Ally Targeting - How do you do it?

[Zidaryn]

I was looking at the key binds, and there are lots of options there. But there are none for "Cycle Through Party Members." This made me sad, as I was all set to change Shift+Tab to cycle through my party. (default is cycle through monsters)

[Arnyekok]

I was looking at the key binds, and there are lots of options there. But there are none for "Cycle Through Party Members." This made me sad, as I was all set to change Shift+Tab to cycle through my party. (default is cycle through monsters)

The one I use is:

Charachter Configuration > Control Settings > Mouse > The set scroll up/down under Mouse Wheel Settings to scroll through party list.

[Zidaryn]

The one I use is:

Charachter Configuration > Control Settings > Mouse > The set scroll up/down under Mouse Wheel Settings to scroll through party list.

Yea, but the scroll is configured to Zoom in and Zoom out. I'd have to bind that to something else... Don't want to be stuck zoomed in on myself do to a change in scenery.

Edit: I bound scroll through party members to Shift+Scroll. That way I can have both. Now I just need to figure out how to make it so when it scrolls through it is scrolling locking on, and not just highlighting them... I've had the same problem with my Tab targetting ever since I changed some stuff with it...
One problem down, two to go.

[Rongway]

I was looking at the key binds, and there are lots of options there. But there are none for "Cycle Through Party Members." This made me sad, as I was all set to change Shift+Tab to cycle through my party. (default is cycle through monsters)

Because the party member cycling keys are just the move cursor up/down keys, the keybinds are on the System tab.

Move Cursor up/Cycle up through Party List
Move Cursor down/Cycle down through Party List

By default, these should be numpad8 and numpad2. Note that this is a soft-target. After one action, you'll return to your formal target. You can press the confirm button (by default, numpad0) to switch to this target permanently.

[Arnyekok]

Yea, but the scroll is configured to Zoom in and Zoom out. I'd have to bind that to something else... Don't want to be stuck zoomed in on myself do to a change in scenery.

Edit: I bound scroll through party members to Shift+Scroll. That way I can have both. Now I just need to figure out how to make it so when it scrolls through it is scrolling locking on, and not just highlighting them... I've had the same problem with my Tab targetting ever since I changed some stuff with it...
One problem down, two to go.

I've done it the other way around with shift for zooming.
I prefer it not to lock on. I can target the boss to DPS, scroll to send a heal/shield whatever then go right back to DPS'ing

[Zidaryn]

Because the party member cycling keys are just the move cursor up/down keys, the keybinds are on the System tab.

Move Cursor up/Cycle up through Party List
Move Cursor down/Cycle down through Party List

By default, these should be numpad8 and numpad2.

I just went and tried that. It lets me highlight and cast one spell on that person. But the next spell I cast is on the person that I have targeted... I want to be able to change the person I have targeted. (IE: The person with the Carrot shaped pointer over their head)

[Rongway]

I just went and tried that. It lets me highlight and cast one spell on that person. But the next spell I cast is on the person that I have targeted... I want to be able to change the person I have targeted. (IE: The person with the Carrot shaped pointer over their head)

Unfortunately, this is at best a two-button task. You can cycle up/down to soft target, then confirm (default:numpad0) to hard target. My original reply has been amended to include this detail.


Without a magic keyboard, the only way I can think of to make it a one-button task requires abusing the /hotbar command to switch out an entire bar just for one or two buttons, which most people will find quite cumbersome.

/ta <2>
/hotbar copy JOB BARNUM CLASS BARNUM

with eight bars that are identical except that one button is different and targets the next party member in sequence. Maybe have a second button that cycles in reverse.

This approach is far from perfect, and I wouldn't really recommend it, as (1) it uses a whole lot of hotbars for minimal benefit and (2) isn't smart enough to understand light party v full party, so you'll need extra presses if you find yourself cycling the wrong direction in a light party.

In the end, it's best to get used to the quirks of the soft target, or use mouseovers, or click the party list. Basically, anything but that wonky hotabar macro scheme.

[Rivxkobe]

Up and Down on the d-pad of the PS4 controller, click with the mouse if it would be faster, and use R3 "Assist Target" to switch to the tank while targeting enemies.

[Zidaryn]

Up and Down on the d-pad of the PS4 controller, click with the mouse if it would be faster, and use R3 "Assist Target" to switch to the tank while targeting enemies.

Mouse and Keyboard PC user here.

Unfortunately, this is at best a two-button task. You can cycle up/down to soft target, then confirm (default:numpad0) to hard target. My original reply has been amended to include this detail.

In the end, it's best to get used to the quirks of the soft target, or use mouseovers, or click the party list. Basically, anything but that wonky hotabar macro scheme.

Thanks Rongway. I'll look into some more ideas and try some of that, but yea. I don't think I'm doing that crazy hot-bar switching thing.

[Rivxkobe]

I was replying to the thread not you specifically. Lol.