Hey, just wondering if I need to change my button layout to be any better generally at halo, I play on default still, I’m not bad at the game just feel sometimes I’m not as good on the 1 on 1s and I might need to change button layout? Is it a big thing to help?
It’s all up to your preferences. Each and every player plays on a different layout, so try to find a configuration that feels most comfortable to you.
This is more of a personal thing. You should try the different set ups until you find one that you a most comfortable with. You should also do this with your sensitivities. Each person will be different. Finding one that is right for you, is the key.
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> This is more of a personal thing. You should try the different set ups until you find one that you a most comfortable with. You should also do this with your sensitivities. Each person will be different. Finding one that is right for you, is the key.
Fair one, it’s just cause A is jump and then B is thrust so hard if you get me? But I struggle to adapt for a new button layout.
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> > This is more of a personal thing. You should try the different set ups until you find one that you a most comfortable with. You should also do this with your sensitivities. Each person will be different. Finding one that is right for you, is the key.
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> Fair one, it’s just cause A is jump and then B is thrust so hard if you get me? But I struggle to adapt for a new button layout.
This was my problem as well, until I got an Elite controller. I have not looked back since!
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> > Fair one, it’s just cause A is jump and then B is thrust so hard if you get me? But I struggle to adapt for a new button layout.
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> This was my problem as well, until I got an Elite controller. I have not looked back since!
What does the elite controller help do?
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> Fair one, it’s just cause A is jump and then B is thrust so hard if you get me? But I struggle to adapt for a new button layout.
My advice would be to keep the movement options on buttons that require the least amount of thumb adjustment as possible. Thrust on B for example wouldn’t be very good in fighting scenarios because you have to take your thumb off the control stick for the longest amount of time and it could end up causing an issue if you have to adjust quickly.
I use Recon which keeps thrust on the bumper as a plus, but the downside is I have to use ground pound, spartan charge and melee on the B button. That isn’t that bad though since two of them aren’t often occurrences and with melee I’m already close to someone so I won’t need to adjust much.
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> What does the elite controller help do?
I no longer have to take my thumb off the stick. I have assigned the levers to work instead of the buttons.
I played Recon in 2 and 3. Switched to Fishstick in 4. Switched to bumper jumper in MCC. Now im on Helljumper. I love Helljumper
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> > > > Fair one, it’s just cause A is jump and then B is thrust so hard if you get me? But I struggle to adapt for a new button layout.
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> I no longer have to take my thumb off the stick. I have assigned the levers to work instead of the buttons.
I may buy one of these next week actually. What config do you use with it?
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> > > > > Fair one, it’s just cause A is jump and then B is thrust so hard if you get me? But I struggle to adapt for a new button layout.
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> I may buy one of these next week actually. What config do you use with it?
I use the default setup. Can’t seem to get used to any other.
The first thing is if you are going to be trying new settings out first try them out in campaign or firefight, and give yourself a good day or two to get used to it. You are talking about resetting muscle memory so if you only try it a game or two you won’t get an accurate idea of how well something will work for you. It may even take longer than that.
Like LUKEPOWA said it is mainly about finding a configuration where you are not moving your right thumb from the stick. Thereby, you are still able to jump, thrust, and melee while also shooting and aiming. Now an easy way to do this is to have a controller with back paddles, i.e. an Elite controller, and these work great for that. However, we don’t all have that option, and if we did we might suddenly find ourselves without it.
So basically I recommend, if you want to get really serious try Bumper Jumper with Claw, and if that’s too much for ya then no Claw. I’m still working on my Claw technique. I got used to my Elite and loved it. I used all my paddles so there was nothing to take my thumb off the stick, but my significant other has now taken it over so I am going back to the basic controller and I see the flaw. It is only moment’s, mere milliseconds, but I can feel the difference.
Also finally I’ll recommend listening to the beginning of every episode of HCS listen in, because each interview they do they ask the pro player what button settings they use. I listened to them a while back and they were very informative. Here is a link to what I’m talking about.
Well good luck, and have patience with yourself. It’s all a process.
I recommend you learn to “claw.” It allows you to access all buttons without sacrificing your ability to move/aim, and it might be easier than learning a new control scheme. Plus, you don’t have to spend money on an over-priced controller. I’ve been “clawing” and using default (or near default) controls for as long as I can remember (currently “fishstick.”) I never saw the appeal of bumper jumper.
My 2 cents
Default works pretty well until you want to either jump or thrust.
Personally, I run an Elite Controller using default settings with Jump and thrust bound to the rear paddles.
Default is what I use but its up to you and I use 10 sensitivity (both horizontal and vertical) and 5 acceleration
That’s up to you dude no one can tell you which is better because every player has his own personal needs in control configuration
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> I recommend you learn to “claw.” It allows you to access all buttons without sacrificing your ability to move/aim, and it might be easier than learning a new control scheme. Plus, you don’t have to spend money on an over-priced controller. I’ve been “clawing” and using default (or near default) controls for as long as I can remember (currently “fishstick.”) I never saw the appeal of bumper jumper.
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You should explain what “clawing” is. For those who don’t know, it’s a way of adding in your middle finger, and gripping the controller uncomfortably, like it’s a claw. You put your right thumb on your right thumbstick, your index finger on ABXY, and your middle finger on the shoulders. You can do a similar thing with the left side, putting your thumb on the D-pad, pointer on the thumbstick, and middle on the shoulders.
Depends on what is more comfortable to you. I will not lie and admit buying an elite controller did improve my game play. Only because it gives you more options in button layout and comfort in play. I use the H4 layout and remapped crouch, grenade select and even jump so I never have to remove my thumbs from the thumb sticks… So I didn’t have to learn a new layout really and I didn’t have to try an learn that uncomfortable"claw" grip.
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> Depends on what is more comfortable to you. I will not lie and admit buying an elite controller did improve my game play. Only because it gives you more options in button layout and comfort in play. I use the H4 layout and remapped crouch, grenade select and even jump so I never have to remove my thumbs from the thumb sticks… So I didn’t have to learn a new layout really and I didn’t have to try an learn that uncomfortable"claw" grip.
Yes the “claw” is very uncomfortable. It’s going to take me a long time to get used to if ever.
I have my own button layout based on Bumper Jumper because I have something called cubital tunnel syndrome…