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Is EVE outdated? Doesn't even work with a controller

TheScavengerTheScavenger Member EpicPosts: 3,321
in EVE Online
EVE, an MMO I do really love. Except, as I keep playing (first time I lasted a month, second for 3 months, third for 9 months, fourth for a couple years and now I've been subbed (5th time) for 2 years and 6 months.

Except, I have early on-set of carpal tunnel from too much use of a keyboard/mouse. I NEED a controller to play games, as its vastly more comfortable. My hands hurt when using a keyboard and mouse, and like now I am typing, I can feel slight pain in my hands.

Except, EVE...its ALL mouse driven. Not once is even a keyboard is used (maybe shortcuts, but thats very minor, and talking to people, but I vastly prefer voice chat). I plug my controller in, and its far too annoying and tedious than a mouse (even though I much prefer a controller). It took days to get it to even work, and it was pretty buggy and VERY slow to do things.

Now I know its not released yet, but Star Citizen and even Elite Dangerous both are controller compatible. I can do everything in-game in both of those with a controller as easily as a console game.

Is there a reason EVE hasn't adapted controller support like every other modern space game? As it is, everything is right and left clicking with the mouse, which hurts my hands a lot. I am still going to keep trying to get a controller to work better. And I've tried both xbox360 controllers (which I like best), and PS4 controllers (but don't like them as much). But if I can't get it to work smoothly, then I feel like I just can't keep playing EVE.

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  • TheScavengerTheScavenger Member EpicPosts: 3,321
    I pressed enter a tad bit too soon. But, I do really love EVE. But if it can't properly work with a controller, sadly I just won't be able to play. Using a keyboard/mouse hurts too much. Typing IS okay, but there is slight pain when I type too, but not really too bad. Its mostly when I use the mouse.

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  • CalfisCalfis Member UncommonPosts: 381
    I guess no one thinks about it because the mouse/keyboard interface works too well already, in pvp at least. I can't imagine that you will be able to respond quicker using a controller than a mouse and keyboard. Just think about warping to gates/chasing enemies, watching the enemy to see if he warped to a planet or a belt and then responding quickly, a mouse does this exceedingly well. I can imagine how a controller might be more fun if you are playing exclusively in cockpit mode but that severely limits your situational awareness and your ability to respond to changing situations. I can see it now:

    FC: "Calfis, he just warped to Planet 3 asteriod belt 19, get over there and bubble his ass!"
    Me: "Hold on I am trying to cycle to Planet 3 belt 19 on my controller, SHIT"

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  • laxielaxie Member RarePosts: 1,122
    EVE is very different to other space games.

    It always felt like a glorified Excel spreadsheet simulator. And I don't mean that in a bad way - it's what makes it great.

    It's also the reason why gamepad is not a good fit. The game feels too "micromanagy" for it to work effectively.
  • WizardryWizardry Member LegendaryPosts: 19,332
    ummm if your hands hurt,it is likely cramping.You need to drink lots of fluids and actually get the blood flowing because sitting in a chair is terrible for circulation.It is a silent killer,all these gamer's sitting in a chair for long hours,no exercise,poor circulation,going to be tons of long term problems in the new generation of gamer's come the next 20 years.
    I might sound like some goofy Dr.Phil but i am very serious,people should take it seriously.
    I myself who used to live and die by keyboard mouse ,now i also look predominantly for controller uses.

    Never forget 3 mile Island and never trust a government official or company spokesman.

  • WalkinGlennWalkinGlenn Member RarePosts: 451
    Movement in eve is about tactical positions not flying. There is no need ever for there to be controller support. It's just not practical.
  • GruntyGrunty Member EpicPosts: 8,657
    Wizardry said:
    ummm if your hands hurt,it is likely cramping.You need to drink lots of fluids and actually get the blood flowing because sitting in a chair is terrible for circulation.It is a silent killer,all these gamer's sitting in a chair for long hours,no exercise,poor circulation,going to be tons of long term problems in the new generation of gamer's come the next 20 years.
    I might sound like some goofy Dr.Phil but i am very serious,people should take it seriously.
    I myself who used to live and die by keyboard mouse ,now i also look predominantly for controller uses.
    It could also be arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, neuropathy...
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  • GruugGruug Member RarePosts: 1,792
    My hands and fingers start to hurt more if I use a controller. I have no problem with a mouse or keyboard as I have learned to position them at the right height so as to not put strain on my hands and wrist. 

    Frankly, I think that the mouse and keyboard in a game like EVE is ideal. It is more a point and click then a true "flying" type game.

    Let's party like it is 1863!

  • d_20d_20 Member RarePosts: 1,878
    edited September 2016
    Grunty said:
    Wizardry said:
    ummm if your hands hurt,it is likely cramping.You need to drink lots of fluids and actually get the blood flowing because sitting in a chair is terrible for circulation.It is a silent killer,all these gamer's sitting in a chair for long hours,no exercise,poor circulation,going to be tons of long term problems in the new generation of gamer's come the next 20 years.
    I might sound like some goofy Dr.Phil but i am very serious,people should take it seriously.
    I myself who used to live and die by keyboard mouse ,now i also look predominantly for controller uses.
    It could also be arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, neuropathy...
    Whatever it is, @Wizardry is right about too much sitting.

    If you want to keep enjoying gaming, ironically, you need to exercise regularly. I was getting bad circulation in my legs and arms till I started a regular exercise regimen (laugh if you want but I go to yoga with my wife now and it's awesome). Now no problems at all. And I make sure to get up and walk around and do something every hour or so. I've never felt better.


  • waynejr2waynejr2 Member EpicPosts: 7,771
    Nyctelios said:
    This is my reaction after reading





    I think he should try a Dance Dance Revolution Mat as an input device!
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