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'''Keyboards''' are used by [[smashers]] mostly in online or emulator play as an alternate instrument to the standard [[controller]].
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'''Keyboard play''' is the act of playing ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' or ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' using a keyboard as the controller. This is used by [[smashers]] mostly in online or emulator play as an alternate instrument to the standard [[controller]].


Since emulator play holds by far the most prominence with the original [[Super Smash Bros.]], most notable keyboard players are SSB players.
Since emulator play holds by far the most prominence with ''Smash 64'', most notable keyboard players are ''Smash 64'' players.


Although a keyboard is significantly more difficult to use than a controller due to the higher amount of keys and the lack of an analog stick, there exists various advantages provided by keyboards that can provide superior gameplay inputs than controllers.  
Although a keyboard is significantly more difficult to use than a controller due to the higher amount of keys and the lack of an analog stick, there exists various advantages provided by keyboards that can provide superior gameplay inputs than controllers.  


== Pros ==  
== Pros ==
 
'''Enhanced DI'''
'''Enhanced Directional Influence'''
*In Smash 64, [[Smash DI]] is by far the most viable [[DI]] option. Keyboard users can input their directions with much more ease and speed, resulting in dramatically more noticeable DI.  
*In Smash 64, [[Smash DI]] is by far the most viable [[DI]] option. Keyboard users can input their directions with much more ease and speed, resulting in dramatically more noticeable DI.  


'''Easier button mash'''
'''Easier button mashing'''
*Attacks requiring quick mashing of a button, such as the [[Mario Tornado]] or [[Luigi Cyclone]] are much easier to input.  
*Attacks requiring quick [[button mashing]] to be utilized properly, such as the [[Mario Tornado]] or [[Luigi Cyclone]], are much easier to input.  
 
== Cons ==


== Cons ==
'''Harder maneuvering'''
'''Harder maneuvering'''
*Keys lack the easy handling of an analog stick and for this reason require much more practice to properly master in-game movements.  
*Keys lack the easy handling of an analog stick and for this reason require much more practice to properly master in-game movements.  


'''Harder short Hopping'''
'''Harder short hopping'''
*[[Short hopping]] requires significantly more practice for mastery due to the difficulty of pressing a key quickly enough not to input a full jump.  
*[[Short hopping]] requires significantly more practice for mastery due to the difficulty of pressing a key quickly enough not to input a full jump.  


== Notable Keyboard Players ==  
== Notable Keyboard Players ==  
*[[Smasher:SuperBoomFan|KeyboardKing]]
*{{Sm|SuperBoomFan}} (uses the alias ''KeyboardKing'')
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*{{Sm|Killer}}
*{{Sm|Killer}}
*{{Sm|Star King}}
*{{Sm|Star King}}


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Revision as of 12:32, October 27, 2013

Keyboard play is the act of playing Super Smash Bros. or Super Smash Bros. Melee using a keyboard as the controller. This is used by smashers mostly in online or emulator play as an alternate instrument to the standard controller.

Since emulator play holds by far the most prominence with Smash 64, most notable keyboard players are Smash 64 players.

Although a keyboard is significantly more difficult to use than a controller due to the higher amount of keys and the lack of an analog stick, there exists various advantages provided by keyboards that can provide superior gameplay inputs than controllers.

Pros

Enhanced DI

  • In Smash 64, Smash DI is by far the most viable DI option. Keyboard users can input their directions with much more ease and speed, resulting in dramatically more noticeable DI.

Easier button mashing

Cons

Harder maneuvering

  • Keys lack the easy handling of an analog stick and for this reason require much more practice to properly master in-game movements.

Harder short hopping

  • Short hopping requires significantly more practice for mastery due to the difficulty of pressing a key quickly enough not to input a full jump.

Notable Keyboard Players

Keyboard Warriors (listed under are the three top keyboard players in the US)


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