GAMEPAD only users suggestion (plea)

I play with a gamepad/chatpad and love it. There are only 2 things that make me reach for the mouse and its anoying when im playing on the big screen on my couch. Wanted to give a suggestion about fixing this.
First, you cannot go to the chat window with the gamepad.
To fix this i suggest to use the button assigned (Y button on the 360 controller) to [target status effect window] to toggle between the [target status effect window] and the [chat window]. Once you get to chat window you can switch tabs by using the trigger buttons and hit the confirm button to get into a chat tab, then u can scroll up and down with the "target/menu navigation" cross. Exit out with the cancel button. (took this idea from ffxi, where i never needed the mouse)

The second thing you can't open with the pad is the [Use Item window].
For this i suggest to use the the same button (Y) while holding the autorun button.

PS3 key pad

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Originally Posted by Carzilla

PS3 key pad

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or ps3 keypad :P

I wonder if the ps3 keypad will clamp on a ps2 controller. then synch the keypad via usb. as there are no ps3 drivers, or is there. if there is im getting the keypad.

there might be home brew drivers out there

I just use PS2 gamepad. Easier and cheaper than a PS3 one.

i use my xbox 360 controller and its smooth

I think SE should remove control pads from the PC version all together :), give PC players a real UI that works.

If you want to play using a gamepad get the PS3 version when it comes out. XD

EDIT: Removing my own trollage =P

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Originally Posted by Jinko

I think SE should remove control pads from the PC version all together :), give PC players a real UI that works.

If you want to play using a gamepad get the PS3 version when it comes out. XD

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That's quite possibly the worst suggestion I've heard in quite some time. Oh well, consider the source...

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Originally Posted by Issachar

That's quite possibly the worst suggestion I've heard in quite some time.

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I agree. One of the main reasons that I played FFXI and currently play FFXIV is because I have the ability to use a controller and sit back/relax rather than be hunched up to my keyboard and mouse.

They could use a little more love when it comes to the controller interface though. It is pretty damn good considering, but there are situations that are not as streamlined as they could be, though I would wager that these will be addressed before the PS3 release.

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Originally Posted by Lienn

I just use PS2 gamepad. Easier and cheaper than a PS3 one.

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I use a Gamestop branded USB PS3 controller and it works amazingly (despite the poor reviews of the controller). Since its USB it doesn't require any special drivers, and has the added bonus of the extra "PS" button (versus a PS2 controller) which works perfectly for me as my engage/disengage combat button.

http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/accessor...ntroller/77446

I tried using an Official PS3 controller, but no matter what drivers I found, I always had an issue with the controller powering on and syncing with my PS3 unless I unplugged it (in which case it works fine, but is a hassle to do every time)

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Originally Posted by Aztecguy82

The second thing you can't open with the pad is the [Use Item window].
For this i suggest to use the the same button (Y) while holding the autorun button.

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that command already changes the targeting mode in targeting mode a. However why not just open the menu and press sideways with the d pad to get to the seperate menus or the trigger buttons inside the menu.

I use my PS3 Control when I play FFXIV on the PC I use a program called "Motionjoy" its masks my PS3 controller as an Xbox 360 controller Motionjoy allows me to use my PS3 control with almost every PC game I have. I have a 6 foot USB type B cord I got from my Intuos4 tablet and I play FFXIV on my couch on my 52 inch Sony Bravia at 1080p I will never play it any other way EVER FFXIV plays great for me with this set up I never use the mouse at all

What about the USB cord that comes with the PS3, will that work just the same?


6Ft... You're too close!

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Originally Posted by Asmeret

What about the USB cord that comes with the PS3, will that work just the same?


6Ft... You're too close!

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The regular cord that comes with the PS3 works just fine it's just too short I'm sure you can hit a radio shack for a longer one, before I got my TV I was using the given PS3 controller cord on my computer desk but I ultimately wanted a set up where I could play on my recliner or couch which I have now. I'm also using the old Six-axes PS3 control with no dualshock it's lighter in my opinion and I don't wanna mess with Motionjoy's Vibrate option besides on my Ps3 I have the Vibration turned off. I'm not to big on the Vibrating function it doesn't enhance my gameplay it annoys my hands.

The game needs a ton of gamepad optimizations... I suggest /stop... maybe it has already been suggested. dunno. I hate the hotbar though. I wish it dead. The main reason I chose XIV is gamepad support...