Author Topic: I've finally gone over to the dark side (Read 15700 times)

cmadrid · « **on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 16:13:21 »

Got my first Topre keyboard in the mail today! Realforce 87u 55g. So far I'm really enjoying it. I guess the dark side really does have cookies.

romevi · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 16:20:17 »

Quote from: cmadrid on Thu, 11 February 2016, 16:13:21

Got my first Topre keyboard in the mail today! Realforce 87u 55g. So far I'm really enjoying it. I guess the dark side really does have cookies.

You mean the light side? Haven't you felt the awakening?

xondat · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 16:21:36 »

What are your previous MX boards?

And when do we get some pics

ripwallet · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 17:30:31 »

Currently typing on the same realforce did you get the white or black one? I've got the black one cant wait to get some maroon/black blanks to compliment it

derb2k2 · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 17:40:08 »

Congrats and:

Welcome.

It's probably the sleekest stock board there is and it being TKL is a huge plus. Definitely my favorite form factor.

cmadrid · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 18:06:39 »

Quote from: ripwallet on Thu, 11 February 2016, 17:30:31

Currently typing on the same realforce did you get the white or black one? I've got the black one cant wait to get some maroon/black blanks to compliment it

Also went with the black one!

Quote from: xondat on Thu, 11 February 2016, 16:21:36

What are your previous MX boards?

And when do we get some pics

My only previous board was a CM Storm QFR with blues.. I didn't think there was much point in posting pics of it, it is completely stock.. I need to get a Topre artisan or two

jerue · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 18:11:52 »

Welcome, brother.

The cookies...you can feel them with every stroke of your finger.

demik · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 18:16:42 »

i told you we had cookies!!!

cmadrid · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 18:22:09 »

My wife is especially excited to learn I need all new artisan keycaps for my new board, lol

MoarCoffeePlzzz · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 19:01:28 »

Been thinking about making the switch myself. How does it fare for gaming?

cmadrid · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 19:02:17 »

I haven't done any gaming yet, but the typing experience is really great, I don't see why it would be a problem to game on

cmadrid · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 19:05:53 »

There is the 45g version if you're worried about 55g being too heavy, but 55g feels really nice to me

demik · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 19:09:31 »

Quote from: cmadrid on Thu, 11 February 2016, 19:05:53

There is the 45g version if you're worried about 55g being too heavy, but 55g feels really nice to me

that's because 55g RF is untouchable. you can game on it just fine

1391406 · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 19:16:11 »

Quote from: RyanEl on Thu, 11 February 2016, 19:01:28

Been thinking about making the switch myself. How does it fare for gaming?

I've consistently heard Topre isn't suited for gaming, but I totally disagree. I play BF4 quite a bit and it's absolutely great for gaming. In fact, I think I prefer it over my Logitech G710+. I use 45g. I just got a 104U in the mail today and I'm pretty sure the variable weighting won't be a problem either.

clacktalk · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 19:19:29 »

Quote from: 1391406 on Thu, 11 February 2016, 19:16:11

Quote from: RyanEl on Thu, 11 February 2016, 19:01:28
Been thinking about making the switch myself. How does it fare for gaming?

I've consistently heard Topre isn't suited for gaming, but I totally disagree. I play BF4 quite a bit and it's absolutely great for gaming. In fact, I think I prefer it over my Logitech G710+. I use 45g. I just got a 104U in the mail today and I'm pretty sure the variable weighting won't be a problem either.

i can't agree with anything u said

from both personal and friendly experiences

whmeltonjr · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 19:24:41 »

I game on my HHKB occasionally, but still prefer my G910 for gaming over any other switch. I'm still waiting on my Realforce to show up. Looking forward to comparing it to my HHKB.

romevi · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 19:44:19 »

Must join the Romer-G gaming master race.

slickmamba · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 19:58:40 »

Welcome to the dark side! Also playing on 55g for gaming is sluggish for sure. Rebound time feels much slower. But it could be mental

Jokrik · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 20:21:02 »

#sadday

clacktalk · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 20:21:55 »

Quote from: slickmamba on Thu, 11 February 2016, 19:58:40

Welcome to the dark side! Also playing on 55g for gaming is sluggish for sure. Rebound time feels much slower. But it could be mental

mentally true

only games that could handle topre are mobas and non-fp games that don't require the utmost precision control-wise

derb2k2 · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 20:31:22 »

