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Which keys do you use?

WASD
29 (72.5%)
Arrow Keys
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Other (specify)
3 (7.5%)

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WASD or Arrow keys?
« on: March 05, 2008, 02:49:10 PM »
Just curious when gaming on the computer do you guys use the WASD or arrow keys, and why?
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Re: WASD or Arrow keys?
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2008, 02:51:15 PM »
Personally I use the arrow keys. Why? Just like the down arrow to be directly under the up arrow, of course that is when the keyboard actually has the down arrow below the up arrow. Some keyboards don't. Also I use the Nostromo N52, now so technically could of voted for other.
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Re: WASD or Arrow keys?
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2008, 05:45:44 AM »
WASD all the way.
It's closer to other keys like R for reload, E for enter, Q for chat maybe, and so on.
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    Re: WASD or Arrow keys?
    « Reply #3 on: March 06, 2008, 07:31:02 AM »
    WASD, because of what calum said and because it is more comfortable. WASD and my mouse are shoulder width apart so it feels natural, using the arrow keys, however, makes my left hand reach over all the way across my chest so its very uncomfortable.
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      Re: WASD or Arrow keys?
      « Reply #4 on: March 06, 2008, 09:00:15 AM »
      WASD for the same reasons as Calum and Homer.
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        Re: WASD or Arrow keys?
        « Reply #5 on: March 07, 2008, 08:17:31 AM »
        wasd because all of the buttons are right there...
        the same as calum and homer  ;D
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          Re: WASD or Arrow keys?
          « Reply #6 on: March 07, 2008, 09:37:54 AM »
          I consider that WASD harder to use cause you cant use the mouse as easyly if you need it.
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            « Reply #7 on: March 07, 2008, 11:00:15 AM »
            Quote from: squall_01 on March 07, 2008, 09:37:54 AM
            I consider that WASD harder to use cause you cant use the mouse as easyly if you need it.

             :-\ is your mouse on your left hand side?
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            Re: WASD or Arrow keys?
            « Reply #8 on: March 07, 2008, 01:15:18 PM »
            It depends.

            I voted "arrow keys" because I prefer them, but if I have to use the mouse at the same time, I use the WASD keys.  I are old school -- I've decided I like gaming on the PC better than on the gaming consoles like PlayStation.
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              Re: WASD or Arrow keys?
              « Reply #9 on: March 07, 2008, 05:24:57 PM »
              Quote from: homer on March 07, 2008, 11:00:15 AM
              Quote from: squall_01 on March 07, 2008, 09:37:54 AM
              I consider that WASD harder to use cause you cant use the mouse as easyly if you need it.

               :-\ is your mouse on your left hand side?

              Right, Im some what optical handed but I was never trained with my left even thought I was.
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                Re: WASD or Arrow keys?
                « Reply #10 on: March 12, 2008, 06:26:48 PM »
                i like using a game controller. i used a SNES controller and connected it to my LPT port for gaming.
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                Re: WASD or Arrow keys?
                « Reply #11 on: April 15, 2008, 02:33:23 AM »
                WSAD! Arrow keys..too close to the mouse and is uncomfortable, plus too far away from the other keys like Calum said  :)
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                Re: WASD or Arrow keys?
                « Reply #12 on: April 18, 2008, 01:15:29 PM »
                I voted for the orange monkey.
                The only gaming I really do is Mario RPG on zsnes.... and I've never bothered to change the default arrow keys with cvdfer for the action buttons.

                Quote from: squall_01 on March 07, 2008, 05:24:57 PM
                Right, Im some what optical handed but I was never trained with my left even thought I was.

                What is optical handed? ???
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                  Re: WASD or Arrow keys?
                  « Reply #13 on: April 18, 2008, 08:13:32 PM »
                  being able to use both your left an right hands for tasks. 
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                  Re: WASD or Arrow keys?
                  « Reply #14 on: April 19, 2008, 01:33:33 PM »
                  oh, you mean ambidextrous?
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