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Hi,
This is mainly for gamers. I was just wondering if anyone knows of any good rts keyboard manafacturers or retaillers? Ive found many keyboards designed for mmo's with special buttons jump, move, attack and that sort of thing. i was just wondering if anybody knows of anything simmiliar with buttons designed for rts with keys such as patrol, attack, attack move, build e.t.c. I pressume theirs ones which starcraft players but none of them seem to have designated keys. So basically, what sort of keyboard would you reccomend??? (i usually play warcraft but will im going to start playing some starcrft soon as well)
Thankyou,
SLasham

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For RTS play (attack‑move, patrol, build hotkeys) the hardware answer isn’t a keyboard printed with “attack move” — it’s a keyboard or keypad you can program so those commands are one push away. Look for: dedicated macro/G‑keys or a one‑hand keypad, on‑board profile storage (so you don’t need software on a LAN rig), mechanical switches for consistency, and full n‑key rollover / anti‑ghosting so simultaneous presses never drop. See a simple NKRO explanation and an example keyboard that ships with onboard macro storage. (howtogeek.com)

Good starting options to research:

  • Full‑size with a macro column (Corsair K95 family) — maps nicely to RTS shortcuts.
  • Gaming keyboards with G‑keys (Logitech G-series) if you want a smaller macro count but fast access.
  • One‑hand keypads (Razer Tartarus) put many programmable keys under your thumb for quick build/command binds.
  • If you want totally custom, pageable buttons and visual feedback, a macro pad like the Elgato Stream Deck works as a hotkey launcher.
    Links: Corsair K95, Logitech G910 spec, Razer Tartarus V2, Elgato Stream Deck XL. (corsair.com)

Practical setup tips: rebind the in‑game hotkeys first (StarCraft II and similar use A = Attack‑Move by default), then map the highest‑use commands to thumb‑reachable keys or mouse side buttons so your left hand stays on control groups. Use shift to queue commands and keep macros to single, attended actions (don’t script long automation). Store profiles to onboard memory for quick swaps between Warcraft/StarCraft layouts. (news.blizzard.com)

A final caution: publishers and tournament organizers treat macros differently. Many EULAs and event rule sets prohibit input broadcasting or automation; check the game’s Terms and your event rules before using multi‑step or automated macros to avoid account action or disqualification. (blizzard.com)

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