MrSirViking Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Suggestion Description: As it is now if i press Y to get chat on screen my arrow keys stop working. That means that if i am driving the truck (like if i where in a convoy) and need to write something in chat i loose control of the truck in the time i write in the chat. So my suggestion is that the Arrow keys are freed so that people who use the keyboard to drive can still drive while typing in chat. Any example images: NoneWhy should it be added?: Cause as it is now its pretty dangerous. And since the arrow keys dosent actually do anything in the chat anyway (cause you cant move the marker back and forth in the text) then why should the arrow keys not be free to drive the truck while typing? It makes everything safer. Someone would probably say that i should park my truck every time i want to write something in chat, but that is not always possible, like if im a convoy leader or something like that. So if it is possible to do could this be done? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creatured Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 you can still steer with the arrow keys if you have them configured as the standard for steering In Game Status: || || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spirit Omega Wolf Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 you can still steer with the arrow keys if you have them configured as the standard for steering Dutchwar. The guy means that if he is going to type ALL the keyboard is used for typing. So if he was to type the arrow keys would also be used for typing to move the cursor thingy left and right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyI'mAmethyst Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 The only way to drive and chat is by using an external controller, such as a steering wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lehtopoika Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Don't text and drive, it's dangerous. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragon Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 So currently the system overrides the steering functions when the chat (y) is pressed, and the only way to get around it is to use an external controller, as said above. It is actually pretty dumb to write in the chat and driving at the same time. Texting and driving at the same time is against the law in many places, and this is a simulation game. No I'm not one of those 'IT'S A SIMULATOR' freaks, but it's just common sense. I can't tell you how many accidents could have been prevented if people simply didn't type and drive at the same time. You should be lucky mwl4 didn't make it so pressing y can only be done while fully stopped, like the escape key already does. Signature made by Aestrial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSirViking Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Well but as it is now it is much more dangerous to text and drive cause your steering lock up when you type. So you guys can see that if the arrow keys was freed that would make is a lot safer to type and drive than it is now. And i cant see why you dont just free up the arrow keys so we can steer with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhendak Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Don't text and drive, it's dangerous. It's already been said. Emerald Immersion is a gaming community. Next to ETS2 we also play quite a lot of other games. We're always looking for friendly and open people to join us. We like to create a friendly and familiar environment. Join us on teamspeak: ts.emeraldimmersion.com to check it out for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El1teZombiezHD Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 As said, it is quite hard to drive whilst talking to fellow players, especially with arrow keys, playing with wheel and typing works fine but I definitely think support for driving with arrow keys and typing is a good idea +1 1 Kind Regards, El1teZombiezHD [TruckersMP Retired Team Member (Ex-Game Moderator)] If you are replying to me, please @mention me (@El1teZombiezHD ) or quote my message otherwise I may not respond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSirViking Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 YEah cause why not? people are driving and typing at the same time anyway. so just to make it safer then free the arrow keys so that one could drive even if the chat is up just like people that use controllers can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valshy Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Hello, Truckers! Chat and drive is something you shouldn't do because traffic accident are happening easier. But good suggestion, but it's better just stopping before start typeing something in chat. -Happy Trucking! Thanks everybody for the positive feedback, remember to stay positive. Retired Support Member @Euro Truck Simulator 2 Multiplayer I`m not giving support via private message unless offered, please use the selection called "help" on the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game Producer Smoky Posted October 1, 2019 Game Producer Share Posted October 1, 2019 Rejected. After checking with our development, the outcome is that we can not make this happen, as the arrows are used to navigate through the text. We advise you to pull over to the side of the road if you have to use the chat, so it can not lead to dangerous situations while texting and driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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