Sticky Keys...

[legacy-TheBlueRaja]

I have a problem where after playing UT2003 for about 15 mins, one of my keys, usually the forward one, will "stick" and i have to exit the game completely. Otherwise i just keep running forward all the time. I use the Keypad 8 key for forward and i know its not my keyboard as it dosent happen with any other game.

Anyone else experienced this or know if this is a known problem?

[legacy-soylent_black]

same problem here. sometimes i can undo it by banging keys but most of the time i have to restart.

it also seems to coincide with the weird double cursor problem.

what hardware are you running?

I have AMD
geForce2MX400
MS Explorer Mouse (optical)
Biostar MB with VIA chipset

James

[legacy-lord shado]

:mad: both you guys need splash gaurds on your key boards,i wonder what web sites you been to ?

[legacy-umopepisdn]

:mad: both you guys need splash gaurds on your key boards,i wonder what web sites you been to ?

God that's harsh!! :weird: lol

[legacy-soylent_black]

someone's always a wise guy. ;)

seriously, this only happens in UT2003 -

anybody have any ideas?

[legacy-Khanite]

I HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. I WILL BE PLAYING FINE THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I'LL JUST START MOVING FORWARD WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE FORWARD BUTTON, OR LEFT BUTTON...ETC. i NEED HELP PLEASE. ALL OTHER GAMES WORK FINE

INTEL PENTIUM 4:
800MHZ
128MB RAM
20 GIG HARD DRIVE
CREATIVE SOUND BLASTER LIVE! 5.1
GEFORCE 2 64MB

[legacy-spiritwind21]

I have the same exact problem, but mine is always the strafe right key. This makes the game totally unplayable, somebody needs to get a patch/fix for this.

AMD 1600+
256 DDR
ATI Radeon 7500

[legacy-SilverTiburon]

I've had the same problem with Ut and now again with UT2003. And on 2 different systems, mind you the keyboard was the same type...

Wailing away at the other keys for a few seconds clears it up.

[legacy-Kronon]

This problem was in UT as well, but it seems to occur more often in UT2003.

Pressing the same key again usually helps me.

/Kronon

PS: I hope Epic knows about this bug!

[legacy-Khanite]

hope they fix the bug SOON, with a PATCH. Or will make it very hard to play.

[legacy-soylent_black]

What keyboard is everyone using?

Mine is a belkin F8E206

[legacy-Lord_Napalm]

well also get this, but it's ****ing d3d issue, also get this with some video card driver under Unreal Tournament One :), gone when switched to Open GL.
you can tweak your Ut2k3 easily with UTbinder2003, and put open GL in the settings instead of D3D:

http://utbinder.cjb.net/

Open GL rulez :)

[legacy-Lord_Napalm]

btw, nothing to do with the keyboard
it's like if the key was still hited, but it's not you can use as many keyboards as you want :D

[legacy-Khanite]

DOES ANYONE HAVE AN ANSWER, THIS STICKY KEY PROBLEM, MAKES IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO PLAY. PLEASE HELP? MUST BE A PROBLEM WITH THE GAME, ALL OTHER GAMES WORK FINE

[Daniel Vogel]

Originally posted by Kronon

PS: I hope Epic knows about this bug!
First time I hear about it.

Are you guys by chance using an PS2 -> USB adapter for your keyboard or a KVM?

-- Daniel, Epic Games Inc.

[legacy-Khanite]

I am using a USB Logitech Keyboard. It uses ITouch. I've tried exiting the ITouch program, but it does not help. Never had this problem with Unreal Tournament, or Unreal. Just had it with this game.

Thanks

[legacy-DPsx7]

Me too. I kept thinking it was some problem on my end between my mouse, KB, and using the numpad. See, to get my third mouse button to work I needed to set it as an "alt" key, then UT 03 will recognize it. Otherwise it won't work, (which is annoying). Sometimes I'll be stuck moving forward, and hitting the numpad 8 button or some other keys clears it up.

I'm using the regular inputs for the KB/mouse (not USB). I have an IBM Scrollpoint 3 button mouse and an IBM Active Response KB, in case that makes any difference. Worked fine in UT, so I didn't expect problems here...

