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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... :(
Do you have a joypad, connected to your comp?
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Originally posted by callum@10 December 2003 - 15:43
Do you have a joypad, connected to your comp?
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?Quote:
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.
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..Quote:
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.
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 knowQuote:
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
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 wrongQuote:
Originally posted by abu_has_the_power@10 December 2003 - 17:28
also depends on wat mouse u ahve. newegg sells those $5 optical mice, and the reviews say that the pointer will jolt around all the time. in other words, not a good mouse for gaming. mine, i have 2. an ibm 1 that i'm keeping for later use. rite now, i'm using a free after rebate optical i got on black friday. works great with everything
I have the same problem. it's a logitech mouse. it's a freaky prob and I have just learned to be really quick and get back to level viewing when in game.
Same here, I have had three optical mice, all over 70$ at time of purchase. Not a whole lot you can do but learn to be quick to get it back.Quote:
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.
Maybe its the mouse sensitivity
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.
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. [/b][/quote]Quote:
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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.
I'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//.../230167434.jpg
Even better, use one with a wristpad (like mine):
http://www.johnlewis.com/jl_assets/p.../230153696.jpg
i don't use a mouse pad. never used 1 since i got optical. no probs here. my table is hard wood by the way