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- Sitting up close requires you to see every pixel clearly, allowing you to identify and kill enemies quickly.
- It also changes how you aim since you could be over- or under-aiming before.
- Professional players usually utilize a monitor’s features and switch back to their normal positions off-season to avoid long-term effects.
Most of us maintain an ideal distance from our monitor, which is usually an arm’s length. But we often see professional players practically hug the monitor. Why is that? And is there a hidden advantage that we don’t know about? Let’s decode this.
Advantages Of Sitting Up Close
Firstly, we know that proximity helps visibility. The more closer you are to the monitor, the clearer you can see pixel and in a competitive setting, this pixel could very well be the head of your enemy.
Every Pixel Matters
In a static environment, usually where you hold your angles, every movement is crucial and could lead to a kill, even if the enemy peeks at you slightly. This is why we see highly skilled players detect enemies where we couldn’t even see them.
Sometimes, the slightest part of the enemy’s head is only visible when you sit up close, giving people in this sitting position a competitive advantage. Also, it’s like having tunnel vision, which allows them to focus on a target without distractions.
You Move The Mouse A Different Way
Secondly, your mouse movement changes as you reduce the distance between the monitor and your eyes. Once seated closely, you’ll find that you’re used to over- or under-aiming, which costs accurate shots.
Now, you’ll use your mouse more precisely, and hitting flick shots will become more accurate. To other players spectating, it might also appear like you’re cheating because they can’t ‘see’ how you made that shot.
Seeing Beyond The Tiny Crosshair
Another reason to sit close to the monitor is to view the enemy behind your crosshair. They do this to avoid getting the enemies blocked by the larger crosshair, and sitting closer allows them to see the crosshair along with the enemies so that they can have a good shot.
While Shroud says dot crosshairs are often disadvantageous, many pro players use them. Usually, these crosshairs are so tiny and are of very faint colors, which makes it very difficult to see if you sit even at a standard distance, so sitting up close makes it perfectly visible for them.
How Do Professionals Do It Long-Term?
But you might be wondering that sitting so closely to the monitor will be harmful in the long run. While it is true that this sitting position isn’t ideal for the long run but professional players use ways to greatlely optimize it.
Use Monitors With Features
Firstly, they use high refresh rate monitors with lower input lag because you can practically see the difference when you’re up close. With these displays, flickers or ghosting on the screen are reduced.
Most esports players choose Zowie’s monitor, which is designed to provide high color uniformity throughout the panel. Its DyAc technology reduces ghosting, allowing players to see targets clearly even with high motion.
Switch Back To Normal Position Off-Season
Moreover, these players observe this position only to practise and perform for an esports event where every pixel matters. Off-season, they switch back to a normal sitting position, which you can see on their live streams.
Some Are Comfortable With It
Some players, however, find it suitable to sit up close, and it has become natural to them; this is the case for a Valorant player, noted. He is using a curved gaming monitor and must be utilizing its features to avoid eye strain.
Should You Sit Closer To The Monitor?
While it has benefits, you should know that it isn’t for everyone. Firstly, if you don’t have the right monitor, you should upgrade it ASAP because if you’re using a 60Hz monitor with fewer features, this sitting position will do more harm than good.
Learning Curve
There is a learning curve, and it will take time to get used to this position. For many users, it is uncomfortable because they can’t see the whole screen without moving their heads too much.
Not Recommended
Lastly, we don’t recommend you go from a standard position to sitting up close because not all of us professional esports players are at high-stakes events. Even in the esports settings, there are some players who observe this position.
While others have other seating positions that suit them. The key is to adjust the position according to what suits you and what’s effective at the same time. Doing something that is unnatural to you will deter your aim more than it’ll improve it.
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