My baby's gone... - Page 2

**Lorax74** · 12-03-2007, 10:08 PM

No, I plugged it into a USB hub that I had lying around, that is what killed it (at least I'm 99% sure anyway). I typically have my n52 plugged into the front port so I can unplug it when starting up certain games like ArmA that won't see it and a joystick if both are plugged in when the game loads. Too damn hard to reach behind the PC all the time.

**Lorax74** · 12-03-2007, 10:20 PM

Here is the profile that I use daily:

http://www.tacticalsites.com/~lorax74/n52/BF2142.n52

I'll post screenshots of the config later.

**Rasta-GR** · 12-04-2007, 06:11 AM

Hello,

I am just amazed with the stuff you people use

Computer Human Interfaces: It's an engineering discipline and can make a difference in how we interact with computers (and games

)

Lorax, I feel sad for your loss. Hope you find a new friend soon.

**Lorax74** · 12-04-2007, 07:50 AM

Thank you all for the kind words and condolences.

I picked a new one up on the way home from work yesterday. I paid a little more for it this time than last, but I feel it is money well spent. The buttons are a little stiff but after a few days of 2142 I confident that it will break in nicely.

Boulderdash · 12-04-2007, 11:11 AM

Darn, I was hoping it might take you a little longer so my body could have a chance to make it off the cold permafrost for once and go after your trigger happy butt.

**draeh** · 12-04-2007, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boulderdash

Darn, I was hoping it might take you a little longer so my body could have a chance to make it off the cold permafrost for once and go after your trigger happy butt.

Just remeber.... Lorax never travels alone.

**marstein** · 12-04-2007, 11:43 AM

I saw the N52 on sale recently like $10 and there is a new version coming out (http://www.n52te.com/).

from techbargains.com:

BELKIN F8GFPC100 Nostromo n52 SpeedPad $7.99, Nov. 28 9 PM

newegg has the BELKIN F8GFPC100 Nostromo n52 SpeedPad for a low $7.99 after rebate. 3 Business Day Shipping $6.54. Tax in CA, NJ, TN, PR.

$10 rebate Exp 12/22/07

**Lorax74** · 12-04-2007, 11:43 AM

Ouch, I could have bought 6!

The new one looks nice, but for $69.99 I'll have to stick with the vanilla model. The more responsive keys are definitely attractive though.

Boulderdash · 12-04-2007, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lorax74

Here is the profile that I use daily:

http://www.tacticalsites.com/~lorax74/n52/BF2142.n52

I'll post screenshots of the config later.

I got a n52 months ago, hated it and never used it again. I decided to try it again and am using your profile to get started. Any hints or tips? I'm having a problem getting my hand comfortable on it though and it feels better shifting the buttons over and using 4 as W but that ruins easy access to the left side of the pad. Any way to get around this? Using 3 as W makes it hard to get to the space button.

**Lorax74** · 12-04-2007, 12:03 PM

I moved the palm rest to the back position and found that to be much more comfortable. You have to pry a bit and pull straight up, it will pop off and then just reposition it.

I tried moving the WASD keys over a key but it didn't feel right at all. The only hints I can give about my personal config is to look at and understand the red shift state (key 14) and ignore the Green state (I don't use it).

Rob · 12-04-2007, 02:08 PM

Question: should I get an N52? I've been playing fps games with a keyboard for years, and have not felt the need for something better. Is it something that actually improves your game, or just gives more comfort. Ease of use would be a factor, too. Feedback would be appreciated. Thanks

**Arithea** · 12-04-2007, 02:30 PM

I <3 my Nostromo, not only for Battlefield, but for other games, as well. I've used mine for World of Warcraft and (very briefly) for Dark Ages of Camelot.

nuckj · 12-04-2007, 02:42 PM

hmmm...my G11 may get jealous, but I think I may have to take one of those for a spin...

**Eroak** · 12-04-2007, 03:41 PM

heh, You make it sound so bad to do what you have to do with a "normal" keyboard. I use a GE generic ps2 mouse and keyboard for all my gaming habits. I know there's things I'm missing out on, but atleast I can say I earned all my stats with the basics

**DaBrit** · 12-04-2007, 04:53 PM

What server did you play on DAoC, Arithea? I always thought it was one of the best MMOs out there in terms of PvP (nothing beats RvR imo) -- I have a realm rank 7 runemaster on Guinevere who I haven't touched in a long time...

12-03-2007, 10:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
Lorax74 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Age: 34 Posts: 6,063	Re: My baby's gone... No, I plugged it into a USB hub that I had lying around, that is what killed it (at least I'm 99% sure anyway). I typically have my n52 plugged into the front port so I can unplug it when starting up certain games like ArmA that won't see it and a joystick if both are plugged in when the game loads. Too damn hard to reach behind the PC all the time. __________________ Ikariam (Alpha) Bayhios [35:70] > Truax (c) - Wine Streardeos [39:70] > New Truax - Marble Meikaios[35:68] > Truax Minor - Crystal

12-03-2007, 10:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
Lorax74 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Age: 34 Posts: 6,063	Re: My baby's gone... Here is the profile that I use daily: http://www.tacticalsites.com/~lorax74/n52/BF2142.n52 I'll post screenshots of the config later. __________________ Ikariam (Alpha) Bayhios [35:70] > Truax (c) - Wine Streardeos [39:70] > New Truax - Marble Meikaios[35:68] > Truax Minor - Crystal

