i should probably add that i dont think im using the latest version of SFML. (2?). I am using a customer framework created by my uni, that is built on top of SFML. (basically its just a wrapper for it, because i still get direct access to everything SFML). I've realized it may not be the latest after reading around - ive noticed that i have an input object for input rather than keyboard/mouse/etc. i am at work now and can confirm tonight