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Play TSW using only a controller (Successfully)

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2022-03-16 15:58:50

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Hey everyone, every now and then I see questions asking if anyone uses a controller to play and most people don't seem to have very much success doing so. I've been playing using only a controller for over a year now and it works great for me, The only time I need the use of a keyboard is when I am logging in or typing in chat. Everything else can be mapped to controller functions. So here's a little rundown of how I do it..

For Starters, there are 2 requirements:

1. You will need a program called Xpadder($10) which can be found at the below link, or if you're good at searching, maybe you can find it free on the web http://xpadder.com/

2. You will need a controller of some sort. I use an Xbox360 wireless, but Xpadder is customizable with many MANY different types, so if you wanna use a PS3 controller, go for it!

Once you have the controller connected and Xpadder running, you'll see an image of your controller with a little blank box next to each button. Those blank spaces are what you use to map a certain key with the corresponding button.

Now for the configuration:

For Char Movements

Forward(W) = Left Joystick up

Strafe Left(Q) = LJ Left

Strafe Right(E) = LJ Right

Backwards(S) = LJ Down

Jump(Spacebar) = Right Bumper

Run(X) = D-pad Right

Auto-Run(NumLock) = D-pad Left

Dodge(Left Shift) = Right Trigger + whichever direction using Left Joystick

Interact(U) = D-pad Down

Mouse (Left Click) = Left Trigger + Right Trigger

Mouse (Right Click) = Left Trigger + Right Joystick Pressed inward until click

Now if you want to move the mouse cursor independently without moving the camera angle all you have to do is hold down Left Trigger and use the Right Joystick to move the cursor. As soon as you release Left Trigger, the cursor will be locked in that location and camera angle functions will return automatically.

Auto-Loot(V) = D-Pad Up

Target Select(Tab) = Left Bumper

Switch from mouse view to reticule(T) = Right Joystick pressed inward until click

Camera Controls

Normally the mouse cursor is in locked position so,

Tilt camera up(Mouse2+Cursor Up) = Right Joystick Up

Tilt camera down(Mouse2+Cursor down) = Right Joystick Down

Tilt camera Left(Mouse2+Cursor Left) = Right Joystick Left

Tilt camera Right(Mouse2+Cursor Right) = Right Joystick Right

Left Trigger is used as an active toggle between 2 different control mappings. When its not being held down, controls function as shown above. When you hold Left Trigger down however, it switches to secondary mappings which is how I pull off using all 8 abilities.

Abilities

So for abilities 1-4, I just assign as

1 = X(Blue button)

2 = Y(Yellow)

3 = B(Red)

4 = A(Green)

For abilities 5-8

5 = Left Trigger + X(Blue button)

6 = Left Trigger + Y(Yellow)

7 = Left Trigger + B(Red)

8 = Left Trigger + A(Green)

Now for those times when you're just about to die and need to pop a health potion or Karma Curio extremely fast, just assign said potion or gadget to the quick bar.

For myself, I keep Curio in slot one and potion in slot two. When you need to activate:

Quick Slot 1(Left Shift + 1) = Left Joystick pressed in until click.

Quick Slot 2(Left Shift + 2) = The back button located in the center of controller.

That about covers it for my guide, and as you can see, it's highly customizable and has a few empty slots if you want to add more functions. If you have any questions, or would like my Xpadder config file, just send me a message here or in-game at Burncycle and I'll be happy to send it to you. If you found my guide helpful, please do me a favor and give me some stars for ratings :D

Edit: My xpadder config file can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2acmoc6iatnn5u4/TSW%20Xpadder%20Config%20Files.zip?dl=0

Source: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=211633836

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