Playability problems on Windows tablet

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Kuokkanen
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Playability problems on Windows tablet

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I just gave test-run for Windows version of Battle Academy Demo 2.5 on Acer hybrid tablet with Windows 8.1. I tried to play the game only with the stylus (broad cushioned point) and it has some issues. Most left-click functions seem to work with it, EXCEPT the command icons. So with stylus I touch on square I want to move an unit, command icons appear, I point on move fast, but command does not go across to the unit! I had to attach keyboard & touchpad to the tablet so I could use touchpad's buttons to click on order icons. That works, straight touch on the touchscreen doesn't. In addition I couldn't use stylus to select a unit while another unit was active.

Does full version of the game have these problems? Has Battle Academy 2 inherited these problems as well? Would it be too much to ask to patch up these problems and possible other problems with touchscreen tablets?
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RE: Playability problems on Windows tablet

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Touchscreen support has been something on our wishlist for a while, others have asked for it certainly. But we have not had time to implement it.

I will ask, are you playing in Left Only or L/R mouse button mode? Just to check :)

One thing to note is that holding down over a friendly unit can be a better way to select in this kind of situation as it ignores any potential orders (such as turn).

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RE: Playability problems on Windows tablet

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Touchscreen support has been something on our wishlist for a while, others have asked for it certainly. But we have not had time to implement it.
Does this apply to Battle Academy 2 as well?
I will ask, are you playing in Left Only or L/R mouse button mode? Just to check :)
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RE: Playability problems on Windows tablet

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We have not specifically upgraded BA2 for touch play, no.

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RE: Playability problems on Windows tablet

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Thank you for answers. That'll be all.
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