WASD vs ESDF

[Jaybird]

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.

[WoodenMarker]

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

[ExDreamer]

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

Second to this. tab key very important to me

[MegaDave91]

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

[Night]

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.

[brownninja97]

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

[Guest]

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.

Moved to peripherals

[SirReallySam]

I feel that shift is the KEY to this question...

[911^NEmeSis]

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.

[Austin Powers]

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.

[Matsy]

Using ESDF is nothing new.

Some MMO players use it to get the extra keys.

I personally couldn't get used to it.

[Marc030]

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

[MsTrMind]

Which games and why?

[MsTrMind]

mostly racing games, 

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

[FloRolf]

wasd - every game.

[joelthezombie15]

there was no arrow key option 

 

jk wasd

[MsTrMind]

there was no arrow key option 

 

jk wasd

Lol, I'll add them ;-)

[ofr057]

I use wasd since remapping for arma is a pain

[911^NEmeSis]

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.

[virusal19]

WASD for every game because my finger is closer tab and is easier to press 1,2,3 and ctrl.

[Dave :)]

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

[MzCatieB]

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

[Guest GRRigger]

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

[crystal6tak]

I have never heard of anyone using ESDF until this thread lol. 

[Jozi]

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