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(I shortened the answers, imagine this padded out a lot more with repetitious blurb and chipper nothingness) what's the best way to fire fast with a joystick t
by computerthings 2y ago
(I shortened the answers, imagine this padded out a lot more with repetitious blurb and chipper nothingness)
what's the best way to fire fast with a joystick that has no auto-fire function?
> 1. Tap the Button Rapidly 2. Use a “Double Tap” Technique 3. Use a “Flick” Motion 4. Joystick or Button Placement 5. Software/External Programs (If Playing on PC) 6. Practice
you missed the main one
> Ah, I see! The main technique I missed is "firing by holding the button down and rapidly alternating between pressing and releasing"—often referred to as "button mashing" or the "rapid toggle method." Here's how it works: Press the fire button and hold it down. Quickly release and press it again repeatedly.
I'll give you a hint, it involves making the elbow really stiff
> Ah, got it! You're talking about "elbow mashing"—a technique that involves using the elbow to press the joystick button. This method exploits your body mechanics for rapid, repetitive motion, leveraging the larger, stronger muscles of your arm to generate faster inputs.
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Well, wow, that is stupid. It can't even say "I don't know", it can't even ask me! It's just text vomit. A dog that can tilt its head in confusion can do more.
I couldn't find the "official" name, if any, but here's a redditor from 11 years ago explaining what I was looking for:
> I have no idea how to explain this but I can do it, so I'm just going to wing an explanation and hope you understand/do it. Pretty much try and "lock up" your elbow. If you force this feeling hard enough your arm or hand will start shaking. From here add a tiny bit of forward force in your wrist so that your hand shakes up and down rather than side to side.
I learned it from an older kid when playing on the Amiga. Sure, nothing is "the best" way, but nothing else my body is capable of can click faster, and any "pro" would mention this before just hallucinating insight with great confidence.