Mouse Probs..

[krome]

Everytime I play quake 3 or ETW and i start shooting with the mouse sometimes my character looks up and starts spinning in circles... I dunno whats the problem cant seem to figure it out cause this aint no mouseball, I dont have that... Maybe you might know what it can be please lemme know... :(

[callum]

Do you have a joypad, connected to your comp?

[krome]

Originally posted by callum@10 December 2003 - 15:43
Do you have a joypad, connected to your comp?
no

[Lamsey]

You're using an optical mouse, right? I think you're probably using the wrong kind of surface - either with a pattern or a colour that optical mice don't like.

Try using a plain (preferably blue) mousemat, or even a bit of paper. Avoid red and brown.

[krome]

Originally posted by Lamsey@10 December 2003 - 15:48
You're using an optical mouse, right? I think you're probably using the wrong kind of surface - either with a pattern or a colour that optical mice don't like.

Try using a plain (preferably blue) mousemat, or even a bit of paper. Avoid red and brown.
im using the DELL black ad MAT? so u think this might be its problem?

[Ariel_001]

Are you using custom made/third partly drivers (non MS-default). If so uninstall it and use MS-default mouse driver.

[krome]

Originally posted by Ariel_001@10 December 2003 - 16:24
Are you using custom made/third partly drivers (non MS-default). If so uninstall it and use MS-default mouse driver.
not that i know of , i have done any updates on the mouse drivers, i just got this computer about a week ago..

[k-liteuserintheworld]

update the game, I had the same problem, look in the forums for quake 3 and it tells you there, it might not be to update the game but im pretty sure thats it, and dont worry its a comon problem for allot of people. also check all your drivers are up to date like your graphics card and direct x.

i will go and have a look at the web site for you, just incase you are lazy

[krome]

Originally posted by k-liteuserintheworld@10 December 2003 - 17:01
update the game, I had the same problem, look in the forums for quake 3 and it tells you there, it might not be to update the game but im pretty sure thats it, and dont worry its a comon problem for allot of people. also check all your drivers are up to date like your graphics card and direct x.

i will go and have a look at the web site for you, just incase you are lazy
both games already been updated plus directx 9 ati drivers, ect... imma see if i should change the mouse pad i dunno if it could be when i play i lift the mouse.. not sure, but thanks for u solutions, if anything eles please lemme know

[abu_has_the_power]

also depends on wat mouse u ahve. newegg sells those $5 optical mice, and the reviews say that the pointer will jolt around all the time. in other words, not a good mouse for gaming. mine, i have 2. an ibm 1 that i'm keeping for later use. rite now, i'm using a free after rebate optical i got on black friday. works great with everything

[krome]

Originally posted by abu_has_the_power@10 December 2003 - 17:28
also depends on wat mouse u ahve. newegg sells those $5 optical mice, and the reviews say that the pointer will jolt around all the time. in other words, not a good mouse for gaming. mine, i have 2. an ibm 1 that i'm keeping for later use. rite now, i'm using a free after rebate optical i got on black friday. works great with everything
dells optical mouse, i went to there site the dont have drivers for mouse, from what i saw i might be wrong

[backlash]

I have the same problem. it's a logitech mouse. it's a freaky prob and I have just learned to be really quick and get back to level viewing when in game.

[toddiscool]

Originally posted by backlash@12 December 2003 - 20:22
I have the same problem. it's a logitech mouse. it's a freaky prob and I have just learned to be really quick and get back to level viewing when in game.
Same here, I have had three optical mice, all over 70$ at time of purchase. Not a whole lot you can do but learn to be quick to get it back.

[Evil Gemini]

Maybe its the mouse sensitivity

[NNels112]

Is your mouse wireless? cause if it is, sometimes it will lose its signal and move around. i have the logitech wireless mouse and it used to do that, so i moved my receiver closer.

[Lamsey]

Originally posted by toddiscool+13 December 2003 - 00:29--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (toddiscool @ 13 December 2003 - 00:29)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-backlash@12 December 2003 - 20:22
I have the same problem. it&#39;s a logitech mouse.&nbsp; it&#39;s a freaky prob and I have just learned to be really quick and get back to level viewing when in game.
Same here, I have had three optical mice, all over 70&#036; at time of purchase. Not a whole lot you can do but learn to be quick to get it back. [/b][/quote]
I&#39;ve got a £20 Microsoft Optical WheelMouse and have never had this problem, except when using an unsuitable mousemat. WeeMouse (my girlfriend) has a £9 Genius Optical Mouse and has also never had that problem.

I think you must be using an inappropriate mousemat.

Use a nice plain one like this - avoid repeating patterns and the colours red or brown.

http://www.johnlewis.com/jl_assets//product/230167434.jpg


Even better, use one with a wristpad (like mine):

http://www.johnlewis.com/jl_assets/product/230153696.jpg

[abu_has_the_power]

i don&#39;t use a mouse pad. never used 1 since i got optical. no probs here. my table is hard wood by the way