[Issue 18] [Guide] Mastering your Tanki Keyboard

[hogree 4,179]

 

It sounds easy, right? Just drive and shoot! However, controlling your tank and all of its assets come in many different shapes and forms, and the amount of things you can do with your Tanki keyboard is not to be under-estimated! I hope that, after reading this article, you will have a planned precision in your tank, turret and camera controls! 

 

The Introduction

 

Even as I begun writing and preparing this article for you guys to read, I suddenly realised how little I, a committed Tanki player for over 3 years, actually knew and had considered about controlling my tank effectively. I'm sure many of you readers will have not had the same level of 3-years experience I have had, so unless I have a complete lack of brain cells, there must be a fair amount of information out there that you can find useful too!

 

This article will mainly address two different things about mastering your Tanki keyboard. Firstly, you will be shown the different options for turret, tank and camera controls, and secondly, I will try to give some tips out on each of the controls. Finally, I will rate my three best Tanki tank-turret-camera combinations to use!

 

Before I start, I would like to state that this article addresses the QWERTY keyboard. If any of you reading have a differently-ordered keyboard, please feel free to speed-read and just read tips, or different options and make your mind up for yourself. I'm sorry that I cant accommodate for you in this article.  :wacko: I guess that's one of the problems with all these different keyboards!

 

To start, lets get stuck in to the most important part in your Tanki game play - the tank itself.

 

 

The first part of your Tanki keyboard, and the most obvious is controlling your tank. Now, you're probably thinking: what am I doing bringing this up in an article? Isn't it the most obvious thing in the world? Even recruits know how to drive their tank! However, mastering the control when driving your tank is something that requires practise.

 

As promised, I'm going to split up each of these sections into two points. Im going to call them “Options of Control” and then “Tips”. The first section will address the different options of control that are offered on the Tanki keyboard, and the second will hopefully give you some tips on how to best master each of these arenas of Tanki control.

 

Options of Control

 

As you can see by the picture above, on a normal keyboard, there are two ways to control the movement of your tank. You can either use the W-A-S-D as controls, or use Arrow Keys. The mainstream way is to use the arrow keys. However, many hardcore gamers claim that WASD is the only proper way to control. Let's first size up each of the options. In the end, its your decision to make on what controls to use.

 

Arrow Keys

 

I'm sure that, at least at one point in all of our Tanki histories, if not at the moment, we have used the arrows keys. The Tanki set-up, as it is, is created with arrow keys as the primary way of movement with a tank. Its simple - the Up arrow drives you forward, the Down arrow drives you backward, and I'm pretty sure you can guess where the left and right arrows drive you. (If not, I would contact a psychiatrist). Another reason people use this is that its easy and suitable for right-handed gamers (of which most of us are part). Having the arrows on the right, which are more primarily important to master than the turret turning on the left, means that a quick focus is developed on mastering the arrow keys.

 

But after talking to a lot of people, there is one main reason why people use the arrow keys now. It is, quite simply, a habit. For many of us Tanki players who have been gaming for a good while, the habit of using the arrow keys has grown in. I'm gonna give you my personal example here, which I'm sure fits in with many of you. I actually didn't play any MMOGs which only used the keyboard before I started playing Tanki (probably because Tanki was my first MMOG but anywaaaaaaaay), and so the keyboard was something I needed to master. Arrow keys were the sensible option for me, a young 11-year-old wannabe gamer, to start playing with. Tanki told me to use them, and so I used them. In fact, I didn't actually consider changing my gaming style until about 1 year ago, a good 2 years after I had begun playing Tanki. But by then, it required too much effort for me to even consider changing, let alone try it out. It all seemed so confusing for me to have to use my left hand to drive my tank around (unless of course, I crossed my hands when playing to use W-A-S-D with my right hand!)

 

Looking back over many forum topics, and hearing many opinions on the matter, I have concluded that at the very least, 97% of Tanki players above the rank of Warrant Officer One use the Arrow Keys to control their tank. Its popular, simple, and easy to use. However, is it the best option...?

