Akward Keyboard Settings

[Bernd]

Very cute game, but I struggled with the keyboard controls bc of the placement of "Z" on my german keyboard (it's not in the left corner but in the middle).
Especially actions like crouching (shift) and interacting (z) for catching a butterfly etc. was a bit of a hassle and I noticed that it started to bother me over time.

If possible, I'd love to have another option to keybind the "Interact" button, like the Spacebar for example. Maybe other (non-german) folks would prefer this option too?

Wishing you all the best for your game!

[KarmaTheAlligator]

Yeah, being able to rebind keys would be nice.

[löyly]

The single most awkward keyboard settings I've ever seen in a game. Z to interact? Y?? And when I couldn't even use WASD to move around and couldn't figure out how to get out of that train after that weird and too long conversation (that seemed to be between just one character??), I was out.

[diedish]

Seen a few use similar setup during this fest, and think its just a work in progress. The demo seems function well with a game-pad, but think most pc players would prefer a 'wasd' focused keyboard layout.

I do agree, its a simple sounding fix to allow for key binding in options.

Despite the odd keyboard controls, they do a great job of demonstrating and reminding of what keys to use. Sounds like a low bar, but seen too many other games/demos with wrong keys in tooltips or ui.

[barefootwalk]

Absolutely agree, WASD are the PC movement keys, the end. Don't mess with people's muscle memory just for the novelty of it.
Using the arrow keys is like keying movement with a controller to LB, LT, RB und RT.

[Fari]

Definitely, game is full of charm but the keybinds brought me out.

Personally I don't like WASD either, and remap in nearly every game I play. Hope they add full remapping support to this game as well (or ESDF support, but full remapping is always good).

It's funny, in the early 2000s I think a lot of games used Z to interact, but you don't see that much these days.

[rosey1579]

It actually did get in the way, since A is the "throw potion" button and it would happen that when I got done making a potion I would accidentally press the A button to move left towards the door, and the game threw my newly-made potion on the floor. This happened twice. I felt like such a panda.

[wispfox]

Yes, please do let us do keybindings! Also, if at all possible, let us use normal menu interactions when in the esc menu (eg: enter to select things).

[Bastinanna]

Please add the option to switch to WASD. My brain is exploding and it makes me not wanna play anymore

[LovelyDeath21]

I physically cannot do arrow keys and Z, this is impossible. I didn't even get past the train before I literally couldn't do it. Hopefully in the future they allow for remapping of the keys for now it is a completely unplayable game for someone who has to rely on muscle memory.

[𝕊𝕙𝕒𝕚𝕕𝕠𝕟]

Arrow keys (or IJKL) with Z,X,C keys for action, it's the usually expected keys for doujin soft.
But I do agree that rebindable keys are a must, including the 1-5 mouse keys, that are often forgotten.

I'll put this game on hold, till get to know that is possible to rebind, even if can be done with an ini file.

[Shmebulock]

Just popping in to keep this thread going, it's November 2024 and still no changes!

[The Queen Salis]

how is right hand movement and left hand interactions and other controls awkward exactly?