Destroyer Rob
Sanmatar Kelkoons
Minmatar Republic
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Posted - 2012.10.19 05:34:00 -
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I have a USB keyboard but not a USB mouse with me so I cant easily test for myself or anytime soon really
Which do you prefer? I just read they added KBM support a while back and was very, very surprised
I'm one of the few who actually greatly enjoys controller based shooters, but I like PC shooters as well. That being said, controller shooters are only fun because everyone is on a level playing field. I couldn't imagine playing a game like Counterstrike trying to use a controller against everyone using a mouse.
DUST is a very different game, and it's possible they might be more balanced here. I've only been using a controller in DUST so far and things have been going great. Of course there are occasionally difficulties in keeping aim on a moving target who starts sprinting right before they are out of health but the challenge is part of the fun and gets natural with a bit of practice. Still... everyone knows a mouse is capable of snapping onto targets and tracing them with much greater ease. Is it easier to use a mouse in DUST? Are there any artificial limitations placed on the mouse that make it on par with the controller and possibly unbearable to use (would be good in my opinion to be honest) ?
Really I am still very surprised to hear they decided to add mouse support for this game since everyone with a PS3 has a control but not everyone uses a mouse. Sounds like anyone who wants to be at the upper tier will be forced to use a mouse. I read they are adding in factors that read what control you are using into matchmaking but what is to stop sudden switches and will the matches be 100% exclusive? I have some serious doubts.
Other than that, awesome game.
added thought - One thing that can be really cool about console shooters with a control is you can sit back (even though probably end up leaning forwards and getting into it a bunch, but you know what i mean) and relax while you play. Keyboard and mouse really requires the constant 'lean in,' hands on, deal. I never liked using a Keyboard and Mouse setup on a coffee table to project my PC image onto the bigscreen while sitting on a couch, it just didn't feel natural or comfortable, and I'm a bit sad I will likely be forced to do so in order to perform at the highest potential. |