I have been wondering for a long time if there is an efficient way for protoss players to position their hand on the keyboard for the hotkeys. For example, with zerg people usually have their ring finger on s and they pivot off of that for 5sz6sz7sz8sz9sz0sz.

I downloaded this one handed typing tutor and found out that the honerow keys for one hand are fghj. So I thought why not use the ring finger on b for Build Pylon and then switch to the middle finger for bgbfbc and use the index finger for ba. I find finding and practicing a method for two handed touch typing ws very benificial, and maybe someone can pass tips over to me for protoss?

Ilikestarcraft

Korea (South)17733 Posts

January 10 2010 21:47 GMT

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=50939

this might be of help to you
Notably the posts by mylostemple.

Sharp-eYe

Canada642 Posts

January 10 2010 22:00 GMT

On January 11 2010 06:47 Ilikestarcraft wrote:
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=50939

this might be of help to you
Notably the posts by mylostemple.

maybe I missed something but I already have my number hotkeys down D: I just want to focus on build and the advanced build functions
EDIT: OH CRAP I MISSED A POST TY.... I already figured this out before reading his posts D:

kemoryan

Spain1506 Posts

January 10 2010 22:03 GMT

Early game I usally have my ring finger on 1 for scout, and my index finger on 4 (main nexus). For macroing out of hotkeyed gateways, I use my middle and index fingers to press 5,6,7... and my ring finger to press D for goons and my pinky to press Z for zealots. To build I usually use my index to press B (when building gateways), or my pinky to press B (when building pylons).

To cycle through my nexuses for probe production on mid-game (2 expos), I usually double tap 4 with my index, build probe, then F3 with my middle finger to go to other expo, then F4 with my middle or index to go to my second expo.

edit: and there goes my 1337 post!

TeH_Mentalist

Korea (South)244 Posts

January 10 2010 22:50 GMT

I keep my hand easily accessible to all areas of the keyboard and my hand is really small. F keys are for nexus, than i jump to P than I go to 56 gateways and then 1a2a3a4a for units and then back to F keys all in a nice little circle

MrShankly

United Kingdom371 Posts

January 11 2010 22:26 GMT

hey man, i think this is EXACTLY what your looking for, there are 3 parts to this, so be sure to read them all!

http://starfeeder.gameriot.com/blogs/Tasteless/Secrets-of-StarCraft-Pro-Gamers-The-competitive-keyboard

Sakray

France2198 Posts

January 12 2010 00:31 GMT

Well, saying that putting nexus on 123 is right, but only for qwerty keyboards, for an azerty, ti's recommended to use 1234 for units/gates/nexus, 'cause of S/C/D's proximity.
It depends of what type is ur keyboard.

lighter

United States152 Posts

January 12 2010 00:41 GMT

anyone use 0/9/8 for the main nexus/expo/third?
its very useful because 0p9p8p is so easy to tap for me. then probe scout goes on 5 which i can hit with my pinky.

TryThis

Canada1522 Posts

January 12 2010 02:11 GMT

i use 0/9 for nex, switching as i expand, Fkeys for gates in main and such later on.
8 i use for a robo, so i can 8/o/o/o/o and spam obs

TriniMasta

United States1323 Posts

January 12 2010 03:10 GMT

#10

In early game (hotkeys changes later on) I hotkey Nexus 1, scout 2, gateway(s) 3. Hotkeys change later on

Sharp-eYe

Canada642 Posts

January 12 2010 03:18 GMT

#11

i am not talkin about the numbers, I was inquiring about how to position my fingers inorder to build pylons, gateways, cannons and recall control groups efficiently.

Waffles

Romania605 Posts

January 12 2010 03:39 GMT

#12

On January 11 2010 06:47 Ilikestarcraft wrote:
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=50939

this might be of help to you
Notably the posts by mylostemple.

That guys posts are bullshit. How no one thats a progamer uses 1,4 and clicks probes. bisu kal and best use 1, 4

Mystlord

United States10264 Posts

January 12 2010 03:43 GMT

#13

Your hand should be hanging around the left side of your keyboard. Exact positioning doesn't matter because your hand will be moving around the keyboard. I would recommend putting tape or something on the '0' key or something, because you'll be constantly going back to it, and mis-presses aren't fun. The only time when your hand should be on the right side of the keyboard is when you need to build a probe or a pylon.

When you macro, you want 4-7 as your Gateways. Keep your pinky on Z, and use whatever finger feels comfortable for 4-7 (Pointer would probably be best so you have your middle finger on D).

8 should be your robo since it's close to the 'o' key.

1-3 should be enough for units early to mid game.

Sharp-eYe

Canada642 Posts

January 12 2010 03:56 GMT

#14

On January 12 2010 12:39 Waffles wrote:

Show nested quote +

That guys posts are bullshit. How no one thats a progamer uses 1,4 and clicks probes. bisu kal and best use 1, 4

Well they FOR sure dont click the probe icon. Iv seen enough FPVODS to know that. And besides 4p is alot faster than 4 click

Sentient66

United States651 Posts

January 12 2010 04:17 GMT

#15

On January 12 2010 07:26 MrShankly wrote:
hey man, i think this is EXACTLY what your looking for, there are 3 parts to this, so be sure to read them all!

http://starfeeder.gameriot.com/blogs/Tasteless/Secrets-of-StarCraft-Pro-Gamers-The-competitive-keyboard

Wow, this is really helpful, thanks!

JFKWT

Singapore1442 Posts

January 12 2010 07:10 GMT

#16

On January 12 2010 12:18 Sharp-eYe wrote:
i am not talkin about the numbers, I was inquiring about how to position my fingers inorder to build pylons, gateways, cannons and recall control groups efficiently.

actually it depends alot on your hand and habits.

i use index finger for b+g, r for recall
for pylong i use my thumb for b and pivot index over to p.

wait why am i replying a protoss thread =p

canucks12

Canada812 Posts

January 12 2010 07:37 GMT

#17

I usually keep a finger on 1 and another on 3 (main nexus and first army grouping), then i have two fingers in the air because i have to press 9 and 0 along with p very quickly. Finally, having my hand like this makes it very easy to press b and v with my thumb.

Robinsa

Japan1333 Posts

January 12 2010 08:52 GMT

#18

I move my hands while playing. It makes me able to reach the most keys.

No, but really. Just play the way you feel confortable with, when playing enough games you wont even think of how you put your hand it'll just feel natural. Dont think there are any good shourtcuts or a "correct" way to make you faster like you seem to be looking for.