[Retracted] WASD Movement

For this kind of game with a fixed view I prefer mouse movement.

But if the devs could find a way for keyboard movement as an option for those who want it, and allow key rebinding, that might be the best way forward.

@Skivverus (its not letting me quote for some reason) -

Your #1 and #3 issues are not really objections to adding optional keyboard movement at all, since any player who does not like WASD movement or rebinding skills, etc. would simply be able to continue using the current system. Remember, we are just proposing adding *optional* keyboard movement, not forcing those who prefer click-to-move to play in a way they don't like.

For #2, this issue does merit consideration, but I think it would only become a balance factor if the advantage gained from using one movement style over the other was larger than that gained by selecting one class, skill build, or gear set over others, or that of using certain hardware. In other words, small imbalances are expected and tolerated to preserve player choice and preferences in all other areas, and movement configuration should be treated similarly.

Additionally, if the advantage gained from keyboard movement *did* turn out to be overwhelmingly large (and I am not saying or speculating that it would), it seems that this would imply that this configuration gives a substantially superior form of control and interaction with the game - yet another reason for its inclusion. I think you'd agree that if we were considering adding a click-to-move option to a version of PoE which only featured a type-coordinates-to-move option, saying that click-to-move gives an advantage would not be a good reason to avoid including it.

For many players, NOT having keyboard movement is simply a game breaker. They wont play the game at all.
The point and click advocates no doubt will say "good ridance", but this means a loss to the community as a whole.
So this feature would be in the best interest of both a portion of the player base (this is one of the hottest topics in sugestions forum) and GGG since that increases the range of possible players.

The only reason of not implementing it would be lack of resources, since as a feature it has only pro's. Some players will say that will be deeeeeply ofended by this, but its a safe bet to say they really wont care since wont change anything for them.


TL;DR: keyboard movement is good for the game

This is a hack and slash game so no.

This is a hack and slash game so yes.

This just isn't going to happen.

1. Holy cow necro!

2. Fans of arpg hack and slash will view lack of keyboard movement as a game breaker because they are so used to it in? Diablo? errr... What?

3. I don't care if they end up doing it, i probably wont use it bu ti don't want actual content to be delayed because they have to spend time on it.

4. Necro!

Players ask for things they want improved and this is not a small deal. Controls are central to a game and make it or break it.
This game engine was made inhouse, and while i know its not a trivial task to implement this feature, its a matter of putting it on the pipeline. We are still in beta, now is the time to add features. After release i think will be harder.

I personally would love to see keyboard movement, though i can't disagree with the veterans of such games as diablo where it was all mouse movement.

I would prefer DoTA aproach, but i dont say NO to wasd moving. Mayby option for it and everyone could choose the best way for them.