[legacy-Khanite]

The mouse i am currently using is a Microsoft Intelli.

[legacy-soylent_black]

Is this happening to anyone in the retail version? I have not bought it, I am still monkeying around with the demo.


================================
AMD800
Biostar Via
USB Intellimouse Explorer (optical)
GeForce2 MX400 64M
384 RAM
belkin F8E206
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P.S. about lord_napalm reply above, I tried switching to OpenGL, it fixed nothing, it only made the graphics worse...
:)

[legacy-Kronon]

I am using a 'Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro' direct into the USB (no adapter) and I have my USB mouse plugged into the keyboard.

Btw, this problem happens sometime offline against bots as well, so it seems its not related to netcode or PL.

Vogel. while we are at it, do you guys know of this bugs:
- no-fire bug, that makes it impossible to fire your weapon until you suicide or die? (LOTS of people are experience this online).

Both these bugs are extremely annoying, and they happen far to frequent to just dismiss.

/Kronon

[legacy-Kronon]

Here (http://w1.950.telia.com/~u95006219/known_bugs_in_ut2003.htm) are all the serious bugs I have found (I don't include gfx glitches or similar).

You guys need to check these forums much more often I think. The sticky-key bug have been floating around for a long time.

/Kronon

[legacy-Nyr]

Do some of you have cordless keyboards? I had a problem with my mouse fire being sticky, and it's the first I've seen of it too, but moving my receptor closer (and from behind the 4 case panels resting against my monitor that act as radiation shielding from the server monitor next to it :) ) cured my problem.

[legacy-Khanite]

I dont have any problems with firing just moving. I DONT have a cordless keyboard.

[legacy-Khanite]

Will there be a patch to fix this problem? Is a major problem.

[legacy-TheBlueRaja]

I use a Compaq server keyboard (not USB) and a Microsoft Intellimouse with the latest 4.1 drivers (USB) and the problem happens nearly every game.

If the programmers want to get a debug or someting of this happening i would be more than willing as this is pissing me off. (Just tell me what to do and i'll get it to you the same day). Also, it aint the keyboard cause it dosent happen in any other game.

Oh, this happenes both in the Demo and Retail versions of this too.

[legacy-Tepic]

Has anybody here tried shutting down all startup items to see if that clears up the behavior? Technical support recieves alot of heat for telling customers to do this, but guess what? It fixes alot of problems. Disabling them on startup (not just by CTRL-ALT-DEL) helps a lot as well. Try the following:

Click on the Start Menu and select Run. In the Run dialog box, clear any text that may be in the field and type MSCONFIG and click OK. In the System Configuration Utility, change the system to Selective Startup and uncheck Load Startup Items. Apply the changes and reboot your system.

These changes are not permanent. To change the system back to the original state, go back into MSCONFIG and change the system back to Normal Startup, apply the changes and reboot. Once this process is complete, try running the program again, and see how it works.

If that doesn't help, it may be a bug. It might be a hardware interrupt having difficulties releasing. If you have a USB keyboard, try it in PS/2, or vice versa. If you have two devices on the same USB hub, try different configurations and plug arrangements. Try anything you can think of, that's what troubleshooting is.

[legacy-GreggBz]

Ok, I have played UT and UT2003 always in LINUX and my computer does the same thing. It gets stuck on strafe. It's happening most often when I use the control key along with the strafe key. It's not OS dependant.

Just adding my experiences.

argh....

[legacy-Punchinello]

I posted about this in a different thread. But this thread seems to be more active. I am using a Logitech wireless keyboard and Windows XP. I had the same issue in UT under Windows 2000 with or without the wireless keyboard. It happened with the MS Natural keyboard too. I tried disabling all startup items and slowing down keyboard repeat response time. No help there.

[legacy-Zero-Point]

Weird so many people having this prob. I thought it was just me--lmao. Actually, it would happen ALL THE TIME in reg. UT, but has only happened to me once so far in UT2003 and was last night.

