2011Typical of Blizzard games, Starcraft II controls start out dead simple but allow some pretty advanced commands once you’ve mastered them.
I think my game could benefit from a timer function. Perhaps I’ll assign a button to listen for one, two, or three presses, corresponding to 60, 90, and 120second timers, to help me with my pacing.
Or, I’m considering the StarCraft II fire alarm. Set a button to quickly target my command center and other buildings with lift-off abilities to take off into the air, and perhaps also select all my SCVs and put them on auto-repair. But will it be zerg-rush-proof?
shan
May 23, 2011sweet!!!
Maganahan
May 30, 2011This sounds cool, I need to try the UltraShake, and let the macro press the e key “quickly” for me. Dead Space 2 is frantic enough to remind me of Serious Sam…
Steve
June 28, 2011@Maganahan
yeah, you never know when a necromorph is about to pop out right behind you. What bothers me, though, is when they lose their legs and just keep crawling, and crawling
Walter Jacobson
June 4, 2011Do you have a black opps confiquration ….
Steve
June 15, 2011The Black Ops configuration is up now, and it’s a good one. Check it out: https://www.gamingmouse.com/posts/call-of-duty-black-ops-configuration/
Steve
June 4, 2011hi walter!
A configuration for Black Ops is included in the IDI Content Pack v1.07.
Grab it from the IDI Content page or download it directly.
The Black Ops config supports Black Ops controls in the IDI console and comes with one set of suggested controls and three background skins. Expect to see some strategic macros for Black Ops soon!
Justin Mayer
June 13, 2011Awesome post! I’m off to slay darkspawn like it’s going out of style
Steve
June 15, 2011Awesome! I really love the C4 & Claymore macro and the press/release grenade throw.
Black Ops totally sucks until you unlock claymores.
Justin
June 20, 2011Agreed, claymores make it so much easier to prevent random dudes from gunning you down/stabbing you from behind
WJJ
June 17, 2011How does one install Tims profiles to the IDI device configuator? E-mail me or post please.
Steve
June 20, 2011WJ,
An updated and complete installer is now available on the DLC page. Run the installer into the /IDI Device directory. Then, select the Black Ops macro and alias file for each profile you want to configure. Once done, Tim’s macros will be available to assign to your keys, and his images will be available for your background. Finally, configure the profiles according to Tim’s suggestions. You can follow the screenshots, or for your convenience I’ve diagrammed the assignments here:
Run-n-Gun: Full Auto
Button 1: Fire (Left click)
Button 2: Press/Release: Fire & Prone // Jump & Reload
Button 3: Lethal Grenade / Tomahawk (g)
Button 4: Dual Weapons Rapid Fire
Run-n-Gun: Semi Auto
Button 1: Semi-auto Rapid Fire
Button 2: Tactical Grenade (4)
Button 3: Lethal Grenade / Tomohawk (g)
Button 4: Dual Weapons Rapid Fire
Demolition: Full Auto
Button 1: Fire (Left click)
Button 2: Press/Release: Fire & Prone // Jump & Reload
Button 3: Lethal Grenade / Tomahawk (g)
Button 4: Press/Release: Prone & Plant/Defuse Bomb // Claymore & Stand
Demolition: Semi Auto
Button 1: Semi-Auto Rapid Fire
Button 2: Press/Release: Fire & Prone // Jump & Reload
Button 3: Lethal Grenade / Tomahawk (g)
Button 4: Press/Release: Prone & Plant/Defuse Bomb // Claymore & Stand
All Around
Button 1: Fire (Left click)
Button 2: Semi-Auto Rapid Fire
Button 3: Lethal Grenade / Tomahawk (g)
Button 4: Dual Weapons Rapid Fire
WJJ
June 20, 2011Thanks Steve…. :-}
Steve
July 11, 2011Walter, did you have any trouble getting anything working? shoot us an email at office@goodworksystems.com if you did
Aaron
June 19, 2011completely unrelated post, but I just ordered one of these (Fragpedal Quad) and am looking forward to stomping some 12 year olds into the ground when I play BF:BC next time :o)
Steve
June 28, 2011Sweet, Aaron! When you get your Fragpedal, see if you can come up with some more macros for Black Ops. If you’re having any difficulty, shoot us an e-mail at info@goodworksystems.com
Tim
June 23, 2011Wow! Nice work Kimo! I really like the timed press for suit modes. What a pain it can be switching between modes. Your “Stealth Shot” sounds cool too. I only played the demo of Crysis 2 but I think I might give it a try with some of your macros. Thanks!
