Originally posted by Chrysaor
fubar? My forward button is R backwards is F, E right strafe, A left strafe, W is jump...heard of that before?
That's all out of wack. If R and F are forward and back, then E and T or D and G should be left and right (strafe).
This setup, however leaves your thumb with the bottom row keys of only space and alt, and can have your palm hitting the windows key. It also has forward and backward keys diagonally shifted.
I don't know WHY the UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT arrows are default key moves in so many games, requiring you to lift your hand to hit C to crouch (among other functions), and use the top numbers to pick weapons. This is such crap.
If you want a good keyboard setup, use what I use, or something similar:
Home=forward
End=backward
Delete=strafe left
Page Down=strafe right
(for games where you can lean: use insert=lean left, page up=lean right)
right=translocator (thumb)
down=voice/command menu (thumb)
enter=jump (pinky)
shift=crouch (pinky)
(all numbers below are numpad numbers-use your thumb)
0 (zero) select best weapon
1 through 9 should be assigned to your standard weapons with those you might want to use very quickly (Flack, minigun, etc) in the lower numbers (closer to your thumb) and the others (sniper rifle) up high (7-9)
impact hammer=/ (numpad)
redeemer=*(numpad)
Use the [.] the [Backspace] and the key below [backspace] for other things you'll need to be able to hit quickly without looking (such as "Cover Me" or other gametype specific functions)
The middle mouse button (if it's a small roller/button) should be assigned a function that you won't need to use while firing weapons. So, I chose to use them for gestures (thrust, etc) since you shouldn't do that crap unless the coast is clear, anyway.
Get in the habit of using your thumb for all the numpad keys, so you can always keep moving. If you get in the habit of lifting your fingers from the movement keys to swich weapons, you'll be a sitting duck everytime you do so. Keep moving, and use your thumb instead.
Make sure to prioritize your weapons in options>weapons--
put the weapons that you default to in a tricky/deserate situation (ones you need to switch to quickly without thinking) at the top of the list, and the weapons that you usually use when relatively safe (sniper, redeemer) towards the bottom of the list. In the middle of the list, rank higher the weapons you're more efficient with. Since you have quick access to the translocator, put it at the very bottom of the list. Uncheck "Auto Switch Weapons".
If you keep your thumb on the zero key, you can quickly access your preffered weapons for bad situations instantly.
Before you translocate, arm which weapon you'll need to use after translocation. Then when you translocate, tap the primary fire button on your mouse while still holding down the secondary. This will arm the weapon you were just using automatically.
Remember, that you can fire multiple rockets in tight formation by holding down the secondary button for a second while loading your rockets. (if you don't want them to spread horizontally)
Bind all the important commands (issued to all teamates--attack, defend, hold, cover, freelance) to keys you wont forget, and use them stategically. Use the command menu (down) if need be for individual assigmnents.
Familiarize yourself with how to use each weapon (especially ones you may not like) offensively and defensively.