PC controls out of control

Like I said, don’t think they were cheating or modding or I would have reported, just taking advantage of PC controls in a way that Xbox controls don’t allow for.

@blindnev It won't fix everything, but it will help. Rare needs to make cross-play option and not force it. They also need to patch out the weapon swap one shots.

Remapping the controller is a big help. Whoever set up default options had no clue what they were doing

@haydnsym45 said in PC controls out of control:

So yesterday we were getting run around on by a pirate using PC. Somehow he could run and jump while eating bananas and/or reloading his gun. It was crazy. My crew is just fine at PvP, but this dude was literally just trolling all of us - running up and down now to stern on the top deck and we couldn’t hardly get a hit on him even as he blunderbussed all.

Ok, I get it “git gud” - we’re already gud - our Xbox controllers just don’t let us eat and run or run and shoot at the same time - let alone make insane turns on a dime. It’s real old.

I thought they were modding or something but no, in game chat sounded just like normal people having a fun time gloating about how we couldn’t land a hit 4-on-1!

Sorry to vent a bit. I’m basically over crossplay though. Just not a level playing field.

For the record, PC players CANNOT do anything while sprinting...except sprint.

As for it not being a level playing field, you cannot turn as fast...but you also get aim assist that we do not get.

@aod-fluid They can switch between jump+eat or jump+reload and run at lightning speed. So it is run then suddenly jumping then run more. All the while turning. The Xbox can’t hardly keep them in field of vision let alone hit in time before they’re off screen.

And generally you can tell right away when someone is on PC: they either start typing to you, or double gun swap kill you or run around like a maniac jump/run swapping. And if they’re in game chat they all sound weird besides. So which of THOSE (gameplay not texting/taking) things have you been able to do on an Xbox controller lately????

@aod-fluid - and OMG aim assist... really - how fair...

All of them

Jump and 180 too

@haydnsym45 said in PC controls out of control:

@aod-fluid They can switch between jump+eat or jump+reload and run at lightning speed. So it is run then suddenly jumping then run more. All the while turning. The Xbox can’t hardly keep them in field of vision let alone hit in time before they’re off screen.

And generally you can tell right away when someone is on PC: they either start typing to you, or double gun swap kill you or run around like a maniac jump/run swapping. And if they’re in game chat they all sound weird besides. So which of THOSE (gameplay not texting/taking) things have you been able to do on an Xbox controller lately????

I hate to go to this place, but you chose to game on an Xbox rather than game on a PC. You chose to accept the limitations you have. The only real limitation for you is that you cannot turn the same as a PC player. Aside from that, I am sure switching to things is annoying when you don't have a dedicated button to do it...but you can hot-swap weapons just like a PC, because as I remember, you have a single button press to go from primary to secondary.

@aod-fluid - gee thanks. Aren’t you a swell guy. So I guess I’m going to join the masses of reasonable people calling for an end to crossplay. If we’re not able to play the same way with the same limitations then we’re not playing the same game. So count me out.

As for it not being a level playing field, you cannot turn as fast...but you also get aim assist that we do not get.

@aod-fluid Aim assist? There's no aim assist. This isn't GTA. That's a straight up lie.

I think the majority of these complaints are related to connection issues and some just aren't prepared to admit it. I pay aliens for the fastest internet in the universe. That's how I beat you. 10mg of Unobtainium a month.

@gatorwocky - false in my case. Sorry, mine is super fast cable modem direct, and no packet loss or any of that garbage. There’s no glitch or rubber banding.

@haydnsym45 said in PC controls out of control:

@aod-fluid - gee thanks. Aren’t you a swell guy. So I guess I’m going to join the masses of reasonable people calling for an end to crossplay. If we’re not able to play the same way with the same limitations then we’re not playing the same game. So count me out.

I am actually. I spent about the same amount you spent on your console to build this machine that I play on...in 2011. I have done some meager upgrades over the years, and this game runs fine for me...among the many others I play. You chose the console route.

@seanethermore said in PC controls out of control:

As for it not being a level playing field, you cannot turn as fast...but you also get aim assist that we do not get.

@aod-fluid Aim assist? There's no aim assist. This isn't GTA. That's a straight up lie.

I have had so many console players tell me that there is aim-assist that it is ridiculous. Are you sure?

The simplest thing to remember here is that the primary investor in this game was Microsoft. Microsoft wants this to exist on their platform and wants it to be a crossplay title. This is not going to change, because the suits that do not play the game do not care about anything other than those two things.

Ask for keyboard and mouse support, and get a keyboard and mouse...much better solution.

@aod-fluid There's definitely no aim-assist. "Many console players?" I highly doubt that.

@seanethermore - I’ve seen a few PC players pull off some incredible shots (distance, moving ship and player one shot kind of bull with the sniper rifle). However that seems to be modding more than anything.

@aod-fluid - “get a computer” - this is exactly the attitude I’d expect out of a swell guy such as yourself. Maybe Microsoft should just make it a level playing field. You’ll notice in all my posts that this is all I’m asking for. And I could care less about your garbage PC that still gets a bonus just because it runs c****y Windows.

@haydnsym45 said in PC controls out of control:

@aod-fluid - “get a computer” - this is exactly the attitude I’d expect out of a swell guy such as yourself. Maybe Microsoft should just make it a level playing field. You’ll notice in all my posts that this is all I’m asking for. And I could care less about your garbage PC that still gets a bonus just because it runs c****y Windows.

I did not say "Get a computer." I simply pointed out the fact that you chose the setup you have. I said get a keyboard and mouse and request support for it in the game.

Everything Rare puts into the game is designed to encourage positive encounters despite the fact that pirates can kill each other at will.
So this game is more like a social experiment.
This is why crossplay is forced on all of us, SWAG. The more of us playing the same game, the more likely something amazing can happen in a positive way.

The idea of an actual level playing field is an illusion, since every pirates skill and experience level is in the players brain and not in the game engine. A great many players are stoned or drunk as well. There's also the age old internet latency and server issues.
Crossplay imbalance is a thing but so what, if all you really want to do is pvp?

@admiral-rrrsole - there’s no lie. I can see where your gamertag comes from though. Try not to be so salty that PC has some advantages.

@squalzell - there are already PC players on this thread that admitted to the advantage. Maybe need to adjust your mouse sensitivity?