Keyboard Replacement for FPS

[RallyMaster]

WASD is the correct way to play FPS. If you do not use WASD, you are not human.

 

[FuriousJorge]

Originally posted by: RallyMaster
WASD is the correct way to play FPS. If you do not use WASD, you are not human.

Thanks for your contribution!

 

[FuriousJorge]

Originally posted by: PhatoseAlpha
At any rate, significant challenges to the Keyboard in the K&M setup are extraordinarily unlikely. Those two are guaranteed to be a part of any computer, so it's the lowest common denominator and thus the natural target.

I agree with this statement 100%. I would just like add that IMO that doesn't mean the KB is the pinnacle of FPS input devices to compliment the mouse,

Originally posted by: PhatoseAlpha
That pretty much means that unless your game is intended solely as a demo of the new interface, you're pretty much limited to what people can do on a keyboard.

Unless the 'gamepad' interfaces like a keyboard... I have to disagree that this is a real obstacle...

Originally posted by: PhatoseAlpha
Which means at best, a fancy interface is going to be a bit more ergonomic version of the keyboard, with the same functionality limits. And as the WSAD/arrow/numpad divide shows us, your ergonomic may vary.

I see no problem using the d-pad/analog stick as an emulation of WASD. I think this can be achieved in software, and does not represent a hardware obstacle.

I'm not saying that any product (i.e. the G13 with NEWEST driver) does this now (I'm looking into it), I'm just saying it should be possible.

I'm also not saying that 95% of players wont stick with KBM. I am saying that if something superior in some way existed or exists the remaining 5% would constitute a niche market for it.

 

[Mike Gayner]

Awesome that we have 2 threads for this now.