Thursday, 15 March 2012

Online Gaming Tricks And Tips - It's Not All Left-Handed Mouses

By Minerva Bullock


Getting comfortable with a left handed mouse is only one of the many skills you need to participate in online gaming. There must be a reason that motivates so many players to devote so many hours to games such as EverQuest, World of Warcraft and many other Massive MultiPlayer Online Role Playing Games, or MMORPGs. For many people, gaming is a way of life. For others, it's a fun way to relax every so often. Which category do you fit into? Sure, you want to have fun gaming, but where do you start? If you want to improve your gaming skills, this article will give you some ideas.

We do know that the left-handed person can have some special issues when engaging in certain things. Controllers are built, mostly, for right handed people. What's really nice about a few MMORPGs is you're given the ability to choose certain keyboard keys to have special functions. What does that mean for you if you're left-handed? Simple - make keyboard shortcuts for gaming purposes. You'll be good to go for practically any role playing if you have the shorts on your keyboard and a left-handed mouse.

Do embrace the team spirit ethic. MMORPG's are very much alike any team sport. There will be times when those with deeper understanding and playing time will give you directions, and you need to be able to accept them.

The flip side of the coin is that you'll soon enough be doing the same to beginners, and you must be able to do that and do it without an attitude. You will most likely have to play in ways that you are not used to, but it's fun for everyone; and also you will at times need to make some kind of sacrifice for the team effort. Think about it, though - if you are too rigid and not willing to cooperate or play with the team, then people will eventually stop playing with you. You're there to have fun, sure, but you need to maintain the needs of the team, first.

Don't be too shy to ask people to help you out. In the beginning, having to play with the keyboard shorts plus a new left-handed mouse can be a pain and awkward. If you can find one, ask someone else who is left-handed for any tips or pointers. After you're done playing, it's always a great idea to ask the person if they can offer any constructive criticism. People love feeling needed and that they're good at something, so that's why it's not hard to find others willing to give you some friendly advice. So no need to be shy, and also when someone asks you for help don't blow them off.

The online gaming community has quite a bit to offer. You can find other people who share your interest. It's a way to escape the pressures of everyday life. To get the most out of online gaming, of course, you should work at improving your skills. This takes a variety of skills, such as socializing well, learning all the ins and outs of the game, and just getting in enough practice. You shouldn't, however, worry about it. After all, the whole point is to have fun!




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