I have this problem too. I've been shutting off my air vent and just accepting that I'm going to have to let my body burn the hell up in the florida summer heat, all for the sake of keeping my hands thawed out. I can't have it both ways, I can't have a comfortable body temp and also have comfortable hand temp, have to prioritize.

Sveet

United States86 Posts

October 18 2011 00:59 GMT

#23

Hey I live in chicago too :D (well, suburbs)

I used to have a really hard time with cold hands, but i'm not exactly sure what I did to overcome it. I played a lot of super smash bros melee in tournaments and this was always an issue, so I have a few tricks if you really need warm hands.

1) go wash them with warm water. It works.
2) rub them together quickly. Friction is your friend.
3) keep your hands closed tightly to retain heat.

As far as during sc2... i find no matter how fast you move you won't really increase your hand warmth. This is probably because your fingers/hands are one of the fastest cooling parts of your body and while playing a game you actually are keeping them isolated from other sources. If you look at tip #3 above, you'll know that surface area relates to how much heat dissipates, so moving them around and splitting them for button presses actually increases surface area and thus they get colder. It probably doesn't help that the muscles that control your fingers aren't even in your hand, so the heat from the work isn't put into keeping your hands warm.

For RTS is have found that cold rooms suck. I've played many a game where I shivered for 20 minutes straight and the shaking actually reduced my precision. Not much you can do without simply making yourself warmer, either by making the room warmer or wearing warm clothes and cloth gloves if you need them.

NuKedUFirst

Canada3139 Posts

October 18 2011 01:01 GMT

#24

What I found to be helpful is...
1) Drink a warm beverage, the heat helps.
2) Stretch each finger and wrist after every game
3) On occasion take a shot of liquor ( will take the edge off and increase blood flow.. it may impair you)

hope it helps! Also get up and walk around abit seemed to help me

Zealotdriver

United States1557 Posts

October 18 2011 01:04 GMT

#25

Wear gloves with partial fingers, like bicycling gloves. This keeps your hands warm while allowing you to spam the keyboard and mouse.

AGsc

Canada120 Posts

October 18 2011 01:08 GMT

#26

I get this, but only when the game is important and/or I'm behind. I think the adrenaline explanation sounds plausible, but when I play some games right after getting out of a hot shower my hands are ok and I don't misclick. Maybe try soaking your hands for a while in hot water. Also knitted wrist warmers worn at the pulse point on your wrist will do wonders without overheating your body or getting in the way of your micro.. also works for skiing lol. Could also pop 2x pocket warmer pads under the wrist band

Deleted User 183001

2939 Posts

October 18 2011 01:12 GMT

#27

My right (mouse) hand used to get cold even when it was 70 F (~20-21 C) in my room sometimes. Then I got a Razer DeathAdder, and for some reason, the lighted logo keep my hand warm O_o. I'm sure it generates negligible heat in reality, but for some reason, it makes a difference for me.

GhostInThe

United States59 Posts

October 18 2011 01:13 GMT

#28

The reason your hands get cold hands while gaming is most likely due to the effects of adrenaline running through your system. Adrenaline constricts blood vessels, witch reduces blood flow thus making your hands feel cold.

It could also be attributed to poor blood circulation to the hands.

Washing your hands is great.

Do not blow on your hands to warm them, the moisture from your breath sticks to your hands and robs the heat away.

Stipulation

United States587 Posts

October 18 2011 04:31 GMT

#29

This generally happens to me because of
a) nervousness
b) cold environment

Do what you can to control your environment, and push through the nervousness I guess. I don't really feel like it helps me when I try to warm my hands.

Tatari

United States1179 Posts

October 18 2011 04:38 GMT

#30

On October 18 2011 09:39 Nagano wrote:
Your skin is... pale white, and ice cold.

I know what you are.

Say it.

Mermaid.

LOL what the fuck. x)

I get cold hands a lot, but I find that it happens to me when I get nervous during my first game or so. It goes away and I end up burning up like crazy after a few minutes into the game.

But if cold hands persist, I'd probably take a warm shower or get some hand warmers. I used to get extremely cold from head to toe, and I wrapped myself in a robe during those times.

prOxi.swAMi

Australia3091 Posts

October 18 2011 04:43 GMT

#31

You gotta fap.. works a charm

peekn

United States1152 Posts

October 18 2011 04:48 GMT

#32

I do notice that I also get cold hands after playing for a couple games, in between games I always do whatever I can do try and warm them up, like blowing in them. Seems to work to keep the blood flowing.

Fugue

Australia253 Posts

October 18 2011 04:50 GMT

#33

Also consider when the last time you ate was. That kicks your metabolism into gear, and helps your body generate more heat. Wearing a bunch of sweaters and stuff can keep your core temperature up, but it won't help your extremities. If you feel the need to wear gloves in an environment with nominal temperatures, it might be because your body is starving.

Budzlight

United States578 Posts

October 18 2011 04:54 GMT

#34

Umm ya. Theres threads about it and if you ever watched a stream you would see that a few do. Its very common and booths are equipped with heating most the time. Or at least in Korea winter.

ZaaaaaM

Netherlands1828 Posts

October 18 2011 04:57 GMT

#35

Had an RSI training a week back, this is absolutely normal and nothing to worry about. There will be tension on your wrist etc and itll difficult the bloodflow.

LanTAs

United States1091 Posts

October 18 2011 04:57 GMT

#36

You want to get blood flowing through your freezing cold hands, so what i do is rub my hands together , close and open my fingers rapidly, and shake 'em out :D.

Always works for me

stokes17

United States1411 Posts

October 18 2011 04:59 GMT

#37

sweatshirts work wonders for me

i use to get so cold I'd shiver... so I turn my air up to like 73-75 degrees and throw on a pull over, and boom go wreck nerds

- i also drink a lot of coffee... idn if that helps or not, but its a fact

Silidons

United States2813 Posts

October 18 2011 04:59 GMT

#38

yes i get cold hands (only my right hand) not only when gaming while it's cold, but also in the gym. it's very annoying. and i live in california...

phiinix

United States1169 Posts

October 18 2011 05:09 GMT

#39

man my laptop is on fire the second I start playing sc2 lol.

I'm doing elevated pushups, ones that work out my triceps help the circulation for me a bit better.
warm beverages work well, keeping the rest of your body helps too, especially your feet. if you can solve rubik's cubes fast (less than a minute) running through that a couple times can help, I'm warming up using a power ball as well. And of course, do them often. Buffcraft! :D

MetalLobster

Canada532 Posts

October 18 2011 05:19 GMT

#40

I wear a sweater and if needed put on finger-less gloves.

On October 18 2011 10:01 NuKedUFirst wrote:
What I found to be helpful is...
1) Drink a warm beverage, the heat helps.
2) Stretch each finger and wrist after every game
3) On occasion take a shot of liquor ( will take the edge off and increase blood flow.. it may impair you)

hope it helps! Also get up and walk around abit seemed to help me

Surprisingly helpful tip! I've done this to overcome nerves. One is usually enough.