Controller

[sorudo.9054]

the best way to show what GW2 needs for controller:

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTS3oaOXzbRibYSuWA2ihfXnZxioOoegxO7KM7CUgQD1dX_jabC

[Taygus.4571]

> @"sorudo.9054" said:

> the best way to show what GW2 needs for controller:

> https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTS3oaOXzbRibYSuWA2ihfXnZxioOoegxO7KM7CUgQD1dX_jabC

 

Lol, I'm looking at purchasing the xbox one elite controller. It's got some extra paddle buttons in the back, which would be nice.

 

But so far I actually have everything I need mapped out on the 360 controller. Including targetting and special action button. I'm still making adjustments tho.

[SeamusTse.9087]

Pls take a look

It work perfect with GW2 and other MMO

[Taygus.4571]

> @"SeamusTse.9087" said:

> Pls take a look

> It work perfect with GW2 and other MMO

 

That's very cool, but doesn't replace a controller.

 

Reasons most people use controllers are usually no need for a table/flat surface, or they feel more ergonomic to the person.

For example, I use a controller because it hurts less.

[Hevoskuuri.3891]

I need to ask: why on earth would anyone even _want_ to use a controller to play this game?

 

Without even mentioning the battalion of buttons you need, that a controller simply doesn't have, why not use the perfectly working mouse and keyboard? You're going to need them anyway while browsing through the menus and inventories and typing to your guildmates. What if suddenly you get attacked by a swarm of mobs and need to move quickly? You can't do that without closing the menus and grabbing your controller. There's literally a thousand similar scenarios in my head, and controller just doesn't work here. It's like eating soup with a fork. Can someone please explain the reason for this horribleness?

[SlippyCheeze.5483]

> @"Hevoskuuri.3891" said:

> I need to ask: why on earth would anyone even _want_ to use a controller to play this game?

 

Because they want to. I mean, seriously, you don't like it? Whatever. It isn't for me, either. Doesn't mean we should sit here saying "y'all dumb for wanting this."

 

If they are, they'll find out soon enough. If they are not, then they enjoy themselves more, and that is great.

[Taygus.4571]

> @"Hevoskuuri.3891" said:

> I need to ask: why on earth would anyone even _want_ to use a controller to play this game?

>

> Without even mentioning the battalion of buttons you need, that a controller simply doesn't have, why not use the perfectly working mouse and keyboard? You're going to need them anyway while browsing through the menus and inventories and typing to your guildmates. What if suddenly you get attacked by a swarm of mobs and need to move quickly? You can't do that without closing the menus and grabbing your controller. There's literally a thousand similar scenarios in my head, and controller just doesn't work here. It's like eating soup with a fork. Can someone please explain the reason for this horribleness?

 

 

I can't use a keyboard(or keypad) for long, as it causes me severe pain. I have tendinitis, and I actually had to quit PC gaming (and using a PC altogether) for almost a year because of the severe wrist and joint pain.

I find a controller feels more ergonomic, my fingers don't have to move much, and my wrists are kept in a comfortable position. It's also useful for sitting back on the sofa or bed.

 

As to your other questions. I don't browse through menus that often, mostly in town . but I have the escape button mapped on the controller and I use action cam. I also keep the contoller in one hand usually or on my lap.

 

 

[blambidy.3216]

If you already know how to make it so your pc can read a Xbox one or ps4 controller, what you do is open up steam. Make it so steam can see the controller, open up big picture and configure the buttons. I use a steam controller but I don’t advise controller for raiding or pvp.

[Khisanth.2948]

If keyboard turning and skill clicking "works" there is no reason a controller wouldn't ...

[Drakkon.4782]

I like the schemas presented, but I have been playing FFXIV lately, and it hosts native controller support, and has a very useful control scheme.

 

Y = Jump

X = Map

A = Interact

B = Cancel Action

Start = Menu

Select = Move to next Field

RB = Change Layout Level (1-8) (Always this, regardless of Combat Mode)

LB = Unmapped (Probably want to map this to Dodge)

RT+(Y,X,A,B,^,<,V,>) = Mapped Action for selected Hotbar, Right Side

LT+(Y,X,A,B,^,<,V,>) = Mapped Action for selected Hotbar, Left Side

RP = Movement

LP = Camera

 

So on one hotbar, you get 16 actions, x8 Hotbars, for 128 actions total. Go nuts.

