I think tap strafing is such a unique movement mechanic that keeps a fight entertained. Tap strafing is possible on Controller, but here’s the catch ONLY on PC. If you play controller on console such as PS4, PS5, XBOX, etc. it’s not possible. I would say tap strafing should still be in the game but should be added to consoles too.Here’s why, it’s keeps the fights competitive and entertaining. People who are competitive at the game should be able to play competitively! Otherwise it’ll be a stiff battle where you cannot do any movement to throw people off especially during 3v1s or team fights. Of course others will know how to tap strafe which makes battles more flexible because you are able to use it aggressively or passively.If it’s accessible for everyone then there would be no complaints about PC having the upper hand over consoles. Consoles would have a great time atleast keeping up with PC. PC is arguably the best to play on for controller and mnk players, because of the great mechanics that could only be done on PC. Instead of bring PC down to be even with console Devs should bring consoles up to be even with PC mechanic wise.Question for my players:Should we bring tap strafing into consoles instead of taking away tap strafing from PC? Why or why not?

@warscorpion824 Tap strafing looks terrible and PC players are allowed to make key binds that make it too easy to do. I'd rather it just get removed.

@hayhor I agree, tap strafing is a dirty mechanic that shouldn’t be allowed, pc players get away with a lot of stuff, it seems like most pc players alter files too.

People should not be able to move while looting or managing inventory. Period.

Completely agree. No moving while looting a deathbox and no tap strafe. It's confirmed they didn't intend for tap strafing to be in the game I'm guessing they can't remove it lol. I do think it's nuts some of the pc stuff. Found out yesterday that OW2 has aim assist for controller turned off in pc lobbies and some fans are wanting apex to do the same. Winding me up, completely different game. You get beamed in the open in pc lobbies you can't do that with a controller. What pc players want is the upper hand in every situation because their pc is that much more expensive than a console. The reason I think this is relevent is because it goes hand it hand with all the tap straffe etc. It doesn't matter what device you play on your experience should be the same. We all understand a mouse is better for mid to range and roller up close to maybe mid. But yeah everything else should be the same.

@hayhor Sounds like more reason that the game should just force controller use. Makes it fair for everyone in crossplay.

Tap Strafing for Consoles too? | EA Forums

29 Replies

hayhor
Hero
3 years ago
@warscorpion824 Tap strafing looks terrible and PC players are allowed to make key binds that make it too easy to do. I'd rather it just get removed.
BigMacAttack8u
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
@hayhor I agree, tap strafing is a dirty mechanic that shouldn’t be allowed, pc players get away with a lot of stuff, it seems like most pc players alter files too.
Kyldenar
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
People should not be able to move while looting or managing inventory. Period.
davebullet88
3 years ago
Completely agree. No moving while looting a deathbox and no tap strafe.
It's confirmed they didn't intend for tap strafing to be in the game I'm guessing they can't remove it lol.
I do think it's nuts some of the pc stuff. Found out yesterday that OW2 has aim assist for controller turned off in pc lobbies and some fans are wanting apex to do the same. Winding me up, completely different game. You get beamed in the open in pc lobbies you can't do that with a controller. What pc players want is the upper hand in every situation because their pc is that much more expensive than a console.
The reason I think this is relevent is because it goes hand it hand with all the tap straffe etc. It doesn't matter what device you play on your experience should be the same. We all understand a mouse is better for mid to range and roller up close to maybe mid. But yeah everything else should be the same.
hayhor
Hero
3 years ago
@Kyldenar Moving while looting isn't a big deal. Doing 180s in the air without touch anything is ridiculous though.
Kyldenar
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
@hayhorIn particular as that essentially renders Horizon's passive moot. They might as well just let her jump distance be 2x as a passive ("anti-gravity jump boots" or some such if everyone is allowed to have her level of air control as long as they play PC).
But I disagree on the moving while looting thing. The ability to slide back and for while trying to swap things is a HUGE advantage over console or PC Controller players, as it makes you a non-moving target. Part of the reason I do NOT try to loot boxes in fights for armor swaps is it pretty much guarantees I get knocked, while the M&K players get to pull that crap, make me miss, then be full.
It's a huge advantage. And from all the videos I see on here and you tube, and the tournament I watched, armor swapping wins far more engagements than the paltry aim assist.
(Again, this aim assist is nothing. Go play Destiny 2 Crucible where the aim assist is so high I can get 10-15 kills per match by hip firing Ace of Spades or Dead Man's Tale.)
hayhor
Hero
3 years ago
@Kyldenar Tap strafing isn't only a horizon thing. Have you ever seen players do it off a jump pad. It's ridiculous.

As for shield swapping- The players are not in the box long enough to need to move when grabbing a shield. The reason they can do it faster is because looting with a mouse is much more accurate than a controller.
BigMacAttack8u
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
@davebullet88They actually can remove it, they accidentally removed it a while back.
Kyldenar
Seasoned Ace
3 years ago
@hayhor Sounds like more reason that the game should just force controller use. Makes it fair for everyone in crossplay.
maximas1986
3 years ago
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