Space-Guerrilla Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 So the major critique I get is backpedaling. Do any of you out there ever actually find it useful? Do you do it? Do you unbind your 'S' key? Discuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uruare Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I backpedal when I damn well feel like it and anybody that doesn't like it can blow it out their ear. That's my feeling on the topic anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skienz Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 So the major critique I get is backpedaling. Do any of you out there ever actually find it useful? Do you do it? Do you unbind your 'S' key? Discuss I try all kinds of techniques and some work at some moments and don't work at some other moments. Anybody who says NEVER do this is a bad player. Even standing in the fire is usefull if you pull the right person in with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space-Guerrilla Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 I backpedal when I damn well feel like it and anybody that doesn't like it can blow it out their ear. That's my feeling on the topic anyway. I love this answer, and I kind of feel the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumfizz Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I like coming up behind a ding dong backpedaling IMP who's fighting a rep and backpedal with him while i'm shadow striking him. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumfizz Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) I backpedal too whenever i feel like it. i especially do it when some imp scrub is hyper-tapping his left/right keys cuz he thinks it makes him a better player. Edited March 3, 2012 by Notannos rude quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaed Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 If I want to re-position myself three steps backwards, sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notannos Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Hey everyone, We recently had to removed several posts from this thread due to posts that did not contribute constructive discussion. A reminder that regardless of the topic, it is part of our Rules of Conduct that: Never insult another member of the community.Respect other community members, whether they agree with you or not.Flag, don't fight. Use the "flag" feature to report posts to our Community Team if you see someone breaking the rules – don't respond to them!Make constructive, on-topic posts that add to the discussion. Thank you for understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space-Guerrilla Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 I was told "pro mmo players NEVER backpedal" LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidpop Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 There is a time and place for evertyhing, even hitting your s key to move abit backwards, no matter what the "pros" tell them self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralev Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Play how you want to play. And unless someone is paying you to play SWTOR, you aren't a "Pro". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space-Guerrilla Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) There is a time and place for evertyhing, even hitting your s key to move abit backwards, no matter what the "pros" tell them self. Word. I agree. Play how you want to play. And unless someone is paying you to play SWTOR, you aren't a "Pro". Well said! Edited March 3, 2012 by Space-Guerrilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyfeld Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) I try all kinds of techniques and some work at some moments and don't work at some other moments. Anybody who says NEVER do this is a bad player. Even standing in the fire is usefull if you pull the right person in with you. I've gladly burned my Force Charge to suicide on the fire grate, so the ball carrier dies as well. Sometimes, you just gotta get in there and get it done. On the backpedaling thing, yeah I backpedal. Sometimes you only need to back up like an inch so that you can pop off your CC, and it's less disorienting than whipping your camera around several times. Also, backpedaling away from a slowed melee character while you're in their dead zone is a great way to kite them. Edited March 3, 2012 by Greyfeld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishbrewed Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I've gladly burned my Force Charge to suicide on the fire grate, so the ball carrier dies as well. Sometimes, you just gotta get in there and get it done. On the backpedaling thing, yeah I backpedal. Sometimes you only need to back up like an inch so that you can pop off your CC. Also, backpedaling away from a slowed melee character while you're in their dead zone is a great way to kite them. Strafing works much better then back pedaling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidpop Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Strafing works much better then back pedaling. Not always, but keep telling yourself that mr supergod at videogames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miravlix Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) I use walking backwards in roleplay, but in PvP it's just a waste of time, your better of just standing still. Some mention moving a little backwards, I don't know of anyplace thats so narrow strafing wouldn't accomplish moving backwards too, while still maintaining sight of a target, if your so pro you can somehow time when a firepit lights up that you know walking slowly backwards will be better timing than strafing into the fire pit and pulling your target then go see a doctor because your delusion of grandeur is not real. Done right you will strafe (fulll run speed) into the pit pull the target and get out faster than slowly backpedeling into the fire taking more damage. Edited March 3, 2012 by Miravlix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyfeld Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) Strafing works much better then back pedaling. Strafing works better for what? I gave two circumstances, you have to be more specific. Edited March 3, 2012 by Greyfeld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishbrewed Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Not always, but keep telling yourself that mr supergod at videogames. Trust me. Back pedal if you want..let me guess Grav round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzerbase Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I back-peddle on a regular basis, after finishing my melee moves I preemptively back peddle to ensure my front facing only abilities are up and ready to use, I think people need to get a life and worry about their own play rather worry about others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space-Guerrilla Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) Strafing works much better then back pedaling. Can you do....wait for it...both!?!?!? Edited March 3, 2012 by Notannos reply to rude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum_Icecube Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Newsflash: Backpedaling serves a purpose. Also: If its a game mechanic, its useful. But most importantly: If you think you've discovered the 'best' way to play the game, you probably suck and other people laugh at you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminova Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Trust me. Back pedal if you want..let me guess Grav round? No, there's no reason to trust you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miravlix Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 What a statement to make. You just called an entire game bad, specifically the pvp content, because people choose to backpedal? This made me laugh pretty hard. Your troll force is strong my friend. Can you do....wait for it...both!?!?!? Not without loosing speed, when your char move backwards it lowers your speed. Any scenario you come up with you will ALWAYS have the lost speed problem, new flash the solution we have found for the loss of speed is strafing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alifaraaz Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Nothing majorly wrong with it - but yeah turn a bit and strafe is often better. All depends on situation. E.g. tanking karagga, walk backwards with s and its fine. You don't wanna over do it by strafing too much, since its all about maximising available space from fire. Where as, kiting any boss during enrage for example. The speed of strafing can be crucial. So yeah, try and use whichever seems most appropriate for the given situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidpop Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Not without loosing speed, when your char move backwards it lowers your speed. Any scenario you come up with you will ALWAYS have the lost speed problem, new flash the solution we have found for the loss of speed is strafing. You always asume people do it when they want to run away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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