All you need to know about multiboxing
by Elizabeth Harper 
Jul 19th 2007 at 7:31PM
- $2000: Four more desktop computers.
- $600: Four LCD monitors. Thank goodness they're cheap these days.
- $250: Monitor mounts, to get all of your new LCDs in a position where they're easily visible without needing to swing your head around.
- $400: Keyboard multicaster(s), which will send the output of one keyboard to multiple computers.
- $120: KVM, that allows you to swap which computer your keyboard and mouse are sending commands to. (You can get cheaper KVMs these days, but the one Zxin recommends is high quality.)
- $60: Y-mouse. Allows you to plug multiple keyboards/mice into a single machine.
- $120: X-keys. Programmable keyboard hotkeys.
- $400: Keyboard(s).
- $80: Mice.
- $200: Four copies of the game and expansion.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
epsilon343 Jul 19th 2007 9:56PM
Maybe it's just because I'm still kinda new to the game and what not, but what is the allure of this? Obviously this is one of those "it's their money" kind of things, but is it really all that worth it? All I know is if I was going to spend that much money, I'd just get a single rig that was top of the line.
GL Jul 19th 2007 10:54PM
All I want to know..is where can I get that wallpaper!? Sweet setup though.
dreadlorde Jul 19th 2007 10:53PM
LOLZ
no..waste of money.
Luclan Jul 20th 2007 2:50AM
The allure is not only mastering the control of one class. But multiple classes, and being able to play them all at the same time, in unison as one group.
Think about it like this; you will NEVER have to pug (shudder), you will always get every piece of loot. you have a brand new challege, a new experience, essentially you have recreated the whole game into a new game. Had I the time and money to run 5 comps, id easily give this a try.
loutr Jul 20th 2007 4:03AM
@3 : you'll find it on deviantart.com. Can't remember the name, but have a look under Customization->Wallapapers->Dual Screen or stg like that...
Xzin Jul 20th 2007 4:39AM
Keep in mind that those costs are for a top end PvP setup. You can 5 box on 1 machine with some software tools but with FAR more limited options (can't see but 1 screen at once, far slower FPS, harder to cast targeted AoEs, cannot accept quests without restoring each window, etc). You can do it on a bit of s budget if you are willing to accept some drawbacks.
Still costs $75 / month though. Double that if you 10 box, like I do.
Cadarn Jul 20th 2007 4:45AM
I just dont get it, one of the real bonus points of playing WoW is the interaction with other people. Yes Pugs can be a pain in the ass but thats the attraction, you never know who you might meet on your travels.
Attapooch Jul 20th 2007 10:02AM
This is a form of mental illness.
Tiago Jul 20th 2007 10:18AM
Look out, somebody thinks differently than me and does things that I would not. :O
Quickly, call the mental hospital while I insult the dude into submission!!
Live and let live people.
And on topic:
Interesting way wo play, would like to see a vid of someone playing a full party all by themselves...
It looks like the challenge to manage everything going on.
Xzin Jul 20th 2007 12:44PM
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3697765098130473147
Extreme SM Farming - Xzin - World of Warcraft
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3471302298396612214
Xzin - TBC Beta Arena 5v5 5 Boxing (Multiboxing)
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=810022759312163710
5 Shamans, 1 Man. AV PVP VIDEO
Tiago Jul 20th 2007 3:42PM
Thanks a ton Xzin, gonna watch those when I get home. =)
Hope they include both ingame footage and you interacting with your computer(s). ;)
SadButTrue Jul 20th 2007 1:41PM
He may have been the first to 5-box, but has he experienced 1-girlfriend?
Attapooch Jul 20th 2007 2:07PM
@9
I'm not saying they're not free to do what they like, but that doesn't mean there's not something wrong with their brain.
Let's put this another way: if a grown person spent thousands of dollars on Real Dolls, sat them around a table, and pretended he was at a party with them would you be so quick to defend their sanity?
What this guy is doing is down the same road.
10pound Jul 20th 2007 2:59PM
That is absolutely amazing. Its not for me but I have to admire his talent set. GG