icecaveman Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 I use the numeric keypad, it's far more ergonomical, you won't hit the wrong keys and easier to remember. Yeah tell me you like pressing L with your left hand while you are pressing WSAD! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hani Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Well, which do you like to you in game movement? The Letters W, A, S, and D or the arrow keys. I think that the WASD buttons are better because you're close to more buttons than the arrow keys. Thus, you can assign more keys for your game. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586444677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoogleNinja Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 iczman said: a quick fact: most fps games default WASD as the direction keys.i personally use RDFG so my pinky can reach more keys compared to WASD 586444684[/snapback] My pinky isn't as talented as yours, so I'll stick with WASD :rofl: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586444691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iczman Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 a quick fact: most fps games default WASD as the direction keys. i personally use RDFG so my pinky can reach more keys compared to WASD Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586444684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallithrax Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 I use WASD and remap the other main keys that I use Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586444697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sensayshun Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 I just use WASD and learn the other controls. I don't remap anything, just leave it at default and remember the controls for each game. Plus I only really play Counterstrike, Doom3, and Fear anyway. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586444704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
illicit Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 I personally prefer to use the WASD buttons. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586444711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mud W1ggle Subscriber² Posted August 28, 2005 Subscriber² Share Posted August 28, 2005 Get yourselves a Nostromo n52 and your all set, its the best device I ever picked up for gaming. I did a review many years ago of the n50, and never looked back. I takes a couple of hours to get used to, and after that, you will wonder how you ever played games without it. :cool: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586444733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZappBrannigan Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 None, I use DZXC :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586444752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathead Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 With WASD you can use the mouse with the right hand and use other keys with the left. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586444767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvme Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 i use WASF so that D can be crouch. i find it a little better for me anyway because each finger can control a form of movement without another finger losing a form movement. my pinky can always strafe the character left. my index finger can always strafe the character right. my middle finger always controls crouching. and my ring finger controls moving forward and backward (it can share two movements because you never move forward and backward at the same time). i use E for my 'use' button and R to reload. both of these buttons share a movement finger but generally you quickly press 'reload' or quickly press 'use' to do something and it doesnt interfere much moving around. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586444760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 i tried using wasd when playing Fable and i didnt really like it , like someone else using the num pad works good Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586444780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy2k4 Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 bathead said: With WASD you can use the mouse with the right hand and use other keys with the left. 586444767[/snapback] :yes: same Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586444816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchasem Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 I use 5 A V L.. But that's because my hands are giagantic.. I'm a freak :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586444916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 cchasem said: I use 5 A V L.. But that's because my hands are giagantic.. I'm a freak :( 586444916[/snapback] that's really far, ever tried something like " 6 D K B" ?? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586445615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchasem Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 lmao no, i was joking :p wasd all the way baby! although i've normally referred to it as wsad. :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586445635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 cchasem said: lmao no, i was joking :pwasd all the way baby! although i've normally referred to it as wsad. :) 586445635[/snapback] good you scared me :blush: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586445843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomis_nehc Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 yeah seriously, that's some gigantic hands... it'll be hard to find a woman your size to play with. haha. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586445882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 arrow keys.. im a lefty Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586445901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 caveman017 said: arrow keys.. im a lefty 586445901[/snapback] im a lefty too but i cant use the mouse with my left hand Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586445915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibby Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 arrows. I can use the keys under the return key. Use my mouse to move and use the extra buttons to lean with. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586445918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shihchiun Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 I use the WASD keys, except for racing games (arrow keys) and those rare games that only use the keyboard (arrow keys). Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586445940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLaren_F1 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 WASD Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586447103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billthy Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 AzN_TwEaKeR said: WASD 586447103[/snapback] w0rd :ninja: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586447108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt74441 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 WASD for me nowadays, but back in the day when games didn't require a mouse I always used the arrow keys. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/364817-wasd-vs-arrow-keys/#findComment-586447111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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