 

W-A-S-D Keys

 

As the slogan goes, and as AdvocatusDiaboli, a very fervent supporter of WASD in Tanki, would remind us: "Real gamers use keys". However, is this useful for Tanki?  Because of Tanki not using mouse in any ways, gamers who normally use WASD in left hand, and mouse in the right hand, change their approach. However, it is a well-known fact that WASD is the proper "gaming" way to control your tank. But does it work?

 

Firstly, let's cut to the chase and state what you might not find obvious, but what is very true. A lot of Tanki players use WASD. Yes, believe it or not, they do. Now, WASD is a method that requires a lot of work to master, but once mastered, I would say is definitely stronger than arrow keys.

 

As the old phrase goes, "Practise makes Perfect." If you are unsatisfied with your current use of arrow keys (which isn't perfect, particularly when you want to use camera controls), it would be a great idea to try out WASD. Yes, I know, the first time you do it, people would probably look at you as if "you're a tank running on vodka", to quote Irontank. However, it could pay off dividends. It would be especially useful if you have a natural tendency for being left-handed, as WASD would suit your left-hand driving style rather than your right-hand.

 

In the end, which is better though? Well, though you may not want to hear this, it does in the end all come down to the player! The two options are given so that if someone is dissatisfied with one method, the other one is on offer! I'm sure most of you reading try arrow keys. Perhaps now might be a good time to try out WASD, and see what you can do! But before we make that decision, it might be wise to look below and continue your thoughts by looking at the different options for not only tank controlling, but also camera and turret too. What is the best combination? Well, that's your decision to make. But as long as it doesn't involve you being unable to hit the space bar without being able to control both arrows and turret, then it could be a good option.

 

Tips

 

So tips on driving? You're having a laugh. However, driving your tank is not to be looked over, just because it is so simple. Let me just run through a couple of tips for you to read and take heed of, at the very least:

 

• Starting with the beginner tips, and most obviously, when driving your tank, you need to be able to smoothly drive whilst holding down two keys at once. There's no point driving forwards, turning right, then driving forwards. This might be the most obvious thing ever written in the newspaper, but to actually play to a decent level, you need to master the art of driving whilst holding two keys down at once. Yes, what an incredible revelation. But its important to remember.
• Turning the tank around is an important thing to master as a tank driver. Its often much quicker to drive backwards from places, rather than forwards - and so don't be afraid to be "driving backwards"! Turning your turret round will help you to be almost as if you are "driving forwards". This is useful for scenarios when you grab the enemy flag and re-track your own route - you can simply press backwards rather than turning around, and spin your turret while driving to save time!
• Another important thing to note is that you have to try and show as little as your hull to the enemies. Since your turret is located near the BACK of the hull, its often a good idea for a sniper to pop out on the back of his tank, rather than his front. This gives much less exposure to enemy attack.
• Once you learn to have control of your tank, you will be able to shoot while moving, and gain the necessary control for shooting and looking in a direction you aren't driving, a very useful technique to master. This is a great skill to learn, but it only can be used once you have mastered driving your tank.

 

Controlling your tank goes right in hand with controlling your turret. And so...

 

Once you learn control of the turret and the tank, you're well on your way to mastering your keyboard. The turret is something that takes much longer than the tank to master - mainly because you don't actually NEED to turn it!  Many beginners work their way even up to the Warrant Officer ranks without having even turned their turret once. But, they wouldn't believe the difference it makes when you master turning your turret - particularly whilst moving.

 

Options for Control

 

Just like the tank itself, the turret has two options of use. These are the keys: "Z,X,C and ,./". ZXC is the recommended combination Tanki suggest when you join the game. It is also, by an absolute mile, the more popular of the two. However, lets explore each of them, like we did with the tank controls.

