Controller or M+k

[Blondie]

Hi guys

I only played W3 once, and it was way back when it was originally released. I'm looking in to playing a masterpiece RPG again so I'm jumping back into this after the new update.

How do you prefer playing on PC and why? Mouse and keyboard, or controller?

[ChrisJohnBlack]

I got used to M+K as I finished the game and all it's DLC with M+K when it originally came out. I had no problems and enjoyed it. Since then I've discovered the beauty of playing 3rd person games with controllers due to the cinematic nature of the camera movement as precision aiming isn't necessary in these types of games. So I'm currently replaying it with a controller and enjoying it. The only thing I miss is a dedicated walk button and being able to comfortably move the camera while roach is galloping.

[Porkhammer]

Mouse and keyboard, simply because I have no idea how to use a controller.

[Mr. Avocado Man]

Controller.

[Atriox]

Mouse and Keyboard is better for this game

[Blondie]

Originally posted by Atriox:

Mouse and Keyboard is better for this game

How so? Normally games like this I play with a controller because I don't need the precision of the mouse (unless I use the crossbow).

[Blondie]

Originally posted by ChrisJohnBlack:

I got used to M+K as I finished the game and all it's DLC with M+K when it originally came out. I had no problems and enjoyed it. Since then I've discovered the beauty of playing 3rd person games with controllers due to the cinematic nature of the camera movement as precision aiming isn't necessary in these types of games. So I'm currently replaying it with a controller and enjoying it. The only thing I miss is a dedicated walk button and being able to comfortably move the camera while roach is galloping.

Good input. This is my exact reasoning as well. Playing the game with a controller I would properly shy away from using the crossbow though.

[PainkilleR]

KB+M

The game doesn't suffer from finicky camera controlling implementation. It doesn't suffer from any mouse acceleration/negative acceleration issues. You can turn off forced camera auto-centering. Using crossbows/throwable items is much more precise and enjoyable. Basically the mouse is perfect in this game, unless you want to handicap yourself with analogue stick for some reason.

As for the keyboard, you can bind controls however you like. All signs and pocket items can be bound to separate buttons. And on top of that the game doesn't have analogue movement, so the left stick is pretty much useless.

[charly4711]

I used to play with M+K and while it's totally viable, this time around I'm playing with a controller and kinda liking it.
I switched left and right triggers because I'm so used to using the witcher sense with my right hand. Also disabled press left stick to sprint because it's kinda finicky to me (and also A is speed-up for horse-riding and sailing, too.) After a bit of getting used to it, things feel very natural except for some things on very few occasions. Dodging is a lot better. Playing on DM again after a break of two years or so and I've never felt like the controls are getting in my way ... to the contrary, I think, I'm doing better (probably because ranged weapons are so irrelevant.)

[Siven]

Finished it twice years ago with mouse and keyboard.

This time im trying the controller due to the new quick casting.

Both are great options. I do prefer using M+K due to camera movement being easier with a mouse....years of experience. But its also nice to sit back and relax with a controller.

[Atriox]

Originally posted by Blondie:

Originally posted by Atriox:

Mouse and Keyboard is better for this game

How so? Normally games like this I play with a controller because I don't need the precision of the mouse (unless I use the crossbow).

More quick commands with the keyboard, UI is easier to navigate.

Controller settings feel janky to me in my opinion.

[Blondie]

Thanks for all the answers guys! All is really valid input. I'm going with the controller this time, to see if quick casting will be my jam. Might change it up depending on how it goes.

Hope you all have a pleasant holidays <3

[Old Dragon]

Controller feels good this time around with the quick casting.

[z__frog__z]

Originally posted by Blondie:

Thanks for all the answers guys! All is really valid input. I'm going with the controller this time, to see if quick casting will be my jam. Might change it up depending on how it goes.

Hope you all have a pleasant holidays <3

played a long time with controller on witcher 3 but be aware
even on the vanilla game , there's some input lag and on the next gen patch update its worst . adding new bug with controller , game don't register some input , camera bug with controller , bug animation cancel with controller . ..
until a fix , go on K/M setup .

K/M setup on this game is very friendly .
i prefer controller , game experience is very chill with it

be aware , if you any drifting joystick issues ( the left ) , your experience will be horrible ( if your overlay steam don't work , having and old controller with drifting issues , only way to fix it was on parameter/config controller on steam . the game don't have any setting for left stick sensibility / response )

[Razamanaz]

K/M for me on all games unless it involves driving. Then it's K/M + Controller. Quick casting should be a good feature though as I absolutely despise radial menus.

[z__frog__z]

Originally posted by Razamanaz:

K/M for me on all games unless it involves driving. Then it's K/M + Controller. Quick casting should be a good feature though as I absolutely despise radial menus.

on K/M casting can be quick
swtich sign with the molette moose , key A ( arzerty ) or key Q ( qwerty )
i never use radial menu on K/M