Keyboard layout

[qan]

"Laptop" key config, available as one of two choices during Steam install. (The other is Default/Classic keys.) Designed to eliminate the use of the F# keys (many laptops require you to press Fn plus an F# key to trigger the key itself rather than a special function), any keys that are often placed in strange places around a laptop keyboard, such as PgUp, Del, Home, etc., and most multiple key combinations, such as Shift+Ctrl for repel. Enter becomes the Message key, and letters and numbers are mapped to game functions. Reposted to link from another thread.

KeyDef       = Laptop
ReqMsgKey    = 1
Joystick     = 0
TurnLeft     = Left
TurnRight    = Right
Forward      = Up
Reverse      = Down
Afterburners = Shift
Bomb         = Tab
Bullet       = Ctrl
Mine         = Q
Thor         = E
Multi        = S
AntiWarp     = 4
Stealth      = 3
Cloak        = 2
XRadar       = 1
Repel        = Z
Burst        = X
Warp         = Space
Portal       = C
Decoy        = V
Rocket       = W
Brick        = D
Attach       = A
Cycle        = /
PrevPlayer   = [
NextPlayer   = ]
PrevPage     = Shift [
NextPage     = Shift ]
Message      = Enter
ViewMap      = Alt
Macro1       = 6
Macro2       = 7
Macro3       = 8
Macro4       = 9
Macro5       = 0
Macro6       = Shift 6
Macro7       = Shift 7
Macro8       = Shift 8
Macro9       = Shift 9
Macro10      = Shift 0

Click here for an image of the layout.

"Modern" config is also available in the Steam distribution (uses Space to fire, plus a few other changes), but is not available as a choice during the installer to keep things simple.

If you're helping new players, please be aware that they may be using this key config.

[Jones]

I've happily used Z for years. But I also understand that it's not quite as responsive. Still, if that's an issue someone would care about, I think they're already a vet, and would use their own config.

I use < button. Z for mines. Only because I played SVS few years ago and < was better for repping. It is quite easy to miss the effect shift+ctrl has when you're trying to rush someone and shoot as true thrustshots were removed years ago (check ?go ufc if they are still there) but it is easy for me to tell when this happens.

Shift+Tab (Mine) which you changed is the first thing I change when I am on a new pc. I would always get the 'You have too many mines' message otherwise.

[roxxkatt]

the problem with using a letter is if you try to use it when you cant it puts a letter in chat and blocks any further actions

[Jones]

the problem with using a letter is if you try to use it when you cant it puts a letter in chat and blocks any further actions

true.

protip #2: change your bomb button from tab to caps lock so when you're whining you will almost certainly write in caps

[project dragon]

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Rationale: At least for Trench Wars, I can just reposition my hands for the specific ship I am using. Top-letter row can change as those items I rarely use, along with cloak, but this was what I eventually ended up on after playing on a laptop.

[qan]

the problem with using a letter is if you try to use it when you cant it puts a letter in chat and blocks any further actions

Yeah, this is definitely an annoyance. This should only occur after a user presses Enter, though, since a chat key is enabled.

The alternative is to risk putting important game functions on keys that some users (laptop users) can't reach. Default's always available, too.

[qan]

Key Configs

Rationale: At least for Trench Wars, I can just reposition my hands for the specific ship I am using. Top-letter row can change as those items I rarely use, along with cloak, but this was what I eventually ended up on after playing on a laptop.

Cool! Could look at adding this at some point if people think it's worthwhile. Would work on some laptops but not others, though (player menu keys, xradar/anti).

Do like how it clusters the important keys together, would seem pretty useful.

[qan]

Updated graphic for Laptop config here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/f9crrheot7...%20update4.png


Should be a little easier to read and reference for players and staff helping out new arrivals.

[Leland]

oh man this -looks- confusing