 

Z-X-C Keys

 

The ZXC Keys and Arrow Keys are 100% the most popular combination in controlling your Tanki game. They are easy to master, spread apart with the space bar in between, and perfectly fit for the mainstream fingers in the hand. In contrast to Arrow Keys, though, very few people have actually considered changing from ZXC to another set of controls - particularly with the Qwerty Keyboard. Its perfectly balanced with Arrow Keys and space bar, and easy controls - but the problem comes when using camera controls. However, that's for the next subject.

 

To be honest, this section should probably be called the Z-X keys. Once you become half-decently experienced in Tanki, the C Button becomes dead to you. This is because its role is no longer useful - you can turn your turret the direction C would and as far as you would like in just as smooth way as previously. Once again, this demands a level of mastering the turret.

 

However, there is a twist in this. Some people have been known to ignore one of Z and X, and use Z and C or X and C. This is because they are using WASD which means that using Z and X is too cramped. Yes, I know this sounds absolute crazy, but a famous generallisimo has played like this for over three years *cough* AdvocatusDiaboli *cough*.

 

",./" Keys

 

I'm not sure whether its a sad thing that few players use these controls, because writing the symbols they represent out in an article look so tacky that I'm glad I get to write ZXC more often. However, these are actually rather suitable for left-handed gamers. Using W-A-S-D as the driving controls, and ,./ as the Turret Controls also spreads the hand well over the keyboard, and gives room for other camera controls, just like the Arrow-Keys - ZXC Approach.

 

Though I can't personally see much use in using Arrow Keys with these Turret-changing keys, I certainly see the argument for mastering W-A-S-D and ,./ as your controls. In fact, as I'm writing this, I feel the temptation to try them out in game. So off I go... I'll continue writing in a second...

 

Well, now I'm back, and I see a very strong argument for that combination. However, the camera controls will round off the perfect combination of controls, to see whether it really is worth it...

 

Tips

 

Turret mastering definitely requires tips for perfection. Many people cannot master using their turret well. However, most of it comes hand in hand with the hull control. Let me just bring a couple of points across.

 

• Mastering turret control, of course, takes time, and differs with all turrets. But turning your turret should be habitual for you as a gamer. Being able to turn your turret quickly can save you from a deadly freeze, or get a necessary Railgun hit on. Particularly for tanks such as Railgun-Hornet which have high damage long-distance weapons, but light hulls, very good, fast turret turning is an important factor.
• Turning while driving with the turret is a masterful technique. When driving away with the flag, for example, its a very useful technique to be able to keep spinning your turret to keep aware of all enemies (and team-mates).

Now the turrets are crucial, but without working out what camera-control to use, many players are clueless about all the best keyboard controls to use. And believe it or not, but camera controls can often make the difference between life and death, a flag capture and a return, a gold box and a miss.

 

Camera Controls are the deciding factor in many keyboard-formation line-ups. Not only are they really useful to master in battle, but often they are a strain to reach in different keyboard formations. The Camera Controls leave so many players clueless in Tanki.  However, rather than having 2 options, they actually have 3 control choices to choose from! Lets look quickly at each of them.

 

Pg Up - Pg Down

 

According to the Tanki Online Tutorial Guide, Pg-Up and Pg-Down are the recommended controls for camera for the beginner. But are they actually useful? I, personally, have used Pg-Up and Pg-Down since the beginning of Tanki. I'm sure you'll want to know my reasoning behind it. Two words.

I'm Lazy.

 

Pg-Up and Pg Down, for me, is just the easiest to get your head around. Firstly, it has the words "Up" and "Down" on them. That always helps. Secondly, its just above the arrow keys, and it gives the suggestion of accompanying the tank's movement with the camera angle. And also, I haven't had the care to work into my natural habit of playing a different camera control. Now, Pg-Up and Pg-Down is reasonably popular among the pros, but definitely not the most...

 

Now, I do know that on a lot of keyboards, Pg Up and Pg Down are really hard to reach, up at the top near Prt Screen, so I would rule them out for your use. However, there is another set of camera controls that should be much more near to the hand...