In UT, I would usually get stuck going backwards. Last night in UT2003, I got stuck while crouching going forward. And was like "WTF!??!" I hit jump and came right out of it, unlike UT, I would have to reload the game.

WinXP SP1
YES, I am using a KVM w/ PS/2 <----- thought that what was the prob
Linksys KVM100SK
MS Intellitype Natural Pro

[legacy-El-idioto]

I also have problems with stuck keys (mostly strafe left).
I have it really often when I use the numeric keypad keys. When I use the WASD keys, I don't seem to have it anymore.

I had the same thing with UT (using a Microsoft Natural Keyboard on Win2000)
Now I use a Microsoft Internet Natural Pro (something like that:-) on WinXP

[legacy-Khanite]

Could anyone be so kind as to post a FIX or patch to this problem? Could anyone tell me if this will be included in an upcoming patch?

[legacy-Hell's Puppet]

Same problem for - even posted it in a few other forums. I'm slightly dismayed to realize Epic is just now hearing about it. I use a keyboard that uses PS/2 interface and IBM scroll mouse. Had same problem in old UT (on a different machine) until one of the patches fixed it.

I've found that I haven't encountered the problem since I starting using A,S,D, W keys for movement.

My suspiscion is that the problem relates to people who use the arrow keys or keypad for movement.

Also, I believe it only happens after you die or translocate.

[legacy-El-idioto]

Originally posted by Hell's Puppet
Also, I believe it only happens after you die or translocate.

Actually, I have the opposite... I die after it happens :-)

[legacy-TheBlueRaja]

I've found that I haven't encountered the problem since I starting using A,S,D, W keys for movement.

My suspiscion is that the problem relates to people who use the arrow keys or keypad for movement.


Good call - I use the Keypad for movement - what about the rest of you guys.

[legacy-TheQuixote]

I get this problem, I use the keypad and it usually happens after I accidentally hit the numLock key. By tapping the numLock and stuck keys a few times I can usually get the key unstuck.

[legacy-TheBlueRaja]

Yeah, ive noticed that as well, the numlock light comes on - i just though i accidentally hit it, but sometimes i was sure i didnt.

[legacy-MaD-DaRiUs]

Hi all,
well i have the same problem as everyone here 'cept i am using the WASD keys for movement, anybody have ANY idea's on how to fix this problem????

im using a IntelliMouse Explorer With a Microsoft Natural Keyboard Elite(yes it says elite ;) )
and i'am running ut2003 under Gentoo Linux

[legacy-Khanite]

i'm using the arrow keys. Doesnt seem the matter though. They need to fix this problem. Is a major flaw in the game.

[legacy-smormando]

I had this same problem. Are you guys having this problem all using Win XP? There's a "feature" in XP called "StickyKeys" that I disabled, and that fixed the problem. If you go into "Accessibility Options" in the control panel, you'll find it there. It will probably be disabled, but there's a "Settings" button. In there, there's an option to enable/disable the shortcut for it. Make sure that box isn't checked.

There are two other things in there besides sticky keys that I disabled as well (FilterKeys and ToggleKeys). Since I've done this, I haven't had any trouble. I'll be interested to hear if this works.

[legacy-El-idioto]

Originally posted by smormando
There's a "feature" in XP called "StickyKeys" that I disabled, and that fixed the problem.


Brilliant idea. But, if I'm not mistaken, it is activated when you press the shift key 5 times... When you use the keypad you don't use the shift key (unless your fingers are the size of E.T.'s fingers)

I will try it out, though.

BTW
I previously stating I didn't have it anymore when I switched to the ASWD keys... I was wrong... I had it again a couple of times (much less though than with the keypad)

[legacy-soylent_black]

I am using Windows 2000, and here at work (where I have no problem), "StickyKeys" is disabled. I can't wait to get home and see what the setting is there...

I will post a follow up later.

s::b

(yes, when i pressed shift 5 times with W2k the stickykey thing turned on - I am willing to bet this happened accidentally on my home computerhttp://smilies.uniquehardware.co.uk/cwm/cwm/circle.gif)

[legacy-smormando]

Originally posted by soylent_black
..."StickyKeys" is disabled...

