On: Show HN: I made a puzzle game in HTML5

[shubhamjain]

It was exactly the way you describe in the earlier prototype. But I changed it based on feedback. I guess there's no set of controls that can satisfy everyone. :)

I do think you develop muscle memory for it pretty quick. Additionally, you can also use mouse, which can be convenient based on your preference.

[xmonkee → shubhamjain]

I agree with the parent. I love the game but the controls are not fun for me. I would do the following (for ME):

- arrow keys move the cursor

- the cursor is easier to see. Just a circle is probably better for me than the overlapping shadows

- shift + arrow does the move

- the cursor follows the moved element

[Evidlo → shubhamjain]

You could also do arrow keys for selecting column/row and wasd for moving it.

[LordDragonfang → shubhamjain]

Perhaps just add a toggle as to what behavior the shift key has? It's just a boolean value, after all.

[yboris → shubhamjain]

Oh I see! If you use the mouse to click around and arrow keys to move!

Seems like a single toggle checkbox would be enough to satisfy everyone ;)