Starcraft – Keyboard with macros support from Blizzard

keyboardstarcraft-2

I thought macros are prohibited from use in Starcraft 2 multiplayer, but recently I've found a keyboard being sold by Blizzard:

http://us.blizzard.com/store/details.xml?id=1100001142

Designed specifically for Blizzard Entertainment's highly anticipated Starcraft® II Wings of Liberty™, SteelSeries introduces the StarCraft® II Limited Edition Zboard™ Keyset. The custom designed keyset features labeled game commands on each key, in-game shortcuts, and artwork from the game.
The gaming experience will enhance drastically due to one-touch macros and the ability to fully customize each key. This Limited Edition Keyset is a valuable tool for StarCraft II players looking to immerse themselves in the game and improve their performance and actions per minute (APM).

What does the bolded statement mean and what macros are supported/provided by this keyboard?

Thanks a lot.

Best Answer

I thought macros are prohibited from use in Starcraft 2 multiplayer[...] - Budda

DATELINE TARSONIS SECTOR

enter image description here

Reports have been coming in of Blizzard banning players.

Pros can't be reached for comment, and Noobs are holding on for their dear lives.

We have confirmed reports that users have been banned. The following is a quote from one user:

So i was banned last friday for using "Third party" hardware that creates an unfair advantage

i was using the g19 logitech keyboard.

aparently bliz has a way to find if you macro onto keyboards.

I was using it for build orders, very simple macros to pop out some units with one button instead of 2.

wtf. Merikh (Platinum Protoss)

WTF indeed.

We now go live to Connie Chung with a response to Merikh by Blizzard... Connie?

Earlier today we met up with World of Warcraft GM Taudarak and he had this to say:

enter image description here

Dark news for keyboarding macro users every where.

Next up: Sports! Can the Nagrand Stranglers take on the Kapulu Roughriders? More after these messages

Related Solutions

How to fly the chopper with the keyboard

I had the same issues starting out playing all Battlefield games. Flight in Helio type vehicles have been mostly unchanged on PC. The best way I've been able to control a helicopter (not using a joystick) is by using the Keyboard only. Using the mouse can be very tough, and sensitive.

Put both hands on the keyboard, left hand at WASD and right on the arrow keys. One hand will control propeller speed and yaw I believe. While the other hand will turn and tilt the chopper.

With some practice it should become a lot easier! This was all made with no modifications to key bindings.

Starcraft – Blizzard Time

Blizzard Time refer to the clock that you can have display at your map, showing how long the game has been going on. The clock can be enabled by going to options, gameplay, and then enabling the in-game clock.

At normal speed there is a 1 to 1 relation between Real Time and Blizzard time. But since most games are played at "Faster" speed it is usually not the case.

From Liquipedia page on game speed:

A rough guide for the differences between speed is below. This was calculated using the 90 second MULE shut-down time.

Gamespeed   # seconds to shut down  % of standard time  x normal speed
Slower      150 s                   166%                0.599
Slow        112.5 s                 125%                0.83
Normal      90 s                    100%                1
Fast        74.5 s                  82.75%              1.21
Faster      65 s                    72.5%               1.38

However, due to the nature of deterministic synchronous game engines, the actual real-time values cannot be calculated exactly. The game attempts to keep constant 0.6x, 0.8x, 1.0x, 1.2x and 1.4x time modifiers according to the crash logs, but due to network and processing delays the actual observed time can easily shift 1-3% over a given time period.

I would say the reason people want it to show Real Time is because of the possible shift and more importantly it would be easier to keep out of game timers for abilities and construction if you could relate the tool tip to real time even at Faster speed.

Best Answer

DATELINE TARSONIS SECTOR

Related Solutions

How to fly the chopper with the keyboard

Starcraft – Blizzard Time

Related Topic