My layout was created (before testing it out on any games) based off the natural placement of my fingers
I also went with this layout to be able to mimic (not exactly duplicate) multiple layouts such as the MK series, NeoGeo,
Even though I can use the bottom row for a "close" NeoGeo layout, my preference is also that of Chuck's when it comes to NeoGeo games: top 3 buttons and the 4th being the first of the second row (not the 7th button) with my thumb. I find the 7th button to be a bit a strectch with NeoGeo games, but I switch between playing the bottom 4 in a row and the top three with the first of the second row from time to time.
As i am building my first, whatever I build will become what me and my buddies get used to. So with no muscle memory history been trying a few. All up for 6 buttons on a gentle arc, and much of what nep said, however some things confuse me.
From your text, other than "time to time", you never use the 7th?
I thought it was there for neogeo layout... Also how do you get(as a few ppl said) mk layout from this? I can only think you make one of the middle buttons block, transfer run to where it was on 7th, and have one middle idle?
If that is correct, then with no baggage, i will make top middle block and bottom middle run, and for neogeo use 2nd row left as 4th with thumb.
I had seen so many 7 button layouts, i thought it was "the done thing" for a better reason?
Happy to be elucidated!