Don't forget to go into "Settings" and disable the shortcut to it.



Originally posted by El-idioto
Brilliant idea. But, if I'm not mistaken, it is activated when you press the shift key 5 times... When you use the keypad you don't use the shift key (unless your fingers are the size of E.T.'s fingers)

You're right, that is what activates it. For my key setup, I was using the shift key as my primary fire (not knowing what it was doing). Once activated, I would find myself moving forward without being able to stop until I hit forward again. If you're not using the shift key for anything, I guess it wouldn't activate StickyKeys. Guess there must be another problem...it was just a guess. Good luck with it!

[legacy-TheBlueRaja]

This is definately something to do with Num Lock now - when it happens (and it happens often), the num lock light comes on and im SURE im no where near it. I have also found out that i CAN stop it from happening by hitting the Num Lock key so the light goes off and then pressing various keys several times, eventually it will stop moving against my will.

Also, this still happens with all startup items disabled by msconfig.

This is for sure a bug in the game.

[legacy-smormando]

Originally posted by TheBlueRaja
This is definately something to do with Num Lock now - when it happens (and it happens often), the num lock light comes on and im SURE im no where near it. I have also found out that i CAN stop it from happening by hitting the Num Lock key so the light goes off and then pressing various keys several times, eventually it will stop moving against my will.

Also, this still happens with all startup items disabled by msconfig.

This is for sure a bug in the game.


To quote the hypnotherapist in Office Space, "Wow. That's really messed up."

[legacy-Khanite]

I think it would be great if some Epic Offical came on a posted a Fix or some assurance of a patch.

[legacy-skitz0r]

if you're having issues with the number lock, do yourself a favor and hold it down for 10 seconds and see what happens (outside of the game) it might impress you! possible bug fix, I've not had any problems with this because I use wadx. But, there are many shortcuts that need to be disabled from the config menu you can pull up there.

[legacy-soylent_black]

damn. that was not the problem at all. all 3 Keyboard Accessablity options are turned off and disabled... still gets stuck about a minute into the game running forward... Also appears to have nothing to do with the NumLock key. Also did not die yet or translocate and it still got stuck...

Screw it. I'm gonna play 1942...

[legacy-Wrathchild]

Originally posted by vogel
First time I hear about it.

Are you guys by chance using an PS2 -> USB adapter for your keyboard or a KVM?

-- Daniel, Epic Games Inc.


Just happened to me too. Stuck in Forward motion. If I hit the backwards key, movement stops, and the theres a dodge backward. THis used to happen in UT occaisionally. I use a regular PS2 keyboard.

[legacy-DaBrain]

I've got this problem, too. But i think it's not limited to UT and/or UT2003. I had sticky keys in Counter-Strike, Q3A etc., too. It happens only sometimes, not very often. Pressing some other keys always fixes it. Maybe it's a chipset problem? (via sucks)

I use WSAD for movement.

Keyboard: M$ Internetkeyboard Pro
Mouse: Logitech Dual Optical USB
CPU: AMD 1,2ghz thunderbird c
Mobo: MSI KT266 Pro-R

DaBrain

[legacy-soylent_black]

Are all of us using the VIA chipset? I know I am. Maybe it's time to flash our MBs...

[legacy-El-idioto]

Originally posted by soylent_black
Are all of us using the VIA chipset? I know I am. Maybe it's time to flash our MBs...

Good call... I am also using the VIA chipset.

I have noticed the following seem to be involved a lot (always?) with the sticky key problem:
1) Numeric keypad;
2) Microsoft keyboards;
3) UT2003, but not (often?) in other games;

[legacy-TheBlueRaja]

I have a VIA Chipset - but - i dont have this issue in any other game.

[legacy-Punchinello]

No Via chipset here... using Intel 815e chipset with Windows XP.

I had the same issue on an Intel 440BX chipset with Windows 2000.

This problem is not related to any "sticky keys" feature in the OS or mouse drivers. I have all of that turned off.

I have discovered that hitting keys on the number pad unlocks the stuck key (previously I thought that restarting a game was the only solution). This is strange since I do not use the number pad when I play.

