A Guide to Gear and Settings.

[CPTcman]

Of course, any gaming mousepad will be better than a standard office mat.

No, I mean literally, a table-top without a mouse pad

[scix55]

Keyboard

All USB gaming keyboards have what’s called 6-key rollover.

There is at least one mechanical USB keyboard that has N-key rollover, the Noppoo Choc Mini. I don't know if there are any others that support it however, so it is most likely the exception to the rule. It's a very good keyboard BTW, although it does have some minor issues with Linux, and I believe it doesn't work with Macs at all.

[Lorfa]

There is at least one mechanical USB keyboard that has N-key rollover

There are plenty, including my own (Leopold FC500RT/AB Cherry MX-Brown).

Just need a bit of research and you're good. I don't know why you wouldn't research something so important anyway.

[ybl]

interesting pics of how the switches work:

http://elitekeyboards.com/support.php?lang=en

[watervapr]

The guide is very well written, however most quakers just play a couple times a week, say, on the weekend, and buying all this gear and tweaking isn't necessary for them.

[Lorfa]

The guide is very well written, however most quakers just play a couple times a week, say, on the weekend, and buying all this gear and tweaking isn't necessary for them.

Well dang, because they definitely have to read it anyways.

[pikaluva13]

Well dang, because they definitely have to read it anyways.

Didn't you hear? New players are required to take an in-depth quiz of this thread before they join a server. This is sarcasm

[eduguy]

When I listened to the Virtual Barber Shop I could hear all around my body. It actually seems like you are getting your hair cut
I can't use sound well in real games though.
Great guide.

[eduguy]

I think this should be stickied

[Mr_Bombadil1]

yeah definately, its very well done