HOW TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR OMDU EXPERIENCE
No two people are alike, and gamers are no exception to that rule. It does not matter if a player is color blind, left-handed, or simply used to a different gaming setup. They should be able to jump into a fun game, and play comfortably and effectively. That’s why Orcs Must Die! Unchained has several great options to help players customize their gaming experience.
COLOR BLIND SETTINGS
Players with varying levels of color blindness struggle with video games. They have trouble distinguishing between friends and enemies, or seeing a difference in certain visual effects going off next to one another. Many games have started to include options for color blind people over the years – and OMDU is no exception.
To enable settings for color blindness in Orcs Must Die! Unchained, press the Escape key while in a game to bring up the Pause Menu. Click on Gameplay, and find the second option, labeled “Color Blind”. Select your specific type of colorblindness - Protanopia (red-green), Deuteranopia (a different form of red-green), or Tritanopia (blue-yellow) - and details in the game will change to provide suitable contrast to keep you competitive.
KEY BINDINGS
Many left-handed players struggle with both console and PC controls plainly geared for right-handed people. Thankfully, the ability to change key bindings has become a fairly standard option for computer play. Not only does this help left-handed people play, it enables people with clumsy hands – not you, other people - to choose how their controls are spaced out.
To change your key bindings in Orcs Must Die! Unchained, press Escape to bring up the menu, and then select Options. The fourth option down, labeled “Key Bindings”, leads to an extensive customization menu. First, select the desired Keybind Mode. The “Swap Binds” setting prevents any potential conflicts, while the “Allow Duplicates” option gives free reign over the process. From there, it is simple and intuitive -- all you have to do is click on any of existing key settings and follow the prompts.
PREFERENCES
The Gameplay menu offers several other ways to change things up as well. If you’re used to the inverted Y-axis common to first-person shooters, you can toggle the “Invert-Y” setting in Gameplay. Enabling “Split Loadout”, an option further down on the Gameplay Menu, prevents the mouse’s scroll wheel from inadvertently selecting traps when you’re trying to attack or use an item. This is great for players who want to more carefully select traps, items, or actions dependent on situational context. You can even allow other players to sell your traps when they need to.
SMASH SOME ORCS!
Customization is a real game changer for many players! It can turn a frustrating experience into a good time, and ensure everyone can participate to the fullest. We encourage everyone to make the game work for them! After all, the only thing standing between a player and their rift should be orcs – preferably dead ones.