Back Paddling is horrible.

[pool842]

I created a video that demonstrates the standard keyboard and mouse controls that seem to be used in the alpha videos with keyboard and mouse. Since I can't and/or not allowed use alpha, I demoed it with Guild Wars 2 using a tool that shows my keystrokes and mouse clicks.

I hope this video helps non pc gamers understand that it is not limited. I doubt SE will push this onto controller users because analog sticks are best to allow your character move in all directions.

WARNING: I do use backpedaling.
Standard MMO Keyboard and Mouse Demo Using Guild Wars 2

That was a really good example nice work cool skills btw lol.

[Klefth]

Yeah, they all work pretty much like, say, Skyrim does. Thing is, it's not all that practical with a controller, and that's why I think they should make that part of movement control (strafing/back pedaling or free movement) an option, not just make the former the default and that's it.

[Pseudopsia]

I agree SE should support both. No one should be forcing their preference on others. Alpha doesn't have controller support so we have to voice our concerns and wait till beta.

I use both. I use controller for console ports and keyboard/mouse for pc games. Tried to play assassins creed III with keyboard/mouse and it felt so awkward.

[NintenPyjak64]

I agree SE should support both. No one should be forcing their preference on others. Alpha doesn't have controller support so we have to voice our concerns and wait till beta.

I use both. I use controller for console ports and keyboard/mouse for pc games. Tried to play assassins creed III with keyboard/mouse and it felt so awkward.

After playing AC2 and Brotherhood with PS3 controller, tried to play AC with K+M and simply could not do it for the life of me

[Kyri]

I can't stand playing keyboard mouse on anything. 100% controller chicka here!
Well I guess it's not so bad on Diablo III..

[NintenPyjak64]

Going by what we've seen of the controller UI, I believe they will



That's 16 commands readily available at the press of a button (well, two actually). It could well be the most efficient controller setup ever made. Now we just have to wait to know more of the movement and camera controls, but it looks like it'll be pretty smooth for combat.

While the UI is drastically different, I believe DCU had the same "hotbar" funtionality (L1+Square, R2+Cross, etc)

[Kagato]

Did someone mention a paddlin'?

[Kyri]

I freaking LOVED Teras controller set up.

[kazaran]

There is a direction flip... it's not bad at all, Focus isn't defaulted anyway.

People are seriously trying to nit pick on stuff they have yet to test and understand.