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