Can't jump while holding shift?

[HowdyDonut]

So in-game while super sprinting I can't seem to jump while holding shift, however, my friend can easily do this. I'm not sure why I cannot, any suggestions?

[Komarimaru]

Could be your keyboard, particularly something called Ghosting. Only solution most times is a different keyboard designed specifically for gaming or Anti-Ghost features. If something else is causing it, not sure then.

[HowdyDonut]

This is the keyboard I have: http://www.logitech.com/en-us/support/illuminated-keyboard?osid=14&bit=32

[Komarimaru]

Found your problem, it is the keyboard.

Why does the W + Shift + Space key combination not work on my newly replaced Illuminated Keyboard?

Like most of our keyboards, the Illuminated Keyboard uses a matrix to inform the computer of which keys are being pressed.

We developed a newer version of the key-combination matrix after the Illuminated Keyboard was released. The updated matrix is better optimized for desktop typing, but it doesn't support the "W + Shift + Space key" command.

[HowdyDonut]

So how can I fix this? Is there a way?

[Spocks Toupee]

Originally posted by HowdyDonut:

So how can I fix this? Is there a way?

I had that exact same keyboard, the way I fixed it, was to order a Corsair Vengeance K70 keyboard with actual Mechanical keys.

BTW, you'll be glad you did, those logitech 'chiclet' keys, eventually lift up on one side, because the tiny little snaps break, and then you're stuck with 'squishy' WASD keys.

I had my first model of that Logitech keyboard replaced, because a bunch of the keys broke and I was actually just typing by hitting the top of the membrane switches because the little clips on the keys broke off.

I LOVE Logitech, but that keyboard is just TERRIBLE, and unfortunately, I learned the hard way

[HowdyDonut]

Will this keyboard work well?
LINK: http://www.ttesports.com/productPage.aspx?p=122&g=ftr

[Komarimaru]

It's not bad, decent roll over for n-key. It will work for what you want, if you think you'd like it. Mechanical keyboards do take a few days to a week to get used to, but I think you'll notice the difference in a positive way. After I got my Ducky, I could never go back to membrane keyboards.

[HowdyDonut]

Originally posted by Komarimaru:

It's not bad, decent roll over for n-key. It will work for what you want, if you think you'd like it. Mechanical keyboards do take a few days to a week to get used to, but I think you'll notice the difference in a positive way. After I got my Ducky, I could never go back to membrane keyboards.

How are they different? Smoother typing? Also, do you think that's a good keyboard? I didn't want a really expensive gaming keyboard with macros as I don't need 'em, so will that keyboard last a long time and work well?

[Shuugruk]

The difference depends on the type of switches you get (Red, Blue, Brown, Mixed, etc) and the best suggestion here is that you should read up on the different kind of switches.

Ideally you can find a store that has a few mechanical keyboards with different switches so you can try what might suit you best, but as stated above it will definitely be just a huge difference in general if you are only used to 'normal' keyboards.

Also, usually you only get N-Key Rollover (NKRO) when connecting a keyboard via PS/2, with 6KRO (six keys at once) being the usual thing when connected via USB. But.. those Ducky keyboards can do full NKRO over USB, as well. The catch? They are expensive. =)

But, as a recommendation: Inform yourself, maybe try a few keyboards. And don't go for the cheapest mechanical keyboard you can find. They are worth spending a little more on and if you can find a Ducky or a Filco - go for it. Be prepared to shell out around 120-150 USD, though.

[Shuugruk]

P.S. Those expensive Ducky and Filco keyboards? They don't have media keys, anyway. They are just expensive. But darn good. Chances are, a Filco keyboard will probably be with you until the day you die. They are near indestructible.

[HowdyDonut]

-Snip-
Derpy question, I get it now :)

[Komarimaru]

From reviews it looks to be a solid keyboard. Though I prefer Super Black MX switches, Blue are just as good.(Prefer Black for a more stiff key) Mechanical are different in the fact you get a real tactile feedback from pressing the key. It quite literally clicks down with each press for Blue MX, rising up just as fast. It can be a bit noisy if you're a fast typist, but that's a minor set back for how much faster the response time is on a mechanical keyboard.

As for how long they last? A very very very long time. MX switches are extremely durable and even if one does wear out, easily replaced. If you're curious what the colors mean, here's a link =)

http://www.keyboardco.com/blog/index.php/2012/12/an-introduction-to-cherry-mx-mechanical-switches/

And ya, Ducky's aren't cheap, but god... it's just the smoothest keyboard I've ever used. Some prefer Filco, but I'm a Ducky girl.

[HowdyDonut]

Ohhh I see now about the switches, thanks! Any suggestions to a keyboard that would be a good one to switch to after I've used the Logitech Illuminated for quite some time?

[HowdyDonut]

I really like how quiet my current keyboard is, is there a gaming keyboard that would be sort of the same?

[Komarimaru]

Umm, not sure there I'm afraid. Like I said, once I went Ducky, never looked back =)