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In article <valisCJ...@netcom.com> va...@netcom.com (VALIS) writes:
>Which is the ultimate for DooMing?  All through Wolf, Spear and now Doom 
>I have stuck to my CH Flightstick while most of the great players I know 
>have had great killing using a mouse or trackball.  And you know what, 
>I SUCK!  
>Should I switch to a mouse? Is my faith in Flightstick misplaced? or do I 
>just SUCK?  I need to know before I NetDoom in DeathMatch mode.

Yes, you most definately should switch to a mouse.  That is, a hybrid
of mouse and keyboard.  The mouse allows instant turns and pinpoint
accuracy when aiming.  Joystick and keyboard limit your turn rate
and precision.

>If a mouse or trackball or 'pad is the answer, what key assignments?

Your picks can vary, but key to utility here is to have the forward
movement handled by a key and steer with the mouse.  Id suggests
the right button for forward, I prefer a keyboard key so I can
reserve the right button for strafe.  This allows instant dodging
of incoming fire with a press on the right and a quick sideways
movement of the mouse.  I then assign run to <alt> and forward to 
<,> and keep space for use/open... the period may suit you better
than the comma it's up to you.  But anyway, you never need lift your fingers
from their key assignments this way, and you don't need to paw
at the mousepad to walk/run.

The other keys such as strafe left  etc are unneeded with this setup
and I just reassign them out of the way somewhere.
Three keys, one mouse, two mouse buttons.