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[Hex Pallett]

So I kinda find the default key mapping a bit...inefficient, since keys are scattered all over the place. I made a few changes to the mapping which makes it more efficient, at least IMO. Only changed keys would be posted here.




Center Torso - X (because Z,X and C in this mapping are all movement related controls, and X happens to be in the middle)

Full Stop - C

Toggle Power - LCtrl (a button a bit further away from main controls so you won't hit it by accident)

Next Target - Q (a frequently used button, which should be placed somewhere very convenient. and because I like Battlefield)

Show Target Overlay - T (seriously, people rarely use that button until late game checking teammates' status. and its the initial letter.)

Free Look - LAlt (who use that?)

Override Shutdown - Z (a conveniently located button to spam)

Weapon Door Toggle - F (why not)

Toggle Zoom Mode - E (very convenient)

Adv. Zoom - R (close to normal Zoom)

Edited by Helmstif, 11 February 2013 - 07:00 AM.

[evilC]

Use mouse wheel for zoom mode (more intuitive).
If you do not want to hack game files, use my AHK script.
I use ALT for target (As fingers should sit over the main keys rather than having to move them).

You do not appear to have full stop mapped - it is a very useful key.

LCtrl to look around is very useful. eg I use it after launching missiles to have a look around while I maintain the lock.
Also, when trying to check if anyone is following you, you kinda need this key.

If you have a tilt-wheel mouse, I heavily recommend tilt left and right as your two vision modes (Heat and Night)

Personally I would have center torso as a mouse button, because it is a view affecting thing, so controlling it using the hand that controls view is more logical.

[BlacKcuD]

If you are serious about using your weapons effectively you should give your weapon groups some thought.
For example, with most setups I need 3-4 weapon group.
Weapon group 1: left mouse button
Weapon group 2: right mouse button
Weapon group 3: E
Weapon group 4: F
Maybe some of you prefer a different layout but on my keyboard everything beyond the "3" is hard to reach if you want to remain in control of your mech.

[So who took Pilot Name as a name]

While I'm still stuck with a 3-button mouse, I figured I'm make my mouse buttons be something else than group 1 and 2:

Weapon group 1: 1 key (or Q)
Weapon group 2: 2 key
Weapon group 3: 3 key
Weapon group 4: 4 key (or E)
Weapon group 5: left mouse button
Weapon group 6: right mouse button

Edited by So who took Pilot Name as a name, 13 February 2013 - 08:49 PM.

[Anony Mouse]

If you don't use JJets much, put full stop on the space bar. Works great for me. Also I use F group 3. I can't see needing a fourth group unless you're SRM and LRM on the same build. Personally I just run group 1 to arms group 2 to torso and group 3 anything that "Locks on", because chain fire is your friend.

[Hex Pallett]

My solution to weapon grouping: Never carry more than three groups of weapons

Which is quite easy. Atlas: Lasers/AC/Missiles. Muromet:LGauss/RGauss/Lasers. Centurion: Arm/CT/Missiles. Etc.

[Krazy Kat]

I bind spacebar to weapon group 3 (usually missiles of some sort.)

Also, some people swap the reverse and full stop keys.

[skotsche]

I use my mouse wheel for weapon groups three and four.