https://www.blackdesertfoundry.com/global-lab-updates-14th-january-2021/#Other_Changes

The enhanced controller support that was added in this patch was essentially porting the consoles controller support to the PC version. This utilizes their ring menus and new UIs which you're forced into using if you want to use a controller at all. Many players have been playing with the same controller setup for the last 4 years and are now given no option other than completely changing how they play without their consent, and for some it may not even be functionally possible. A sizable portion of people who choose to play PC games specifically on controller is because the controller accomodates disability much more easily than mouse and keyboard. Drastic changes without option may drive many of those to point they simply can't play the game they love anymore.

For quickslots, these ring menus are very clearly inefficient compared to the current system of inputting a bumper and it acting as a modifier for A, B, X, and Y. Quickslot 1 being RB + A. Quickslot 2 being RB + B etc. If the old quickslot system was usable with the new controller UI it'd allow for more options to those with disability.

The menu support is great if you're only going to be playing with a controller on your couch or something. If you've played a sort of hybrid setup where you do combat and other active functions with your controller and fiddle with your gear with your mouse and keyboard that's simply not possible anymore. Enabling the controller forces you into this controller only mode.

A really simple fix to this is just making this new full controller support an opt-in option in the menus. The previous menu overhaul was given an opt-in option aswell so why can't this? I'm sure this system will benefit some, while also being immensly detrimental to others who have already been using a controller on PC for many years.

Pls fix!!! If you don't I can't play anymore :((( PLS

I agree with Volodya, I watch him master controller playing 12 hours a day for 3 years now. He is incredible on the controller so amazing to watch him perform putting up very high kills in the seige and nodewar environment. I would hate to see my brother fall down the ranks as a top performer due to these changes.

I am disabled and I agree with this post. If Pearl Abyss makes this change mandatory, you hate disabled people.

Changing a UI is far less impactful to actual gameplay, but certainly more likely to result in a vocal minority complaining if forced to use it. In this case, changing a control scheme is far more impactful to a subset of users, but it seems like they are forcing players to adopt it. This is bad live ops.

It is really easy in design to solve a few large problems, but forget about some of the use cases that a minority were using the previous design for and end up making those worse. This is especially true when you have a very priveleged staff and don't test your designs across a wide set of the population, most notably, individuals with disabilities.

I am sure Pearl Abyss is looking to make an inclusive game so I look forward to what solutions they will include in this design change which will impact many disabled players who have spent hundreds if not thousands of hours playing a certain way.

STOP DISCRIMINATING. CONTROLLER USERS DESERVE TO PLAY TOO. 

:rocket: :rocket: :tendie: :chicken: :moon:

I have been using the same controller inputs for the past few years. It gives me the feeling of kicking back and enjoying the game without getting way to serious about it. I like knowing I can just come, kick off my work boots and just lay down in bed and enjoy my BY FAR favorite MMO to date. Please fix this issue ASAP. I know you guys can. I believe in this new team. Thank you! <3

I broke my keyboard 2 years ago when I failed 3 pens so was I forced to play on controller and I never looked back.

Controller bdo is by far more enjoyable and honestly made me a better gamer.

Please revert this or give the people the option to use either system.

Why forced people to use inherently bad controller schemes? This change should be reverted or at least give the option to the player to switch between both button schemes. Please change this Pearly Abyss :(