I really want to try my kbm with dust. Ive got a really nice mouse too. Unfortunately my living room is very not kmb setup friendly...

On topic though, is the gap really that large? I use a pad rigjt now and I'm a decent player, cant personally tell when someone is using kbm.

I don't think they'll separate, they will just "account" for it in matchmaking like they do for other things.

I use a move controller, so I guess I will end up just playing with myself. lol. hmmm, maybe nothing has changed.

As a completely independent side comment in regards to the kb/mouse vs dualshock, I'm sorry OP, but they're not balanced. I personally don't care. I haven't used either in at least 2 builds (I know I'm outdated), but when I was a heavy with a kb/mouse, I felt like I was cheating. You could turn instantly with pinpoint accuracy. Even that won't save people from the front bumper of my LAV.

I'm not sure it's really a game changing difference between the two. I suppose they'll have to crunch the numbers and find out.

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No I dont think the community should be split based on controller type.

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Sorry telc but I cant because I believe its all part of the whole idea. This is whats going through peoples heads when they are considering this. The only reason people would consider splitting them is because of the obvious advantages you get with the KBM that have yet to be addressed. For this reason there may be some who agree that KBM and DS3 should be separated. If there was no difference other than input preference (and the usual mouse is more accurate than a pad) then this would not even be discussed. Its the fact that there are these problems that some will even consider this as a solution.

I posted what I did because people need to see the forest for the trees as well. If you instantly thought oh this is a good idea but then realize that the only reason you think that is because of the issue of balance then you realize that no you dont want a split you want the KBM fixed. Like I said taking out KBM would be the best and simplest solution but I dont care either way as long as it gets balanced.

Long as my corporation isn't seperated when going into matchmaking, go for it.

I destroy controller users daily. Without your auto aim you'd never have a chance.

Ok, it's time to clear up some misconceptions.

Despite the half quote by the OP which lead to the conclusion that this is to segregate the community by controller input types (which is not case), there are a lot of good feedback, and suggestions about this topic and this is exactly what we want to hear from you, our player community.

What we want to offer is a choice for players who want the option to play against other players using the same input device and not to force anyone into it, which doesn't make much sense as many others have pointed out. If this is implemented into the Matchmaking system it will be done in a way that will not force a segregation of players who use different control inputs. And if this is implemented we will still allow mixed control input matches. To reinterate, this is about giving more choices to our players and not taking it away from you.

One more thing I would like to add is that Matchmaking will only affect high sec public matches and will not affect null sec matches.

We will continue to fine tune the controller sensitivity levels and work on balancing the game play.

Ok, it's time to clear up some misconceptions.

Despite the half quote by the OP which lead to the conclusion that this is to segregate the community by controller input types (which is not case), there are a lot of good feedback, and suggestions about this topic and this is exactly what we want to hear from you, our player community

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One more thing I would like to add is that Matchmaking will only affect high sec public matches and will not affect null sec matches.

We will continue to fine tune the controller sensitivity levels and work on balancing the game play.

I use a controller for movement and a mouse for aiming at the same time on and off during games, how will you place someone like me in a matchmaking system based on controller/keyboard?

it's a horrible idea anyways, instead of separating us, how about you fix the broken KB+M mechanics that let heavies strafe as fast as an assault and tanks that move abnormally fast?

The reason why some of you dont want to have an filter for controller or kb/m only is because you are insecure and afraid of the other kb/m users that are better than you.

You want to have controller people on the field so you can be able to shoot and kill someone since you cant kill the other kb/m freaks that are better than you.

If you think you are such pros you should be glad you have competition .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNhPig8inEY skip to 1:06:30 that's where the video related to DUST begins. About 10 minutes after that point they get to a working version of the game with CCP's in-house chrome engine. While admittedly the graphics are dated and clumsy the potential for unique and dynamic game play far exceeds what we have now.

It pisses me off to no end that we cant even move past simple things like the differences in preferred control scheme when the game doesn't even offer things that were shown to be working, in a different iteration 4 years ago. Perhaps my priorities are skewed. Perhaps it's, that I feel the difference in potential for both DS3 and KB/M are not some great impassable chasm that far to many people assume it is. I don't know, for any one to assume they do wreaks of hubris.

What i will say, and this is 100% opinion, is that if CCP does proceed with the segregation. They are playing into the desires of the lowest common denominator and will have lost a good portion of my respect, for their work.


EDIT; Sorry Bald, this has less to do with your comment and more to do with me simply having more to say.