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Title: Easiest way to keymap controllers for indie games? Post by: Brice on November 21, 2010, 08:29:03 AM There are tons of games that are really fun, but I would love to be using a controller instead of the keyboard. Knytt is a great example. Also lots of these games don't have key binding available (Super Mario Crossover does, but I think that's a rarity).
What is the easiest way to map a game controller to an indie game that doesn't support key binding? Does anyone do this? Does anyone WANT to do this but the current solution is too complicated? Title: Re: Easiest way to keymap controllers for indie games? Post by: ஒழுக்கின்மை on November 21, 2010, 08:30:06 AM joy2key
Title: Re: Easiest way to keymap controllers for indie games? Post by: Gimym JIMBERT on November 21, 2010, 08:38:41 AM glovepie
Title: Re: Easiest way to keymap controllers for indie games? Post by: Brice on November 21, 2010, 08:47:55 AM Augh...call me lazy but these are really...technical.
Joy2Key needs me to install DirectX6 even though I have Vista? GlovePie I got further with, but I have to run my own scripts? I can't figure out how to set it up. It looks like this program does EVERYTHING. Are there any game controllers that you can buy that do this automatically? Title: Re: Easiest way to keymap controllers for indie games? Post by: MisterX on November 21, 2010, 09:11:21 AM Joy2Key has an unfriendly interface, but works and should serve you well.
I used to use Xpadder, which has a really great interface, allowing you to change and test the buttons directly on top of a picture of your controller. Unfortunately, it isn't freeware anymore, but you could easily find one of the older, freeware versions via Google. Title: Re: Easiest way to keymap controllers for indie games? Post by: baconman on November 21, 2010, 06:19:43 PM Logitech controllers come with the "Logitech Profiler," which lets you set up key configs to associate with executables. Then once it's configured, the Profiler can be used like a shortcut to launch the programs, too. You might give that a shot, if that's what you're after; but each game has to be set up individually (unlike J2K), and given the volume of stuff available, it can get a bit cluttery if you use it a lot.
Title: Re: Easiest way to keymap controllers for indie games? Post by: The Monster King on November 21, 2010, 08:48:32 PM JoyToKey shouldnt have a problem with directX on vista considering thats what i use regularly.
dont forget to turn POV switches on, thats what D-pads are on many game controllers on PC apparently Title: Re: Easiest way to keymap controllers for indie games? Post by: Jay_PC on November 21, 2010, 09:15:25 PM ControlMK? Windows only but its Simple
Title: Re: Easiest way to keymap controllers for indie games? Post by: qmvo73hoy on November 22, 2010, 01:38:04 PM Xpadder is the best.
Title: Re: Easiest way to keymap controllers for indie games? Post by: ink.inc on November 22, 2010, 11:38:48 PM Joy2Key works fine for me.
+1 unintended rhyme Title: Re: Easiest way to keymap controllers for indie games? Post by: deathtotheweird on November 23, 2010, 01:47:39 AM Logitech controllers come with the "Logitech Profiler," which lets you set up key configs to associate with executables. Then once it's configured, the Profiler can be used like a shortcut to launch the programs, too. You might give that a shot, if that's what you're after; but each game has to be set up individually (unlike J2K), and given the volume of stuff available, it can get a bit cluttery if you use it a lot. this is what i use. it gets annoying setting it up every time i play a new game, but it's worth the effort i think. cuz after you set it up that one time, it automatically sets the profile when you start the game. |