CrazedScotsman Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Back peddling takes you away from the enemy. It's better to either strafe or just run through the enemy so you can continue to burn it down. But, play how you want. If you want to back peddle, do it. It don't matter as long as the enemy dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxmendacium Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 backpedaling is a sign of weakness. Strafe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space-Guerrilla Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 The reason I started this thread was to get more opinions on the matter. I do backpedal often...But I started this thread as a response to criticism and flak I was getting for doing such a thing in a video I made. Watch it if you want, and try to keep the backpedaling in mind. I can't see where it effects me in a negative way in the video at all, but some sure do. Is it simply annoying to watch? Or does it really effect my play? You tell me: It's kind of long but you don't have to watch the whole video. Try to keep on topic. I understand my rotation is not yet "perfected". I just switched over to Watchman the other day and I'm still learning the proper rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlarto 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. I agree, S key is bound for a reason, I could think of some where else they could blow it out of..LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VulcanLogic Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Backpeddling is useful when you can reasonably predict where the target and AoE effects are going to be, as you can continue to do damage while doing so. This is often the case in PvE. It is seldom the case in PvP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminova Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 The reason I started this thread was to get more opinions on the matter. I do backpedal often...But I started this thread as a response to criticism and flak I was getting for doing such a thing in a video I made. Watch it if you want, and try to keep the backpedaling in mind. I can't see where it effects me in a negative way in the video at all, but some sure do. Is it simply annoying to watch? Or does it really effect my play? You tell me: It's kind of long but you don't have to watch the whole video. Try to keep on topic. I understand my rotation is not yet "perfected". I just switched over to Watchman the other day and I'm still learning the proper rotation. If how you are playing is working for you, that's all that really matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyfeld Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 The reason I started this thread was to get more opinions on the matter. I do backpedal often...But I started this thread as a response to criticism and flak I was getting for doing such a thing in a video I made. Watch it if you want, and try to keep the backpedaling in mind. I can't see where it effects me in a negative way in the video at all, but some sure do. Is it simply annoying to watch? Or does it really effect my play? You tell me: It's kind of long but you don't have to watch the whole video. Try to keep on topic. I understand my rotation is not yet "perfected". I just switched over to Watchman the other day and I'm still learning the proper rotation. I watched the first couple minutes, and I don't see any problems. Completely turning your character around and running the other way, or turning your character to the side to strafe, when you only need to take a step or two back is not only unnecessary, but also can be disorienting with the camera whipping around every which way and losing sight of your peripheral vision (especially since even max camera distance isn't that far away from your character). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space-Guerrilla Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 I'm going to record an entire warzone moving backwards, this should be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagerinho Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 No, but coming from FPS games, I would never unbind the S key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUBBUH Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Backpedal < Strafe. Or kiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminova Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I think it's funny to backpedal while dragging the melee in front of you towards something they don't see because they are too busy trying to kill you....and then watching them get fried. That was always fun times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fungihoujo Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 If things like deflect and defensive stats were 'front facing' only- then I'd find backpedalling useful as a tank- in other games, turning around to walk a boss somewhere means eating a bunch of unmitigated blows. This game doesn't seem to have that though- nor do most bosses tend to move since a great deal are ranged anyway. Without that one case- no, I have no need for the ability to move backwards, so I bound s to my CC break instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kantoro Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Nope, I turn and strafe sideways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khayleth Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 (edited) It's useful in PVE and unfortunately it doesn't matter overly much in pvp since this game has autofacing when you cast spells. In games without autofacing, a skilled mouse turning player can run through you while you are trying to cast a spell and if you turn with your keyboard while casting the spell will not go off, but if you mouse turn you will hit them regardless. In a game without autofacing, the only person that needs to s key are tanks on bosses like karagga that require steady small positioning adjustments. Edit: Turning with your mouse is always faster than turning with your keyboard. If a melee is on you and you try to backpedal away, it is foolish because your run speed is slower when you backpedal. Maybe if the backpedaling speed were faster that would be a different story. Edited March 4, 2012 by Khayleth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VertisReaper Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 i backpedal + force speed so I can backpedal at 4x the speed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poogination Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 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. Bless your heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poogination Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Not always, but keep telling yourself that mr supergod at videogames. Actually yes, always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikassi Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Why, did someone tell uou to stop doing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space-Guerrilla Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 Why, did someone tell uou to stop doing it? Kind of. I've posted several videos and ppl hit the dislike button like its their job. Just trying to figure out why. The most common critique is backpedaling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucisAbyssus Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I do it, but I'm a tank so I'm allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadix Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Simple Answer. No I do not S-Key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminova Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 It makes you a better player if you use mobility to your advantage. It doesn't make you a better player to strafe left and right 10 times while stabbing somebody in the back. BUT IF I JUMP CONSTANTLY I MIGHT GET A HEADSHOT!!!1!1!11!!!!! or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squatdog_nz Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 The problem with back-pedaling is that it dramatically reduces your rate of movement, so competent players will run straight past and hit you from behind as you frantically try to keyboard turn to face them. This is the calling card of the Bad Player. What you need to do is strafe instead, with the most rudimentary method for ranged strafing being this: Rotate your character with the A or D keys so you are virtually sideways to your opponent but still have enough angle to hit them, then press the Q or E keys to strafe away from them. Ranged strafing has the advantage of being able to run at full speed in the opposite direction while still hitting your opponent. Now you know, and knowing is half the battle! Body massage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erulinda Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 "We are not backpedalling, we are advancing in the other direction" Gen. Patton Hey, if it works and saves your life... go for it man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savish Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I don't have my S key bound, but I know plenty of good pvpers that do also unbinding your S key wouldn't make a bit of a difference you have complete control of where your char is facing at all times in that video so the whole "a good pvper will just strafe through you" argument is completely false. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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