Playing an MMO with a controller

[Raffounz]

Controller FTW

[odintius]

I used both controller/Key Board for my set up for healing it works for me on how I use macro's etc. like basic /ac "Physic" <1> for example with pet heals also included, for most part commands like sic, obey is key bind to hot bars on my keyboard. I maximize the function of the controller to focus on heals/succor/leech etc., and not taking up crossbar space for buffs like protect/stoneskin that is also on my hotbar. When I think about it if I ever go to a fan fest and how I have my setup currently compare to what SE setup im going to suck in that situation tbh lol.

Also I would love to see a pet command like /petstopcast so it force pet to cancel casting and make it cast a different spell on the fly the switching to steady to obey vs is annoying imo...

[Gramul]

I think FFXIV has a very good controller scheme but it will never be as good as mouse & keyboard.

this game needs at least 3 action bars to play your job to its full potential.

targeting with a controller is no match to mouse & keyboard as well.

I have 2.5 seconds to switch between action bars.
That's more than enough. And targeting is very easy. I may not have the immediate precision a mouse selection provides, but I've never been in a situation where it was needed. Not yet at least.

[Fahzewn]

I've been using controllers to play MMO's since LotRO, a lot less button skating, fewer mistakes from not having fingers lined up (usually occurred when going back back and forth from typing in chat and going back to skills), and I've never used a mouse when playing any games, always feels so slow and restricting, prefer keyboard shortcuts if I can't use controller.

How did you do that with LotRO? I wouldn't mind doing this on days where I just want to farm deeds and such.

[Niwashi]

Controller works really well once you've done a bit of setup to configure it (using the extended crossbar, setting up targeting filters, arranging all your skills to suit the button locations, etc.) Though I haven't played KB/M on this particular game, I expect it's the same way in that it works great after you configure it to suit yourself. Though part of the reason people are more comfortable with whichever they started with is indeed just familiarity, I suspect that part of also comes from comparing a platform they've already tweaked and configured for optimal gameplay with a new system that's still set to its initial defaults.

[Shadray]

I think it all depends on the person, I use Orbweaver and Naga, can't imagine ever being able to swap them out for a controller, every time I try i just end up frustrated by the lack of buttons.

[Makado]

I played FF 11 for 6 years on PS2 so it was just natural to play it on PS4. (Using controllers)

[Gralna]

How did you do that with LotRO? I wouldn't mind doing this on days where I just want to farm deeds and such.

Logitech Gaming Software, allows you to map keys/mouse to your controller, and saves the keybindings for each game you've created a profile for.

[Lexia]

this game needs at least 3 action bars to play your job to its full potential.

Well this game does have a lot of focus on casuals so not everyone plays their job to their "full ponential" and would guess it pretty large number.

[Fahzewn]

Logitech Gaming Software, allows you to map keys/mouse to your controller, and saves the keybindings for each game you've created a profile for.

Me and the missus thanks ya.