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Q288209: MechWarrior 4: Mech Torso Does Not Center Correctly

Article: Q288209
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbimu
Last Modified: 07-FEB-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MechWarrior 4: Vengeance 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you enter the third stage of the training mission, the torso autocentering
command may turn the mech's torso 90 degrees to the right.

NOTE: The third stage of the training mission is the stage in which your mission
is to destroy a set of fuel tanks.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if you use the keyboard, or the keyboard and the mouse
to turn the torso.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this issue, use a game controller to turn the mech's torso.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft MechWarrior 4.

Additional query words: msgame 4.0 keyboard mw mech4 warrior joystick twist

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Keywords          : kbimu 
Technology        : kbGamesSearch
Version           : :
Issue type        : kbprb

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