3D Mouse For Map Navigation

Other than actions where the mouse buttons are being used primarily (and I suppose the 5/10/50 units per click thing), modifier keys shouldn't be used with a fast paced interface. Even where appropriate they should be sparingly used, otherwise you just get cumbersome interfaces that can require odd manual gymnastics to work with. They certainly shouldn't be the first option, or the option required for the primary interaction.

puts up flame shield in case any EMACS users walk in

You can use the newest 3dxware 10 beta to assign any key or mouse wheel to your 3dconnexion 3d mouse for gaming purposes

Just watched the video, the mouse looks amazing. If this game supported it I would buy one immediately :mrgreen:

Seriously though, a fully rendered 3D space like the proposed solar system already has quite a lot in common with the world of CAD. How many RTSs have you played across multiple disconnected spherical surfaces? This device might well make spatial navigation a whole lot easier...