 

Q&E Keys

 

Though not by a mile, Q&E Keys are most certainly the most favourable keys among the higher ranked players. Positioned nicely on the keyboard, near the supplies (which most pros reach for a lot of the time anyway :P), it is a favourite among players.

 

I have always appreciated why people used these keys. The combination of "Arrows, ZX and QE" is certainly the most popular among the high levels. The fingers fit in well, and its comfortable game play. Q&E is what I would recommend to every Arrow Keys player. But lets not forget the dark horse of these camera controls, the hidden one, but maybe it has a place of its own right too...

 

[ & ] Keys

 

Before I start, I have a confession to make. As I begun to write this article, I went looking through forum topics, and I saw someone mention that they liked using [ and ]. I was completely mind-boggled, as I had actually never thought they did anything. I logged onto Tanki and pressed the buttons, and lo and behold, the camera view changed. That was definitely one of the most embarrassing moments I've had in my Tanki career. I cant believe I've been playing for three years, and never knew those buttons actually worked!! What rubbed it in even more was when I asked haider if he knew that they changed the camera, and he said that he used them! Ouch! D:

 

All the same, once I noticed that these keys could actually work, it shed a new light on things for me. I had previously thought that only Pg Up Pg Down & Q&E Keys could be used for camera. With another option, I had some new control methods I could try.

 

And if you just read a bit more below, to see my final deduction on the best keyboard combinations, you'll notice that I've now added a set of controls which uses the [ and ] buttons! Whew, it would have been embarrassing if I published this article without actually knowing [ and ] could work on the keyboard!

 

Tips

 

Now, for some camera view tips. I'll hurry through these, I know this article's getting too long for most of you!

 

• Whatever position you use, whether arrows or WASD, whether ZXC or ,./ , You must always, ALWAYS be in a position where you can change your camera comfortably. Below, I'll offer some options where this will work, at least if you have a QWERTY keyboard.
• Campers particularly require using the camera view a lot, and people who have got the enemy flag in their base and are holding it, whilst team-mates attempt to return. Often, you will be blocked by a house, and require a very high view to see over, and then at the same time, need to see far distances around you. KEEP changing your camera view. It will pay off.
• Similar technique works with a lot of gold box rushes. Keep adapting your camera as to where you are, so you can see if the gold box is falling from high up, or see if its coming from far away. Once again, KEEP changing.
• Remember, your camera is not your priority however. Don't stop the tank to change the camera. It would be ideal if you could get so used to changing your camera -  you can change camera, change turret, shoot and change tank direction at the same time! Once you do that, I'll be confident you have mastered your Tanki keyboard!

The Final Deduction

 

So, its finally time for the final deduction. "Den, Den, DEN!!!!" But, before I start this, I would just say, once again, that these work with the QWERTY keyboard. Have a different keyboard order, and most probably, other combinations would be optimal.

 

Also, these suggested are rather simple combinations used.  A certain player by the name of AdvocatusDiaboli, and other crazy people like joostcool (picture of his hand arrangement here) use random keyboard controls like W-A-S-D, Q&E ZXC and Spacebar! Now, that's one serious scrunch. Actually, I'll correct that - Z and C. Yep, I said that right. Advocatus doesn't use X. He doesn't turn his turret right at any point!!!!!! Its always just centering. And well, if that works for you, fabulous. But most of us normal Tanki players cant do incredibly crazy controls like that. So... here we go.

 

So, in Number 3, the 3rd best combination in my opinion is....

 

 

Yes, this is my current combination, but I still put it in Number 3! Though very simple, the main problem for me is the fact you have to keep moving the fourth finger on your Right Hand, up from Page Up and Page Down, down to the Right Arrow. That is a real pain. However, its simple, nice and it works if you have nimble fingers! So, I'll quickly say what fingers where, to help you know.

