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How to Multitask Video Games

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By Zachary Freeman
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Some times you just have to be in more than one place at the same time.That used to be true at work, but now clan mates and friends want you online in more than one game. Here’s some tips on how to multitask more than one video game.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • More than one video game to play at the same time
  • Some good reflexes and multitasking skill
  1. Step 1

    Set yourself up so you can see all the games at once, or at a quick glance. If they are all PC games, then make sure they are all in Windows mode and on the screen at one time. If they are on various consoles, move the monitors together.

  2. Step 2

    In turned based games, keep track of the rotation. It’s like playing more than one game of chess, and the secret is to label the games in your head or physically to keep track of them. The good thing is that most of these games let you see all the previous moves made, so you don’t have to remember all of that on your own.

  3. Step 3

    In MMORPGs, use the auto action functions in the game to follow party members to their destinations. Macro the similar skills for both games in similar locations on the keyboard, and try not to get in combat at the same time.

  4. Step 4

    In real time strategy games, try to move the hotkey binds to similar locations on both keyboards, and closer together so you can use two keyboards single handedly. Try to use as little mouse movement as possible. It’s suggested you play a shared resource game with an online teammate on both so they can concentrate on unit tactics while you just work the logistics end.

Tips & Warnings
  • This sort of thing works best for PC gaming, because you can hook up more than one monitor with some of the higher end graphics cards. It also works best in turn based games, and it isn’t suggested that you try to multitask a first person shooter or a fighting game, unless you’re making your moves in the turned based game between bouts.
  • If you have to do this sort of thing on the console, see if you can use a button layout that lets you play with the controllers laying down to minimize having to pick up and put down the controller constantly.
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