TF2 keyboard layout

Tobes · 2 Mar 2009 at 14:47

Howdy,

I recently got the game so sorry for the noobishness. I just wanted to know if there is a good way to layout the kayboard. I'm having a hard time switching between weapons with the number keys while running about.

Also with with the scout I would like a button which switches between Gun and bat. At the moment I have the back button on my MX1000 mouse set to "last weapon used". So when I spawn I press 3 for my bat, then I can switch between the 2 nice and quickly on my mouse. It works fine, it's just annoying changing every time I start a match.

Also is there any maps/downloads that are a must have?

Again sorry for the basic questions.

Tobes · 2 Mar 2009 at 15:00

Yeah but then thats a whole ONE MORE extra scroll to get to the weapon after the weapon!

Tobes · 2 Mar 2009 at 15:53

Yeah bledd. I suppose I just need to get used to what numbers are what. I just find it hard to move about and select a weapon at the same time. Where as on console I can just tap a shoulder button to change weapon.

Tobes · 3 Mar 2009 at 17:30

ohh slots. So I could use my back and forward buttons on my mouse for bat, shotgun. Excellent

Tobes · 3 Mar 2009 at 18:14

*woooooooosh*

Over my head.

Tobes · 3 Mar 2009 at 22:10

Lyon and Cowell were just on my team. I assume they are from here as they had [OcUK] in front of their name. Didn't say Hi to me though

Why would it matter what weapon the spy shows when in disguise? I'm not quick enough to notice it myself. How do you change what weapon the spy is "using"?

Good idea on the last disguise button though. Hitting 4, .. is annoying. I see no point in disguising as as scout when you run at average speed

Ctrl as crouch is annoying me so will switch to shift. Will have to look into what Well Splattered said as I don't want to vote for a map when switching weapons via a mouse button. I only want them to switch to specific weapons.

Tobes · 4 Mar 2009 at 00:38

I think I will try this

All classes except Scout and Engie, Mouse4 switches between Primary and Secondary
Scout and Engie, Mouse4 switches between Primary and Melee.

I have no idea how I would script this though. Have googled with no luck so will ask in steam forums tomorrow.

Oh searching I found a useful command to stop server music
"Play common/null"

Just bind it to a key

Tobes · 5 Mar 2009 at 13:13

I want to be able to move at all times. Using Q as quick switch means that my finger will move from the A button. Having a switch button on my mouse means I can switch quickly and never move a finger from a button. I wouldn't change the medic button because it's not something I use often. I will back off and then call for medic, theres no point a scout calling for a medic while in battle, you are just going to put a medic in danger.

I only need to quickly switch with the scout, engie and spy.

Remember I am coming from a console here, my left thumb never leaves the stick, I am always moving.

Edit: OK so apparantly I'm fussy, but I hope you get the idea where I am coming from. I'm not the best gamers but it just feels strange moving my fingers from WASD.