Your best keyboard remapping tips

[batdoguk]

At the end of a long day at work using a keyboard and mouse what better way to relax at home than in front of a keyboard and mouse, being killed in various ways on BF2. But I find that by the time I get home I've developed sausage fingers and end up getting shot because my hands have become dyslexic :)

What are your favourite keyboard or mouse remapping tips you're willing to share, that will save me from early arthritis? No macros please

[SEVERITY]

Re: Your best keyboard remapping tips

Have you ever considered a ZBoard or Nostromo pad?

[pYura]

Re: Your best keyboard remapping tips

Logitech Internet Navigator SE + Logitech G5

[Talus]

Re: Your best keyboard remapping tips

Nostromo n52!!!

[batdoguk]

Re: Your best keyboard remapping tips

I was hoping for a cheap way of improving my performance but it looks like I'll have to spend some money :cry:

[Talus]

Re: Your best keyboard remapping tips

Hehe...my apologies, but I just find using WASD far too cumbersome now that I've switched to a speedpad...been using one for YEARS.

They aren't too expensive, but if you're looking for a free solution, then hopefully somebody will post some interesting keyboard layouts.

My suggestion:

-map both jump and parachute to the SPACE bar (by editing controls.con)

[loyalguard]

Re: Your best keyboard remapping tips

Just simple ones, nothing unique but very effective (for me at least):

Keyboard (all of these are secondary unless otherwise noted):
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-[Num 1]-[Num9] for different weapons selects.

-[Left Alt] is prone. This way my thumb is near [Space] to jump or [Left Alt] to prone at all times (You have to re-bind 3D map toggle first).

-[C] is map zoom. I use this alot to see where my squad mates are and/or objectives/enemies, etc. (You have to re-bind Camera Cycle first)

-[Backspace] is parachute. This is much easier to fat finger as you plummet to the ground.

Mouse (I have a five-button mouse)
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- [Wheel Click] brings us the squad screen. This is very handy to bring up a large map to see where my individual SL or SM's are, give orders as a SL (Move to, attack, etc.), or see the life status of my squad.

- I have two side buttons. One is squad VOIP so I can talk and walk at the same time. The other is crouch. To do it with the keyboard is too uncomfortable for me.

[Talus]

Re: Your best keyboard remapping tips

Yeah, having a good multi-button mouse is VERY important.

What mouse do you have?

I have the 10-button MX1000 and I have MANY actions mapped to my mouse.
-tilt left = main weapon
-tilt right = sidearm
-tilt down = secondary weapon
-tilt up = accessory weapon
-middle mouse click = map zoom
-small thumb = full screen map
-middle thumb = spawn screen
-large thumb = VOIP
-left click = fire
-right click = iron sights

[davelisowski]

Re: Your best keyboard remapping tips

I remapped parachute to "1" and put knife on "2" and pistol on the wheel click. I read that on someone else post on the forum. But the above mentions seem better.

:edit: Ooooh, the Nostrom n52 looks nice. I might have to get one.

[NOSKills]

Re: Your best keyboard remapping tips

Wow, cool tips guys thanks. And if anyone uses the Zboard or other types of devices like it, please post your reviews. I have considered the Zboard now and then but I would like some input from this community.

[Lanserschrek]

Re: Your best keyboard remapping tips

Trust Talus to be first in with the Nostromo N52 / MX1000 combination for BF2 hehe

Anyway I heartily second his recommendation, I've been using them both for the last year.

[davelisowski]

Re: Your best keyboard remapping tips

What about using an Xbox controller or PS2 controller? I know you can get adapters for those relatively cheaply. I imagine it would be nice with an Xbox controller, but I lack the controller, the adapter, and the motivation to try. Anyone use these?

[=GzR=Damager]

Re: Your best keyboard remapping tips

What about using an Xbox controller or PS2 controller? I know you can get adapters for those relatively cheaply. I imagine it would be nice with an Xbox controller, but I lack the controller, the adapter, and the motivation to try. Anyone use these?

noooo thanks

[Auto-ER-]

Re: Your best keyboard remapping tips

I recently got an N52 also, really comfotable, it's just taking some time getting it set to a natural feel layout. The good thing about it is, you can set macros to do simple things, like throw a grenade and switch back to primary weapon in one click, or switch to the .50 in a jeep without having to fumble for F2 (picked these up from a clan mate) With the three different shift modes, you can incorporate way more functions than you need into the pad, and once you get a feel for it, you won't want to use a keyboard again.

[Coderedpl]

Re: Your best keyboard remapping tips

I used WSAD for movement.
Middle mouse button for jump.

Left CTRL for crouch, Z for prone. E to enter/exit vehicles
NUMPAD Enter for parachute

Side button on MX518 for Teamspeak commo.
Thats my setup