Would You Recommend a Keyboard?

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I've been playing this as well as other fighting games exclusively with a controller, but it had just now stopped working for me. I am considering trying the game with a keyboard instead of investing in another, what do you guys think of the game with keyboard for those that tried it?

[Floppy]

Only psychopaths use the keyboard

[Ouroboros]

I play on a corsair keyboard. Played mkx several months ago and since launch played mk11 on keyboard.

I think it will depend on the quality of the board. Set up keybindings that work for you.

[Amazingly Randy]

no. I would not.

[Floppy]

Originally posted by Ouroboros:

I play on a corsair keyboard. Played mkx several months ago and since launch played mk11 on keyboard.

I think it will depend on the quality of the board. Set up keybindings that work for you.

^psychopath

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button layout is the same as controller. i'd say its slightly more difficult at most because of the fatal blow and wake up stuff but its definetly possible

[Luriam]

There are no rules for this, just go with whatever makes you happy. I don't think I ever even held a controller irl, and it never stopped me from playing any type of game. It's keyboard all the way for me. And if you decide to give it a go I recommend using the arrow keys and the NumPad. Comfy, very responsive and I can show you a screenshot of my layout later if you want

[Amazingly Randy]

I would recommend this though, controller im using, its nice.

https://outermart.com/products/thrustmaster-gpx-lightback-xbox-360-and-pc-gamepad?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsv2Fx8-A4gIV9JFbCh0JjAR4EAQYAiABEgL45fD_BwE

[IlyaMerian]

I use keyboard and I'm doing well. I've been playing NRS games on keyboard since MK9 (well, MK4, but I was like 10 at the time). It's all personal preference anyway, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

So if you feel comfortable with a controller, stick to it. If keyboard's your thing, do that.

Edit: As for key layout suggestions, my personal setup is WASD for movement. Q for Throw. NumPad 4512 for 1234 attacks. Enter for block. Numpad 0 for interact/meterburn. Shift for stance switch.

[Nyamaste]

Originally posted by Luriam:

There are no rules for this, just go with whatever makes you happy. I don't think I ever even held a controller irl, and it never stopped me from playing any type of game. It's keyboard all the way for me. And if you decide to give it a go I recommend using the arrow keys and the NumPad. Comfy, very responsive and I can show you a screenshot of my layout later if you want :ooh:

I'm interested ! Post it.

[KripTed]

Originally posted by Floppy McFish:

Only psychopaths use the keyboard

^

[IlyaMerian]

Originally posted by Sorroh:

Originally posted by IlyaMerian:

I use keyboard and I'm doing well. I've been playing NRS games on keyboard since MK9 (well, MK4, but I was like 10 at the time). It's all personal preference anyway, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

So if you feel comfortable with a controller, stick to it. If keyboard's your thing, do that.

I'll give keyboard a try, I've seen a few hotkey layouts for the MK games on keyboard so it's worth trying.

Updated post above with my layout. ^
Good luck. :)

[Nyamaste]

Originally posted by Berosar:

button layout is the same as controller. i'd say its slightly more difficult at most because of the fatal blow and wake up stuff but its definetly possible

I think its difficult to synchronize your fingers with each other at first when you go from controller to keyboard !
But once you're used, the movements are much more precise than anything imho. You can't have wrong input unless you're pressed the wrong buttons / at wrong moments with your fingers

[hahayeahmanwow]

with keyboard, inputs are pretty accurate, so there's not much room to drop combos, and you can get ♥♥♥♥ to come out really fast. Go for it

[Ouroboros]

using the arrow keys and numpad sounds cramped to me. That uses left hand only to move and puts everything else on the right.

Try this.
https://imgur.com/a/s88AzwY

[Amazingly Randy]

Controllers are cheaper than keyboards though, if your fine with the quick button mashing/beating up your keyboard. By all means, have at it. To each their own I suppose. :)