dalesno.blogg.se - Dark souls pc keyboard controls

It would be easy to correct them for anyone with access to the source code but since we don't the only option would be to reverse-engineer the executable to create a binary patch, which apart from requiring a lot of work would be unreliable and create problems (e.g. Since the game engine doesn't support advanced bindings configuration I'm not creating a mod to fix the remaining problems. Only used for dashing because of the new "Quick roll" keyĭon't use a good key for this since it's very rarely usedĪ single key is better than a key-combination since it makes actions like Parrying easierĭone by simulating a combination of " W+ Right weapon attack" with AutoHotKey, unreliable otherwiseĭone by simulating a combination of " W+ Right weapon attack (Strong)" with AutoHotKey, unreliable otherwiseĭisabled since it can be disorienting sometimes Estus Flask to F1 or a number key).įor those interested I'm including the keyboard/mouse configuration I use for the Dark Souls games, along with some information that can be used to improve some of the issues.ĭone by simulating an immediate key press/release of the combined Dash/Roll/Backstep key with AutoHotKey (also allows to roll when dashing)

It is still not possible to assign items directly to keys (e.g.

Picking up items still interrupts gameplay.

In fact the "Reset camera" feature is pretty much useless.

The "Lock target/Reset camera" features are still bound to the same key, which is disorienting sometimes.

In fact the Backstep feature is pretty much useless.

The "Dash/Roll/Backstep" features are still bound to the same key, which not only causes conflicts but adds a significant and unnecessary delay when initiating those actions.

Now the bad news: they missed all opportunities to improve the gameplay controls: First the good news: navigating the menus is easy now that the interface shows the proper key icons, and the mouse issues are fixed. Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin is actually one of my favourite games ever, and apart from a few controls problems (which are fixable with keyboard/mouse automation software) the PC version is technically excellent, and a rare example of level streaming done right.Īfter testing the new remastered version I have to say it's disappointing gameplay-wise. As a fan of all Dark Souls games I was looking forward to the long-overdue remastered version of the original.