Are you using strafing in 1.0.7 ?

Zas_ · 07-21-2009, 12:04 PM

Yesterday evening, after 1.0.7 update, Syrtis was camping (as usual) Samal, many ignis were around too.

But i didn't see a lot of people using strafing during the whole battle.

I just wonder if it is because people are not yet used to, or because they just don't need it.

07-21-2009, 12:07 PM

Nope...

ZQSD is messed by hardcoded keybinds (X/C especially) so i have to keep A and E for autorun and walk.

Zas_ · 07-21-2009, 12:09 PM

Yes, hardcoded keybinds was reported before the update, they didn't fully fixed it.

DkySven · 07-21-2009, 12:18 PM

I see no reason to use strafing on my knight.

_dracus_ · 07-21-2009, 12:31 PM

I voted yes sometimes. I use it to change direction, as it is quite new, ennemies (especially warrior) have some difficulties to follow me around with some strafing tricks ^^.

I will try to train myself to use it a bit more (especially since you can run in circle straf direction + turn opposite direction).

My key binding on AZERTY keyboard:
A Z E (straf left, move toward, straf right)
Q S D (turn left, move backward, turn right)

What is bugging me more is camera movement (and instant rotation).

And I might have already said it, but changing interactions like that is stupid and shows a lack of understanding of any developement guideline. Interactions behaviour or modification has to be defined by the user, and change with user agreement otherwise it's a FAIL.

makarios68 · 07-21-2009, 12:32 PM

I've tried it but can't get used to it. I also can't see any practical use for it atm.

Maybe there are future plans to make it more useful.

Comp · 07-21-2009, 02:16 PM

I love it...use it in every battle I fight

Masterkick · 07-21-2009, 02:30 PM

Rarely. I only use it to turn around faster than before.

Kyrottimus · 07-21-2009, 03:11 PM

I use it a lot, it's easier to circle and stay facing my target this way. Also, as a knight, I can run sideways and keep my back aimed at an ally/allies with my aura activated for war or aura-leeching and stay at full speed.

At a battle at aggs I gave some archers trouble by constantly circling and staying on their back, and made it a lot easier to do. Also positioning has improved slightly enough to be a noticeable benefit.

Warriors are actually playable again.

Though I still get the camera to "walk" or "jump" to random locations and it throws my relative controls off and I wind up plowing my char's face into a wall or something and it's not fun. I think the camera needs to be tweaked a bit in this control-scheme.

FWIW.

AntibioTsu · 07-21-2009, 03:13 PM

I see no advantages on using it, other than getting myself killed because of messing my key selection... does it cound as an advantage? :\

Honestly, what's the purpose of it? To be able to walk to the sides on the wall and whatelse? Please, enlight me

View Poll Results: Are you using strafing since 1.0.7 update ?
A lot	18	25.35%
Sometimes	11	15.49%
Rarely	11	15.49%
Never, but i should	5	7.04%
Never.	26	36.62%
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07-21-2009, 12:04 PM	#1
Zas_ Count Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: France Posts: 1,024	Are you using strafing in 1.0.7 ? Yesterday evening, after 1.0.7 update, Syrtis was camping (as usual) Samal, many ignis were around too. But i didn't see a lot of people using strafing during the whole battle. I just wonder if it is because people are not yet used to, or because they just don't need it. __________________ Annavilya / War-Luck (Haven)

07-21-2009, 12:09 PM	#3
Zas_ Count Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: France Posts: 1,024	Yes, hardcoded keybinds was reported before the update, they didn't fully fixed it. __________________ Annavilya / War-Luck (Haven)

07-21-2009, 12:18 PM	#4
DkySven Marquis Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,076	I see no reason to use strafing on my knight. __________________ Dky Sven, level 54 knight (Ra) Valhalla Dky the Goat, level 35 conjurer(Ra) Dky Sven, level 51 knight(Horus) Something

07-21-2009, 12:31 PM	#5
_dracus_ Count Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toulouse Posts: 1,335	I voted yes sometimes. I use it to change direction, as it is quite new, ennemies (especially warrior) have some difficulties to follow me around with some strafing tricks ^^. I will try to train myself to use it a bit more (especially since you can run in circle straf direction + turn opposite direction). My key binding on AZERTY keyboard: A Z E (straf left, move toward, straf right) Q S D (turn left, move backward, turn right) What is bugging me more is camera movement (and instant rotation). And I might have already said it, but changing interactions like that is stupid and shows a lack of understanding of any developement guideline. Interactions behaviour or modification has to be defined by the user, and change with user agreement otherwise it's a FAIL. __________________ « Thanks all, you are right I'm great with the barbarian ... for killing mobs. » -- Athena Stillwater

07-21-2009, 12:07 PM	#2
KnuckOne Guest Posts: n/a	Nope... ZQSD is messed by hardcoded keybinds (X/C especially) so i have to keep A and E for autorun and walk.

07-21-2009, 12:32 PM	#6
makarios68 Count Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: England Posts: 1,300	I've tried it but can't get used to it. I also can't see any practical use for it atm. Maybe there are future plans to make it more useful.

07-21-2009, 02:16 PM	#7
Comp Count Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jippy's Mom's House Posts: 1,286	I love it...use it in every battle I fight __________________ Compost (60 Hunter) Alsius Compoundious (Dead and gone...)

07-21-2009, 02:30 PM	#8
Masterkick Baron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 718	Rarely. I only use it to turn around faster than before. __________________ Runi

07-21-2009, 03:11 PM	#9
Kyrottimus Baron Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montana, U.S.A. Posts: 690	I use it a lot, it's easier to circle and stay facing my target this way. Also, as a knight, I can run sideways and keep my back aimed at an ally/allies with my aura activated for war or aura-leeching and stay at full speed. At a battle at aggs I gave some archers trouble by constantly circling and staying on their back, and made it a lot easier to do. Also positioning has improved slightly enough to be a noticeable benefit. Warriors are actually playable again. Though I still get the camera to "walk" or "jump" to random locations and it throws my relative controls off and I wind up plowing my char's face into a wall or something and it's not fun. I think the camera needs to be tweaked a bit in this control-scheme. FWIW. __________________ Μολὼν λαβέ Kyrottimus: 60 - Barbarian (WM) RIP \|\| Rykor: 60 - Knight (WM) RIP Vanosen Sagesight: 60 - Marksman (WM) RIP \|\| Orykus: 60 - Hunter RIP

07-21-2009, 03:13 PM	#10
AntibioTsu Initiate Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portugal Posts: 245	I see no advantages on using it, other than getting myself killed because of messing my key selection... does it cound as an advantage? :\ Honestly, what's the purpose of it? To be able to walk to the sides on the wall and whatelse? Please, enlight me __________________ Amoxi - Vanco - Azithro - Genta - Cipro - Doxy [RA] A proud member of INQUISITION