 

Left Hand

Fifth (Little) Finger - Free

Fourth Finger - Z

Third (Middle) Finger - X

Second (Index) Finger - C

Thumb - Space bar

 

Right Hand

Thumb - Free

Second (Index) Finger - Left Arrow

Third (Middle) Finger - Up Arrow/Down Arrow

Fourth Finger - Right Arrow/Page Up/Page Down [Quick Movements Needed]

Fifth Finger - Free

 

Now, some people use this combination differently. For example, some can adjust their RH little finger to reach up to Page Up and Page Down. but I can't. I move my fourth finger quickly. If this combination, suits you, great! If not.. there's still two better options IMO!

 

Note: Some QWERTY keyboards have Pg Up and Pg Down right at the top of the keyboard near Prt Screen. That is very hard to use. If that is the case, do NOT use Pg Up and Pg Down, but use Q&E or [&].

 

 

This combination is very newly discovered for me, but it seriously works! Let me go through what I would use in my hand once again for you! Its very comfortable too!

 

Left Hand:

Fifth (Little) Finger - Free

Fourth Finger - A

Third (Middle) Finger - W/S

Second (Index) Finger - D

Thumb - Space bar

 

Right Hand:

Thumb - Free/Space bar

Second (Index) Finger - ,

Third (Middle) Finger - .

Fourth Finger - [

Fifth (Little) Finger - ]

 

Most of you would never have considered this. But it seriously works. Try it out. If you have the same type of keyboard as me, its also really comfortable. No stretch. Though you don't control the "Center Turret" Button, that should be no problem, if you have a decent level of skill with the turning turret.

 

 

 

Top marks for the most famous and most popular combination in Tanki! It has won again! The reason, IMO, that this beat the 2nd position was because of the familiarity it is with players. Most people are used to Arrows. And on almost all QWERTY keyboards, this works. So, once again, here goes the hand. Note: This is my hand position with Q&E. Many of you may do differently. Please tell me what you do if you do differently!

 

This time, I will give two options for the Left Hand Options. Option 1 may feel uncomfortable for some of you, but it is able to carry all of the controls without having to switch control. However, Option 2 is more popular with players, but requires movement, and turret and camera can often not be turned at the same time.

 

Left Hand Option 1:

Fifth (Little) Finger - Q

Fourth Finger - Z

Third (Middle) Finger - X

Second (Index) Finger - E

Thumb - Space bar

 

Left Hand Option 2:

Fifth (Little) Finger - Free

Fourth Finger - Z / Q [Requires Movement]

Third Finger - X / E [Requires Movement]

Second (Index) Finger - C

Thumb - Space bar

 

Right Hand

Thumb - Free

Second (Index) Finger - Left Arrow

Third (Middle) Finger - Up/Down Arrows

Fourth Finger - Right Arrow

Fifth (Little) Finger - Free

 

And that's my final line-up for the BEST combination on my QWERTY keyboard in Tanki. Saying that, I probably will start using this... it looks easier than I originally thought!

 

Now, for you all out there who disagree with my best 3, or have different fingers, or even different line-ups to what I suggested, please write below! I'd be so interested to hear your opinion!

 

Now, finally, I'll finish with all the remaining things you can do on your Tanki keyboard. Most of these aren't important during game play, but sometimes your hand will have to move to them, if needed. So this should be a useful picture for you to remember all the things you can do with your Tanki keyboard!

