I dont understand why there is no AUTO RUN KEY!!!

[kichilron 8550]

You've autorun with 1 button in Skyrim.

 

Merged

[Mor (DayZ) 57]

Improvise. I use a paddle pop stick

I used a tooth pick or a small weight (depending on what keyboard) Edited November 22, 2014 by Mor

[Karmaterror 982]

I saw a "behind the scenes" you tube vid where rocket even had something resting on W.....I mean c'mon R if even you have to glitch it then its obviously something we need....lets just have the button....pretty please :)

[sausagekingofchicago 4711]

After spending last night sitting atop a roof in Cherno with my flashlight out simulating a lighthouse, I don't understand why there isn't an auto turn key.

[kichilron 8550]

After spending last night sitting atop a roof in Cherno with my flashlight out simulating a lighthouse, I don't understand why there isn't an auto turn key.

 

Sounds like something you would do.

[BeefBacon 1185]

I used a tooth pick or a small wight (depending on what keyboard)

 

Me too. Works like a charm.

 

[Combine (DayZ) 247]

I use 2 cents.

 

Just my 2 cents.

[Evil Minion 943]

I use one cent - its cheaper.

 

Though I came to realize the limits of this method and would like to have an autorun feature with the following features:

• works with walking and jogging speed (sprint should be only for short burst eventually)
• mouse movement should be free look (like 2xAlt) during auto-run
• strafing should be replaced with turning during auto-run
• it should be possible to do a short sprint without breaking auto-run
• certain actions (raising gun, changing stance etc.) should stop autorun
• alt-tabbing and using the steam overlay should not stop auto-run
• some actions should be possible during auto-run (looking at the ingame map or compass etc.)

[liquidcactus 719]

Use a paddle pop stick from an ice block you ate!

[Caboose187 (DayZ) 3036]

I have found the solution that will end all finger cramping!!!!!!!

 

Stop running from Berezino to the NWAF

 

Your welcome

Edited November 23, 2014 by Caboose187

[wooly-back-jack 294]

After spending last night sitting atop a roof in Cherno with my flashlight out simulating a lighthouse, I don't understand why there isn't an auto turn key.

 

I can help you there, I found how to do this by accident in Arma 2 so it probably works in DayZ/Arma 3 too.

Have a Joystick (I have a cyborg Evo) and the thrust on it makes you spin around on the spot :D

 

As for the thread solution, I have this keyboard.. see the little man top left? that's my autorun key, I love it :)

 

Edited November 23, 2014 by wooly-back-jack

[Karmaterror 982]

I have found the solution that will end all finger cramping!!!!!!!

 

Stop running from Berezino to the NWAF

 

Your welcome

 

I took your advice.....I ran from cherno to NWA instead.....still hurts :)

[Artophwar 42]

So I come back to the game after a few months and I am still shocked :o there is no Autorun Key in the controls. I will continue to use my keyboard macro but we really should not have to use a work around for a basic feature.

[Evil Minion 943]

Stop running from Berezino to the NWAF

Even if you don't (I looted the NWAF about two times in total and it didn't have that much of interest) you will still find yourself moving from one place to another for a couple of minutes. During this time W is pushed down and many people will use the Alt key to look around. Now a autorun feature would make this more convenient from the player perspective - it does not make the game easier or promote running straight to the AIrfield. Its just a matter of better game controls.

 

If you want to stop people from running straight to the Airfield add a stamina system, make survival and PvE more of a challenge and generally give them more to do while on their way. Also helps replacing "running simulator" with "survival game".

Edited November 25, 2014 by Evil Minion

[Zboub le météor 250]

i met a fully geared guy autorunning from near vybor military base to cherno a guess. i followed him till he get stuck on a tree, killed him and took his gear  :) . i would love to see an autorun button !

Edited November 25, 2014 by Zboub le météor

[Lt. Aldo Raine 13]

Welp.. You see you're sitting on a computer least you could do is.. I don't know maybe apply some sort of force so you're not just being lazy you know?

[roguetrooper 201]

Use a keyboard with programmable macro keys. Problem solved.

[EvilSnipa 0]

Finally my buddy figured out a way to auto run in game without the need of any macro or software. Hotkey would crash my dayz if i minimized the game.but finally an in game way to auto run!

[venkman302 6]

Do indeed SHARE!!!?

[TheHermit (DayZ) 22]

His buddy did not tell him yet :P

[Cowboy Dan 0]

Here's what I do:

 

In the Controls menu under infantry movement, bind "fast forward" to the W key. This lets you sprint without holding shift. Unbind normal forward movement from W. You can still jog with the up arrow key.

 

Next, find a credit card, finger nail clippers, or anything small and flat to jam down the W key by fulcruming against the keys above it. DIY autorun completed.

 

Seriously, this is the biggest missing feature.

Edited February 4, 2015 by Cowboy Dan

[Max Planck 7174]

Finally my buddy figured out a way to auto run in game without the need of any macro or software. Hotkey would crash my dayz if i minimized the game.but finally an in game way to auto run!

 

Merged.

 

 

 

Next, find a credit card, finger nail clippers, or anything small and flat

 

I read that as 'finger nail clippings.' Eew.

Edited February 4, 2015 by Max Planck

[-Gews- 7443]

In the Controls menu under infantry movement, bind "fast forward" to the W key. This lets you sprint without holding shift. Unbind normal forward movement from W. You can still jog with the up arrow key.

Or you could just bind fast-forward to W(x2) and keep the jog.

[gibonez 3633]

I am hoping the lack of an auto run key is because fatigue and stamina will allow you to over exert yourself and die from pushing your character too hard.

[liquidcactus 719]

cause some people actually feel like, I dunno, playing the game

That doesnt do what the dude is talking about so why did you vomit ? (even tho it was a year ago)