For Those Arrow Key Users

[skeet1983]

Until EA/Bioware releases a patch for this game, where we are unable to bind Arrow Keys to Character movement, I found a workaround: Windows PowerToys. I downloaded it from the github page and installed with the EXE. It's pretty easy to use and the rebinds can be toggled off/on easily in said Program. Hope this helps you guys :)

[Lusid]

Out of curiosity, are you left handed and use the mouse with the left hand? Trying to think why someone would prefer to use arrow keys as movement keys. If using a mouse with the right hand that's just awkaward to me.

That said, this is a problem of my past since i now use an azeron keypad, and have used some sort of keypad for years now. It stemmed from hating how the key rows are offset and felt weird. If you're in the same boat, i suggest you look up azeron.

[skeet1983]

I am actually right-handed, and use laptop touchpad with left hand. I have preferred using arrow keys for movement as far as I can remember. Just have been used to using Arrow Keys for movement in my games.

[Lusid]

Originally posted by skeet1983:

I am actually right-handed, and use laptop touchpad with left hand. I have preferred using arrow keys for movement as far as I can remember. Just have been used to using Arrow Keys for movement in my games.

I see. So the argument for mouse on dominant hand is that it requires more precision than pressing keys does. wasd also has a lot of keys nearby so you can bind functions to those and get more out of your setup. Laptops are another beast though. I'd check into some peripherals, it may be more comfortable.

Best of luck though =)

[Agent-Graves]

Originally posted by Lusid:

Out of curiosity, are you left handed and use the mouse with the left hand? Trying to think why someone would prefer to use arrow keys as movement keys. If using a mouse with the right hand that's just awkaward to me.

That said, this is a problem of my past since i now use an azeron keypad, and have used some sort of keypad for years now. It stemmed from hating how the key rows are offset and felt weird. If you're in the same boat, i suggest you look up azeron.

I have no left hand, so i am forced to use the arrow keys for movement. Those keys have 'plenty' of space around them, so my stump doesnt trigger any other keys. No offense, just explainig why people use the arrow keys for movement.

[Agent-Graves]

Originally posted by skeet1983:

Until EA/Bioware releases a patch for this game, where we are unable to bind Arrow Keys to Character movement, I found a workaround: Windows PowerToys. I downloaded it from the github page and installed with the EXE. It's pretty easy to use and the rebinds can be toggled off/on easily in said Program. Hope this helps you guys :)

Yeah, I think its great, that you and other players think of workarounds. And this is no irony and i thank you and others for the effort and tips, but i am tired of getting games, wich do not offer free ky bindings. To implement that in a game is no rocket sience, but speaks of great ignorance.

[Drake Ravenwolf]

You can also write an AutoHotkey script to redirect input from the one set of keys to the other eg when you push up, it intercepts the input and instead sends a W to the game.

Takes a bit of coding know how to write but chatgpt could probably do it for you... actually let me try that right now...

Here is what it wrote:

#NoEnv ; Recommended for performance and compatibility with future AutoHotkey releases.
SendMode Input ; Recommended for new scripts due to its superior speed and reliability.

; Remap arrow keys to WASD
Up::Send, w
Down::Send, s
Right::Send, d
Left::Send, a

; Optionally, you can add the following lines to ensure the original functionality of arrow keys is disabled
; If you want to keep the original functionality, you can comment out these lines by adding a semicolon (;) at the start.
; Up::Return
; Down::Return
; Right::Return
; Left::Return

Oh it also included instructions:
How to Use:

Install AutoHotkey: If you haven't already, download and install AutoHotkey from the official site.

Create a Script:
Right-click on your desktop or in a folder.
Select New > AutoHotkey Script.
Name the script (e.g., LeftHandedGamer.ahk).

Edit the Script:
Right-click the script file and select Edit Script.
Copy and paste the code above into the script file.
Save and close the editor.

Run the Script:
Double-click the script file to run it.
You should now have the remapping active.