Letter from the Producer, XLIV (03/19/2013)

**miokomioko** · 2013-03-24 15:48

Best keyboard ever. I'm on my 2nd one~

My only complaint is where they put Scroll Lock.

**Gulkeeva** · 2013-03-24 16:01

Originally Posted by Vuitton

I think we use the same keyboard? Is it this one? It's a wired keyboard. Not sure which Keyboard Seph was talking about, but this one does have caps lock / num lock lights. They're just not shown in the photo. They'd be on the lower right hand side under the 10-key on that thin black band. It's not a "gaming" keyboard, but I love it. It's as thin as a cracker and it's pretty. Good enough for me. >:D

Spoiler: show

Also, who the fuck uses scroll lock? Get out.

I have microsoft sidewinder X4 gamer keyboard actually (doesn't lock when your angry and mashing every key on the keyboard either!)
3 preset "glow" modes (low/mid/super bright like settings), media/music player controls on keyboard, it also has a "macro mode" where as I can record key presses, and replay them (fear teh hax mode).

DESIGNED FOR GAMING
In-game Macro Record button Record a sequence of keystrokes. Macros are stored on your hard drive and can be easily shared.

Automatic macro repetition
Set your macros to repeat.

doesn't record mouse movements but I can do like a 5min+ "actions" on the keyboard, and play it back with this keyboard >.>
nice for super long hentai game discussions, where instead of mashing enter key yourself on a conversation for 5min... *cough cough*

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...irtualParent=1

(oh god have we derailed the thread, I blame elcura)

**Stromgarde** · 2013-03-24 16:21

The Logitech G11|G13 is a great keyboard, but one of its flaws I can't deny is that it's kind of huge. Yours looks like a good alternative if desk space is at a premium though.

**Elcura** · 2013-03-24 16:31

Originally Posted by Gulkeeva

(oh god have we derailed the thread)

You should ban yourself to repent.

**Waraji** · 2013-03-24 16:45

Originally Posted by Elcura

You should ban yourself to repent.

http://content9.flixster.com/questio...628299_std.jpg

We all know what will happen.

**Gulkeeva** · 2013-03-24 17:08

Originally Posted by Elcura

You should ban yourself to repent.

http://imageboard.neko-sentai.com/_i...4163164c56.jpg

anyway, I'll get to see your lalafell waddle turn in ffxiv in a few weeks, so I can laugh at your death ingame more... BY MY HANDS!

**noblemountain** · 2013-03-24 17:41

Prefer sitting on my couch playing on the tv and relaxing with a controller. It was never a problem in XI or SWToR, so we'll see how it goes for XIV. I never got a chance to play 1.0, but have been enjoying the beta. As long as they're smart with the controller UI, it shouldn't be an issue.

**Alkimi** · 2013-03-25 18:53

Originally Posted by noblemountain

Prefer sitting on my couch playing on the tv and relaxing with a controller. It was never a problem in XI or SWToR, so we'll see how it goes for XIV. I never got a chance to play 1.0, but have been enjoying the beta. As long as they're smart with the controller UI, it shouldn't be an issue.

Well it looked pretty intuitive from the video so here's hoping, because suggesting to people who have only played XI that they should try and get used to using a mouse in an MMO inevitably starts them off on a stubborn rant.

**Swag** · 2013-03-25 20:34

I'm in the camp where I would rather be comfortable than optimize my XIV skills. Give me a controller (PS+USB adapter) a comfortable ass chair and delayed response though typing to people. Hoping the way they set up the UI for controllers will let me carry on my half assed effort at completing all the content.

Or maybe I don't have enough care to be the fastest or best at online vidya anymore but I think I've got my priorities straight just the same.

**Spider-Dan** · 2013-03-25 21:28

For my XI career, it was KB when it's time for Srs Bidness (good merit PT, tough solo/lowman fight, competitive claiming) and controller for everything else. (I used a Nostromo while I was leveling RNG because my pinky was getting cramps from the constant CTRL+D... later on in the game, I switched to ALT+D and stopped using it.) Controller was more comfortable but not quite as precise.

I do remember Celeras claiming that PS2-style controller was somehow more efficient than KB in XIV, but his argument seemed to rest upon the idea that humans can operate both analogs, dpad+face buttons, and shoulder buttons all simultaneously. So I don't know if I buy that.

**noblemountain** · 2013-03-25 21:53

I'm using kb/mouse for XIV beta and not having any real problems...just hate adjusting the camera, that's where I have the most problems. I'm sure I'm WAY less than efficient as I've never used it before. I'm continuing to try though and I'm sure I'll get better at it. I just like sitting back on my couch and playing a game instead of sitting up on my couch to reach the coffee table. Just a comfort thing really. I have no problems if I need to use kb for intense fights and mouse for the randomness, since that's the majority of the time comfortable and edge of my seat for when I need to be. I'd rather have a system that makes me be on the edge of my seat unlike XI where I would damn near fall asleep during dynamis runs. lol

**Gulkeeva** · 2013-03-26 01:07

I feel like... I need a new mouse

http://forum.neko-sentai.com/attachm...2&d=1364268795
http://forum.neko-sentai.com/attachm...3&d=1364268795

erm anyway, if I go wireless mouse, this will make me do it probably

**Lokus** · 2013-03-26 02:01

Originally Posted by Spider-Dan

For my XI career, it was KB when it's time for Srs Bidness (good merit PT, tough solo/lowman fight, competitive claiming) and controller for everything else. (I used a Nostromo while I was leveling RNG because my pinky was getting cramps from the constant CTRL+D... later on in the game, I switched to ALT+D and stopped using it.) Controller was more comfortable but not quite as precise.

I do remember Celeras claiming that PS2-style controller was somehow more efficient than KB in XIV, but his argument seemed to rest upon the idea that humans can operate both analogs, dpad+face buttons, and shoulder buttons all simultaneously. So I don't know if I buy that.

Honestly not that hard to do controller gymnastics if you were good with it. Major downside to controller, and I imagine will still be a problem in ARR, is shit targeting for enemies.

**Burningthought** · 2013-03-26 03:15

Originally Posted by Gulkeeva

I feel like... I need a new mouse

http://forum.neko-sentai.com/attachm...2&d=1364268795
http://forum.neko-sentai.com/attachm...3&d=1364268795

erm anyway, if I go wireless mouse, this will make me do it probably

What the fuck, where can I buy one of these?

**Gulkeeva** · 2013-03-26 04:31

Originally Posted by Burningthought

What the fuck, where can I buy one of these?

Not for sale "yet". Also I'm kinda worried about such a powerful magnetic device near my monitor haha (then again my monitor is backlit LED, may not matter...?)
no price listing as of yet on the thing either.

**Hyan** · 2013-03-26 06:12

Well, now Wada's gone.

I doubt this affects ARR's short run, long run though... they might make it a f2p title much sooner than they initially would've.

**Kurokikaze** · 2013-03-26 06:13

Wait what...? Wada is gone? O_O

WOW you're right! http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/03/...ada-steps-down

**solracht** · 2013-03-26 06:14

Originally Posted by Kurokikaze

Wait what...? Wada is gone? O_O

http://www.bluegartr.com/threads/115...i-Wada-resigns

**Waraji** · 2013-03-26 07:35

D: No! Bushy Eyebrows!

**Alkar** · 2013-03-26 08:01

Thank god. That means no more housing BS in the Live letters (among other things obviously).

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