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wsad when you need to use the mouse for something. lets say aiming. then you can put the other (fast) keys around wsad.

if you dont have to use your mouse then arrow keys are better because you can use 1 hand for buttons 1 hand on arrows.

come to think of it wsad ony if you use the mouse on the right. if you use the moust on the left ten arrows is easyer for 2nd hand and if you use the numpad you can still put fast keys around it.

Now I prefer WASD, in flash games or other games but I prefer arrow keys in cars games.

WASD keys are superior since it has more opportunities with the combination of keys available, and are popular with first person shooters, MMOs, and the like,

I usually use arrow keys, if a game has 'WASD' only, I tend to avoid playing it, since I find it hard to use, for whatever reason.

I like the arrow keys... It feels nore natural when you're using your left hand and a mouse, and i'm also a righty :P

I ALWAYS use WASD unless the other controls are z,x,c or something like that. That way one hand is on the mouse. If I ever need to use the arrows, I have to move over to the side to position my hand. When I do that it feels weird, unnatural and it takes quite a while to get used to it.

I personally prefer using WASD, since you have an easier access to other button for other options (Q, E, R, T, G, F, V, etc.) Also, I like my arms far apart.

Sorry but whoever uses arrow keys aren't doing it right. I mean even if you're a southpaw it's still kinda strange cause most lefties I know still use the mouse the same as a righty.

WASD makes it a more comfortable play style especially since every other key is near each other, while the arrow keys are far from everything. Usually if you do use the arrow keys, you would probably have to change all the default keys as well.

So WASD for me every day..

Oh btw, sorry for double post but.. The only way arrow keys are superior in my opinion is when there is no mouse involved, or little to no mouse use. Games where you use arrow keys and spacebar only are where arrow keys get used most.

well i am ambidextrous so its actualy a really hard question but when i way the facts I will say probably arrow keys

I use both. I can play just as well with my right or left hand, though I am not ambidextrous.

i use arrow keys as it is more comfortable but i a still good with WASD since i get injeryes on my right hand+arm a lot


i think wasd is an option for left handers or injured people


arrows are supiorer because they are awesome

i think wasd is an option for left handers or injured people

WASD

Arrow keys were always more comfortable for me to use. But WASD is used for most games, so it becomes easier with every game I play. (PWI, Binding of Isaac.) Both ways are comfortable to use, so it doesn't make much of a difference which I use.