There are some complex actions available in FFXIV like switching to a single side hotbar by pressing and holding RT then LT or LT then RT. Just thought I'd open the field to some extra consideration for mappings.

[Zahld.4956]

Maybe one of these keyboard joystick/game controller is what you need.


 

 

[Nuka Cola.8520]

you'd be so slow with a controller that even a bearbow ranger would demolish you

[torch.3268]

> @"Drakkon.4782" said:

> I like the schemas presented, but I have been playing FFXIV lately, and it hosts native controller support, and has a very useful control scheme.

>

> Y = Jump

> X = Map

> A = Interact

> B = Cancel Action

> Start = Menu

> Select = Move to next Field

> RB = Change Layout Level (1-8) (Always this, regardless of Combat Mode)

> LB = Unmapped (Probably want to map this to Dodge)

> RT+(Y,X,A,B,^,<,V,>) = Mapped Action for selected Hotbar, Right Side

> LT+(Y,X,A,B,^,<,V,>) = Mapped Action for selected Hotbar, Left Side

> RP = Movement

> LP = Camera

>

> So on one hotbar, you get 16 actions, x8 Hotbars, for 128 actions total. Go nuts.

> There are some complex actions available in FFXIV like switching to a single side hotbar by pressing and holding RT then LT or LT then RT. Just thought I'd open the field to some extra consideration for mappings.

 

I was just getting ready to post something similar but decided to read further to see if someone already brought up FFXIV and it's native controller support.

 

To those who think that a controller doesn't have enough buttons to play GW2, FFXIV has a considerably more usable actions than GW2 does and I actually find controller to alot easier to use than KB/M.

 

Drakkon did a nice job typing an example of how a controller works in FFXIV, but this video shows how the controller can be set up to make easy use of all the various actions.

 

[torch.3268]

> @"Nuka Cola.8520" said:

> you'd be so slow with a controller that even a bearbow ranger would demolish you

 

Not if the controller is set up properly, especially if there was native support like in FFXIV, which has way more usable actions than this game does.

[Nuka Cola.8520]

> @"torch.3268" said:

> > @"Nuka Cola.8520" said:

> > you'd be so slow with a controller that even a bearbow ranger would demolish you

>

> Not if the controller is set up properly, especially if there was native support like in FFXIV, which has way more usable actions than this game does.

 

FF is nowhere near as fast as gw2. GW2 is too quick for a controller.

[Ayrilana.1396]

I had tried the controller route but decided it was too much of a hassle so I built a flat surface for my keyboard and mouse. No ergonomic issues.

[mindcircus.1506]

> @"Nuka Cola.8520" said:

> > @"torch.3268" said:

> > > @"Nuka Cola.8520" said:

> > > you'd be so slow with a controller that even a bearbow ranger would demolish you

> >

> > Not if the controller is set up properly, especially if there was native support like in FFXIV, which has way more usable actions than this game does.

>

> FF is nowhere near as fast as gw2. GW2 is too quick for a controller.

 

This is absolutely true. FF's GCDs make controller play much more reasonable. It was a game designed to accommodate controller players in the first place.

[Teleus.4621]

My set up with joy2key

 

Up nearest target

Down map

Left tab target

Right shift tab target

L3 dodge

R3 weapon swap

L stick wasd

R stick camera movement

Select locked right click

Start

Square esc

Triangle

Circle activate, loot, talk

Cross jump

L1 modifier - mount skills

R1call target/ take target(with modifier)

L2 modifier - left side skills

R2 modifier - right side skills

L2/R2 modifier - profession skills

Menu button swaps profile between menu and game mode.

 

Menu mode i have set up for mouse movement/ clicks and menu panels

 

[Cronos.5940]

I use a pretty unique/ advanced setup with xpadder. It's the only way I play the game at this point.

 

I have 2 xpadder sets for casual game play and 4 set up for combat, using the "while held" on LT and RT for two of the sets lets you map all the buttons quite easily. Learning the more advanced stuff on xpadder can let you map two buttons to the same, so my A button in combat is 1 and F if I hold it down for a certain amount of time. the 4th set is another "while held" on LB and all it does it control the camera, so you can zoom in and out in the middle of combat (similar to Final Fantasy 14's camera function, if you ever played). It's done using the action cam mode in GW2 as well, but it doesn't have to. I know a work around there as well.

 

I don't want to get too crazy into the details of the mapping, but if you do want to know how to make this game fully controller compatible and much more fun, shoot me a reply and I'll let you know.