I AGREE!
Dare spoke in depth about what held many players back in the late 1990s and early 2000sÂ***8212;THEIR HARDWARE! When one is subject to poor frame rates, ping, or otherwise cannot do anything more than compete while standing in quicksand, we cannot gain a true picture of their ability.
So, I have always considered myself Â***8220;pretty goodÂ***8221; at video games. I tend to find myself in some Diamond or Platinum level equivalent ranking in many games. I find myself able to carry up to a certain point in Overwatch, Counterstrike, Apex Legends or some other team
based game.
Interestingly enough, I believed that I had eliminated all hardware limitations that would contribute to the aforementioned theory. I play most games at 144Hz/FPS, I have good ergonomics, a good chair, a fine mouse and keyboard, etc.
What I never gave much thought to, however, is a mousepad. I always thought that this was a matter of preference! For nearly two decades, I have used an aluminum based mousepad made by Corsair:
MM600 Dual Sided Aluminum Gaming Mouse Pad
Well, IÂ***8217;ve always found it to be Â***8220;good enoughÂ***8221; to fit my assumed preference. HOW WRONG I HAVE BEEN!
I switched to one of those oversized desk mats and... WOW! IÂ***8217;m gonna be a ****inÂ***8217; Apex Predator! The material is absolutely superior for tracking, the size gives one a sense of unlimited freedom to snap on targets, and the comfort level is incomparable when put next to my former mousepad.
Do yourself a ****inÂ***8217; favor if you havenÂ***8217;t already... GET ONE OF THESE THINGS!
Amazon.com: AUKEY Gaming Mouse Pad Large XXL (35.4 Accessories
Best wishes,
Jerry