Hybrid input (Analogue controller + Mouse/Keyboard) bug: first input consumed, action doesn't happen
Players that mix control input types (example, a hybrid setup of analogue controller + mouse/keyboard) have to deal with the game switching between two game interaction modes. The first "action" from a "different" control input will always be consumed to switch over to the input type instead of doing what the action is supposed to do.
===Example===
While moving using an analogue joystick, the first mouse click (left/right) or keyboard key (interaction button) will do nothing while the interface switches the text prompts over to the "other" control type. So running while trying to drop a flashbang will NOT work most of the time and requires players to let go of the controller then double tap the mouse button or keyboard button to drop the flashbang. Same issue with making a flashbang while inside a locker.
This can also happen if we're trying to drop a pallet while running around using an analogue controller then try to drop the pallet using a keyboard button or mouse button, which requires two clicks/presses to function.
===Affected setups===
Analogue Controller + Keyboard
Analogue Controller + Mouse
Analogue Controller + Mouse + Keyboard
===Tested and confirmed as a bug for these analogue controllers===
PS 5 controller via Steam Input
PS 5 controller via DS4Windows
Azeron Cyborg Compact (Software + firmware updated to 1.4.0).
===Should also affect these analogue controller types===
PS4 Controller
XBox Controllers
Any joystick type controller that supports analogue input
===Reproduction Steps===
Step 1 : Boot the game
Step 2 : Play as a survivor in any match
Step 3 : Run around using an analogue controller for movement then try to drop a pallet or throw a flashbang using a mouse button or keyboard button without letting go of the joystick
Step 4 : Notice that pallets may require two presses to drop if the joystick is held down, or flashbangs will refuse to drop.
===Additional information===
Character played: any survivor
Perks played: Affects everything. Most obvious with FlashBang
Map: Any
Frequency of the issue: Always
DbD versions affected: Epic and Steam (both) on Windows
Comments
I too have this exact problem with the azeron cyborg when trying to use joystick and kb&m together. it constantly switches back and forth from controller to keyboard imputs.
Most namely trying to move around and reload as the Deathslinger. I have to hit LB if i want to reload instead of CTRL if I am moving.
Is this still being worked on? Seems like most games fix this by allowing you to force one layout (keyboard or gamepad), so that multiple inputs don't trigger a switch. Would be great accessibility for people who use hybrid inputs.
Hey, I finally found a workaround for using hybrid inputs!
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3578255946