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No Keyboard Playability?

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I've been racing in Codies games on a keyboard for a few years, most recently putting a few hundred hours into F1 2016. In every release from 2013 to 2016, it's been possible to be quick on keyboard, using full traction control and ABS.  I was able to play in a competitive league against players using pads and wheels. But in 2017, it's almost impossible to drive on keyboard, even with full TC and ABS. The car is way too loose, and it's far too prone to spin out. 

Is anyone else on keyboard experiencing these difficulties? Is Codemasters planning to change anything, or should I ask for a refund?

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Why not just invest 15-20 bucks more and get a Gamepad to solve all of your problems. BTW I really would like to see how driving with a keyboard looks like, especially in a league race with pad and wheel players.

And good luck asking for a refund just because a RACING game isn't made to be played via Keyboard. :)

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God it must be agony! I can't even imagine how painful it is to play on a keyboard. As @Flazh92 said, I think it's best you fork over the dough for a pad. Or better still, a wheel.

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Flazh92 said:
Why not just invest 15-20 bucks more and get a Gamepad to solve all of your problems. BTW I really would like to see how driving with a keyboard looks like, especially in a league race with pad and wheel players.
From the outside it looks the same as any other driver, if you want to race on 2016, with me, BottasWMR on Steam.cornerslicer said:
God it must be agony! I can't even imagine how painful it is to play on a keyboard. As @Flazh92 said, I think it's best you fork over the dough for a pad. Or better still, a wheel.
I've been doing it for years, now, I'm top 100 on quite a few tracks in time trial. It's how I enjoy the F1 games. I really hope something is done to restore playability for keyboard players.

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God it must be agony! I can't even imagine how painful it is to play on a keyboard. 
Those of us of a certain age grew up playing everything on a keyboard, Geoff Crammond's GP games included. You soon get the hang of it ;)

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