 

Thanks for reading this REALLY long article, and I seriously hope it helps. ALL feedback appreciated. Feel free to use my pictures elsewhere too. :) 

 

Edited November 29, 2013 by conanthedestroyer

[joostcool 5,942]

Very nice article. You turn a (by advance thought) boring topic into a very nice article :)

 

And for those who wonder how I manage to play like that, it all goes comfortable for me, and all the controls are in a very close range. It works great for me as I am left-handed. I used arrows when I started, so I had to cross my arms and used zxc qe for other controls. I started using wasd after a while, and so I got on that quite, as hog said, crazy position :p

[Valletta 834]

Did Lham make the title pic? If so, I love how he canibalized the wall and the explosion from another pic :P

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I love the guide Hog, excellent use of example pics and explanations as always ^_^

[Lhamster 4,081]

Did Lham make the title pic? If so, I love how he canibalized the wall and the explosion from another pic :P

Yup, I did :P

[GoldRock 6,165]

This is an excellent article, it's really made me think about the way I play. The main text is perfectly complimented by pictures and bullet-pointed lists - well-structured, well-written, very involving. You've obviously spent a lot of time on this; though I haven't read any other articles yet, this could easily be amongst the best this issue, if not the best. Awesome job hog  :P

 

My own finger combo's below - turns out I only use 6 fingers ^_^

 

Left Hand:

Thumb - Free

Second (Index) Finger - E / Space bar [Requires Movement]

Third (Middle) Finger - X

Fourth Finger - Z / Q [Requires Movement]

Fifth (Little) Finger - Free

 

Right Hand

Thumb - Free

Second (Index) Finger - Left Arrow

Third (Middle) Finger - Up/Down Arrows

Fourth Finger - Right Arrow

Fifth (Little) Finger - Free

Edited November 30, 2013 by GoldRock

[Meliora 1,652]

I use Left Hand Option 2... This is a very very interesting article, hogree, fantastic idea and nicely laid out.

[Raphael2 3,263]

Left Hand:

Thumb - Space bar

Second (Index) Finger - X/C/E

Third (Middle) Finger - Z/E

Fourth Finger - Q/Tab

Fifth (Little) Finger - Free

 

Right Hand

Thumb - Free

Second (Index) Finger - Left Arrow

Third (Middle) Finger - Up/Down Arrows

Fourth Finger - Right Arrow

Fifth (Little) Finger - Free

 

This combination may be weird but it is how I play with AZERTY..

[michael20028 7]

I always use the number one way. I thought none ever use it but now I just know it's really famous in here. <_<. The good thing that not many people can master it. :ph34r:

[michael20028 7]

Not exactly what I use since I let the Fourth Finger in the Left Hand get between Z and E. Not Z and Q. But never mind. Nice article anyways. ^_^

[ShadowyNinja 208]

I use wasd, ,./, and qe, and it works phenomenally for me

[swede1 1,726]

Laptop keyboard (all keys are within a comfortable reach and I placed some sticky dots on self destruct and greenshot as well as q and e)

left hand

2nd finger z and q

middle finger x and e

1st finger spacebar and t for chat and rarely c

 

right hand

2nd finger right and supplies 1234   # note: on number keypad you can lock and unlock your supplies if you don't want to use them by mistake with numLK

middle finger forward and reverse and enter for chat and del self destruct

1st finger left and f10 for greenshot

 

very informative post B)

Edited December 1, 2013 by swede1

[JonathanBernatowicz 119]

hm...I'm left handed, yet I'll use the "right hand" position only because I'm so used to arrows in other games. Maybe it would be easier for me to use the left hand controls. I usually do the up, down, left, and right arrows with the index, middle, and fourth fingers on right hand. Then I'll do Z with fourth finger, X with middle, and C or Space Bar with the index finger. For adjusting view, I'll usually do the ] and [ buttons by moving my right hand using my index and middle finger. I find that easy, but maybe if I use the left hand functions I'll find that easier.

 

Thanks for the article, hog ;)

[r_Muffin_Man0 85]

Just to throw in another dimension to this topic:

 

Some of us are playing with keyboards that have rollover problems (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rollover_(key)), which can make it impossible to press more than 2 keys at a time and have them work correctly.  Sometimes this means not being able to drive while steering at the same time as turning the turret or firing.  It really causes you to handle the game quite differently.  For example, this makes the "c" key very useful as a way to recenter my turret, while being able to drive controlling the rest of my tank.  

