Because they wanted a new audience to become part of the EVE community.

I guess what it comes down to is that CCP is very dedicated to adding KBM support. Which we will presumably be able to test as part of the beta, just as people are testing move controllers now.

Anyone can point and shoot, so we shouldn't be able to use move?

The move controller doesn't come with the console, so we shouldn't be able to use it, either?

Guys, let's just see how it plays out. I can't think of a single console game that allows KBM and controllers in a meaningful or useful way, so I don't think anyone here has experienced the legendary imbalance that will then play out where KBM players simply dominate everyone else.

I admit, I actually haven't seen move controllers in FPS games.

Is it like Wii FPS controls?

The problem isnt "playing against PC gamers" the problem is that KBM is extremely difficult to balance against a controller. It's just a simpler and more precise control scheme, and one that many folks dont get any enjoyment out of using.

and your premise that catering to PC players over PS3 players on a PS3 game is the obvious choice is just silly.

Also, not everyone here has a keyboard and mouse they could use for this purpose. I don't. I have a laptop and a tablet.

Let's all hope they get this right and none of this matters

I guess what it comes down to is that CCP is very dedicated to adding KBM support. Which we will presumably be able to test as part of the beta, just as people are testing move controllers now.

Anyone can point and shoot, so we shouldn't be able to use move?

The move controller doesn't come with the console, so we shouldn't be able to use it, either?

Guys, let's just see how it plays out. I can't think of a single console game that allows KBM and controllers in a meaningful or useful way, so I don't think anyone here has experienced the legendary imbalance that will then play out where KBM players simply dominate everyone else.

What I am saying is that most PC gamers wont play if they are stuck with the DS3. Most console players don't really seem to care either way so long as its decently balanced.

CCP will be putting in mechanisms to balance the gameplace between the two since one of the 'features' of a heavy is that it is slow to turn. So in the end, its really not much of an issue.

I will be using both the DS3 and the KBM given that they both have their strong points.

'Cept if they do half of what they did to Shadowrun neither controller users or KB/M users will be happy.

The auto aim they have in beta now is just god awful bad.
More of a hindrance than a help 90% of the time.

What I am saying is that most PC gamers wont play if they are stuck with the DS3. Most console players don't really seem to care either way so long as its decently balanced.

CCP will be putting in mechanisms to balance the gameplace between the two since one of the 'features' of a heavy is that it is slow to turn. So in the end, its really not much of an issue.

I will be using both the DS3 and the KBM given that they both have their strong points.

Yeah, I noticed this. This is actually part of the reason why scout shotties are so powerful and why I want KBM so bad. Then I can blow their heads off properly.

Yeah, I noticed this. This is actually part of the reason why scout shotties are so powerful and why I want KBM so bad. Then I can blow their heads off properly.

people talk while they play


Dont you think the number one thing game pad users will shout when they get killed is " *&%*@* mouse players soo unfair" and so on


And you seem to think that all console players are ignorant simpletons[/b][/i]

Have you been a scout with a shotgun? I seriously don't notice any more "aim assist" (it's not auto-aim, that implies snapping on to a target and sticking as opposed to being guided to a target) than any other weapon. It might seem like it has more aim assist, but that's only because the closer you get, the more aim assist is noticeable - like most FPS's.

I know I was testing out the shotty, and it does well one on one, but if there are two players attacking me I might as well not try. Often times it takes multiple shots on stationary targets, point blank range to kill anyone. I hope it stays that way too. Usually a good weapon one on one in CQC, but should always lose when outnumbered. Like any handheld weapon.

Have you been a scout with a shotgun? I seriously don't notice any more "aim assist" (it's not auto-aim, that implies snapping on to a target and sticking as opposed to being guided to a target) than any other weapon. It might seem like it has more aim assist, but that's only because the closer you get, the more aim assist is noticeable - like most FPS's.

I know I was testing out the shotty, and it does well one on one, but if there are two players attacking me I might as well not try. Often times it takes multiple shots on stationary targets, point blank range to kill anyone. I hope it stays that way too. Usually a good weapon one on one in CQC, but should always lose when outnumbered. Like any handheld weapon.

I think he's talking about the fact that the aim assist makes you harder to hit as the cross hairs play "follow the bouncing ball", not the other way around.

The way you describe it, you make it sound as though they are blaming KBM as a scapegoat for their own shortcomings.

I know I'd have trouble telling whether or not someone who killed me in this game was using KBM.

But anyway, don't you think it is a little irrational to remove a more functional control method just because console players are used to an inferior one?

People will fined out about getting owned by KB+M and will rage quit the game rightly or wrongly

Just like not letting a few drivers use a F1 car while the majority are in F3 cars is not irrational


U could add time pens and other handicaps but the race would just be better off with everyone in the same car

I'm afraid your analogy falls on deaf ears since I know diddly squat about racing.

You don't need to, Just read the last bit

" U could add time pens and other handicaps but the race would just be better off with everyone in the same car "

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Why would someone prefer playing an FPS on a gamepad? KBM is far, FAR superior.

you seem to be confusing your subjective opinion with fact.

Stuff

More buttons, quicker reaction time, sharper controls and more ergonomically sound.

I think it is well past the point of "opinion."