[legacy-soylent_black]

So it's not strictly VIA -

My keyboard is a Belkin, and I never touch the Keypad when playing Unreal Tournament.

I have never had this happen in any other game, (played UT, Medal of Honor, Quake [very little]).

I did find some posts about patches for the original UT where they stated that they "Fixed Sticky Key Problem". If it's the same problem, I probably patched UT before I played it on my newest system.

I hope all of that made sense...

[legacy-Starfire21]

Using a 6 year old Hewlett Packard keyboard and a Microsoft Intelli mouse. I have right mouse for run and left mouse for primary fire, and it randomly sticks, though I don't seem to be having probs with the keyboard buttons sticking. Problems when running towards a pit and you don't stop :bulb: rockets in the wall never turns out good either.

I do use right shift for moving backwards, but all options like Sticky Keys are turned off. I'll fiddle about with various key combinations to see if anything sets things off, but won't post about it unless I find anything (unlikely!) :p

I had a different comp when playing Unreal Tournament and never had this prob, though I had the same mouse and keyboard. in UT2003, the button will always unstick when pressed again, but not sure about other ones.. never seems to do anything when I press a whole load.

Athlon XP1900+
Visiontek Xtasy GeForce4 Ti 4600
516mb DDR RAM
Windows XP Pro
Microsoft Intellimouse Optical
HP (generic keyboard from Pavilion)

[legacy-Khanite]

This the only game that I've had this problem with. Not Hitman 2 or No One Lives Forever 1 and 2 had this problem. Not even the original UT. I personally believe it has to do with the game.

[legacy-GreggBz]

Yes, I agree. It is a problem with the software. (game)

I have the problem in Linux, and now in Windows 2000 on my laptop. I have the problem with 2 different keyboards. I have the problem with both ut and ut2003. Lots of other people with various hardware and operating systems have the problem.

However, I have stoped using the control key during gameplay. That has fixed it for me, but it was hard to adjust since I've used control since the days of DM4.

[legacy-Waskko]

So, what about the sticky keys. After installing patch, problem with it is still here. Will Epic do something with it? Can somebody solve the problem?

[legacy-TheBlueRaja]

Still there with me

[legacy-Khanite]

Is there a cure for this problem yet? DOes the patch fix it or is the totally useless?

HELP!

HELP!

Khanites

[legacy-TheBlueRaja]

The patch is useless, and the readme for the second patch makes no mention of a fix for this either.

They wont even acknowledge this is an issue..

:(

[legacy-Cann]

Yep, I got the same issue. Only in UT2k3 it happens. If I am pressing backwards and hit secondary or sometimes primary it will get stuck (the backwards key). This is bad for example if I were zooming in with the lightning gun on top of a ledge I would fall, either someone else would kill me or I would suicide.

This doesn't happen for just the lightning gun, but all weapons.

And it is only a UT2k3 issue. I have plenty of other games and found it never happened once.

The only way to get unstuck is the click the backwards button again and it will act normal. If my backwards gets stuck then I am stuck in one place when I want to go forward. I have never ever had this problem in any other game but UT2k3 itself, and I have played hours of CS and Q3 in the past to never find this problem.

Also, I use a normal Microsoft Intellimouse USB with the latest 4.1 drivers. Even through a format this mouse problem stays, as well as it happens with two other mice I use. Another Microsoft Intellimouse which is PS2 and a Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer.

This problem may not occur every time when using it, however roughly 5 - 10 times a map, which I think should at least be considered as a flaw that needs to be fixed.

I have supported this company by paying for the first Unreal, Unreal Tournament, and now Unreal Tournament 2003 since 1998. Unreal was a great game for its time, at first it had a mulitplayer flaw so games (at least for me) were not playable online, after a few months this was fixed with a patch. Hopefully this will seen and considered to be another flaw that will some day be worked out as well. I would like to continue support for epic, thanks.

[Meteor_of_War]

Are you guys sure your not accidently hitting the number lock key off while playing, cause that will make it so whatever key you hit on the number pad while you hit number lock will stick on. This happens to me during intense battles cause i'm like an animal on my keyboard, lol. AH SH*T!!, I HIT MY NUMBER LOCK!!

