diff --git a/src/input.c b/src/input.c
index 6e61ced..45f2c5b 100644
--- a/src/input.c
+++ b/src/input.c
@@ -44,19 +44,19 @@ char getInput(){
     
       switch(key){
         case 'w':
-          printf("W");
+          return 'u';
           break;
         case 'a':
-          printf("A");
+          return 'l';
           break;
         case 's':
-          printf("S");
+          return 'd';
           break;
         case 'd':
-          printf("D");
+          return 'd';
           break;
         case 'q':
-          printf("quit");
+          return 'q';
           break;
         case 'p':
           printf("\033[31mgame paused, p to continue");