Controls.

Will we be able to use the D-Pad to move around?

Gentlemen, we have a problem

It is possible to accept D-pad input on the DSi browser, but I believe TMJ will be solely touchscreen-based. So my answer is no.

Catch my drift.

Thats stupid.

Gentlemen, we have a problem

ikr?

Gentlemen, we have a problem

no. you have to use the touchscreen to play.

“If you want to be fancy, hold your pinky finger like this. The higher you hold it, the fancier you are.”

It is possible to recognize both the D-pad and the push-buttons with Javascript on the DSi browser. So I wouldn't be surprised if the same could be done on the 3DS browser, perhaps along with the analog stick.

But again, I think it would be unwieldy, so focus will likely stay on the touchscreen.

Catch my drift.

How the control scheme will work relies on how the browser works, how easy it is to code, and how smooth it will be for the user. The browser is mainly touch-operated, and that is closely related to why it is simpler to design. Also, it is difficult to mesh both the elements of touch control and push-button control. For example, the battles use touch control for choosing actions, but if walking around used push-button, there would be issues with the player switching between stylus and button. On another note, yes, all the demos so far have been touchscreen-controlled, so that scheme is pretty much set for the final product.

"Every time i click on comment box, the character in game moves! its a bit annoying"
That can most likely be fixed.

Catch my drift.

Lets just stick to what we know for now until something comes up.

Lifes like a game there are those who are good at it and those who need practice.

Well consideriong that the games that are out are only demos and no where near what they will look like for the 3ds.
So hitting comment and moving will probably be fixed.
Also, get real, it's for the 3ds, so of course Danny is going to use the touch screen, the D-pad is probably for your menu, or backpack.

Where there is light, there is always darkness.

↑ agree with craig

Former BBmin and Gamemin.

Taking into consideration the DSi and 3DS browser interfaces (which are fundamentally alike)--alone, A-key or D-pad input won't work. That's why it might work well for menu control.

Catch my drift.

Touch screen 'Nuff said. /lockrequest

Giving up doesn't always mean your weak. Sometimes it means your just strong enough to let go.

the demos are to choppy whith the touchscreen

if i tell you to do something,you'll do it wether you do it or not.

Choppiness has nothing to do with the type of user input.

Catch my drift.