Optimal Mouse Sensitivity?
Crunchy1
Join Date: 2003-08-11 Member: 19454Members
I've been playing NS ever since 1.04, and have been playing it on 11 mouse sensitivity. (Which is the same sensitivity level I use for DoD).
But thing is sometimes, especially as a skulk, I 'overturn' and miss my targets.
What is the optimal sensitivity for NS? (Btw: I use Microsoft Optical Mouse).
But thing is sometimes, especially as a skulk, I 'overturn' and miss my targets.
What is the optimal sensitivity for NS? (Btw: I use Microsoft Optical Mouse).
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Keep in mind that you in-game sensitivity setting does not reflect your GROSS sensitivity setting. You have to factor in what your settings are in Windows too. In your "Mouse Properties" Dialog box, under the Tab "Pointer Options" the first Submenu "Pointer Speed" also determines how fast your mouse will move in-game. My suggestion is to see what your optimal Windows Pointer speed is, then post a graphical representation of where your selector is on the bar.
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Mine is directly in the middle, medium mouse/pointer speed.
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Keep in mind their are 11 slots your selector could be on.
Thing is, I use 11 sensitivity for DoD, CS, and some other HL mods.
It just FEELS like NS needs to be played with a lower sensitivity for melee-attacking precision.
It's like asking "What are the right size of shoes?" There is no definitive answer, because the answer is: <b>whatever suits you</b>. Just mess around with the setting for a bit until you find something comfortable. Then use that.
Happy fraggin
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I agree with the previous person: it's whatever suits you better. I'm a twitchy sort of player, so I like to be able to instantly take a bead on something and blow it away. It makes fine precision a little more difficult, but for me, the advantages outweigh the drawbacks. Just find what suits you best.
But thing is sometimes, especially as a skulk, I 'overturn' and miss my targets.
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There is no such thing as the optimal mouse sensitivity, as it depends on your playing style. Therefore, if you're missing your attacks, just lower your sensitivity gradually until it's no longer a problem. Perhaps if you're used to high sensitivity with guns you could have two settings - one for kharaa and one for marine.
For CS, I use a sensitivity ~2 (it's set to 4, but my windows sensitivity is 1/2 default), and NS I use about 6. If you're using default windows sense, then set it around 6 or 7, 11 is probably too high. most important thing is, fine your own groove. If you're passing the target too much or have trouble following targets, check if mouse acceleration is on.
Also, I like a high sensitivity, that way, I can turn quick and check all directions.