My new keyboard rocks!

[Khenra]

Hi all,

I've only recently returned to FFR. I bought a new keyboard and wanted to see how well its buttons would mash. Wow, what an amazing difference!

I bought the Filco Majestouch-2 Tenkeyless with Cherry MX Brown mechanical keyswitches.



Compared to my old non-mechanical keyboard, my PA is so much better now it's unbelievable! No more helpless feeling of 'random' goods. I can actually AAA songs now without having to play them 100 times hoping to get lucky.

The new feature on the Velocity engine called Song Offset also helps immensely on some songs. I put it on -1, 0, or 1 depending on the song.

I guess all I wanted to say was: FFR is once more enjoyable thanks to my new keyboard!

[G.S.M]

looks almost like my keyboard

my keyboard is sexier

[JackDrinksJack]

that sorta looks like every keyboard in a generic PC ever.

[ninjaKIWI]

Mechanical keyboards are garbage for FFR and SM in the sense that they can't jack very well. They might be absolutely perfect for everything else, but since they register the keypress half way through the press, jacking doesn't go very well.

Originally Posted by JackDrinksJack

that sorta looks like every keyboard in a generic PC ever.

Looks like someone either didn't read the post, or has no idea what mechanical switches are.

[PlayTrumpet]

Oo, N-key rollover. Now I'm jealous. How does it sound? I like loud keyboards.

[Xx{Midnight}xX]

I use nothing but Logitechs personally it looks like one bout of rage from me and I'd leave a hole the size of my fist in it.

[samurai7694]

but it's not MY keyboard...

haha w/e works for ya

[LongGone]

They look plain but are very well built. Mechanical keyboards feel so much different than standard keyboards in typing and such. However for SM its questionable; I personally have no problem jacking on a Filco (same above) with cherry blues but I personally prefer using flat membrane kbs for general playing

[G.S.M]

Originally Posted by ninjaKIWI

Mechanical keyboards are garbage for FFR and SM in the sense that they can't jack very well. They might be absolutely perfect for everything else, but since they register the keypress half way through the press, jacking doesn't go very well.




Looks like someone either didn't read the post, or has no idea what mechanical switches are.

that's funny I AAA any jacking parts with this keyboard

pretty tired but I managed to scrounge this up:

[choochao]

Looks more functional that what I've got.
Note : Razor Lycosa is not a good keyboard for FFR. Reason being, rubber topped keys practically triple the effort needed and keep fingers from easily sliding from key to key.

Pretty nice board you got there though, may have to get one myself.

[Khenra]

Originally Posted by PlayTrumpet

Oo, N-key rollover. Now I'm jealous. How does it sound? I like loud keyboards.

The Brown switches are not that loud, they make noise when you bottom out and when you release. Makes more noise than my old membrane keyboard, and I very much like this new sound.

The Blue switches also make a highpitched click sound when the key actuates (halfway on the way down). If you like noise, get that one. It's a bit harder to press though.

I can't say if it's better than a flat membrane keyboard. All I can say: I had a regular membrane keyboard and this one is a million times better.

[Reincarnate]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB7gRIad274

[DossarLX ODI]

Originally Posted by Reincarnate

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB7gRIad274

1:49 it sounds like my username haha

"And here we have the Doss keyboard professional"

8D

[Secks69]

Originally Posted by ninjaKIWI

Mechanical keyboards are garbage for FFR and SM in the sense that they can't jack very well. They might be absolutely perfect for everything else, but since they register the keypress half way through the press, jacking doesn't go very well.

get out, like seriously. I used to have Cherry MX Blue switches on a previous kb I owned and jacking wasn't a problem for me. You must have the switches all wrong... Cherry MX Blue= best for SM due to it having the least amount of pressure to hit. It worked better than any flat kbs I've used (including any logitech, razer or kensington flat kbs).

Originally Posted by G.S.M

that's funny I AAA any jacking parts with this keyboard

^
What kinda switches do you have? If they're Cherry MX Blue, then you just proved my point.


btw, lol

[Plan_Bsk81127]

Looks like a decent keyboard, personally I dont like mechanical keyboards for SM/FFR. I gave one a shot for awhile and turned out the only thing it ended up being good for was MA, it sucked for harder songs. So I'll just stick with my laptop keys/slim keyboards, they play a lot better for me.

[Khenra]

Originally Posted by Secks69

get out, like seriously. I used to have Cherry MX Blue switches on a previous kb I owned and jacking wasn't a problem for me. You must have the switches all wrong... Cherry MX Blue= best for SM due to it having the least amount of pressure to hit. It worked better than any flat kbs I've used (including any logitech, razer or kensington flat kbs).


btw, lol

Actually the Cherry MX Brown (and Red, but those are rare) require the least amount of force to actuate: 45grams. Cherry MX Blue requires 50grams of force.

See here for all info on mechanical keyboards:
http://www.overclock.net/keyboards/4...ard-guide.html

[Secks69]

Originally Posted by Plan_Bsk81127

Looks like a decent keyboard, personally I dont like mechanical keyboards for SM/FFR. I gave one a shot for awhile and turned out the only thing it ended up being good for was MA, it sucked for harder songs.

Which kind of switches were they? It all depends on the switches

Originally Posted by Khenra

Actually the Cherry MX Brown (and Red, but those are rare) require the least amount of force to actuate: 45grams. Cherry MX Blue requires 50grams of force.

Oh really? Oh, I got that wrong. I'd still say they're better for SM/FFR because they have the balance between force needed to push and clickiness, the orgasmic click when using Cherry MX Blue switches helps me get better MA for some reason. The reason why I don't like the Cherry MX Brown or Red switches is that they're not clicky, it makes it uncomfortable for me for some odd reason.

[PlayTrumpet]

I really am looking for mechanical keyboards, but I can't decide between Cherry MX Blue, Black and Brown. Yes, I know all the little differences but I don't know what I want. =( Figure I'll end up settling with Blue since it's a good standard.

[Secks69]

btw, for you SM players. I got this score when I played on a Cherry MX Blue switch keyboard

[Khenra]

Originally Posted by PlayTrumpet

I really am looking for mechanical keyboards, but I can't decide between Cherry MX Blue, Black and Brown. Yes, I know all the little differences but I don't know what I want. =( Figure I'll end up settling with Blue since it's a good standard.

I decided against black because I wanted to try the tactile feel that you will only find in mech keyboards. Took brown over blue because I wanted the easiest to press keys, also I didn't desire the noise (don't want to piss off possible future roommates).

I guess the clicky sound helps with FFR though, but I didn't take that into consideration as I bought it for StarCraft II rather than for FFR.