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Issues with Blutooth Keyboards (Please include models)

Apr 20, 2017 Char Stratos 72 link
I am experiencing issues with my Tecknet X366 bluetooth keyboard, I am able to enter the game without any issue, as well as chat, however, none of the keys except for function keys (e.g. Arrow keys, Tab key, etc.) and select others such as N and G, work. I purchased this keyboard almost exclusively for this game, I have tried both Keyboard/Accelerometer, and Keyboard/Mouse, to no avail, as well as toggling Touchscreen Mode to every option, the only thing that changes is the Keyboard/Mouse shuts off all keys.

Please Help!
Char Stratos 72.
Apr 20, 2017 yodaofborg link
Bluetooth keyboards are not always the best control method, even when they do work as pressing more than one key at a time is often not registered at all. I have used a few without issues (well except for not being able to accelerate and strafe/turn at the same time), and have found one or two cheap ones that either do not work at all with VO, or only effectively for chat. Have you tried to rebind any of the keys using the keyboard menu?

I'm going to presume you are using Android, as you left out what device you are using, but I would strongly recommend getting a decent Bluetooth controller to go with that keyboard - something like a Moga Pro Power (no they are not paying me, I just honestly find it to be the best mobile controller I personally have used, and I've used a LOT) - as even if you find the perfect keyboard, without fine joystick or mouse control, you may as well be using the touch screen.
Apr 20, 2017 Char Stratos 72 link
I am using a Samsung Galaxy Luna (Android 6.0). The problem goes beyond not being able to press more than one key at a time, I cannot use any other keys than the ones listed above, however any command I set to them works. Rebinding the keys that do not work does nothing except deny me more commands. I can use two keys at once such as turn up and turn left (Up arrow, Left arrow with my bindings).

Thanks for any help you can provide
Char Stratos 72.
Apr 24, 2017 incarnate link
So, we don't have this exact keyboard. However, we do have several other bluetooth keyboard options, which we tested because of your report.

We tested on a Galaxy S7 (7.x), Galaxy S6 (6.1.1), and another Galaxy S6 (5.1.1).

In all cases, the game worked correctly with the Logitech Tablet Keyboard (MN Y-R0021), and also with a traditional keyboard (Logitech G510) hooked to an IOGear "USB TO BLUETOOTH KM SWITCH" (GMKB01, I believe it's this).

Honestly, we aren't sure what the issue is with your keyboard, nor are we sure what to tell you. Have you tried the keyboard with any other games that accept key-press triggered input?

As Yoda mentions, bluetooth keyboards are not an ideal solution anyway, as they may not allow combined groups of keys for acceptable play (strafing, shooting, and rolling at once, etc). That was not part of our test, just basic functionality, so don't assume the above keyboards will do a great job at that either.. for best results, we recommend a real game controller (SteelSeries, Moga, Razer, Nyko).