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[ps4] Remapping controls on the console

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Scorpio_Alik'ri
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A major problem I have with the console version of the game is (no, not the servers) the default controls that you're forced to use. Why not let the player re-map and choose their own controls like previous TES games?

I'm beginning to think that The Elder Scrolls Online is only meant to be played on PC.
  • pecheckler
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    look here
    forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/178519/this-custom-button-mapping-is-important-to-being-an-effective-player?new=1
    End the tedious inventory management game.
  • Ace_of_Destiny
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    Scorpio_Alik'ri wrote: »
    A major problem I have with the console version of the game is (no, not the servers) the default controls that you're forced to use. Why not let the player re-map and choose their own controls like previous TES games?

    I'm beginning to think that The Elder Scrolls Online is only meant to be played on PC.

    Can't you use the button re-mapping on PS4 that the latest update put in?
    I use that, and it works fine for me.
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  • SURxR3AL
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    the only problem i have with it is weapon swap (got to take my thumb off analog stick) and abilities (have to take my thumb off analog)...iv gotten kinda used to it by now but in OH CRAP moments its kinda pain it the arse
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  • Scorpio_Alik'ri
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    pecheckler wrote: »
    look here
    forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/178519/this-custom-button-mapping-is-important-to-being-an-effective-player?new=1
    Ace-2112 wrote: »
    Scorpio_Alik'ri wrote: »
    A major problem I have with the console version of the game is (no, not the servers) the default controls that you're forced to use. Why not let the player re-map and choose their own controls like previous TES games?

    I'm beginning to think that The Elder Scrolls Online is only meant to be played on PC.

    Can't you use the button re-mapping on PS4 that the latest update put in?
    I use that, and it works fine for me.

    Wow thanks for the link. I hadn't even thought about that. :)
    Edited by Scorpio_Alik'ri on June 14, 2015 9:25AM
  • Scorpio_Alik'ri
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    SURxR3AL wrote: »
    the only problem i have with it is weapon swap (got to take my thumb off analog stick) and abilities (have to take my thumb off analog)...iv gotten kinda used to it by now but in OH CRAP moments its kinda pain it the arse

    For me, sheathing weapons is a pain when I have to hold the left d-pad button. I really enjoyed the button layout in Skyrim on the 360 pressing X to sheath or draw. Now you cant even do a forward roll without drawing you weapon and getting detected if you're sneaking.
  • ADarklore
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    Ace-2112 wrote: »
    Can't you use the button re-mapping on PS4 that the latest update put in? I use that, and it works fine for me.

    Is that the GLOBAL PS4 setting that changes the key-mapping for every single game on the console?
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  • kidamer
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    ADarklore wrote: »
    Ace-2112 wrote: »
    Can't you use the button re-mapping on PS4 that the latest update put in? I use that, and it works fine for me.

    Is that the GLOBAL PS4 setting that changes the key-mapping for every single game on the console?

    Yes it is
  • Scorpio_Alik'ri
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    I did try the ps4 custom button mapping under the accessibility controller settings. Only a certain number of buttons can be swapped for one another. The L3 and R3 sticks can only be swapped for each other. The button mapping isn't specific to one game either, it effects all games as well as the home screen.

    Hope ZOS will include custom button remapping in their next patch.
  • Dahkoht
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    Was deemed as too confusing to let console players remap their controls.

    It was originally in beta but they took it out to keep you safe from yourself.

    And no , not joking , it's what they said in dev video stream week before launch.
  • Scorpio_Alik'ri
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    Dahkoht wrote: »
    Was deemed as too confusing to let console players remap their controls.

    It was originally in beta but they took it out to keep you safe from yourself.

    And no , not joking , it's what they said in dev video stream week before launch.

    Now that would be hilarious if it wasn't so ridiculous to begin with. How on earth did they come to that conclusion?
  • pecheckler
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    Binding swap weapon to R3 and crouch to d-pad left significantly increased my response time in combat. Those two should absolutely be swapped for everyone by default. Developers clearly just wanted the controls to be familiar to skyrim players, even at the cost of superior controls.
    End the tedious inventory management game.
  • Scorpio_Alik'ri
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    pecheckler wrote: »
    Binding swap weapon to R3 and crouch to d-pad left significantly increased my response time in combat. Those two should absolutely be swapped for everyone by default. Developers clearly just wanted the controls to be familiar to skyrim players, even at the cost of superior controls.

    If they really wanted controls to be familiar with Skyrim players they would've made weapon swap square instead of holding left d-pad. R3 would be toggle camera. If I wanted to change first or third person FOV, I could've changed it in options. At least in Skyrim you could customize your buttons.
  • Rika_shinozaki
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    Scorpio_Alik'ri wrote: »
    Dahkoht wrote: »
    Was deemed as too confusing to let console players remap their controls.

    It was originally in beta but they took it out to keep you safe from yourself.

    And no , not joking , it's what they said in dev video stream week before launch.

    Now that would be hilarious if it wasn't so ridiculous to begin with. How on earth did they come to that conclusion?

    It's probably an excuse they use to push out an unfinished product that's already 6 months overdue
  • Drew2KX
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    There needs to be a quicker way to invite people to your guild.
    I understand not wanting the ability to mass-spam invites to everyone you come across, but what if you could choose from PSN friends? The task of having to type in names is quite taxing on my patience.
    Amen?
  • Hiero_Glyph
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    ADarklore wrote: »
    Ace-2112 wrote: »
    Can't you use the button re-mapping on PS4 that the latest update put in? I use that, and it works fine for me.

    Is that the GLOBAL PS4 setting that changes the key-mapping for every single game on the console?

    Yes, it is, but you can enable a quick menu toggle and turn it on/off in a matter of seconds. Once configured, all you need to do is hold the PS button for a second and toggle the check box for custom button mapping. It really is that simple but since it is a new feature many are still ignorant to how it works.
  • Scorpio_Alik'ri
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    Drew2KX wrote: »
    There needs to be a quicker way to invite people to your guild.
    I understand not wanting the ability to mass-spam invites to everyone you come across, but what if you could choose from PSN friends? The task of having to type in names is quite taxing on my patience.
    Amen?

    Yes I know what you mean. I usually get those invites often but you can only join upto 5 guilds at a time. Good trading guilds are hard to come by.

  • Jbugz97
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    but how about us xbox we can't remap controller , pls zenimax add this feature to the game
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  • Scorpio_Alik'ri
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    Jbugz97 wrote: »
    but how about us xbox we can't remap controller , pls zenimax add this feature to the game

    I don't think ZOS really cares but it is a major issue especially for Xbox users.
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