[QoL] Dedicated Self-Cast Key for Enhanced Control and Convenience

[nicolasbertolino]

Description

In the current game setup, players can self-cast abilities via three methods:

1. Double tap
2. Alt-tap (with the "Smart Double Tap" option enabled)
3. Directly targeting the hero using the mouse (via hero model and portraits)

However, there exists a specific scenario in which the first two options become unusable, pushing players to rely solely on manual mouse targeting. This arises when players:

• Use the quickcast setting, rendering the double tap method ineffective.
• Have their item keys bound to popular configurations such as Alt+Q, Alt+W, etc. In this setup, the alt key, being preoccupied, disables the smart double tap functionality.

For players operating within this framework, gameplay can sometimes become less fluid and intuitive. An added layer of complexity arises, potentially affecting their in-game performance.

Proposal: Introduce an optional, configurable dedicated hotkey solely for self-casting. For illustration, I might opt for the Mouse 4 button combined with spell hotkeys (Q, W, E, etc.) or ability hotkeys (Alt+Q, Alt+W, etc.). This is just an example, and the actual implementation could allow players to choose any convenient key combination. The aim is to streamline the self-casting process for many and customize the experience to fit varied user configurations.

[araracansada1]

It would be an awesome feature!

I might opt for the Mouse 4 button combined with spell hotkeys (Q, W, E, etc.) or ability hotkeys (Alt+Q, Alt+W, etc.). This is just an example, and the actual implementation could allow players to choose any convenient key combination.

Based on this new modifier button feature [Mouse 4] opens up a space for also implement an alternative modifier button [Mouse 5] to use skills of other controlled units without the unit being selected. Proposal: Enchantress catches a centaur. Holding Mouse 5 and pressing Q will cause the centaur to cast his first skill - his stun - without it being previously selected. To make things even more intuitive would be interesting to create a new feature that allows you when "ALT" is hold, if you move, only neutral/ilusions units will move. I already know that holding "CTRL" does something similarly, but its not the same. Holding "CTRL" and move will move all units.

Great post! Upvoted.

[slightlyfaulty]

This has already been possible for a long time. Just enable Advanced Quickcast/Autocast Hotkeys then you can set hotkeys for "Autocast" abilities. Despite the name, these hotkeys work for self-casting as well as toggling autocast.