Touchscreen shooting

[KenjiE20]

If you used the Absoulte movement thingy that tablets use then it may work, however wouldn't you just end up breaking the screen during the first game anyway.

Conclusion: buy a mouse

 

[Angerfist]

i don't think the mouse + keyboard combo can be improved

 

[BuzWeaver]

Well, you still have to be able to move. If your finger(s) are pointing at the screen, you still have to contend with moving with one hand or the other. Not to mention the fact that the target is most likely moving as well.

 

[neilthecellist]

I just want to have godlike aim without cheating. Any way I can accomplish this?

And where can I get software for touchscreens?

 

[T2A`]

Practice. Turn on the Arena mutator with Lightning Guns and play botmatches for like a month solid or something. Of course, that'll only improve your accuracy with that one piece of weaponry.

I'm sure the screens come with the software, but it won't matter anyway because it won't work with UT2004 with the results you're probably imagining in your head (touch the screen, bot dies).

 

[neilthecellist]

Actually, that's exactly what I've been imagining. Touch screen, bot dies. LOL

 

[BinarySystem]

It's probrably possible to get it working something like you are imagining. However, I still prefer my trackball. It's probrably more precise than mashing the screen with your finger. Unless maybe you used some kind of a wand to touch the screen with.

 

[Taleweaver]

Actually, that's exactly what I've been imagining. Touch screen, bot dies. LOL

keep on dreaming, buddy.

Before heading out to the store, at least try to change your keys so your mouse arm is only used to aim. This include keybinds for turning left and right, unless you want the idea of shooting everytime you turn around (touch the left side of the screen=shooting that position, remember?).

My guess this is hard enough, but there's more to consider (besides what has already been said):
-touching the screen with your finger blocks a part of your view (unless you're using a small pen)
-it's not that easy to touch exactly the right spot in a split second
-aiming is also a matter of leading (especially with slow shooting weapons like the rocket launcher), in which the touchscreen doesn't give a good advantage

 

[neilthecellist]

OK new question: If I keep "mashing the screen" with my finger all day long for many years, would the monitor break eventually? Are touchscreens durable?

 

[hyrulian]

I would imagine touchscreens are very durable, considering that typical uses of a touchscreen are at POS (point-of-sale) terminals and kiosks placed in public places where various people touch away at them all day.

 

[spineblaZe]

Even if you could get a touch screen system working, how would you look around?

 

[BoboThePenguin]

I hope you're willing to invest vast amounts of money into something that probably won't work...
$699

 

[DDRRE]

OK new question: If I keep "mashing the screen" with my finger all day long for many years, would the monitor break eventually? Are touchscreens durable?

LOL, mashing
I've got no idea why am I laughing out loud right now :X, maybe it's because it's 03:37AM here

 

[neilthecellist]

NO but how many years will it last? Does anyone have a touchscreen here to answer my question??

 

[NATO_chrisjm]

I think your finger would brake first.

Hummmmm repetitive strain injury ^^

 

[neilthecellist]

Haha that's actually kinda funny!

But seriously, I want a real reply.

 

[BinarySystem]

They are tough. They should only break if you drop them. Or if you get too into it and try to activate your touchscreen shooting by shooting at the screen with a pellet gun.

 

[neilthecellist]

where can i get a touchscreen?

 

[igNiTion]

newegg.com

and also, it looks like touchscreen shooting will work, in nintendo's ds system. metroid prime: hunters will use it, for one.

here's a video of some stuff:
http://www.nintendo.com/ds/movies/video_ds_software_480.jsp

go to nintendo's site for more info about ds/touchscreen etc.

 

[hyrulian]

Look around online, like using Froogle. You should be able to find some companies selling them online.

Try http://www.google.com/froogle?q=touchscreen&btnG=Search+Froogle