12-04-2007, 06:11 AM	#18 (permalink)
Rasta-GR Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greece Age: 41 Posts: 540	Re: My baby's gone... Hello, I am just amazed with the stuff you people use Computer Human Interfaces: It's an engineering discipline and can make a difference in how we interact with computers (and games ) Lorax, I feel sad for your loss. Hope you find a new friend soon. __________________ TG-E1st TacticalGamer European Division \| Team up with us today! New to TG? - TG Primer - BF2142 Rules - TG University - TeamSpeak Report Infractions - Contact a game Admin - Submit a nomination for an award "All wars are fought for money" (Socrates, 470-399 BC) "Only the dead have seen the end of the war" (Plato, 427-347 BC) "We make war that we may live in peace" (Aristotle, 384-322 BC)

12-04-2007, 07:50 AM	#19 (permalink)
Lorax74 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Age: 34 Posts: 6,063	Re: My baby's gone... Thank you all for the kind words and condolences. I picked a new one up on the way home from work yesterday. I paid a little more for it this time than last, but I feel it is money well spent. The buttons are a little stiff but after a few days of 2142 I confident that it will break in nicely. __________________ Ikariam (Alpha) Bayhios [35:70] > Truax (c) - Wine Streardeos [39:70] > New Truax - Marble Meikaios[35:68] > Truax Minor - Crystal

12-04-2007, 11:11 AM	#20 (permalink)
Boulderdash Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 175	Re: My baby's gone... Darn, I was hoping it might take you a little longer so my body could have a chance to make it off the cold permafrost for once and go after your trigger happy butt.

12-04-2007, 11:43 AM	#22 (permalink)
marstein Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA, USA Age: 42 Posts: 809	Re: My baby's gone... I saw the N52 on sale recently like $10 and there is a new version coming out (http://www.n52te.com/). from techbargains.com: BELKIN F8GFPC100 Nostromo n52 SpeedPad $7.99, Nov. 28 9 PM newegg has the BELKIN F8GFPC100 Nostromo n52 SpeedPad for a low $7.99 after rebate. 3 Business Day Shipping $6.54. Tax in CA, NJ, TN, PR. $10 rebate Exp 12/22/07 __________________ Gigabyte P35-DS3R, 2GB, 8800GTS 640MB, Core2Duo E8400

12-04-2007, 11:43 AM	#23 (permalink)
Lorax74 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Age: 34 Posts: 6,063	Re: My baby's gone... Ouch, I could have bought 6! The new one looks nice, but for $69.99 I'll have to stick with the vanilla model. The more responsive keys are definitely attractive though. __________________ Ikariam (Alpha) Bayhios [35:70] > Truax (c) - Wine Streardeos [39:70] > New Truax - Marble Meikaios[35:68] > Truax Minor - Crystal

12-04-2007, 12:03 PM	#25 (permalink)
Lorax74 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Age: 34 Posts: 6,063	Re: My baby's gone... I moved the palm rest to the back position and found that to be much more comfortable. You have to pry a bit and pull straight up, it will pop off and then just reposition it. I tried moving the WASD keys over a key but it didn't feel right at all. The only hints I can give about my personal config is to look at and understand the red shift state (key 14) and ignore the Green state (I don't use it). __________________ Ikariam (Alpha) Bayhios [35:70] > Truax (c) - Wine Streardeos [39:70] > New Truax - Marble Meikaios[35:68] > Truax Minor - Crystal

12-04-2007, 02:08 PM	#26 (permalink)
Rob Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 143	Re: My baby's gone... Question: should I get an N52? I've been playing fps games with a keyboard for years, and have not felt the need for something better. Is it something that actually improves your game, or just gives more comfort. Ease of use would be a factor, too. Feedback would be appreciated. Thanks __________________ BF2142:\|TG-Irr\|Robb_the2nd Cod 4:\|TG\|Rob

12-04-2007, 02:30 PM	#27 (permalink)
Arithea Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Port, Florida Age: 26 Posts: 2,109	Re: My baby's gone... I <3 my Nostromo, not only for Battlefield, but for other games, as well. I've used mine for World of Warcraft and (very briefly) for Dark Ages of Camelot. __________________ my tank is burning not an enemy in sight Arithea lurks -Spiff913 Last edited by Arithea; 12-04-2007 at 02:53 PM.

12-04-2007, 02:42 PM	#28 (permalink)
nuckj Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 29 Posts: 426	Re: My baby's gone... hmmm...my G11 may get jealous, but I think I may have to take one of those for a spin... __________________ 9th MID \| 2142 Profile \| New to TG?

12-04-2007, 03:41 PM	#29 (permalink)
Eroak Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In a AC-130 shooting 105's at you. Age: 28 Posts: 3,021	Re: My baby's gone... heh, You make it sound so bad to do what you have to do with a "normal" keyboard. I use a GE generic ps2 mouse and keyboard for all my gaming habits. I know there's things I'm missing out on, but atleast I can say I earned all my stats with the basics __________________ Do you know your roots? R.I.P. Lost Fires - June 16, 2001 - June 18, 2008 An EverQuest guild - We miss you Faylon

12-04-2007, 04:53 PM	#30 (permalink)
DaBrit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 814	Re: My baby's gone... What server did you play on DAoC, Arithea? I always thought it was one of the best MMOs out there in terms of PvP (nothing beats RvR imo) -- I have a realm rank 7 runemaster on Guinevere who I haven't touched in a long time... __________________ TG-9th - By Any Means

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