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JYWLuca8269 at 10:08, 5 October 2021

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			There are many shortcuts and hotkeys that are common across most RTS type games. Ashes of the Singularity shares some of those, but also introduces some unique key bindings of its own. As a short overview, here are some of the controls you’ll absolutely want to know in order to start playing the game effectively.

	There are many shortcuts and hotkeys that are common across most RTS type games. Ashes of the Singularity shares some of those, but also introduces some unique key bindings of its own. As a short overview, here are some of the controls you’ll absolutely want to know in order to start playing the game effectively.

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JYWLuca8269 at 13:40, 14 October 2020

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	There are many shortcuts and hotkeys that are common across most RTS type games. Ashes of the Singularity shares some of those, but also introduces some unique key bindings of its own. As a short overview, here are some of the controls you’ll absolutely want to know in order to start playing the game effectively.		There are many shortcuts and hotkeys that are common across most RTS type games. Ashes of the Singularity shares some of those, but also introduces some unique key bindings of its own. As a short overview, here are some of the controls you’ll absolutely want to know in order to start playing the game effectively.

JYWLuca8269 at 13:01, 16 September 2020

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	There are many shortcuts and hotkeys that are common across most RTS type games. Ashes of the Singularity shares some of those, but also introduces some unique key bindings of its own. As a short overview, here are some of the controls you’ll absolutely want to know in order to start playing the game effectively.		There are many shortcuts and hotkeys that are common across most RTS type games. Ashes of the Singularity shares some of those, but also introduces some unique key bindings of its own. As a short overview, here are some of the controls you’ll absolutely want to know in order to start playing the game effectively.
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	<li><strong>LEFT-CLICK</strong> to select a unit</li>		<li><strong>LEFT-CLICK</strong> to select a unit</li>
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	<li><strong>RIGHT-DRAG</strong> to move the map. (the game will have options to change the bindings)</li>		<li><strong>RIGHT-DRAG</strong> to move the map. (the game will have options to change the bindings)</li>
	<li><strong>SCROLL-WHEEL</strong> to zoom in and out. Holding down this button will let you rotate the map and holding the SHIFT key while doing it will let you change the camera pitch</li>		<li><strong>SCROLL-WHEEL</strong> to zoom in and out. Holding down this button will let you rotate the map and holding the SHIFT key while doing it will let you change the camera pitch</li>
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	<li><strong>F1</strong> will select an idle engineer (we will update the UI to display idle engineers)</li>		<li><strong>F1</strong> will select an idle engineer (we will update the UI to display idle engineers)</li>
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	<li><strong>M</strong> Rotate camera</li>		<li><strong>M</strong> Rotate camera</li>
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	<li><strong>Hold SHIFT</strong> to queue multiple orders. This is exceptionally useful for Engineers/Constructors.</li>		<li><strong>Hold SHIFT</strong> to queue multiple orders. This is exceptionally useful for Engineers/Constructors.</li>
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	<li><strong>Upgrades [X]</strong> are crucial to victory. Don't forget Logistics!</li>		<li><strong>Upgrades [X]</strong> are crucial to victory. Don't forget Logistics!</li>
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AlphonsoHornibro at 04:32, 8 February 2018

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	<li><strong>F2</strong> to cycle through any idle Factories/Assemblies.</li>		<li><strong>F2</strong> to cycle through any idle Factories/Assemblies.</li>
	<li><strong>F3</strong> Select all air units on screen</li>		<li><strong>F3</strong> Select all air units on screen</li>
	<li><strong>Home</strong>Zoom to Nexus.</li>		<li><strong>Home</strong> Zoom to Nexus.</li>
	<li><strong>CTRL+(1-9)</strong> to assign the current selection to that number. Double-tap that number to jump to that group. Useful for production buildings to update rally points</li>		<li><strong>CTRL+(1-9)</strong> to assign the current selection to that number. Double-tap that number to jump to that group. Useful for production buildings to update rally points</li>
	<li><strong>[V]</strong> to combine the current selection into an army. Armies are commanded as single units and support each other in combat.</li>		<li><strong>[V]</strong> to combine the current selection into an army. Armies are commanded as single units and support each other in combat.</li>

