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There is several ways to look around in GRA. You can press **X** to switch to //Examine Mode//. A cursor will appear over your character, move it using the cursor keys over the tile you want to examine to get a description about the NPC or object placed here. Pressing **X** again will go back to the standard controls and if you do it when examining a NPC or object, it will select it as a target. You can also use the **[space]** key to switch between visible NPC. Moving the mouse over any notable object or NPC will display a description too. Left Clicking on a NPC will select it and display his description. | There is several ways to look around in GRA. You can press **X** to switch to //Examine Mode//. A cursor will appear over your character, move it using the cursor keys over the tile you want to examine to get a description about the NPC or object placed here. Pressing **X** again will go back to the standard controls and if you do it when examining a NPC or object, it will select it as a target. You can also use the **[space]** key to switch between visible NPC. Moving the mouse over any notable object or NPC will display a description too. Left Clicking on a NPC will select it and display his description. | ||
- | The currently selected object or NPC is displayed in the lower part of right panel. | + | The currently selected object or NPC is displayed in an panel at the top right location of your screen. |
===== Interacting ===== | ===== Interacting ===== | ||
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===== Combat ===== | ===== Combat ===== | ||
- | To attack a NPC you'll have to select it first, using the commands explained in the //Looking Around// section. When a NPC is selected you will see on the right part of the screen the NPC's name, health and your chance to hit it with your current weapon. Pressing **[Numpad 0]** or **F** will fire at the target. You can also right/click and select attack, or use the middle click button of your mouse to do so. To reload your weapon, press **R** or use the context menu (right click on your character). | + | To attack an enemy or location you must select it first. To do so, press the Attack key (**[F]** or **[num.0]**) a first time. The game will automatically target the nearest enemy or the last selected one if any. |
- | Some weapons (rifles, SMG, glock pistol, sawed-off shotgun) have a //Burst Fire// mode. It will fire 3 rounds at the target with a reduced accuracy. To toggle burst mode On/Off, press **B** or use the context menu. If a weapon is in burst mode, you'll see a //[B]// displayed next to the weapon's name in your right panel. | + | |
+ | Then, if you are not satisfied with the selection, you can use the **space** key to cycle through available targets (or **E** to cycle through hostiles). Alternatively (or if you want to target a wall or an empty space) you can use the NumPad keys to move the selection cursor around. | ||
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+ | When your are satisfied with the result, press the Attack key again to shoot at your selection. If for a reason or another you want to cancel the action, press the Idle key (**num.pad 5**) or the e**[X]**amine key. | ||
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+ | If you prefer using the mouse, things are much easier there. Move your cursor over the place you want to shoot at, then right-click and use the context menu or use the middle mouse button if you have one. | ||
Attacking police officers or civilians will raise your [[GRA:Legal System|Alert Level]]. | Attacking police officers or civilians will raise your [[GRA:Legal System|Alert Level]]. | ||
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===== Inventory Screen ===== | ===== Inventory Screen ===== | ||
Using **I** you can open your inventory screen. Here you can change weapon, reload and use your items. Left Click on an object to see it's properties. Double Click on a slot will equip or use the object. Right Click will open a contextual menu. | Using **I** you can open your inventory screen. Here you can change weapon, reload and use your items. Left Click on an object to see it's properties. Double Click on a slot will equip or use the object. Right Click will open a contextual menu. | ||
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===== Quick Access Bar ===== | ===== Quick Access Bar ===== | ||
Grand Rogue Auto features a quick action bar: Five buttons in the left toolbar can be assigned to various items. To do so, open your inventory with **I**, right click the item you want to have a shortcut for, select //Copy to action bar// and choose a slot. The item will be assigned to the corresponding button. Then, you can either press the button with the mouse or use the **F1** to **F5** keyboard keys to use this item. | Grand Rogue Auto features a quick action bar: Five buttons in the left toolbar can be assigned to various items. To do so, open your inventory with **I**, right click the item you want to have a shortcut for, select //Copy to action bar// and choose a slot. The item will be assigned to the corresponding button. Then, you can either press the button with the mouse or use the **F1** to **F5** keyboard keys to use this item. |