[legacy-Punchinello]

I only hit the keys I intend to hit... and I don't come within 4 keys of the number lock button when I am playing. In fact, the only button I use on the keypad is the zero. So no, I don't accidentally hit the num lock key.

[Daniel Vogel]

Does this also happen when WASD + SPACE are the only keys being used on the keyboard?

-- Daniel, Epic Games Inc.

[legacy-Punchinello]

Here's what I use:

All four arrow keys, CTRL, zero on the keypad, mouse.

[legacy-Cann]

Forward = right click
Backward = middle click
Primary = Cntrl
Secondary = Shift
Jump = Space and Left click
Strafe Left = comma
Strafe Right = period
Alt = Crouch

[legacy-TheBlueRaja]

Thats not what Vogel is asking though is it guys...

[legacy-Cann]

Umm, I thought vogel was just joking (or using sarcasm) by saying that we only use 5 keys on the keyboard to play... or in another words... we overuse them and in time they actually do stick... so he would be saying that it is a hardware problem, but I think its a software problem with the game itself.

And my key configuration is obviously not WASD.

Anyways, they probably don't have time for problems such as ours. Oh well, so much for trying to revive this thread. :sour:

[legacy-TheBlueRaja]

Sorry Cann,
I dont *think* he is joking, i can see why some people would use thouse keys - although i use the keypad so i can answer his question.

Is there anyone out there that uses WASD and space who can answer his question?

[legacy-Cann]

Uhm, BlueRaja are you suggesting that the ONLY key configuration that Epic is supposed to fully Support is WASD and space? You have to be kidding me.

[legacy-TheBlueRaja]

What?

Sorry mate i think your heading off on one, can you read the last few replys again and make sure your on the same boat?

All vogel is asking is wether people who use WSAD + space experience this problem as well as people who solely use the keypad, like me. (use of mouse also is assumed, i would think)

All he says is

"Does this also happen when WASD + SPACE are the only keys being used on the keyboard?"

Im not trying to suggest anything - at all - all im asking is if someone who uses this key config can let us know if it happens with them.

[legacy-soylent_black]

From everything I have read since I started this post back in '89 (j/k - seems like it though), WASD players do not have this problem...

Personally, I'm waiting to get my Tactical Pad before I get back to FPS gaming... WASD keys are just slightly wrong positions for me and it drives me nuts trying to play like that.

[Daniel Vogel]

Please make sure to disable sticky keys and also disable the shortcut (pressing SHIFT five times).

To disable sticky keys go to the control panel -> accessibility options -> keyboard, uncheck "use sticky keys", press settings and also uncheck "use shortcut".

I'll change the code to do this automatically in a future patch.

-- Daniel, Epic Games Inc.

[legacy-TheBlueRaja]

Done that Vogel,
Its definately not this setting as i have it disabled here before thinking it was that and it still happens.

[legacy-soylent_black]

Yes, it is not the "Windows Sticky Keys" feature that is the problem. We thought it was for a while, but we were wrong...

[legacy-Cann]

Yep, I tried that... and I still have the same problem. It may not happen every time, but at least once or twice a map.

When it happens I will just stop pressing any keys and watch my character walk backwards, I find it quite funny/annoying.

I know its not my keyboard I don't get this for instance when typing a paper, typing to friends or playing another game such as cs.

The only time it occurs is in ut2k3.

[legacy-TheBlueRaja]

Cann hit it on the head there vogel, it ONLY happens with ut2003, and i have plenty FPS where i use the same key config. So if it was any windows setting it would happen with them too.

[legacy-ssatch]

When in UT2003, my character will take off running in a random direction as if a key is stuck (IE: Either left, right, up, or down). From what I understand, several people have been experiencing the same thing.. however, no one has been able to find a fix.

Is there a fix? I just upgraded my machine (from a slower 98 to this new XP Pro machine). The keyboard and mouse have remained the same thru the upgrade. I didn't have the problem previously, however I do now.

