I have never tried either of these on a laptop, nor using a keyboard. So, I really cannot help you except to say, go to these links below on the SimHQ WOFF or WOTR threads and post your questions over there. As far as spending the money, if you can make it work then your money will be well spent and probably the least you will spend for the Best Campaign immersion and best AI in the business. Here are the links, as there is a lot more traffic and thus opportunity that possibly someone knows about using either of these Sims on a laptop. Good Luck Sir. Maybe make a post in the Technical section of both threads.
WOFF main thread
WOTR main thread
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