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why do we use "WASD" instead of "ESDF"? by using "ESDF" you recieve an extra 3 keys to use. I think im going to start using this instead.

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It's because it's closer to the Shift, Ctrl, Caps, and Tab key.

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It's because it's closer to the Shift, Ctrl, Caps, and Tab key.

Second to this. tab key very important to me

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Gotta leave the pinky on shift. That wouldn't work for me with ESDF. Perfect spacing with WASD.

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My hand sits nicely on wasd, wheather of not thats because of muscle memory or just general layout, Iduno.My pinky finger seems to be just the right size. Where as easd I have to scew my hand in order for the keys to sit comfortably.

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WASD for the win. I think this may be getting bad as my hand goes straight to wasd on a keyboard.

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why do we use "WASD" instead of "ESDF"? by using "ESDF" you recieve an extra 3 keys to use. I think im going to start using this instead.

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Well I've mostly used WASD, sometimes using the arrow keys when I feel like it. I guess WASD just feels a little natural as it isn't as much of a stretch.

Is this the real life? Or is this just fantasy?

 

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As a 10 finger typist, when gaming, I usually use my ring finger for W, pinky finger for A, ring finger again for S and middle finger for D, To prevent confusion when the next time I type.

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Using ESDF is nothing new.

Some MMO players use it to get the extra keys.

I personally couldn't get used to it.

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Same, i tried it but i cant get used to it. i can reach all the keys with no problem tho.

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Which games and why?

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mostly racing games, 

Because I have the feeling I can reach more keys and the little dot on the F feels naturally :)

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wasd - every game.

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there was no arrow key option 

 

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there was no arrow key option 

 

jk wasd

Lol, I'll add them ;-)

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I use wasd since remapping for arma is a pain

Its all about those volumetric clouds

 

 

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Though I ackowldeg that ESDF is better, WASD just feels nicer imo and is the norm nowdays anyways. I do like my arrow keys sometime though.

Is this the real life? Or is this just fantasy?

 

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WASD for every game apart from Trials. For Trials - arrow keys....and back space. Alot.

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i use WASD cause im used to it... but it depends on the game i play

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WASD + Q + E + R + F + C + X Y >< + Tab + Caps + Shift + Ctrl + Start + Alt + Space + 12345+ VBN = win in most games

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WASD for every game and joystick only if I fly in bf3.

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