Keybindings and Setup

Keybindings
While keybindings are a matter of personal preference, here are some recommendations that can make a big difference in your ability to execute techniques (such as drinking a health potion) smoothly, efficiently and safely under pressure:
 * By default, you can use the mousewheel to scroll through both your weapons and your items. This is an awful idea, because when you're facing down three stormvermin, an assassin, and an ogre you're almost guaranteed to over or under shoot the selection you want and then you're not much of a hero after all. Alternatives are to use the number keys above "WASD" to select weapons and items, or to bind specific keys to each weapon and item type.
 * Sample scheme: "X" for health, "C" for potion, "G" for grenade, "Q" for melee, "Mouse Scroll UP" for ranged
 * By default, "jump" and "dodge" are bound to the space bar. This is workable, but if you find yourself getting really into the game, enabling "Manual Dodge" in the game settings (see below) and designating a dedicated dodge key will take your ability to execute precise dodges (especially when dodge-dancing) to another level.
 * Sample scheme: "Left Shift" for dodge, "Space" for jump
 * By default, "push to chat" is unassigned. If you plan to use the in-game VOIP for communication, you'll want to assign this to something handy.
 * Sample scheme: "Left Ctrl" for push-to-talk.
 * By default, the 'ping' function which highlights enemies is bound to "T". If you have a gaming mouse you might try binding it to a thumb button for easier access.

Game Settings

 * As with many FPS games, increasing the default field-of-view (FOV) can make keeping track of your surroundings much easier. Many players use values around 90, although some people go as high as 120. However, normal visual experience for a human eye is about 90-107. Your ability to snipe will suffer at extreme FOV settings.
 * Setting "Player Outlines" to "Always On" will help you pick out your teammates as quickly as possible while navigating the map. Highly recommended.