Mouse or Mousemat?

[Rumblood]

Its not about tracking, its about gliding. My garbage mousepad always gets really unsmooth due to dried handsweat or something. I have to wipe the pad and my mouse gliders every now and then to keep it gliding smoothly. I am wondering if getting a nice mousepad will stop this from happening.

Yes it will. I had issues and then went and bought a semi-expensive slick mousepad. It is like paying an extra $50 for your mouse.

You do need to invest at least in a mid-range mouse though.

FYI - WD40, while seemingly a good idea to make a really slick surface, actually gives some additional friction with buildup. Mineral oil on a wood desktop (for those who don't use a mousepad) also created more friction than dry wood.

[Silicium]

Go for the mouse first, it up to you to decide what kind of mouse you would like to use, check a bunch of reviews that's how i made ma choice and i don't regret it.

I use this as ma mousepad but it's required to have a 4g dual sensor to get the most out of it.

[TheAppleSauceMan]

Lol I use a Dollar Store mouse and a ten year old mouse pad I found in my attic. I know having something better could help a little, but I don't think it makes too much of a difference. The only thing that makes me want to upgrade is the fact that every once in a while my mouse won't recognize me pressing a button on it.

[Zlisch_The_Butcher]

I got a decent mouse and an excellent table, mats are gay.

[Trikipum]

For this game, mat is way more important. DPI and crap like that doesnt matter in this game. Indeed even a ball mouse would work. Anyway, any 6 euros mouse these days is better than a top of the line laser mouse 12 years ago so... Mat all the way. You need very very smooth mouse movement for confortable blocking. A single DPI to each side of the mouse will work aslong the mouse movement is smooth... maybe archers need better mouse but....i dont consider those people . Btw, when i say "mat" i dont even mean a mouse mat. Just a nice sliding surface, you name it.

[Tears of Destiny]

I use an air gyration mouse because it is extremely amusing to play games with it.

[Rumblood]

Hmm. I had never heard of one, but after you mentioned it I had to go look. Here's an interesting one!

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[Korgoth]

I'm still using the shitty mouse I got with the computer. :/

[Joshly]

I use a logitech G5 mouse that has lasted the better part of 5 years for me, never a problem. If you are looking for a mouse, go wired but look for a braided cable, otherwise the cables always wear out (at least on my desk)

I use a small 8" x 11" razor mouse mat. It is very smooth and flows much better. Never really used mats before, but after this I will always use a mouse mat. The mat helps tremendously, most noticeable when you are playing FPS.

A good mouse and a good pad are very helpful. I bought my mouse for something like $40, and given its still as good as the first day after 5 years, if this one ever breaks I will be buying a new one(same kind derp). Way better than the $10 mouse you buy that breaks or malfunctions a few months after use!

[oprah_winfrey]

I just use a regular 5 dollar or w/e mouse with a regular mousepad. The biggest reason I would want to upgrade is to have more buttons on the mouse to use outfit view, talk in vent/ts, etc.

[Hobb]

My controller trumps you all muahahaha!!!!!

[Rumblood]

My controller trumps you all muahahaha!!!!!

Is it mouth-based? 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJyelcnINH0

[Anteep]

never needed a mousemat since the year 2000

[Oarsman]

never needed a mousemat since the year 2000

me neither...go for the mouse and don't bother spending around 40-70 $ for it, it will pay of ;)

I use a Alienware TactX mouse that i bought together with my pc. I do like the design, it has enough buttons for several additional functions and the handling is good (and you can change the color of the LED's )

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[Rhaelys]

Razer Death Adder and no pad, works perfectly for me.

Razer DeathAdder with a SteelSeries QcK mini mousepad. The mouse is incredibly ergonomic and the pad is so smooth, although padless can also be fine depending on how good your table/surface is.