Hi.

Having thoroughly enjoyed most of two versions of Gothic 3 from my collection, I now have Gothic 2 Gold (from GOG via Galaxy) installed on my Win 10 computer - and it works well.
BUT the navigation uses the number pad keys (not WASD) and on my English keyboard the numbers key pad is on the right hand side - which would mean trying to use the mouse with my left hand.
[And I'd probably never manage that - especially during combat !! ]

However, I've seen posts here at GB that talk about changing the function of keys (temporarily) for a game and wondered if it would be possible in THIS case ??

And, if so, how easy would it be for a Techie Numbo like me to deal with it ??

Any help always much appreciated

What you are talking about is changing key bindings. Go into the Options in the main menu and see if there is an option to do this. I take it you do not have number keys across the top of the keyboard in addition to having the keypad??

I've been reading some posts about this game and they all talk about using the WASD keys for navigation along with the mouse.

Hi Draclvr - and thanks for your response.

Across the top of my keyboard are all the "F" keys and along the next row below are the normal number keys - with each one serving a dual purpose - eg. - the No.4 also serves as the $ sign.

Could it depend on who is providing the game as to how the navigation appears ?? In this case GOG GALAXY ??

I've never had the problem before ....
[I, too, have always used "WASD + Mouse".]

And I need to have that facility with this game 🙄

So, you don't have to use the number pad then. If really needed, you could use the number keys at the top.

Did you check in Options to see if there is a way to change key bindings??

Something just doesn't sound right here.... I have ever heard of number keys being used for navigation. I'm going to pose a question in the Steam and GOG forums for this game.

Thank you. And do, please, let me know if you find anything in those forums that would help ....

I don't think I could use those number keys (the row below the F keys) to navigate, Draclvr. I tried a couple but none of them got my character to move across the screen

And where would I find the "Options" you mention ??
[I looked on the Galaxy page from where I would launch the game but didn't see anything called Options.]

If I may butt in about something I don't know anything about, but, the GOG page says there is a 78 page manual with the game. Maybe you need to download that separately and see if there is something helpful in there?

I already have two manuals downloaded, oldbroad. One for the original Gothic 2 and one for the later version - called Gothic 2 Gold.

The 78 page manual is for the original version and describes the navigation system as using WASD keys.

The manual for the later version only appears to aspire to 9 pages and doesn't go into details of navigation etc..

Okay, was hoping it might help.

I'm not sure how you get to the main menu, but usually it's by pressing ESC after you load the game.

Oldbroad's suggestion was a good one. In that manual does it explain the main menu functions? It probably won't mention navigation as such, but more what things you can change in the Options sub-menu.

If the numbers above don't work, that tells me the numbers on the keypad shouldn't work either. Maybe try turning OFF the number lock so they can't be used as numbers? You don't say so, but I assume when you tried to use the WASD keys, they didn't work?

Thank you for trying to help, oldbroad 😊

The numbers on the keypad DO work, Draclvr. They move my character the way the WASD keys should.
Obviously I tried to move my character using the WASD keys FIRST as soon as I could interact when all the intro stuff over. But they just had no effect.

I will try turning OFF the numbers keypad next, then.
(The numbers above work as normal - just not as navigation tools.)

And see if I can find any other “options” anywhere ….

(I’m so disappointed - and It’s all so frustrating for a non- techie person !!)

I assumed that, but just wanted to make sure! Have you tried pressing the ESC key once the game is loaded to see if there is something in the main menu for Options?

Not yet. I ran out of “computer” time today but will also try that next.

Thanks for any help 🙂

(Did you get any Forum replies ??)

No, not yet. I'll check again before I go to bed tonight. Isn't it past your bedtime over there?!

I thought of something else. Have you tried using the arrow keys to move around?

Hi Draclvr.

Yes. It was very late for me but I’m not well at the moment and getting to sleep is highly unlikely 👎

Also, I have a really awful confession to make.
I have kept calling the Arrows keypad the Numbers keypad - mind boggling ly !!
The Arrows keypad IS the one that moves my character but IS on the wrong side of my keyboard to be practical !!
(I sometimes wonder at my ability to know my own name and so I do apologise )

Hopefully, later, I’ll see if I can find Options via the game’s EXIT button and get back in touch.

Thanks for your patience in the meantime ….

Stay well, Mad! And stop putting yourself down. We all go through those moments!

Oh, I hope you start feeling better soon. Trust me, I wondered just yesterday if I was losing my marbles when I asked something in the Breakfast Room which I had already asked before!

Let me change my questions in the GOG and Steam forums. Usually the WASD and arrow keys are interchangeable for navigation. I just don't understand why your WASD keys won't work.

Thanks to you both !!

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I haven’t used my computer yet today, Draclvr, but I’m hoping to before I might try for any sleep 😬

EDIT :

Well, after a short rest, I decided to have another go with this game anyway and did locate "Options" via the Esc key, where you had suggested it would be.

And, after some fiddling about, managed to change the navigation to WASD !!!!!!!! ✨✨✨ YAHOO !!!!!!!!

So before I go any further I now need to consult the manual re other stuff - like quick saving, toddling between run and walk, using the inventory - and loads of other things.

Meanwhile, thank you VERY MUCH INDEED for your very much appreciated help and patience .... broccoli

Hi.

Really great to be playing Gothic 2 Gold 👍

I did have to change A LOT of the computer keys to get it to run but those I changed are working well 🙂

However, there is no Quick Save facility.
It gives the usual “F5” in the manual but that just doesn’t do anything and I don’t know of any way to create anything.

And when I looked on-line the only advice I found was to use the “full” save procedure.
It appeares that that was what other people had had to do.

So No Quick Save ….

Good news, Mad!

Did not see your edit until now, and I'm assuming Draclvr did not either. That's why I do "stack" my posts sometimes.

Enjoy your gaming!

Thanks, oldbroad 🙂

You available, if only to comment, Draclvr ?? 😁

I'm here very late tonight, Mad! I'm doing the happy dance for you!

Been a very busy day and I had league bowling tonight. Even if you have to go the long way to save, being able to navigate comfortably is the really big WIN! I wasn't sure if the game allowed you to remap keys to your liking, but I'm so happy it does.

Now, just go have fun!