Thread: 2.1 issue. PS3 no focus target?

Ok so I updated to 2.1 and I'm fairly good with finding all the settings I need to setup everything the way I like.

Focus target was added in 2.1, which is evident because I have a focus target UI element within the HUD layout editor.

Here is a MAJOR issue to me... There is currently no way to set a focus target on the PS3 without having to use a keyboard (SHIFT+F). I've bypassed this method by simply making a "/focustarget <t>" macro set to a skill button on my crossbar, BUT seriously is this the ONLY way to set a focus target?!?!

This becomes an issue because:
1. If you use a usb keyboard to press (SHIFT+F), you HAVE to take at least one hand off the controller... this will cause some issues in a high stressed battle.

2. If you make a macro, you HAVE to use a skill spot for it and because you're not always switching focus targets as often as regular targets... you would have to put it on a less used crossbar, which means you would have to switch crossbars often to switch focus.

Now I've bypassed SOME of the issue by using the "Expanded Hold Controls" so that when I use the combo R2+L2+O It will use the focus target macro I created. This is somewhat less irritating, BUT...

It seems to me that since the 2.1 update, the L3 and R3 button commands have a lot more options. I've since changed L3 to ONLY "draw/sheathe weapon" but now have really NO use for the R3 button.

I think it would be beneficial to have a "Set Focus Target" option for the L3/R3 button command so that it will basically make using the controller more natural.

I would then setup my L3 to draw/sheathe and my R3 to set focus. BECAUSE seriously I HATE the lock on command.

Originally Posted by ZanderMist

Target>SquareButton>FocusTarget

I'm aware that it's in SUBCOMMANDS, but IMO since targeting is a main action... it shouldn't be restricted to a SUBcommand. We target with actually buttons... I would make sense to me that we should be able to set a focus target with a controller button... As of the moment, I'm testing to see what feels more natural to me... subcommand or macro... taking my hand off the controller to do a keyboard combo is not even being considered.