Mouse Vs. Keyboard
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Perosonally I use both the mouse and kkeyboard. For GU and maps where it is open and no CTF I use the mouse. Other servers I use the keyboard. It gives me more contral to dodge shots in open areas. But in laser and CTF u dont have time to dodge shots, u have small precise movements.
Re: hmmm...
well i think that mouse can make you go at ANY angle but keyboard you can only go 1 AND keyboard can only go 3 speeds. so mouse winsPalomides wrote:Both sides of this argument seem to have misconceptions about speed. Both methods turn the tank at about the same speed.
I use the mouse because it is definintly a more instinctual method of movement. However, I figure that the keyboard gives far more accuracy in aiming; when I feel I have reaced the peak of mouse control I will switch to keyboard.
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The mouse works better for me. I get better aim and more control. Sniping is best with mouse. I suppose the keyboard is good for jumping a set distance, but I just like the mouse best.
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Okay, you get a Bic, the orc gets a long sword.
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Then he cuts you in half.
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When I played the old Mac game Spectre, I used the keyboard becuse with the mouse I tended to go careening off wildly in unexpected directions. It seemed natural to use the keyboard for BZFlag.
On that note, I feel I should mention that I reconfigured the keys so that my left hand takes care of all non-directional actions. If I didn't suck, I'd probably buy the WolfKing Warrior from ThinkGeek.
On that note, I feel I should mention that I reconfigured the keys so that my left hand takes care of all non-directional actions. If I didn't suck, I'd probably buy the WolfKing Warrior from ThinkGeek.
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lol for me is the inverse.AshKetchum of Pallet Town wrote:try moving back or running away with a mouse and good luck doging bullets!!!!!!!!
I can dodge bullets pretty well while using a mouse, but i cant do it with the keyboard. Because i get confused while moving backwards and turning at the same time. lol Sometimes I turn to the wrong side.
I m just not used to play a FPS with a keyboard. For me a mouse works better!
I use keyboard because I'm not used to mouse, I believe Steering wheel is the best but I don't have one yet.
Right hand :
I control my speed
I switch radar zoom(1,2,3) (I keep moving while i switch zoom, I'd that on the left hand earlyer)
Hide flags on the map and radar(2 keys)
Pause
Autodestruction
Hunt
Talk to everyone
Talk to the team
Left hand :
Jump
Shoot
Binoculars
Drop the flag
Identify/lock GM
Some precise radar zoom change(I need to use both hands or capslock and I can't move)
F12 to quit
With keyboard, there are definitely less control than mouse as it's impossible to jump well with keyboards but it has good acceleration so we can dodge shots and escape/move faster that mouse players.
It might be more tiring in my case as to use the keyboard because with the keyboard we have to press the forward key everytime and in the end, it hurts.
Good luck to mouse users, when I'm an observator, i can tell how good they are when it comes to attack but in close range, there are shots they can't dodge(I've already observed keyboars users as well and they are as good).
Right hand :
I control my speed
I switch radar zoom(1,2,3) (I keep moving while i switch zoom, I'd that on the left hand earlyer)
Hide flags on the map and radar(2 keys)
Pause
Autodestruction
Hunt
Talk to everyone
Talk to the team
Left hand :
Jump
Shoot
Binoculars
Drop the flag
Identify/lock GM
Some precise radar zoom change(I need to use both hands or capslock and I can't move)
F12 to quit
With keyboard, there are definitely less control than mouse as it's impossible to jump well with keyboards but it has good acceleration so we can dodge shots and escape/move faster that mouse players.
It might be more tiring in my case as to use the keyboard because with the keyboard we have to press the forward key everytime and in the end, it hurts.
Good luck to mouse users, when I'm an observator, i can tell how good they are when it comes to attack but in close range, there are shots they can't dodge(I've already observed keyboars users as well and they are as good).
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Not so many smilies! You sound like an AOL kiddie!stormy47 wrote:mostly mouse but some kb
I can't remember if I posted yet.. I like the mouse.
The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword.
Okay, you get a Bic, the orc gets a long sword.
He cuts the Bic in half.
Then he cuts you in half.
Oops, I meant quarters.
Okay, you get a Bic, the orc gets a long sword.
He cuts the Bic in half.
Then he cuts you in half.
Oops, I meant quarters.
keyboard... sorta
unless i have to make some tricky jumps
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KB Vrs. Mouse
I remappped the keys To WSAD, i find kb easier. Mouse is much easier to jump with. But i guess it's "Whatever Floats Your Boat"
Lol *makes driving noises and steering wheel motions*nouveau wrote:I use keyboard because I'm not used to mouse, I believe Steering wheel is the best but I don't have one yet.
I use both keyboard and mouse, but recently I've started using keyboard more often, because I go from sniping out into the field, and I don't necessarily have time to switch modes. However I use mouse with GM, beacuse Iset identify to G for some reason. Maybe I should change that. I do (as required) always use both keyboard and mouse, because obviously how would you jump with it? =P Use "v" to shoot rapidly, or alternate between left clicking and v for rapid fire.
My mapping:
Left hand-
a- "slow-down" key. Yes, I use this quite frequently when sniping.
v- fire
b- bino's!
g- identify.
spacebar- jumping...
enter- drop flags (Usually when I'm using the mouse.)
1, 2, 3- radar switching...
[chat things, etc, etc.]
Right hand-
Mouse- General movement, shooting, identifying. I personally don't use the mousewheel for shooting or dropping flags. It just seems weird to me.
Arrow keys- Movement
Enter- dropping flags (with keyboard movement.)
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