Rule the Waves III: Keyboard Shortcuts and Hotkeys

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, Rule the Waves 3 / 19 May 2021

Playing Rule the Waves III can be an immersive and complex experience. Navigating your navy, deploying your units, and managing your battles all require a deep understanding of the game’s controls. Thankfully, Rule the Waves III has a range of keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys that make managing your naval force more efficient. Hotkeys are keyboard shortcuts that perform specific actions quickly in a game. Here is the complete list of keyboard shortcuts in Rule the Waves III.

Tactical Battle Hotkeys

1-9: Quickly advances game time. Each number corresponds to the number of minutes the game will run.

Enter: Runs the game until paused.

Space: Advances the game by one minute, allowing close control over the progression of the game.

<: A useful hotkey for time management. This allows you to advance the game by 5 minutes when engaged in battle and 60 minutes during peaceful periods.

P: Toggles between pausing and unpausing the game, allowing you to take a break or make strategic decisions.

Z, Pg Up, –: Zooms out from the map, giving you a broader perspective of the battlefield.

X, Pg Dn, +: Use these keys to zoom into the map, focusing on specific areas or units.

F: Instantly views all your ships by using this hotkey.

C: Accelerates the game’s pace, helping you pass through uneventful periods faster.

V: Slows down the game speed, which can be beneficial in tense, detailed situations.

A/S/D/W: Scrolls the map in the respective direction, useful for exploring the battlefield.

Mouse wheel: A straightforward way to zoom in and out of the map.

Ship In Service Tab Hotkeys

F: Views foreign stations.

A: Views ships that are on active duty.

M: Executes the move command for ship deployment.

D: Selects all ships in a division, as well as all ships in subordinate divisions.

T: Enables trade protection.

Ship Design Graphics Hotkeys

S: Activates snap angle at 45°, useful for precision in design.

D: Deletes the last point or component placed in the design.

CTRL: Holding this key shows alignment lines, aiding in symmetrical design.

ALT: Forces placement on ship centreline, crucial for balancing and aligning your ship designs.

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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