Healers Controllers or keyboards

[Caedeia]

I use keyboard/mouse. Mouse has 9~12 usable buttons which takes care of most used healing skills/spells. For PC controller users, are you folks using a PC specific model, or DS3 through third-party software?

[Grathno]

I use a DS3 with my PS3 controller, wired through a USB cable. I would prefer something PC specific, I would sometimes move the the USB cable in a way that disconnects it and turns on my PS3 console, then I have take a minute to turn Off the PS3, turn my controller off and load the driver and stuff on DS3. A bit of a hassle, but most of my gameplay has been smooth and good experience. I can easily switch between cross bar sets back and forth, during battles.

I disliked healing, because the way it filers targets. I was ok during Phase 2 of the beta, when gamepads were compatible for testing and the target system was unfiltered. Now I'm killing all my party members and friends. I didn't use the target filter settings yet. I think I should try that out when I can.

[Estellios]

I use keyboard/mouse. Mouse has 9~12 usable buttons which takes care of most used healing skills/spells. For PC controller users, are you folks using a PC specific model, or DS3 through third-party software?

I've used both, but my years-old 360 controller gave out and my sister had a spare PS3 controller and let me use it. Both have worked really well.

[Ninix]

Keyboard and mouse with mouseover macros. Aside from the obvious benefit of not needing to click on a target before healing them, it also allows you to heal while DPSing more easily since you don't have to reacquire your DPS target every time you need to heal somebody.

I tried the controller briefly and while it was alright and nice for playing while leaning back in your chair questing I don't think I'd enjoy it much for regular play. As a control scheme it doesn't really bring any benefit over KB/M (aside for the "comfy" factor) so I'd rather just play with that anyway.

[RainStrife]

Controller is much easier to use for me with Arcanist during fates. Just switch target and drop a dot. rinse and repeat