Input Lag and How to Get Mindset In-Game?

[DoctahZay]

Two topics that I'd like to discuss.

1) Input lag when going from moving forward to moving backward
I don't know if it's my 2018 laptop or the game, but everytime I go from pressing W (forward) to pressing S (backward), my character doesn't immediately move backward and just keeps sprinting forward or sometimes stands still. Anyone else having a similar issue?

2) How to Get Mindset In-Game
Coming from games that let me be powerful, deactivate some of my brain, and tank several hits to this game which prioritizes dodging projectiles and such, I'm still struggling to multitask dodging, finding chests, utilizing skills and techs, etc. Doesn't help that I'm not good at aiming if I don't use more brain power.

I've watched Race (the YT-er/Streamer)'s stream highlights of Eclipse runs and been analyzing how he plays. I don't know the full story, but he seemed casual enough while evading attacks and finding interactables.

[Thirsk]

How many characters have you unlocked? I find that Commando is by far the least fun survivor, so the devs are introducing the game poorly by forcing you to play with him until you unlock others. If you have a hard time aiming while doing other things in this game, consider playing Engineer, who doesn't need to aim. That's not me being sarcastic, I play a lot of Engi myself.
With dodging enemy attacks, you just kind of pick that up as you play more. When you first start out it's more difficult because you have to actively pay attention to it, but when it's the ten thousandth time you see that attack it's pretty automatic so you can do it without using much brain power.

For input lag I haven't experienced this problem, what's your CPU usage and framerate when playing? Laptops oftentimes have two GPUs (dedicated and integrated) so make sure your computer is using the correct one.

[DoctahZay]

I've unlocked everyone except Captain, Viend, Acrid, and Rex. But, I'm trying to "master" Bandit or Merc. Even though Commando can be considered weakest of the roster, I find him being the simplest to use (abilities being shoot, dodge/slide, and rapid shoot or grenade). I don't need to position myself behind enemies or pay attention to ability cooldown more to i-frame. Of course, he can get underwhelming compared to others.

Originally posted by Thirsk:

For input lag I haven't experienced this problem, what's your CPU usage and framerate when playing? Laptops oftentimes have two GPUs (dedicated and integrated) so make sure your computer is using the correct one.

I have GTX 1050 for dedicated GPU and pretty sure it's using that instead of integrated. Framerate is stable enough around 50-60 FPS, unless it's too crowded.

Although, I've been noticing a similar input lag in Deep Rock Galactic.