AlphonsoHornibro at 04:32, 8 February 2018

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	<li><strong># keys</strong> can set up control groups. Then, you can hit the number key to select that control group</li>		<li><strong># keys</strong> can set up control groups. Then, you can hit the number key to select that control group</li>
	<li><strong>TAB</strong> will allow you to tab into the next group of keyboard short-cuts for a selected unit or building</li>		<li><strong>TAB</strong> will allow you to tab into the next group of keyboard short-cuts for a selected unit or building</li>
	<li><strong>Arrow Keys</strong>Move camera</li>		<li><strong>Arrow Keys</strong> Move camera</li>
	<li><strong>M</strong> Rotate camera</li>		<li><strong>M</strong> Rotate camera</li>
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	<li><strong>[V]</strong> to combine the current selection into an army. Armies are commanded as single units and support each other in combat.</li>		<li><strong>[V]</strong> to combine the current selection into an army. Armies are commanded as single units and support each other in combat.</li>
	<li><strong>[B]</strong> to break up an army. This can be useful if you want to retreat.</li>		<li><strong>[B]</strong> to break up an army. This can be useful if you want to retreat.</li>
	<li><strong>[F]</strong>Patrol</li>		<li><strong>[F]</strong> Patrol</li>
	<li><strong>Use armies [V]</strong> to your advantage. Controlling individual units is so 2009.</li>		<li><strong>Use armies [V]</strong> to your advantage. Controlling individual units is so 2009.</li>
	<li><strong>Orbitals [C]</strong> are powerful single-shot abilities. Their cost increases with each use.</li>		<li><strong>Orbitals [C]</strong> are powerful single-shot abilities. Their cost increases with each use.</li>
	<li><strong>Upgrades [X]</strong> are crucial to victory. Don't forget Logistics!</li>		<li><strong>Upgrades [X]</strong> are crucial to victory. Don't forget Logistics!</li>
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AlphonsoHornibro at 04:31, 8 February 2018

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	<li><strong>TAB</strong> will allow you to tab into the next group of keyboard short-cuts for a selected unit or building</li>		<li><strong>TAB</strong> will allow you to tab into the next group of keyboard short-cuts for a selected unit or building</li>
	<li><strong>Arrow Keys</strong>Move camera</li>		<li><strong>Arrow Keys</strong>Move camera</li>
	<li><strong>M</strong>~~Holding M rotates~~ camera</li>		<li><strong>M</strong> Rotate camera</li>
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AlphonsoHornibro at 04:31, 8 February 2018

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	<li><strong># keys</strong> can set up control groups. Then, you can hit the number key to select that control group</li>		<li><strong># keys</strong> can set up control groups. Then, you can hit the number key to select that control group</li>
	<li><strong>TAB</strong> will allow you to tab into the next group of keyboard short-cuts for a selected unit or building</li>		<li><strong>TAB</strong> will allow you to tab into the next group of keyboard short-cuts for a selected unit or building</li>
			<li><strong>Arrow Keys</strong>Move camera</li>
			<li><strong>M</strong>Holding M rotates camera</li>
	</ul>		</ul>

