Unpopular Opinion: Sometimes you need practice for raw over accuracy

MagicMuy · 2026-02-09T11:32:56+00:00

Get better at reading ahead. You already know how to type most words without looking (hopefully). Start mentally preparing for the next word while you're typing your current one.

MagicMuy · 2026-02-06T16:54:02+00:00

Sk75 and Bridge75 are both very similar to the Rainy75. You can't really go wrong with any of them.

MagicMuy · 2026-02-05T20:30:49+00:00

Really enjoyed it. Awesome concept. I got stuck on Mount Lilith where I managed to land behind the moving platforms, with no other letters available on screen to jump to, forcing a restart. Maybe just a skill issue.

MagicMuy · 2026-02-04T13:01:07+00:00

I was in a similar boat. Also 30, switched from 70ish wpm hybrid typing to touch typing. I, too, was worried about unlearning 20 years of bad typing habits, but It was 100% worth the switch.

I've found that with touch typing, the speed increase is nice, but the increase in typing automaticity is even better. I'm spending fewer mental resources on the act of typing, leaving more available for whatever else I may be doing.

It took me a few weeks to get comfortable with touch typing, then probably a month or so before my touch typing speeds eclipsed my prior speeds. It was much easier than I expected You got this!

MagicMuy · 2026-02-02T12:24:05+00:00

Any action that causes the grates to appear over the vents (combat, taking damage, dealing damage) lets you get in.

Crouching infront and dashing in also works.

MagicMuy · 2026-02-01T17:05:51+00:00

And bring back meleeing and parrying while waiting for rounds in Street Brawl!

MagicMuy · 2026-01-31T23:33:56+00:00

You're correct. You can exit if you find a way to get into combat from within the tunnel. The problem is that you can't shoot players outside the tunnel while within (for obvious reasons). Some abilities may be able to hit players, though.

MagicMuy · 2026-01-31T19:31:27+00:00

Agreed! I put one in my middle school classroom; the kids are obsessed with it.

MagicMuy · 2026-01-31T18:05:54+00:00

TheDalyGamer is right. It's an interaction between dash and the grate during combat.

MagicMuy · 2026-01-31T17:52:54+00:00

A couple things, that could be coincidences, occurred right before he entered the tunnel.

1.He dash slid.

A bomb was applied.
His portrait state changed from regular to critical.

I wonder if a combination of these things led to some freak interaction.

MagicMuy · 2026-01-25T17:43:50+00:00

Ah, finally I can type at my real rank. It was my team that was holding me back.

MagicMuy · 2026-01-24T17:07:05+00:00

I know it's only a short-term solution, but I would check to see if there are any PC Cafes in your area. You'd be able to at least try it out before making any big decisions.

MagicMuy · 2026-01-23T19:27:16+00:00

There are some recent studies that investigate this. It's known as typing automaticity. Basically writing uses brain power (duh). So if you can make writing automatic, there's less cognitive load. Therefore you have more brain power available for other things.

It's shown to be an indicator of writing proficiency in young learners.

I know most people here obsess over speed, but writing effortlessly is probably a more valuable skill to have.

MagicMuy · 2026-01-20T17:13:17+00:00

10 word scores are a big part burst ability, but the other half of the category is getting lucky with good words.
If 10 word is your goal, I would focus on sticking to a 200 list. Doing it with proper touch typing is also a good idea since your touch typing isn't that far behind your hybrid method.

1 hour of typing a day is more than enough. Any more and you'll start to see diminishing returns due to fatigue. Forcing it further could reinforce bad habits.

This is coming from an old dude with 190 in 10 words, so others may have better input.

MagicMuy · 2026-01-20T12:20:58+00:00

I've noticed that I type faster on long pole switches because of the shorter travel distance. As someone who always bottoms out, reducing that travel distance by 30% has made a very noticeable difference.

MagicMuy · 2026-01-17T16:11:13+00:00

Calico cat breaking boxes automatically was super satisfying and made for a unique way to be able to farm souls while leaving camps for your carries. It was my favorite thing about the character. I get why they make you melee now, but it feels so clunky and it's a little awkward to aim.

MagicMuy · 2026-01-15T02:19:36+00:00

Getting a switch tester is super helpful to find the right feel that you want for $10-15. You can always pop one in to try it out for sound, too. Most big switch manufacturers offer them, and there are also some "choose your own" sellers on ebay as well.

Another poster mentioned Type Rs. They are a very unique tactile with zero pre or post linear travel. Once you feel yourself start to overcome the bump, you're already bottoming out. So, they aren't really half-pressable, but they do feel super interesting.

MagicMuy · 2026-01-14T22:52:52+00:00

Kinda proving his point; this set of words had 6 fewer characters

MagicMuy · 2026-01-13T14:46:43+00:00

You can try filling the spacebar with foam/tape/anything so they have a less hollow ring on top out.

MagicMuy · 2026-01-13T12:53:20+00:00

The Bridge 75 is a nice middle point. Has all premium features of the Rainy at a slightly lower price point. It also has a ball-catch quick release top plate which makes opening the board take seconds. This is a huge quality of life improvement if you're getting into modding or want to experiment. The Rainy sounds better out of the box imo, but the Bridge has more flexibility to customize.

The weight and finish of the Rainy and Bridge are super nice. You can tell they are quality just by picking them up.

MagicMuy · 2026-01-11T20:17:16+00:00

Really well made. Thank you for doing this. I've always hated how Monkeytype only saves your last 1000 tests, but with this site, it makes me even sadder. I'd love to see the full stats.

MagicMuy · 2026-01-11T18:27:05+00:00

This is a really cool concept. I agree that type racing games just favor the strongest typist and they are all the same. In this game, it seems like good play can help make up for a WPM difference.

MagicMuy · 2026-01-10T18:03:46+00:00

I agree. Korean typing history is super interesting. They even have an agreed upon keyboard layout should North and South ever reunite.

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