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4 years ago
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Heads not exploding ME3 (PC - Origin)

Headshots are not working like the original. Instead of the head exploding, the cerberus troops just flop over comically fast. Shields are also not regenerating(but this may be the FPS bug and I'll try to limit it later).

I'm not sure if this is tied into the fps issue.

  • Thenuge7575's avatar
    Thenuge7575
    4 years ago

    Alright I have a more elegant solution, but until they fix it this will be, imo, the fix for people with this issue.

    Use the mod (may not be fully necessary, also feel free to DM me for the mod I used) as I did above. Also, a controller is no longer necessary. The main reason for me personally keeping the mod is so that I can use powers while scoped but will not be necessary if you don't do that.

    Download a program that will map xbox buttons to your mouse or keyboard.

    I personally mapped the Left Trigger button to my right mouse button. This will keep the right mouse button the zoom/scope button but when pressed acts like the xbox controller. This makes the game think you are using an Xbox controller and thus Headshot animations will happen again.

    The best part of this method is the only time the game thinks you are using a controller is on the zoom/snipe. This is the most elegant work around for now until Bioware decides to patch their game. If they do that is.

    However I am extremely happy to be playing and finishing my favorite game ever with almost no drawbacks to actual gameplay, because this fix makes it feel seamless.

    Also this does not affect Renegade/Paragon trigger choices they work perfectly fine.

    Edit: I personally used reWASD as my mapping program but there are free programs out there, they just take a little more setup.

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    EA_Mako
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    4 years ago

    Hey @Thenuge7575,

    I can definitely appreciate you're looking for a workaround on this issue, and I'm afraid I don't have any news in that regard.

    Please keep in mind we do not allow linking of mods on AHQ outside those listed here, so I've had to edit your prior post a bit.  

    If using mods to try and make any changes, please to bear in mind that we do not support the use of mods, nor can we guarantee their effects on your game or PC. 

  • @EA_Mako I do get the reason for editing, we wouldn't have to do this awful workaround if Bioware would actually fix their game.

    There is no other fix to this issue at the moment for people who want to use a keyboard and mouse.

    People are welcome to private message me for the mod I used.
  • Thenuge7575's avatar
    Thenuge7575
    4 years ago

    Alright I have a more elegant solution, but until they fix it this will be, imo, the fix for people with this issue.

    Use the mod (may not be fully necessary, also feel free to DM me for the mod I used) as I did above. Also, a controller is no longer necessary. The main reason for me personally keeping the mod is so that I can use powers while scoped but will not be necessary if you don't do that.

    Download a program that will map xbox buttons to your mouse or keyboard.

    I personally mapped the Left Trigger button to my right mouse button. This will keep the right mouse button the zoom/scope button but when pressed acts like the xbox controller. This makes the game think you are using an Xbox controller and thus Headshot animations will happen again.

    The best part of this method is the only time the game thinks you are using a controller is on the zoom/snipe. This is the most elegant work around for now until Bioware decides to patch their game. If they do that is.

    However I am extremely happy to be playing and finishing my favorite game ever with almost no drawbacks to actual gameplay, because this fix makes it feel seamless.

    Also this does not affect Renegade/Paragon trigger choices they work perfectly fine.

    Edit: I personally used reWASD as my mapping program but there are free programs out there, they just take a little more setup.

  • @holger1405Good to know!

    I added it to the post but I'll say it here too, reWASD was the program I used. There are free alternatives out there that just require a little more setup.

  • 601st's avatar
    601st
    4 years ago

    I got an idea - i used the reWASD as the guy mentioned, but I assigned the LT to my Mouse4 button (thumb key), and left the Right Mouse button on default value - so when you want to use power and aim you can do it with default right mouse key, when you want to do a melon boom shot use Mouse4. Also thus it doesn't mess with paragon and renegade quick events and don't mess up your galactic map scans. Enjoy.

  • Got an highly experimental fix (doesn't work with ammo skills) for the issue, but it requires mod tools. PM me if interested

  • When scoring a headshot in ME3 Legendary edition on PC, heads do not explode when using a keyboard and mouse. They will explode using a Xbox controller on PC. What gives?

  • For whatever reason I could not get this to work using reWASD, could you share a screenshot of the profile you set up?

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