Quote from: clacktalk on Thu, 11 February 2016, 20:21:55

Quote from: slickmamba on Thu, 11 February 2016, 19:58:40
Welcome to the dark side! Also playing on 55g for gaming is sluggish for sure. Rebound time feels much slower. But it could be mental

mentally true

only games that could handle topre are mobas and non-fp games that don't require the utmost precision control-wise

agreed! I can't quite explain why topre isn't optimal for gaming but I've tried enough to have a good idea. There's nothing better for typing imo, but Topre for gaming is a no-no. I play FPS from time to time and moving laterally very quickly is limited by the rebound time of the dome, I think.

slickmamba · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 20:39:19 »

Quote from: derb2k2 on Thu, 11 February 2016, 20:31:22

Quote from: clacktalk on Thu, 11 February 2016, 20:21:55
Quote from: slickmamba on Thu, 11 February 2016, 19:58:40
Welcome to the dark side! Also playing on 55g for gaming is sluggish for sure. Rebound time feels much slower. But it could be mental

mentally true

only games that could handle topre are mobas and non-fp games that don't require the utmost precision control-wise

agreed! I can't quite explain why topre isn't optimal for gaming but I've tried enough to have a good idea. There's nothing better for typing imo, but Topre for gaming is a no-no. I play FPS from time to time and moving laterally very quickly is limited by the rebound time of the dome, I think.

Ya csgo and SC feel really sluggish on topre but if you aren't highly ranked it won't matter

Hyde · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 20:42:55 »

lol while I really like my Topre but for gaming MX Red is still best. But everything else Topre is amazing.

ghostjuggernaut · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 20:51:18 »

We welcome you.

Next up is the HHKB, the last board you will ever need.

1391406 · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 21:17:34 »

My playing actually improved in BF4 since using an RF87U, and that's coming from someone who used MX Browns consistently.

appleonama · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 21:20:46 »

Quote from: cmadrid on Thu, 11 February 2016, 16:13:21

Got my first Topre keyboard in the mail today! Realforce 87u 55g. So far I'm really enjoying it. I guess the dark side really does have cookies.

Dark side? woah be careful what cherry troopers tell you. They try to display cherry as the right side but those with wisdom are pro topre. Don't stop at the rf87u we also have many other boards.

derb2k2 · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 21:24:23 »

Quote from: appleonama on Thu, 11 February 2016, 21:20:46

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Altis · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 21:25:20 »

Quote from: 1391406 on Thu, 11 February 2016, 21:17:34

My playing actually improved in BF4 since using an RF87U, and that's coming from someone who used MX Browns consistently.

Could it be that you've just gotten better?

I don't think a keyboard makes a huge difference in gaming for the most part unless you're using one that makes you prone to pressing the wrong key, fatigues you easily, is uncomfortable, or leaves you short of mouse space.

From my experience, Topre doesn't feel very pleasant to game on though my performance doesn't seem affected (except HHKB because of where Ctrl is).

1391406 · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 22:28:23 »

Quote from: Altis on Thu, 11 February 2016, 21:25:20

Quote from: 1391406 on Thu, 11 February 2016, 21:17:34
My playing actually improved in BF4 since using an RF87U, and that's coming from someone who used MX Browns consistently.

Could it be that you've just gotten better?

I don't think a keyboard makes a huge difference in gaming for the most part unless you're using one that makes you prone to pressing the wrong key, fatigues you easily, is uncomfortable, or leaves you short of mouse space.

From my experience, Topre doesn't feel very pleasant to game on though my performance doesn't seem affected (except HHKB because of where Ctrl is).

I can't speak for anyone else, but in my case the key travel is smoother and feels more natural and that alone seemed to improve my immersion.

nubbinator · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 22:35:13 »

You haven't joined the dark side, you've just transitioned from pre-enlightenment to post-enlightenment. Now just get a HHKB so you can fully ascend.

skitty · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 22:54:31 »

Quote from: Altis on Thu, 11 February 2016, 21:25:20

Quote from: 1391406 on Thu, 11 February 2016, 21:17:34
My playing actually improved in BF4 since using an RF87U, and that's coming from someone who used MX Browns consistently.

I don't think a keyboard makes a huge difference in gaming for the most part unless you're using one that makes you prone to pressing the wrong key, fatigues you easily, is uncomfortable, or leaves you short of mouse space.