I am now running:
2.4gig P4
512meg RAM
ATI 9700 Pro (most recent drivers)
Win XP Pro
DirectX 9

I upgraded this PC for the sole purpose of running UT2003, it's very disappointing to be having these problems right off the bat. Any ideas would be appeciated.

* I saw in previous post that someone recommended unchecking all the options related to the 'sticky keys' and all in the assessibility options. It didn't have any affect.

[legacy-spiritwind21]

I used to have this problem in the demo, then I bought the game, and I haven't had a problem since...maybe you should try reinstalling the game, last time I had problems with UT2003, I did that and patched straight to the final patch, and it took care of all my problems. I also noticed when pressing more than 2 or three keys at once (jumping, running forward, strafing, reversing suddenly all at the same time, etc...) once in a while it will stick, but if I press the direction it is stuck in, then it always stops...hope maybe this helped your situation...

[legacy-Wrathchild]

Originally posted by spiritwind21
...hope maybe this helped your situation...

Nope, but thanks for trying.

-Wrath

[legacy-Waskko]

What about the problem with sticky key? Is it resolved? I still have this problem. Can sb help me?

[legacy-TheBlueRaja]

:mad: :mad:

FFS!!! - This is really starting to piss me off. WTF is happening with this - so far (SINCE SEPT 2002) - the only advice i've had on this of any use is disable Sticky keys - well its disabled, always has been.

And yet we have all these people with the same problem and not 1 decent or credible solution.

I cant play this game with this issue, it makes it a nightmare.

Vogel - im sorry mate - but, come on man - help us out here....

Its only been 3 months, 2 patch updates and a whole heap of games lost due to this since...

Come along to MOKUM-X and watch me, MrFurious funnily enough, slide along the walls whilst i batter the keys in vain.

:mad: :mad:

[legacy-Flakimp]

I had this Problem (sticky jeys that is) too. It ONLY happens, when playing on the NUMPAD and when Pressing the Num-Key (to disable Numpad) by accident while moving. At least, this was the reason here.

I hope I could help.

[Kyllian]

Have same problem, I use Y,G,H, and J for movement and each one gets 'stuck' occasionally, I just tap the key again and it stops. Using the wame hardware I played UT with, and never had that problem, could be a minor bug in 2k3

[legacy-TheBlueRaja]

This still happens with the 2186 patch installed. Does anyone know of a workaround for this?

Epic - Come on guys - whats going on...

[legacy-El-idioto]

I always used the numpad keys to play any 1st person shooter. Some years ago I also had the 'sticky keys' problem with UT. Some patch (don't know which exactly) seemed to fix it for me.

Now, with UT2003 I AGAIN had the same problems of sticky keys. So, after the nth game of getting stuck I was so sick of it, I changed to the WASD keys.
Granted, I have it a lot less now (I would guess once per 1.5 hours)... but it still happens!!!

The 2186 definitely did NOT fix anything in this department.

[legacy-TheBlueRaja]

I HAVE A SOLUTION!!!!!!

Right - this is NO joke, and this is how to solve this issue, its a bit harsh, but as EPIC have been Xing useless when it comes to fixing this i had to take things into my own hands. (Not even a bit of help after 86 responses (and counting)). Oh apart from "turn off Sticky Keys" - jesus. :sour:

How did I do it - Well, i literally popped off the NumLock key by using a screwdriver and taking the key off the keyboard - its quite simple and causes no damage, it can be put back on at any time (at least on my keyboard). I can only assume that in the heat of the moment i was accidentally hitting the NUMLOCK key and turning it on which would cause whatever key i was hitting at the time to lock up.

Since i did this i have not had this issue again.

Thanks Epic. :rolleyes:

[legacy-El-idioto]

Hmmm.... popping off the numlock is rather useless for me.
I use the WASD keys! How on Earth am I ever going to hit the numlock key?!?

Nope, that is not a solution for the problem.

[legacy-TheBlueRaja]

*Takes on Persona of Epic Employee*

LOL

What do i care you schmuck - you already bought the game - and it works for me...

hahahaha

:D

Seriously tho - the Numlock thing works for me - sorry i cant help you WSAD guys. Perhaps Epic will...

hahahaha
ROFL
LOL

Ahem...

