Originally posted by Twindaggers:

ummm my hotbar keys are not working. anyone else having this issue? its really annoying to have to open the tab and click the weapon/armor/tool i need to use. espcially if im being attacked.

you had better post this in the "Bug's and Technicla issues" threads. Adding it to a thread asking for general tips on playing isn't going to get your issue the attention it needs.