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Anomaluna

    This is something I'm sure has been discussed a couple of times before, but atleast not on this forum (to my knowledge) but which I am curious to gather thoughts on. What is the general conception of using WASD for camera movements in Dota? Does anyone in HS or VHS use it and find it successful/comfortable/effective? Is it viable if all other necessary hotkeys (for item use, micro control and the like) can be accommodated with this setup? Does it provide for an easier and less intensive mouse-work (bye bye Carpal Tunnel)?

    1-IceTea 🌟

      I use the arrow button

      Beks

        i would like to use on wheel if possible

        Snu

          There is a pro player who uses WASD. Can't recall who ATM, I'm sure a more knowledgeable person will come along and let you know.

          If you have piano hands and don't miss keys - its useful.

          My setup is WASD - camera.
          123 - 5 6 - 4 abilities.
          q- boots, no matter what type.
          efxcv - items
          Caps Lock - Control Move (deny key?)
          Spacebar selects hero

          Micro keys are the f1-2-3-4 and mouse.

          Most people get a headache from that type of setup, but I'm comfortable with it.
          As far as how comfortable you are with your mouse, look into getting a different mouse - game pad, wrist rest. Smth along those lines.

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          casual gamer

            eats up hotkeys and most pros are used to edge pan iirc

            Anomaluna

              I'll describe my control setup just to set up an example as well:
              WASD - Camera
              Q,E,Z,X,C,R (Keys around WASD) - abilities
              123 - Items (Quickcast)
              Alt-Q, Alt-E, Middle mouse click - Items (Cast)
              Capslock - Attack/Force attack
              Space-bar - Stop
              Alt-1,Alt-2,Alt-3 - Micro control (Can't use Function keys since I play on a laptop)
              Mouse scroll - Courier stuff

              I wouldn't say I have piano like skills but I am very comfortable with the setup and find the lack of mouse movement very relaxing. Plus I even use WASD for all other games, even racing (not arrow keys). I've tried using camera drag function but its way too messy unless it's possible using only left-mouse button or something...