Swedrami: Not really possible since they're right next to essential ones like Focus, Stabilize or Takedown?
In my experience anyway.
The_Pastmaster: One would think so but I just click on what I want taken care of and the game does an amazing job at picking what abilities to use automatically. (Shoot, takedown, pick up, stabilize, etc.)
I keep forgetting to use them too - except for Focus, since it really helps avoiding bullets. Basically, if I can't kill an enemy or set up the kill for another agent this turn, then I focus. Also, the turn after doing something that uses awareness - if I don't need them to shoot someone - focus. Focus saves lives. ;)
However, I often forget to use Blinding laser, exertion and the like. I think I remembered to use exertion once so far, and lucky I did otherwise I wouldn't have been able to get everyone back in time.
It's possible I never check for blinding laser because the agent(s) with it usually have a chance to take someone out (or help someone get taken out). It's also possible that the changes to weapon ranges (which were needed and are appreciated BTW) have almost entirely eliminated the need for abilities like blinding laser, since my guys are usually safe behind heavy cover. It's equally possible that I don't bother with it because I usually have a smoke support available - or failing that, a smoke bomb.
