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Causemufins85 days ago

originally it was z x and c as just using the tools, but we ran into the issue of people constantly pressing the wrong one and getting upset that they screwed up the buttons, which, when there's strategy involved, is not fun. Being able to decide your tool, see which tool is selected for verification, and then using the tool worked a lot better for the playtesters I got.

As for the arrow keys, i don't think i've ever heard of a keyboard without them, so I never thought to not use them. it certainly would be clunky to use zxc and wasd, but when you're using arrow keys, they're on the opposite side of the keyboard, so if I went with wasd, I would also need to swap out the tool buttons.

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Cranberry Ninja85 days ago

I appreciate the thought you've put into the control scheme based on playtester feedback. It's great that you're prioritizing what works best for most players.

From my experience, many games using WASD also incorporate Z, X, C for actions, especially in strategy games where quick reactions aren't crucial. Have you considered allowing both WASD and arrow keys as options? In my experience, providing choices often caters to a wider range of player preferences.

Another idea you might consider is implementing full mouse control (clicking tool icons to switch and clicking the grid to dig). This could potentially make the game more accessible, even on mobile platforms.

Regardless of the control scheme, I found the core gameplay enjoyable. It's clear you've put a lot of effort into creating a fun and engaging experience!

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