There are solutions to this problem, like upgrading hardware, remapping keys to different circuits, etc, but i thought it was pertinent nevertheless.

 

[RampagingVenom 554]

Hmmm  cool :) I don`t use any of those keys in that way but a great article tnxs

[CooperO 7,956]

I'm left handed, but I learned to play with the arrows, when later on I tried playing with WASD, I failed big time. I then created private maps and practiced but I gave up. 

Left Hand:

Thumb - Free

Second (Index) Finger - Space bar/F

Third (Middle) Finger - X/E

Fourth Finger - Z / Q [Requires Movement]

Fifth (Little) Finger - TAB

 

Right Hand

Thumb - Free

Second (Index) Finger - Left Arrow

Third (Middle) Finger - Up/Down Arrows

Fourth Finger - Right Arrow

Fifth (Little) Finger - 1/2/3/4/5 on numpad

When I drug it depends on which fingers are free at the moment, sometimes I use one finger to click all, sometimes I use three fingers of my left hand to press 2, 3 and 4 at the same time, or I only use one finger to activate one supply (left or right hand).
 

[VectorSierra 199]

^ You use your keyboard the same way as I do  :o Not saying that your copying me or anything ;P

 

On the side note:

 

It's actually quite easy to use WASD (Depending on what keyboard you use).Though I use it rarely.

[CooperO 7,956]

^ You use your keyboard the same way as I do  :o Not saying that your copying me or anything ;P

:O More like the other way around.. xD

 

 

It's actually quite easy to use WASD (Depending on what keyboard you use).Though I use it rarely.

I just got too used to turning my turret with my left hand and driving my tank with my right.. I guess that if I really tried, I would manage..;p

[VectorSierra 199]

:o More like the other way around.. xD

Yes,I meant that.It does sound kind of weird now that i said it ;P

 

I just got too used to turning my turret with my left hand and driving my tank with my right.. I guess that if I really tried, I would manage..;p

Don't worry,one day you'll manage it ;P It took me months to know how to use WASD...Just putting it there right now ;p 

[HichigoShiiro 4,378]

I had to adapt to playing with right hand on the arrow keys because its easier to reach the camera controls with the right hand.

 

3 brings the camera down, 9 takes it up. 

 

:L

[donut70 97]

I had to adapt to playing with right hand on the arrow keys because its easier to reach the camera controls with the right hand.

 

3 brings the camera down, 9 takes it up. 

 

:L

wait you mean there are 4 camera controls!!!

[hogree 4,179]

I use wasd, ,./, and qe, and it works phenomenally for me

Sounds like an interesting combination. Might try that one out. Thanks for sharing.

 

I had to adapt to playing with right hand on the arrow keys because its easier to reach the camera controls with the right hand.

 

3 brings the camera down, 9 takes it up. 

 

:L

You use the Num Pad? Mm, didn't think of that. Nice idea. Camera Controls so close to hand too. Might try that one if i can be bothered.

Edited December 2, 2013 by hogree

[r_ADITYA980 45]

nice and like your signature :)

[r_wienerschnitzel0 25]

Left Hand:
Thumb - Free
Second (Index) Finger - Space
Third (Middle) Finger -,
Fourth Finger - .
Fifth (Little) Finger - Free

Right Hand
Thumb - Free
Second (Index) Finger - D
Third (Middle) Finger - W/S/drugs
Fourth Finger - Right A/Tab
Fifth (Little) Finger - Free

 

On a MacBook keyboard. WASD all the way.

[hogree 4,179]

^Crossed Hands? Must be painful.  :blink:

[370Z_Nismo 25]

Sounds like an interesting combination. Might try that one out. Thanks for sharing.

 

You use the Num Pad? Mm, didn't think of that. Nice idea. Camera Controls so close to hand too. Might try that one if i can be bothered.

It is a nice idea, actually.

 

You can move your tank, turn it left/right, move your turret left/right and shoot while making camera go up/down.. xD