Aighun
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Posted - 2013.04.06 21:00:00 -
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I think it is interesting (to say the least) and kind of revolutionary for CCP to just say, use whatever controller scheme you like!
If it works out it will be a good thing.
If there are enough itmes, weapons, vehicles, and types of gameplay that one controller scheme does not dominate all others then it will be awesome to give players the choice to use whatever they want. It is interesting to see all of the hybrid and combination contorller set ups players are coming up with to find the set up that works best for them.
But it also opened up a huge can of worms, as the saying goes, and exponentially increased the number of problems that the developers will have to overcome in order to provide a well balances and enjoyable experience for all players no matter controller preference.
Major problem with the game as it stands is that all controller schemes leave something to be desired.
Mouse is much better for aiming than DS 3, in part because the DS 3 aiming is just off, and seems poorly implemented. Unresponsive and sluggish or flying all over the place. Neutral or fifth gear and nothing in between.
Mouse works great. But wait, what kind of mouse? Some work better than others but from what I have heard they do not give players who are used to refined FPS gaming with a mouse the nuanced control they are looking for? But if they did have as much fine grained control as is possible with a mouse, controller users do not stand a chance.
Aim assist is also problematic, as it may still be - on - for players that use a mouse and DS 3 hybrid set up.
Move is jittery and takes a lot of dialing in to get to a point where it is sort of OK. |
Aighun
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Posted - 2013.04.07 02:23:00 -
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Garrett Blacknova wrote:Sixaxis = better precision movement than Keyboard.
Mouse = better precision aim than Sixaxis.
In most modern games - but not all FPS games - on PC, using a mouse also allows you to pull near-instant 180 degree (or further) turns with the flick of a wrist.
Barring use of gaming mice with variable DPI settings, some of which (but not all) break DUST's turn speed cap and allow you to pull this same trick, there isn't a practical advantage to either controller choice that isn't balanced by a disadvantage.
Mouse is better for sniping, Sixaxis is better for CQC.
Both control schemes need a fair amount of work - in both customisability and in competent functionality.
I have had the exact opposite experience with mouse vs. ds 3 as far as sniping and cqc fights. I can snipe much more accurately with the DS 3 for some reason. Finding mid range to cqc much much easier with assault rifle fitting, mouse and controler hybrid playstyle.
But I can very easily flip a 180 with the Macally mouse I took home from my last job when they were handing out all their old computers free to employees after upgrading. Free mouse is best mouse. |