BAR players have plenty of hotkey demands, and the standard keyboard layout can feel limiting. Custom numpads and programmable keyboards help manage complex control schemes.
Tags: keyboard, numpad, custom controls, hotkeys, beyond all reason
BAR has far more unit types and commands than a standard RTS. Managing armies across multiple fronts while managing economy requires a dense control layout. The default keyboard runs out of usable hotkeys fast, especially for multi-team games where coordination adds even more commands.
Players use a few approaches to get more buttons:
When choosing hardware, look for units that do not merge the bottom rows into a single wide key. That reduces the usable button count and limits your layout options.
Do not just assign random functions. Group related commands together on your extra keys so muscle memory develops naturally. Put builder-related hotkeys on one section and combat-related ones on another.
Consistency matters more than complexity. It is better to map eight keys well than to map thirty keys inconsistently and forget which one does what in a fight.
Players who invest in improving their physical setup show commitment to getting better at the game. Creed of Champions welcomes that kind of engagement and helps players share their setups.
[Crd] The removal of toxicity, the goal of fun and learning, makes for a refreshing spot to play and spend time. It has also made a game with plenty of complexity a bit less daunting to dive into.
Serious RTS play without the toxic baggage.