I play sc4 weird .

[Blossom]

when i play i only use my middle finger and my index finger to press the regular ABKG buttons . and i rest the bottom part of my palm on the bottom right part of the controller just below the ABKG buttons . anyone else do this ?

 

[onlywingedangel]

I play like that in FPS's

So I can jump and shoot at the same time.

 

[Super__Villain]

Do you just disregard the right shoulder buttons? If so I'd say you're giving yourself a handicap.

 

[pineapplejuice]

i think it's known as the 'claw' method. not so wierd and i dont think any kind of handicap. i play tekken that way.

 

[Bamboo_Wind]

Do you just disregard the right shoulder buttons? If so I'd say you're giving yourself a handicap.

She has no evident handicap.

 

[Cena]

I play with the A, B, and K buttons mapped to A, B, and Y buttons instead of the usual X, Y, and B config, and I put G as my RT. Does that make me weird?

My point is that whatever conveniences you and doesn't give you an unfair advantage is worth trying. If this is how you play, and you feel comfortable playing this way, then godspeed, have fun with it.

((Also, I should not be saying anything - I map A+B to my X button, Crit to my RB, SWT or B+K to my LB, and B+G to my LT. XD))

 

[CNP]

I use the claw method because it's most like using a stick, which I prefer to use. But I started using this grip back in the NES days for certain games.

 

[spongebob]

I play like that in FPS's

So I can jump and shoot at the same time.

well then how do you aim?

 

[pineapplejuice]

^^^ agree'd, how can you possibly play an fps like this. maybe set the L.trigger for fire and X & B for strafe. i dont get it.

 

[KowtowRobinson]

the vast majority of competitive Tekken players use this method, you're definitely not alone. Less so in Calibur, but Tekken smartly doesn't allow multiple shoulder binds, so.......

 

[Allyourbase]

I have my house-elf push the buttons as I shout commands at him.

 

[The-Instigator]

That's one method of playing fighting games. And you are not alone... Manta uses the same style as I saw during my first two tournaments in Elk Grove, California. Whatever gets the job done, go for it.

 

[LKV]

I have my house-elf push the buttons as I shout commands at him.

LOL!

i use the claw method too. i find it faster and more responsive somehow, but maybe i'm just used to it from arcade machines. only thing that sucks is breaking A throws is a bit more awkward. am i the only one who experiences this? and A+B+K is close to impossible to do reliably.

 

[Ghengis_John]

I have my house-elf push the buttons as I shout commands at him.

HA!

As for the claw method I've tried getting into it but most games I play allow essentially infinite controller rebinding so I usually stop trying.

 

[Xeph]

I use the claw method for Street Fighter and Guilty gear, oddly enough it's easier for me to do that in a 2Dfighter.

 

[Awestruck]

I use the Claw Method for Tekken, SC is a game that I can't use it in.

 

[Emlarr]

I use claw stance to play on a controller as does my boyfriend. I have very small/slim fingers so if I do try to play with my thumb, I can't actually hit two buttons together consistently.

 

[Cena]

I've honestly never seen this Claw method you people speak of.

 

[Super__Villain]

This controller requires a claw method of sorts, if it gives you a better idea of what people are doing.
For the XBox360 I could see some advantages, like making slide inputs easier.
I still say that you're handicapping your potential a little bit by not using 2 programmable shoulder buttons.
But then, when using a PS3/XBox360 controller I've only seen button mashing scrub stars use the claw...

I was pretty fond of this controller in my Street Fighter days :)