I've played games with MX Clears, Blues, and rubber domes and I feel like it doesn't really affect how I play. Being able to disable the win key is the only advantage I've gotten from certain keyboards.

studentben · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 23:24:46 »

Congrats on the Topre, personally I didn't like using a Novatouch since it was too heavy for me

Also regarding gaming performance from the people who commented above me, I've played with a bunch of switches and I feel that the heavier the switch, the worse I am. So I think there is some relation there.

grav3serker · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 11 February 2016, 23:38:16 »

Congrats on the new board! Topre is definitely going to be my next switch for sure. I've seen so many HHKBs lately, it's making me want to splurge on one already haha. Enjoy my dude!

cmadrid · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 12 February 2016, 12:23:30 »

I don't see myself getting a HHKB, I really like the TKL form factor, can't see myself using a 60%

Dext · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 12 February 2016, 13:45:14 »

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
YOU TRAITOR

romevi · « **Reply #35 on:** Fri, 12 February 2016, 13:46:14 »

Quote from: cmadrid on Fri, 12 February 2016, 12:23:30

I don't see myself getting a HHKB, I really like the TKL form factor, can't see myself using a 60%

They say once you try it, however, you really can't part with it.

Still awaiting trying demik's board.

cmadrid · « **Reply #36 on:** Fri, 12 February 2016, 14:03:28 »

Quote from: Dext on Fri, 12 February 2016, 13:45:14

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
YOU TRAITOR

They had cookies Dext

Macsmasher · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 12 February 2016, 14:15:41 »

Quote from: 1391406 on Thu, 11 February 2016, 19:16:11

Quote from: RyanEl on Thu, 11 February 2016, 19:01:28
Been thinking about making the switch myself. How does it fare for gaming?

I've consistently heard Topre isn't suited for gaming, but I totally disagree. I play BF4 quite a bit and it's absolutely great for gaming. In fact, I think I prefer it over my Logitech G710+. I use 45g. I just got a 104U in the mail today and I'm pretty sure the variable weighting won't be a problem either.

I have both the RF 55g and variable. I prefer gaming on the variable. Gaming on my HHKB is great as well.

whmeltonjr · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 12 February 2016, 14:18:27 »

Quote from: cmadrid on Fri, 12 February 2016, 12:23:30

I don't see myself getting a HHKB, I really like the TKL form factor, can't see myself using a 60%

TKL is my favorite form factor as well, but the layout of the HHKB is really good. I use mine at work frequently, and never find myself missing the extra keys that a TKL has over it.

cmadrid · « **Reply #39 on:** Fri, 12 February 2016, 14:49:23 »

My work is staying home with my son, not much call for a keyboard for that

whmeltonjr · « **Reply #40 on:** Fri, 12 February 2016, 14:51:47 »

Quote from: cmadrid on Fri, 12 February 2016, 14:49:23

My work is staying home with my son, not much call for a keyboard for that

I was only stating I used it at work from time to time to express it's versatility. Plus, how will you know which Topre board feels better if you don't get them both?

)

cmadrid · « **Reply #41 on:** Fri, 12 February 2016, 16:07:13 »

TKL for life!

vivalarevolución · « **Reply #42 on:** Fri, 12 February 2016, 20:40:09 »

Topre just seems to linger in the background and then one day you're addicted and you didn't even know it was going to happen. Like meth.

Not that I know anything about meth. Except that Indiana is a national leader is meth lab busts.

cmadrid · « **Reply #43 on:** Sat, 13 February 2016, 18:58:15 »

Missouri is pretty active in the meth scene too! Lol

rowdy · « **Reply #44 on:** Sat, 13 February 2016, 23:41:52 »

Congratulations

If you're not getting an HHKB, then all you need now is a Digilog case.

cmadrid · « **Reply #45 on:** Sun, 14 February 2016, 15:39:01 »

And a BroBot or maybe a Clack if I can get ahold of one

Quote from: rowdy on Sat, 13 February 2016, 23:41:52

Congratulations

If you're not getting an HHKB, then all you need now is a Digilog case.

Ovrclck · « **Reply #46 on:** Sun, 14 February 2016, 18:17:30 »

So when is your HHKB also coming in?

cmadrid · « **Reply #47 on:** Sun, 14 February 2016, 19:33:53 »

I'm not getting one, I don't want a 60% size board..

Elrick · « **Reply #48 on:** Mon, 15 February 2016, 02:34:29 »

Quote from: cmadrid on Sun, 14 February 2016, 19:33:53

I'm not getting one, I don't want a 60% size board..

Exactly, why would you need something built for a Doll's House

) ?

The smallest you should go is always TKL and nothing less than that.

cmadrid · « **Reply #49 on:** Tue, 16 February 2016, 15:48:15 »

Yeah, TKL is perfect for me.. my wife still thinks I'm crazy for getting rid of the ten-key and going TKL

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Author Topic: I've finally gone over to the dark side (Read 15700 times)