Gamepads - Guild Wars Forums

refer · Mar 11, 2009, 05:52 PM // 17:52

Anybody use one for Guild Wars? Just wondering since I may try one but since there's so many out there. Anybody mind posting their configuration too? Thanks!

edit: I mean things like the Nostromo n52, Fang Game Pad, etc.

snaek · Mar 11, 2009, 05:55 PM // 17:55

lots of people do. i don't though, so i can't give you a config.
but i think many people use the triggers for modifiers, i.e. lt+abxy for skills 1-4, rt+abxy for skills 5-8

Zodiac Meteor · Mar 11, 2009, 08:07 PM // 20:07

I don't use one, not really needed.

absolutcrobi · Mar 11, 2009, 08:17 PM // 20:17

I use one of these:http://www.insidemacgames.com/reviews/view.php?ID=453

I left the main set of buttons almost the same for movement, adding the ctrl and alt keys near my pinky. then the 4 main directions on the d-pad i have set for target closest, target next, target previous, and target self. Then the button at the bottom by the thumb is the space bar.
I mostly just use it for movement and targeting, and leave everything else up to my mouse, yes i use the mouse for skills.

Mega Storm · Mar 11, 2009, 08:31 PM // 20:31

I use a Nostrommo and I always recommend it to everyone. It saves on hand cramping, and uncomfortable hand positions for button layouts. It's also centered down the middle instead of offset like all laptop keys which makes things way better for prety much every function. As for layouts, it's really easy to setup on the fly when you first get it going actually. You just put your weapons or skills on the far left side buttons and across the top row, walking strait down the middle with insta turn around on the down button spot, the row above your movement keys is your weapon change outs, and fill in the rest as you feel comfortable. I for one use my mouse to hit skills still and use the far left buttons on nostrommo for my weapons which suits me. It's just whatever you want on it but it's all good. You can't go wrong with that unit trust me.

MisterB · Mar 11, 2009, 08:49 PM // 20:49

If you're looking for configurations for the Belkin Nostromo n52 SpeedPad, try here:

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=777

Look at posts # 12 & 15.

I use one of these to play Guild Wars.

I posted my profile and some of the configuration here.

Palione · Mar 11, 2009, 09:44 PM // 21:44

Nostromo n52
works great with guild wars, very comfortable - no carpel tunnel syndrom in 2 yrs
mine is set 4 one key config in town and another in battle
highly recommended

*Darcy* · Mar 11, 2009, 10:35 PM // 22:35

There is a thread in Community Works on page two about using the 360 gamepad to play. http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...hlight=gamepad

Cjad the Nord · Mar 12, 2009, 05:45 AM // 05:45

I used to use a Saitek P880 Dual Analod USB GamePad that was basically a PS2 controller with extra buttons. When I say "used to use," I really mean that I tried it out for a couple days in Pre and was charmed by its novelty, but otherwise uninterested in using it further.

It's not that you can't do everything with a gamepad, it's that you can't do as much, as quickly. A keyboard and mouse may not be as ergonomic, but it's more efficient.

Nanood · Mar 12, 2009, 06:19 AM // 06:19

You want a Gamepad...? I like the Nostromo but I'm really keen to get my hands on one of these babies.. They look awesome !

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ke...5123&cl=au,en#

Mar 11, 2009, 05:52 PM // 17:52	#1
refer Jungle Guide Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US	Gamepads Anybody use one for Guild Wars? Just wondering since I may try one but since there's so many out there. Anybody mind posting their configuration too? Thanks! edit: I mean things like the Nostromo n52, Fang Game Pad, etc. Last edited by refer; Mar 11, 2009 at 06:05 PM // 18:05..

Mar 11, 2009, 10:35 PM // 22:35	#8
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	There is a thread in Community Works on page two about using the 360 gamepad to play. http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...hlight=gamepad __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Mar 11, 2009, 05:55 PM // 17:55	#2
snaek Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: N/	lots of people do. i don't though, so i can't give you a config. but i think many people use the triggers for modifiers, i.e. lt+abxy for skills 1-4, rt+abxy for skills 5-8

Mar 11, 2009, 08:07 PM // 20:07	#3
Zodiac Meteor Imma Firin Mah Rojway! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: At the Mac Store laughing at people that walk out with anything. Profession: E/Mo	I don't use one, not really needed.

Mar 11, 2009, 08:17 PM // 20:17	#4
absolutcrobi Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2006 Guild: Naked Pagans Profession: Rt/Me	I use one of these:http://www.insidemacgames.com/reviews/view.php?ID=453 I left the main set of buttons almost the same for movement, adding the ctrl and alt keys near my pinky. then the 4 main directions on the d-pad i have set for target closest, target next, target previous, and target self. Then the button at the bottom by the thumb is the space bar. I mostly just use it for movement and targeting, and leave everything else up to my mouse, yes i use the mouse for skills.

Mar 11, 2009, 08:31 PM // 20:31	#5
Mega Storm Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Iacon City Cybertron Guild: [MEGA] formerly EOE/LUST/LaZy Profession: W/N	I use a Nostrommo and I always recommend it to everyone. It saves on hand cramping, and uncomfortable hand positions for button layouts. It's also centered down the middle instead of offset like all laptop keys which makes things way better for prety much every function. As for layouts, it's really easy to setup on the fly when you first get it going actually. You just put your weapons or skills on the far left side buttons and across the top row, walking strait down the middle with insta turn around on the down button spot, the row above your movement keys is your weapon change outs, and fill in the rest as you feel comfortable. I for one use my mouse to hit skills still and use the far left buttons on nostrommo for my weapons which suits me. It's just whatever you want on it but it's all good. You can't go wrong with that unit trust me.

Mar 11, 2009, 08:49 PM // 20:49	#6
MisterB Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy Guild: [ban] Profession: W/	If you're looking for configurations for the Belkin Nostromo n52 SpeedPad, try here: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=777 Look at posts # 12 & 15. I use one of these to play Guild Wars. I posted my profile and some of the configuration here.

Mar 11, 2009, 09:44 PM // 21:44	#7
Palione Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sandwich Isles Guild: TheScarredOnes[SCAR] Profession: W/	Nostromo n52 works great with guild wars, very comfortable - no carpel tunnel syndrom in 2 yrs mine is set 4 one key config in town and another in battle highly recommended

Mar 12, 2009, 05:45 AM // 05:45	#9
Cjad the Nord Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Deadlight Island Guild: The Silly Nannies [GROG] Profession: R/	I used to use a Saitek P880 Dual Analod USB GamePad that was basically a PS2 controller with extra buttons. When I say "used to use," I really mean that I tried it out for a couple days in Pre and was charmed by its novelty, but otherwise uninterested in using it further. It's not that you can't do everything with a gamepad, it's that you can't do as much, as quickly. A keyboard and mouse may not be as ergonomic, but it's more efficient.

Mar 12, 2009, 06:19 AM // 06:19	#10
Nanood Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Supermans Crystal Palace Guild: Legion Of The Dark Sun	You want a Gamepad...? I like the Nostromo but I'm really keen to get my hands on one of these babies.. They look awesome ! http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ke...5123&cl=au,en#