[legacy-da.styla]

:D :D :D HI :D :D :D

I got this "sticky keys" bug and I found a solution for ME ! I use the arrow keys to move but I standardly have the numlock on because I need it for several purposes in windows. Once The bug occurs in the game I just need to deactivate the numlock in order to fix it. THATS ALL (that was all I had to do)

[legacy-El-idioto]

Unfortunately, I always have the numlock key off, because the light on my keyboard annoys me.

But, as I metioned before: since I switched to ASDW I don't have the problem that often anymore (maybe once per hour, or so).

Thanks for the tip

[legacy-mortisimoo]

6 months later. Any fix for this yet?

[legacy-da.styla]

Ive not heard about a fix up to now ...

it seems that epic doesnt care about this even half a year later :(

[legacy-sprock3t]

Im going to confuse everyone, but it may not be your keyboards, because it is happening to me on a MAC G4. My right Strife key gets stuck and I cant make it stop.

Keep the Mac remarks to yourself, because I use both PC and MAC. :-P

I've also had the problem on my PC with UT2003. I would just hit the left stife a few times and it would stop.

[legacy-TheBlueRaja]

You wanna know the funny thing, i have since changed keyboard, and my complete system and it STILL happens.

I thought WTF?????

So - i went and bought a Nostromo N52 and i havent had it since, BUT this only lead me to a couple of conlcusions...

1) I have a PS2 (Non-USB and nowt to do with Playstations BTW) Keyboard, and not a USB keyboard (the Nostromo is USB as well)

2) The BIOS is still an award BIOS albeit in a different Motherboard.

Therefore, if you have this - are you using an Award BIOS and a PS2 Keyboard?

[legacy-sprock3t]

Come on! What is the fix! UT2004 Also...

[legacy-bennage]

Various keys get stuck, everything from forward (W) to weapons fire (left mouse click).

AMD XP 1900+
512 MB
nForce MB
GeForce FX5200
Microsoft Natural KB & Optical Wheel Mouse

[legacy-Swiper_the_Fox]

I'm getting this in UT2004 on my notebook .. never happened on my desktop(s) or on my notebook in UT2003. It won't always be the same key, or the other thing that happens is that nothing will happen, and then all the buffered keystrokes will execute at once.

[legacy-bennage]

I killed every non-essential task on the computer and that helped significantly. Levels are still a bit touchy immediately after they load, but otherwise okay.
I highly suspect the QuickTime app qttask.exe.

Do a Google on "EndItAll2". It's a great app for closing non-essential programs.

[legacy-IRONxNelix]

Ok, I am running on the following system:

Asus A7N8X N-Force 2 MB
2800-XP Processor
Maxtor ATA-133 7200 RPM Drive
1 gig PC 3200 Corsair ram
ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128 Meg
Logitech USB Keyboard - No PS2 adapter
Logitech Track Ball
Nostromo n52 GamePad
XP Pro
Unreal Tournament 2004, patched to 3236

What is happening is that when I play the keyboard and mouse go crazy sometimes. For example, I will be running forward and all of a sudden if I release the W key I continue to run forward and I can't stop. Even if I release all the keys and take my hand off the mouse I continue to run forward. Now for a minute or so any key I press has a 1 to 2 second delay before my character reacts and the controll I press seems to stick, even if it is the mouse fire button. It makes it completly impossible to play.

It is deffinetly not a lag issue, because it seems to happen on single player as well.

I have tried removing the Nostromo and it's drivers. I killed all running processes in the background.

I tried a different keyboard.

Set BIOS back to default.

Disabled anti-virus

I even completly reinstalled the game from scratch!

I play 10 or 15 other games and this one is the only one that has this problem.

[legacy-TheBlueRaja]

Are any of you using anything other than a PS2 Keyboard?

Scratch that - post above doh!

I have changed my entire system (since I starting this thread) and still had the problem.

I then bought a USB keyboard (well more specifically a Nostromo N52) and i've never had the issue since.

Strange your having it with your Nostromo when i dont (and i had the issue before).