F8 Functionality Change

[Raydeus]

It's funny because they said people asked in the forums to have the functionality changed to prioritize NPCs, and that's why they changed in in the first place. XD

Either way, I hope the change back makes it for the next update, because it's annoying.

[Grekumah]

In regards to the changes made to the F8 key, we received several requests on the forums from players who wanted NPC targeting to be prioritized before enemy targeting. For this reason, we implemented the behavior change during the September version update.

However, because of this, now there are players who would like the behavior to be reverted back to how it was originally. Therefore, we're planning to make one of the following adjustments:

• Revert the behavior of the F8 key back to what it was before September 16, 2015
• Set the previous behavior of the F8 key to either the F7 or F10 key
• Leave the current behavior as is

We'd like to hear from the community on which option you'd like to be considered.

Additionally, please note that when assigning the F8 key behavior to another key, it will be difficult to assign new functions to anything outside of the F7 or F10 key. (We believe the F7 and F10 key's function can be covered with the F1 key.)

[detlef]

I can get used to F7 targeting so option 2 is slightly preferable but Option 1 is just about as good in my eyes. Please do not leave things as they are now.

[JT_Bombast]

I'll second using F7 for the old F8 behavior, since it and F1 both serve the exact same function. Having the ability to selectively target the closest enemy or the closest NPC would be an improvement over both the old and the new F8.

[Raydeus]

Yeah assigning the functionality to the F7 key seems like a good alternative.


PS > Plus F7 is the never surrender key in Smite. :3

[Muras]

In regards to the changes made to the F8 key, we received several requests on the forums from players who wanted NPC targeting to be prioritized before enemy targeting. For this reason, we implemented the behavior change during the September version update.

However, because of this, now there are players who would like the behavior to be reverted back to how it was originally. Therefore, we're planning to make one of the following adjustments:

• Revert the behavior of the F8 key back to what it was before September 16, 2015
• Set the previous behavior of the F8 key to either the F7 or F10 key
• Leave the current behavior as is

We'd like to hear from the community on which option you'd like to be considered.

Additionally, please note that when assigning the F8 key behavior to another key, it will be difficult to assign new functions to anything outside of the F7 or F10 key. (We believe the F7 and F10 key's function can be covered with the F1 key.)

Just a thought, but you could also add a configuration that allows the player to set F8 to the old or new style. Everyone wins this way too. Could put it in the config menu or just simply use a command like /f8targeting [old/new].

Beyond that though, if we have to pick one of those 3 options, options 1 or 2 are fine either way with me.

[Krashport]

Just use it!

[bazookatooth]

Revert it back and move the NPC targeting to F7.

[Hoshi]

Revert it back and move the NPC targeting to F7.

This, please!

[Ladynamine]

In regards to the changes made to the F8 key, we received several requests on the forums from players who wanted NPC targeting to be prioritized before enemy targeting. For this reason, we implemented the behavior change during the September version update.

However, because of this, now there are players who would like the behavior to be reverted back to how it was originally. Therefore, we're planning to make one of the following adjustments:

• Revert the behavior of the F8 key back to what it was before September 16, 2015
• Set the previous behavior of the F8 key to either the F7 or F10 key
• Leave the current behavior as is

We'd like to hear from the community on which option you'd like to be considered.

Additionally, please note that when assigning the F8 key behavior to another key, it will be difficult to assign new functions to anything outside of the F7 or F10 key. (We believe the F7 and F10 key's function can be covered with the F1 key.)

Return the F8 key to like it was and set the new behavior to f10 or f7...f8 should have never been changed.

Just use it!

I actually do use a controller for pc mostly....a wired ps3 usb controller is mine lol