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Re: Mass Effect Tactics HUD Squad Orders

I know that they streamlined the move/attack and rally orders to Q, E, Z and C.

In the original ME, ME2 and ME3, you are able to issue Move/Attack commands while in Tactics HUD mode (paused game) (in ME1 with the command buttons inside the Tactics HUD (via mouse), in ME2 and ME3 via Q, E and Z).

You can't issue orders in MELE ME1 while in Tactics HUD, which is a step back in my book. Q, E and Z don't work on geometry or enemies while in Tactics HUD.

My question is: why was that done?

My second question would be: are you at least still able to order Move/Attack while in Tactics HUD in MELE ME2 and ME3?

3 Replies

holger1405
Hero+
4 years ago
@RUltimateTobi

To ME1: That is true, I think this was an oversight after changing the mechanic.

You can still command your squad mates inside the Tactical Hud by targeting the location you want to send them to while inside the Hud > release your Tactical Hud button and press the Squad button in quick succession, then press your Tactical Hud button again.

It is not ideal but it can be done in a split second.

It still works as before in ME2 and ME3.
RUltimateTobi
4 years ago
Thank you for your replies.
Yeah, I guess you can work around that the way you describe.
Perhaps they address this oversight in the following patches.
Glad to hear it works the way it's supposed to in MELE ME2 & ME3.
holger1405
Hero+
4 years ago
@RUltimateTobi wrote:
Perhaps they address this oversight in the following patches.

I hope so too.