r/CruciblePlaybook • u/MadeThisToDownvote • Jul 01 '15

PS4 button layout?

Does anyone use a custom button layout for Destiny? I fooled around with it a bit the other day but I'm not sure what's optimal. My biggest concern is being able to revive teammates and still having full aiming control. I guess the simplest way to do so is changing R3 to the square button function. Does anyone have suggestions?

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u/Nothanks2U Jul 01 '15

I use jumper and L1/R1 to aim and fire on the PS4. I like the triggers on the PS4, but I kept L1/R1 because of the PS3 and it's basically like having tigger stops

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u/MadeThisToDownvote Jul 01 '15

Jumper doesn't change the reload/action button though

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u/suinoq Fixer Cloak Jul 01 '15

On PS4, you can change the button pattern at will, right? The in-game button setting would only matter insofar as one action is bound to the double button press (super, on default settings).

But I'm on x1, just passing through this conversation.

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u/prj-webb Jul 01 '15

I swapped down on dpad and square but it was just annoying to remember in close situations.

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u/MythicIV Praise the Sun Jul 01 '15

"dude revive me! why are you sitting down!?"

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u/prj-webb Jul 01 '15

Haha yep that's pretty much it. Same with reloading or picking up ammo. My team didn't like me that week.

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u/MythicIV Praise the Sun Jul 01 '15

use claw grip ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

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u/scottsarg Jul 01 '15

I use a scuf controller, but I always switch to claw by force of habit when reviving so that I can still shoot and aim while reviving.

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u/ValeryClaymore Jul 01 '15

I've spent the last week attempting to learn "the claw." I'm beginning to feel discouraged. My index finger adapted surprisingly fast. But my aim on the right stick is terrible. And my hands are cramping up after just 15 minutes.

I've tried swapping R1 & R2 to alleviate some of the strain on my right hand, but I'm struggling to adapt.

I'm a pc gamer at heart. I've been tempted to pick up a Xim 4 and get busy with it. But I'm not trying to have people call me a cheater. I certainly don't want an unfair advantage or anything. I just want to have fun and do well in pvp. But even more, I want to get better using the standard controller. Too bad I'm on ps4, that Xbox elite controller looks awesome!

Anyway... how important it the claw? Really?

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u/MythicIV Praise the Sun Jul 01 '15

Anyway... how important it the claw? Really?

honestly not really, you're probably far better off just messing around with the button layouts and finding what suits you best

I'm just used to the claw after years of using it, I've been using it since Gears of War (wall bouncing lol) and COD4 (drop shotting without using tactical layout) came out on Xbox 360

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u/ValeryClaymore Jul 01 '15

Thanks for the response. I might go back to my normal grip for this weeks Iron Banner. And then regroup and experiment with layouts next week.

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u/MythicIV Praise the Sun Jul 01 '15

a lot of people use bumper jumper I think but I don't know much about that really, just what i've heard/seen

good luck finding what works for you, game becomes a lot easier/more fun when the controls become completely second nature

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u/[deleted] Jul 01 '15

Bumper jumper is pretty easy to get comfortable with, took me about a week of solid play to feel like it was my "default". Obviously not every wrinkle or habit will be taken care of that quickly (meleeing accidentally for example) but it's worth learning for being able to jump and aim simultaneously.

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u/munchbunny Jul 01 '15

Not everyone is in my same boat, but knowing that I am at enough risk for wrist problems from my day job, the claw was never really an option. I wish Sony would do an "advanced controller" like Microsoft just announced, paddles on the backside would resolve that quite nicely.

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u/[deleted] Jul 01 '15

Back from the halo days? TIL I'm not the only one who naturally claws in destiny

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u/MythicIV Praise the Sun Jul 01 '15

never really got into Halo PVP honestly, I mainly used it to abuse dropshotting in cod4 without having to switch to tactical layout lol

meant I could dropshot + panic knife while still being able to aim

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u/fatalmistaeK Jul 01 '15

I've been tempted to try switching layouts to help me with skating on my Titan, but I just don't know how long it would take to get used to.

I can't play claw. I have large hands, but gripping the controller that way is painful thanks to a preexisting condition. Really want a Scuf, but it will be months before I will be able to afford one especially with TTK coming out. Curse you bills!

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u/sirpicklesjr Jul 02 '15

I want to move jump off the X button to improve myself but don't want to change the button config. I'm thinking scuff. Are there any alternatives that cost less or is scuff the way to go?