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What kind of gaming mouse should I get for BW?

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TheGreatOne
Profile Joined November 2005
United States534 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-04-06 20:19:57
April 06 2015 20:00 GMT
#1
I have a regular 20 $ Walmart logitech mouse right now and it isn't very accurate. Im wondering if I should just get a 30 or 40 $ Logitech gaming mouse, or try a Steel-series gaming mouse? I want a mouse that is going to get me to D/D+/C-/C/C+ levels on iccup to just start out with. What is better for BW SteelSeries mice or Logitech mice? What kind of mouse pad would you get?
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DarkNetHunter
Profile Joined October 2012
1224 Posts
April 06 2015 20:07 GMT
#2
Been using a 5$ Logitech for 6 years, no complaints. BW doesn't require some fancyass mouse, just something you're comfortable with that has an easy click.
Accuracy is more likely to come from having your sensitivity set too high, or mouse acceleration in windows activated/deactivated depending on what you're used to. Last but not least you can train your precision clicking in BW with maps like 1a2a3a micro etc.



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TheGreatOne
Profile Joined November 2005
United States534 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-04-06 20:16:36
April 06 2015 20:13 GMT
#3
On April 07 2015 05:07 DarkNetHunter wrote:
Been using a 5$ Logitech for 6 years, no complaints. BW doesn't require some fancyass mouse, just something you're comfortable with that has an easy click.
Accuracy is more likely to come from having your sensitivity set too high, or mouse acceleration in windows activated/deactivated depending on what you're used to. Last but not least you can train your precision clicking in BW with maps like 1a2a3a micro etc.





Do you mean having my pointer speed set too high could be affecting my accuracy?
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PineapplePizza
Profile Joined June 2010
United States749 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-04-06 20:47:16
April 06 2015 20:38 GMT
#4
On April 07 2015 05:13 TheGreatOne wrote:
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On April 07 2015 05:07 DarkNetHunter wrote:
Been using a 5$ Logitech for 6 years, no complaints. BW doesn't require some fancyass mouse, just something you're comfortable with that has an easy click.
Accuracy is more likely to come from having your sensitivity set too high, or mouse acceleration in windows activated/deactivated depending on what you're used to. Last but not least you can train your precision clicking in BW with maps like 1a2a3a micro etc.





Do you mean having my pointer speed set too high could be affecting my accuracy?


If you set your mouse sensitivity through windows higher than 6 out of 11 notches, you will start skipping pixels.

- I have no idea how to change mouse sensitivity in-game, other than to use a launcher setting (which doesn't actually work for me).

For a new mouse, I'm thinking you could get a g100s and use drivers to lower the dpi to 400, or just get a wmo for that authentic 2006 feel. I don't think anybody here believes the quality of your mouse has any impact on your performance as a BW player, since most pros used cheap garbage and did well anyways.

QCK or allsop raindrop are good mousepads.
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skzlime
Profile Joined July 2005
Hungary462 Posts
April 06 2015 20:46 GMT
#5
are you serious
just download some RAM if your mouse is not accurate
anyway, i've been using the same razer diamondback for 11 years now, and it easily got me B on iccup
life is balanced, L2P
GeckoXp
Profile Blog Joined June 2013
Germany2016 Posts
April 06 2015 20:54 GMT
#6
On April 07 2015 05:46 skzlime wrote:
are you serious
just download some RAM if your mouse is not accurate
anyway, i've been using the same razer diamondback for 11 years now, and it easily got me B on iccup


Yeah, but you have been playing in the easy days of Brood War. I mean, it's a really old game and there's a reason why people do have these kind of questions - hello! - there's a thing called professionalism. Best mouse in spoiler:

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duke91
Profile Joined April 2014
Germany1458 Posts
April 06 2015 21:07 GMT
#7
On April 07 2015 05:54 GeckoXp wrote:
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On April 07 2015 05:46 skzlime wrote:
are you serious
just download some RAM if your mouse is not accurate
anyway, i've been using the same razer diamondback for 11 years now, and it easily got me B on iccup


Yeah, but you have been playing in the easy days of Brood War. I mean, it's a really old game and there's a reason why people do have these kind of questions - hello! - there's a thing called professionalism. Best mouse in spoiler:

+ Show Spoiler +

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  • points for extra style
  • can also be used for a commodore
  • bigger ball for more precision
  • hard to hit the buttons
  • flashing LEDs directly show if you pushed a button
  • brings back instant memory of frogger



