suggestions for playing DDO one handed

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lilgeek

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I'm trusting that this isn't a permanent thing, but I currently my left arm is not usable for DDO (seems to be a repetitive motion thing, too much time spent on the keyboard). Looking at my keyboard the A, S, and D keys no longer have letters on them. I am currently on painkillers and muscle relaxer but it's been 3 weeks and counting without DDO!

Does anyone have practical suggestion for a one handed (right) layout that works? I have a hedgehog mouse with programmable keys so I can map about 50 keys onto it but I'm not seeing how to make it work. I play artificer.

Thank you.
 
Mornyngstar

Mornyngstar

Ymerawdwr
You could also switch up to a controller. I use Logitech F710 Wireless Controller for movement targeting and other things.
 
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Falroth

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Sad to hear you're having troubles. I use mostly keyboard, and have no idea how to play one handed. Hope you get some good suggestions here.
 
rabidfox

rabidfox

The People's Champion
There's probably a bunch of options. Some might be:
Using an large arcade style controller stick for your left hand for WASD movement. That's assuming you can use your hand without finger movement for that.

Using foot controls/pedals

Using a mouse with a built-in D-pad/thumbstick for WASD

Voice command software
 
FaceDancer

FaceDancer

Olde Wurm
I've seen foot pedals suggested in the past. Do a search for usb foot pedals.

Here's a video on one example:
 
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Felsyn

Felsyn

Pretty Normal Weird Guy
A controller and a class that does not need many skills. Maybe one of those steam controllers with a trackpad? I dunno but a controller on my fighter would work fine if i could also click my hotbars..one of those weird steam controllers can do both
 
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Elfishski

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If you're open to changing build just to scratch the DDO itch, think about a nice slow relaxing pet build life - I currently have a druid 15/warlock 5 taking all the pet hire bonuses everywhere and honestly it can solo surprisingly high difficulties, but on low difficulties I can sit back and relax, eat snacks etc, while watching the minions run around.

Best of luck with recovery (and from personal experience (a) try not to rush it, and (b) look seriously into your ergonomics too, it may help with avoiding it recurring).
 
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lilgeek

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Elfishski said:
If you're open to changing build just to scratch the DDO itch, think about a nice slow relaxing pet build life - I currently have a druid 15/warlock 5 taking all the pet hire bonuses everywhere and honestly it can solo surprisingly high difficulties, but on low difficulties I can sit back and relax, eat snacks etc, while watching the minions run around.

Best of luck with recovery (and from personal experience (a) try not to rush it, and (b) look seriously into your ergonomics too, it may help with avoiding it recurring).
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I've already replaced my chair (old one didn't have a working height adjustment) and mouse. Ergonomics do appear on the root cause analysis. :)
 
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lilgeek

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FaceDancer said:
I've seen foot pedals suggested in the past. Do a search for usb foot pedals.

Here's a video on one example:
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I looked for a foot mouse but maybe I should consider foot pedals to replace AWSD. And full one handed keyboards are ridiculously expensive. But if I candle do movement with my feet I might be able to map things that work.
 
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in4theride75

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Probably best off using an MMO mouse like a razer naga or red dragon 913 and binding a couple of buttons to run forward and run backward.
Considering the mouse you already have I'd probably bind the 3 key to move forward, 6 key to move backward then the rest to hotbar abilities. Middle mouse for jump.
 
Roscurro

Roscurro

Tabaxi Soloist
Everyone else has a lot better advice than me, so I'm just here to say I hope it feels at least a little better soon!
 
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SquireZed

Well-known member
If you want to use a mouse, you could bind middle mouse button to auto-run. That's going to help with movement, obviously you can't strafe or roll effectively with just autorun but it will get you moving at least.

Also, toggling on auto attack if you're on a ranged/melee build could help, it's not ideal but it could free up LMB for something else if you want to rebind it.
 
Gimp

Gimp

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We at hUmble Brag have a guild member who lost his left arm in a motorcycle accident about 25 years ago. He plays (quite well). You may consider getting one of these mice Azeron Cyro. It is designed for a one armed gamers. Incouperating a lot of buttons and controls on a single customizable mouse platform. I used one for about a year due to a hand injury. While it takes a bit to get used to....it is very powerful once learned. Azeron makes several specialized controllers to help folks play better :)
 
Xgya

Xgya

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I've managed to play LEFT-handed in the past (WASD+numbers + Q/E/Tab), in fact, I still do while playing lower difficulties.
I figure something similar could be done with only a right hand.

You really only need the above to play, except if you use many action bars at once, and not just occasionally out of combat.
On a crossbow Arti, you could do with only 5 action buttons, alongside movement keys and object selection.
 
Azasmokey

Azasmokey

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Left-handed mouse with many buttons. The biggest problem is moving. Movement. Trackball??? A trackball footpad? would be awesome.
 
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