Useful (Read: Necessary) Macros

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Useful (Read: Necessary) Macros

Post by completelynewguy » 12 Mar 2017, 01:29

Since I got FF-ed by a SADAR spec, I realized something. You're going to need to call out your shot if you're going to take one. And typing is a pain in a combat situation, so you're likely to not type anything at all. So this is where the namesake of this thread is going to come into play.

Here's some basics, to get you started.
Utility Toggle-Burst-Fire-Mode - Set this if you frequently switch to Burst Fire mode. Would recommend binding to the C key.
Activate-Held-Object - Does what it says on the tin. In other words, this will most likely be your "Deploy Table" and "Wield Two-Handed Weapon" macro. Would recommend binding it to the space bar.
field-strip-weapon - Does what it says on the tin. This one is very situational, but useful nonetheless. Would recommend binding it as Alt+F.
Unique-Action - Performs a weapon's unique action, if it has one. If you use the shotgun frequently, bind this key to R or somewhere close to the space bar, if you've a macro for wielding.
Load-From-Attachment - Prepares a weapon's "active" attachment. In other words, the UGL-shotgun-miniflamer macro. Would recommend setting the keybind close to your Burst Fire macro.
Unload-Weapon - Does what it says on the tin. Very useful if you're good at ammo management. Would recommend binding it to the proverbial reload key, R.

Communication
say " " - Allows you to say a phrase. Bind to where ever for easy communication. Can be used for radio communication by using ( ; ) or your department/squad channel.
me " " - Allows you to perform a custom emote. Bind to where ever for easy emoting.

Examples
  • say "(;) or (:h)Contact spotted." - Can be used in any situation.
  • me "gives a thumbs up." - Can be used for deaf personnel or to get your point across.
  • say "(;)ROCKET OUT!" - VERY USEFUL. Heavily recommend using it before firing it.
  • say "(;)ROCKET OUT, BACKBLAST CLEAR!" - Alternative of macro above. Again, recommend using before firing.
  • say "(;) or (:h)CONTACT SPOTTED [Chose a cardinal direction here]!" - Recommend if you want to be specific about where you've spotted an enemy, from a reference point.
  • me "does the dab. Somewhere, a child loses their innocence."
If you've your own macros or ideas for one, feel free to share.

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Re: Useful (Read: Necessary) Macros

Post by tempchar » 12 Mar 2017, 13:13

List of my macros:

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Rip boot knife macro

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Re: Useful (Read: Necessary) Macros

Post by nerocavalier » 14 Mar 2017, 12:20

Give is best macro since it's always useful. You can hand over pills, ammo, guns, and other things.
Troublesome, as usual.

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