Steve
June 25, 2011Great job, greg! What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever made in Minecraft?
Kimo
June 27, 2011Thanks Tim!
The stealth shot works best when you are sniping from a distance. You don’t lose suit power very fast when you stay still, then when you fire the shot you are only visible for such a short amount of time it makes it extremely difficult to be found.
Joe Mercutio
July 5, 2011Yeah, I hear it’s bad, but I still want to play it. I havta. And I want to see all that bad taste stuff, run and gun is fun once in a while.
Ricky M.
July 5, 2011I totally like that crouch toggle, especially if you can do that with your feet.
Greg
July 6, 2011The most unique thing I’ve made is a ladder that’s surrounded by lava so you’re surrounded when you go down. I think it looks pretty sweet 🙂
Steve
July 11, 2011Hey, this looks great! Good job, Oyvind
Good Work Matters » In Depth: Tap / Press / Hold Buttons » Good Work Matters
July 15, 2011[…] Duke Nukem Forever. View the profile […]
Good Work Matters » In Depth: Tap / Press / Hold Buttons » Good Work Matters
July 15, 2011[…] IDI Smart Buttons […]
Good Work Matters » In Depth: Tap / Press / Hold Buttons » Good Work Matters
July 15, 2011[…] Dragon Age Origins. View the profile […]
Good Work Matters » In Depth: Tap / Press / Hold Buttons » Good Work Matters
July 15, 2011[…] Crysis 2. View the profile […]
FRAG WITH YOUR FEET! – STFUandWIN.net
July 18, 2011[…] with them, over and over, no matter the circumstances, by pressing them up and down. This is where Smart Buttons come in, and keyboard shadowing too. Keyboard Shadowing allows you to enhance your keyboard with […]
FRAG WITH YOUR FEET! – STFUandWIN.net
July 18, 2011[…] Q – What actions do you recommend gamers put on their foot pedal, and how are your users using the new button types enabled by IDI? (Obviously you guys didn’t ask this question but I think it might help you. It’s an extension of the first question, but I wanted to try to break up my response into smaller bits). A – Press/Release buttons, for example, allow you to bind different actions on the press and release of a button. Maybe you want to pull the pin on a grenade with the press, and throw the grenade by releasing the button. We’re also very proud to introduce timed buttons, also known as Tap/Press/Hold buttons. They allow you to trigger different commands based on how long the button is held down, and can completely change the way you play a game. For example. I’ve configured a Tap/Press/Hold button in Dead Space, so that a button tap makes Isaac stomp on a monster’s head, and holding it down just 200ms makes you run. Another configuration lets you select weapon 1 on a tap and weapon 2 on a short hold. Our users are surprised at how quickly a ‘hold’ command triggers. Even though it has to wait to make sure the button press is longer than a tap, we’re still talking about 1/5 of a second to trigger a press, maybe 1/3 of a second for a hold, and of course taps are recognized instantly. Toggle buttons have been very useful to our customers in games like Crysis, Call of Duty and Medal of Honor, where aiming your weapon requires holding down ‘right click.’ With a toggle button, you only have to press a button once to toggle aim mode and can remain aiming until you toggle out. Using toggle for functions like aim, crouch, and run means you free up your hand on the keyboard and on the mouse so you can concentrate on other tasks. On our blog, we have some very good examples of how users have configured their Fragpedal for games like Black Ops and Dead Space 2. […]
FRAG WITH YOUR FEET! – STFUandWIN.net
July 18, 2011[…] blog, we have some very good examples of how users have configured their Fragpedal for games like Black Ops and Dead Space […]
Aion Online Macros | Good Work Systems
July 28, 2011[…] See the rest of the new Aion Online configuration in our Game Support and Macro Library […]
danny
July 30, 2011i got the fragpedal & the mouse setup when it first came out i think, anyway i seemed to do fine with the pedal but had trouble with mouse it was me not the mouse i ended up with the pedal & a trackball setup & i do fair but i’m with Aron the kids will kill ya if not on your toes.so i was on line & ended up at GWS & bought the newer stuff all over again. i still have the mouse pads from before (still like new) i also play black opps just got it from STEAM a little fast paced for me but i’m still trying or is that crying. HA HA
angelwings
August 19, 2011interesting! nice graphics