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Is there any games I can play using only the mouse keys?

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mongoosebike

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Hi I'm broken up(quadriplegic) and can only use the mouse keys and the keyboard but only one key each time.
I there any games for me ? I know I cant play any fast real time games
Thanks
 
You can pretty much play Diablo II with just the mouse, I'm sure Diablo III will be the same way when it comes out.
 
I don't know how real-time you want your games, but World of Goo is completely by mouse. I think almost any game Blizzard makes can be used just with a mouse, the keyboard is just access to shortcuts.
 
There's a fun strategy game (not real-time) called Domination which can be played 100% with the mouse. (You can use some keys to rotate the camera around, but that's not necessary.) The same company has a newer game called Galactic Assault which might be the same way, though I haven't tried it yet.

If you're into RPGs, I think pretty much anything from Spiderweb Software can be 100% mouse-controlled, with the keyboard just being used for shortcuts.

--Eric
 
thanks

Thanks everybody
I may be able to mouse but right now I only use the "mouse keys" witch are the numeric keys on the right side of the key board(to move the pointer)

Even if I do use a mouse like device I still would not be able to move very quickly as required in games like warcraft 3
I think diablo 2 is fast too

I will check the games listed above

any other suggestion?
 
The ultimate mouse key games:

Scarab of RA and Civ II

(For Scarab of RA you will need to install either Classic or vMac Mini, but you will have dreams at night of wandering through the temple.)
 
Pretty much all the old Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest/Dragon Warrior games can be played at your own pace, one key at a time.

Legal issues of console emulators and game carts ROM files aside, of course.

edit: what Miharu said, except that you can also add those old role-playing games to your list.
 
Risk 2....lovely game!(Just installed it on my netbook)


And chips challenge(i don't think there is a Mac version, but I worth a look if you have access to a PC)
 
I'd try something like a card game or Sudoku - most others require both a keyboard and mouse together.
 
Have you ever seen the Nostromo N52 Gamepad.? I'm not sure if you could use it in your condition, but it's fitted to the hand, and has a multi-axis controller similar to a gamepad that you can operate with the thumb. I've been using it for years in lieu of the keyboard (I game on a laptop alot).

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Peggle and Peggle Nights are very addictive and you can use either the keyboard or mouse.
 
i got beat up in a motorcycle accident a few years ago and i played games like Civilization 4 and other mouse based turn-based games using Dragon NaturallySpeaking (now i use Dictate on the mac). i havent used dictate for gaming yet, but dragon worked great. i helped train others play basic windows games (even pinball) using voice as well.
it might be an idea, if not for gaming, then general use.
 
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I would imagine a lot of the old point and click adventure games (Myst era) could be done using the mouse keys.

As for something more modern you could check out Defcon, which is a real time strategy game. If I recall has a mode that allows you to play in a mix between real time but with pauses at major turning points.

There are other online games that some find addicting, my roommate loves Travian an online turn based tactical game.

In games like Warcraft III, I'm pretty sure you can also turn down the speed of the gameplay to a level where you can still command your troops.

Good luck.
 
Rivix said:
I don't know how real-time you want your games, but World of Goo is completely by mouse. I think almost any game Blizzard makes can be used just with a mouse, the keyboard is just access to shortcuts.
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World of Warcraft? Don't you need WSAD keys for movement?
 
thnaks for the information and links.:D In games like Warcraft III, I'm pretty sure you can also turn down the speed of the gameplay to a level where you can still command your troops.
 
Mongoose, any chance of getting a Jouse or HeadMouse?

Perhaps more importantly, can anyone recommend non-twitch games that are playable from the keyboard only?
 
Another vote for the civilation games, no time limit, turn based, you could play just fine with mousekeys.
 
mongoosebike said:
Hi I'm broken up(quadriplegic) and can only use the mouse keys and the keyboard but only one key each time.
I there any games for me ? I know I cant play any fast real time games
Thanks
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Check out Assistive Gaming. We have reviews of various games from the perspective of disabled individuals that use assistive technology to play games, including descriptions of controls (mouse, left-clicking, right-clicking, keyboard) needed for each game.

You may find it useful. :)

-PN
 
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