I know a guy who's C on iccup (B 2v2) using a Trackball. For years I've begged him to do an FPVOD
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ArmadA[NaS]
Profile Joined January 2014
United States347 Posts
April 06 2015 22:52 GMT
#8
Logitech/Steel Series are for noobs, you need balls to get A+:
TheGreatOne
Profile Joined November 2005
United States534 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-04-06 23:51:01
April 06 2015 23:27 GMT
#9
The real question is then is does a gaming mouse and a gaming mouse pad actually improve performance at all? Sorry admins I just now found the Tech Support Ultimate Mouse Thread. Sorry for making this thread.
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TurboMaN
Profile Joined October 2005
Germany925 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-04-06 23:40:08
April 06 2015 23:39 GMT
#10
A new mouse won't increase your skill level by itself. It's all about training. Just buy a mouse which you feel the most comfortable with. Playing for a couple of hours can be exhausting so you should use equipment which fits to your personal needs. During the golden days of BW many pros used very cheap mouses and keyboards because they were cheap to replace. As BW is 640x480 you don't need the highest DPI in order to be precise. Test mices at stores or your friends and then decide which one you are the most comfortable with.
neptunusfisk
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
2286 Posts
April 06 2015 23:42 GMT
#11
On April 07 2015 08:27 TheGreatOne wrote:
The real question is then is does a gaming mouse and a gaming mouse pad actually improve performance at all? Sorry admins I just now found the Tech Support if this can be moved to there I would appreciate it. Sorry..


Of course a mouse that doesn't suck, feel uncomfortable when you hold it, skip pixels or have have built-in acceleration will help you. Which mouse is best however, is all up to your preference.

There is a good thread about mice here: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/tech-support/174311-the-ultimate-mouse-thread
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TheGreatOne
Profile Joined November 2005
United States534 Posts
April 06 2015 23:45 GMT
#12
I'm a little out of practice too, so that could be why I can't get past D on Iccup. I will keep practicing, but if I don't see any results i'm going to buy a new gaming mouse pad and gaming mouse.
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TelecoM
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States10675 Posts
April 07 2015 00:18 GMT
#13
Razer Abyssus, it is the best mouse ever made for RTS and is perfect for BW, maybe even better for BW than SC2.
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LaStScan
Profile Joined May 2011
Korea (South)1289 Posts
April 07 2015 00:29 GMT
#14
Commatech M1 mouse. It is exactly the same as logitech Mini Optical. China switched over to Commatech. No more Logitech Mini.
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TheGreatOne
Profile Joined November 2005
United States534 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-04-07 03:05:24
April 07 2015 03:04 GMT
#15
Do you guys think a Logitech M310 Walmart mouse is capable of C rank on Iccup?
Protoss has always been the strongest race and always will be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
shizzz
Profile Joined May 2012
Australia127 Posts
April 07 2015 03:31 GMT
#16
On April 07 2015 12:04 TheGreatOne wrote:
Do you guys think a Logitech M310 Walmart mouse is capable of C rank on Iccup?


Definitely. A mouse isn't that important, it's the amount of time you give the game and how you use it.
gade1123
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
United States144 Posts
April 07 2015 05:17 GMT
#17
dude, check out amazon, i got this for like 15-20, that's all u should need to spend bro.

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Bakuryu
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Germany1065 Posts
April 07 2015 06:05 GMT
#18
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On April 07 2015 12:04 TheGreatOne wrote:
Do you guys think a Logitech M310 Walmart mouse is capable of C rank on Iccup?

yes, any mouse is, as long as u can play with it.
TelecoM
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States10675 Posts
April 07 2015 06:07 GMT
#19
You don't have to spend much, this is your personal preference, I was the same way when I posted threads about "gaming chairs", but a good mouse really is way different in my opinion. A good mouse can determine the loss or win for me, but i guess everyone is different. I have a pretty small hand so I don't like a mouse with a big arch like the Razer DeathAdder or the Logitech MX-518, Also the Logitech mice are way heavier than the abyssus, abyssus is really light weight, perfect accuracy, and no extra buttons.

Abyssus was made for RTS.
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TelecoM
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States10675 Posts
April 07 2015 06:08 GMT
#20
On April 07 2015 15:05 Bakuryu wrote:
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= A- with ~160APM

Show nested quote +
On April 07 2015 12:04 TheGreatOne wrote:
Do you guys think a Logitech M310 Walmart mouse is capable of C rank on Iccup?

yes, any mouse is, as long as u can play with it.


Wow, I need one of those gel wrist wrests....10+ years playing StarCraft and never had one....no wonder I have terrible callas on my wrist >_<
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