Can't play without a mouse?

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If I don't have a mouse I can't rotate camera in ship designer or scroll down in the bazaar? I have Msi laptop I play all other games with touchpad, this is first game I've played that doesn't accomdate non mouse users. Anyone have a solution I've overlooked? 

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Reply #1 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

This game is mouse happy with all buttons, left/right and middle.  Even if you can get your touch pad to work for you, it's a pain.  I recommend you pick up a mouse to play this game, a cheap one will do. :)

Reply #2 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

touchpad works great, just can't rotate in ship designer or scroll down in the bazaar to look at all the ships, every other feature is completely fine, I could cope with no rotation in ship designer but not being to scroll down in the bazaar after buying the dlc is REDONKULUS, oh well they scored 50 bucks off me and I guess I ll have to research the touchpad accomadations of any games I buy. Thanks, and for those who say why not buy a mouse? I have one, I travel for work trust me I've tried to get the airlines to install Hotas, this a nice laptop is easy and doesn't occupy the entire aisle. 

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Reply #3 from GalCiv3 Forums Top

Have you considered a trackball instead of a mouse? I use mine while traveling, it just sits on my thigh and all that moves is my thumb. 

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

There should be a scroll bar in the bazaar.