Please let us assign axes for controlling the GV. I like how I can still man the guns with the joystick and I like how I can assign the rangefinder (C/V) to an axis, however it just feels so gamey to use WASD and assigning those commands to my throttle HAT is not much better.
Using throttle for vehicle speed and rudders for turning would be really cool! That way, the stick would still be reserved for controlling the guns. Actually, what would be REALLY NEAT would be to let me use my split throttle to control each track. That way, I could turn right by applying full left throttle and half right throttle... or I could spin around in place by applying full left throttle and no right throttle.
I'm fine with removing the need to shift gears, and to be honest I don't have that much against the commander's position. I'm also fine with the addition of WASD type controls and mouse aiming. I completely understand why the change was made, and as a business decision I understand that isn't up for discussion here.. HOWEVER please don't punish the rest of us who actually enjoy finer, more accurate control of the GV itself. I know it's not an integral part of the game but having to press buttons to accelerate and turn really removes a huge amount of immersion that this game provides, and immersion is a big part of what draws me to love this game! And I know I'm not the only one thinking this.
I think the change that you've made is a good decision for the most part, but please re-enable the ability to assign joystick axes for throttle, brake, and steering. It' be awesome to see a throttle1 and a throttle2, one for each tread... just like how it works for engine1, engine2 etc. for airplanes...
