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Guys, what did you buy during the Steam autumn sale? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/games@lemmy.world
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I went ahead and bought a bunch of indie games, picked up Darkchaser, Oxygen Not Included, and UFO50, and also grabbed Cities: Skylines. Got used to the launch prices of some AAA games, buying these discounted low-priced games really doesn't hurt much.

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[–] 5 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Hmm no I haven't. Thanks, maybe I should give it a try. I guess trackpad aim is just using the pads instead of the joystick? I've not used gyros at all, does that require tilting the device? Yeah I seem to be enjoying FPS games but I'm frustrated by how shit I am even on easy mode! I used to be good at unreal tournament way back but seems like games have come a long way since then and I've lost the knack.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I guess trackpad aim is just using the pads instead of the joystick?

    You can combine as well. I usually use the stick on the left hand and the trackpad on the right one. You can also go back and forth while playing.

    does that require tilting the device?

    Yep, you can set it to activate only if your finger is resting on the right joystick. Very useful for precise movement, just bring the camera in an approximate direction with the stick and do the rest with the gyro control.

    For the more popular games there's usually a few community profiles you can download and try before messing with Steam Input yourself.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Hmm I'm not sure I like the idea of tilting the device - with the steam deck you're tilting the screen too. Doesn't that impact your view of the screen?

    But I'm definitely gonna try your trackpad suggestion. Thanks, I'll see how it goes. Do you use it in hectic situations - like doom etc? Or is it better for sniping and stuff where you have time to aim?

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago*

    Doesn’t that impact your view of the screen?

    Depends on the sensitivity you configure, usually you only tilt a few degress. I do prefer it on a Dualsense controller though with no display attached to the controller.

    Do you use it in hectic situations - like doom etc? Or is it better for sniping and stuff where you have time to aim?

    Usually for instances where I have time to aim. I have seen quite a few people who are really good with the trackpad but I'm more of a mouse or gyro control guy.

    Trackpad rules in strategy games though.

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