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	<li><strong>Hold SHIFT</strong> with units selected to view their current destinations.</li>		<li><strong>Hold SHIFT</strong> with units selected to view their current destinations.</li>
	<li><strong>Hold SHIFT</strong> with buildings selected to view their current rally points.</li>		<li><strong>Hold SHIFT</strong> with buildings selected to view their current rally points.</li>
	<li><strong>~~CTRL~~+LEFT-CLICK</strong> issues an attack-move order~~.</li>~~		<li><strong>A+LEFT-CLICK</strong> issues an attack-move order.</li>
	~~<li><strong>You can hotkey buildings (CTRL + 1-9).</strong> This is massively helpful for updating rally points~~.</li>
	<li><strong>F1</strong> to cycle through any idle Engineers/Constructors.</li>		<li><strong>F1</strong> to cycle through any idle Engineers/Constructors.</li>
	<li><strong>F2</strong> to cycle through any idle Factories/Assemblies.</li>		<li><strong>F2</strong> to cycle through any idle Factories/Assemblies.</li>
	<li><strong>CTRL+(1-9)</strong> to assign the current selection to that number. Double-tap that number to jump to that group.</li>		<li><strong>F3</strong> Select all air units on screen</li>
			<li><strong>Home</strong>Zoom to Nexus.</li>
			<li><strong>CTRL+(1-9)</strong> to assign the current selection to that number. Double-tap that number to jump to that group. Useful for production buildings to update rally points</li>
	<li><strong>[V]</strong> to combine the current selection into an army. Armies are commanded as single units and support each other in combat.</li>		<li><strong>[V]</strong> to combine the current selection into an army. Armies are commanded as single units and support each other in combat.</li>
	<li><strong>[B]</strong> to break up an army. This can be useful if you want to retreat.</li>		<li><strong>[B]</strong> to break up an army. This can be useful if you want to retreat.</li>
			<li><strong>[F]</strong>Patrol</li>
	<li><strong>Use armies [V]</strong> to your advantage. Controlling individual units is so 2009.</li>		<li><strong>Use armies [V]</strong> to your advantage. Controlling individual units is so 2009.</li>
	<li><strong>Orbitals [C]</strong> are powerful single-shot abilities. Their cost increases with each use.</li>		<li><strong>Orbitals [C]</strong> are powerful single-shot abilities. Their cost increases with each use.</li>
	<li><strong>Upgrades [X]</strong> are crucial to victory. Don't forget Logistics!</li>		<li><strong>Upgrades [X]</strong> are crucial to victory. Don't forget Logistics!</li>
	</ul>		</ul>

Pertner at 17:21, 10 May 2016

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 There are many shortcuts and hotkeys that are common across most RTS type games. Ashes of the Singularity shares some of those, but also introduces some unique key bindings of its own. As a short overview, here are some of the controls you’ll absolutely want to know in order to start playing the game effectively.
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    <li><strong># keys</strong> can set up control groups. Then, you can hit the number key to select that control group</li>
    <li><strong>TAB</strong> will allow you to tab into the next group of keyboard short-cuts for a selected unit or building</li>
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== Description ==

There are many shortcuts and hotkeys that are common across most RTS type games. Ashes of the Singularity shares some of those, but also introduces some unique key bindings of its own. As a short overview, here are some of the controls you’ll absolutely want to know in order to start playing the game effectively.
 

<h3 style="color:#6d6d6d">Mouse</h3>
<ul>
<li>LEFT-CLICK to select a unit</li>
<li>LEFT-DRAG to select several units</li>
<li>RIGHT-CLICK to send to a destination</li>
<li>RIGHT-DRAG to move the map. (the game will have options to change the bindings)</li>
<li>SCROLL-WHEEL to zoom in and out. Holding down this button will let you rotate the map and holding the SHIFT key while doing it will let you change the camera pitch</li>
</ul>

<h3 style="color:#6d6d6d">Keyboard</h3>
<ul>
<li>F1 will select an idle engineer (we will update the UI to display idle engineers)</li>
<li>SHIFT will show all current orders and allow you to say up waypoints</li>
<li>ALT will show the weapon range of your units</li>
<li>CTRL and a number key will set up control groups. This is important because control groups are shown on the map</li>
<li># keys can set up control groups. Then, you can hit the number key to select that control group</li>
<li>TAB will allow you to tab into the next group of keyboard short-cuts for a selected unit or building</li>
</ul>