Pippa’s Keyboard Leads to a Serendipitous Encounter with Actor Bang Kihwang

FIFA Online and the keyboard are inextricably linked. This is because it is one of the important peripherals that allows players to move in the desired direction through the directional keys and allows them to perform various gestures such as passing, shooting, and dribbling through various control keys.

Of course, there’s one other much-loved peripheral besides the keyboard. The main character is a game controller, a peripheral device that we commonly call a pad, and now its share in FIFA Online has increased compared to the past. One of the biggest factors behind the rapid increase in pad demand is that players can be controlled more precisely.

Compared to a keyboard that can control up to 8 directions, the pad has a 360-degree analog stick, so more detailed control is possible. For example, if the player holding the cursor competes 1:1 within the penalty box, the angle is narrowed, but it is easier to change direction, and it is highly evaluated not only when attacking but also when defending. Not only this, but if you put difficult-to-operate combination keys on the pad mapping button, you can use it more conveniently.

However, if you check the proportion of controllers used in official FIFA matches, the keyboard still occupies a higher share than the pad. You might first think, “The physical part is more comfortable to use, but why?”, but gamers who use keyboards have reasons for using them.

Controls are more intuitive and familiar. Now, the domestic console market has grown a lot, so there are probably many gamers who are familiar with pads, but most gamers in Korea are more familiar with games on PCs than consoles. That’s why I’m used to moving with the arrow keys on the keyboard and manipulating it through various shortcuts. Rather, I see a lot of users who replace it with a pad and come back because they are not accustomed to it.

However, due to the physical limitations of the keyboard, most of the top users in official FIFA matches currently use pads. The same goes for players participating in FIFA Online competitions. However, there is a man who reigns at the top of FIFA Online with just one keyboard.

This is actor Kihwang Bang who is currently active in FIFA Online 4 ranker, personal broadcasting and YouTube. We met actor Bang, who gives hope to many keyboard users of FIFA Online, through a direct interview.

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Q. Please briefly introduce yourself.

‘Bang actor’ : hello! My name is Bang Sang-hyun, an actor who is doing both acting and FIFA broadcasting.

Q. Originally, in addition to being a FIFA Online streamer, I heard that, like your current nickname, you are constantly challenging yourself as an actor. He hasn’t changed his mind.

‘Bang actor’ : yes! My dream is still an actor, and I always told the viewers who watch my broadcasts, but my ultimate goal is to succeed as an actor and do broadcasting as a hobby!

Q. It’s a pity that the friends who get scolded for not being able to Pion. I too had been like that once. Of course it is still the same Is there the most efficient way to improve FIFA skills that you would recommend for them?

‘Bang actor’ : I think the best way is to find and study videos of people who maintain high ranks in FIFA. These days, there are many tips that can be obtained through YouTube and personal broadcasting, and you can continue to see the attack route and defense method of the player you want to resemble, so I think the space for learning has become wider than in the past.

I was also originally a Champions user, but I can say that it is definitely helpful because I have achieved Super Champions through a lot of research and practice. However, it is recommended to watch and follow the play of one or two people with similar playstyles rather than blindly checking the play of several people!

Q. I wonder if there is a goal ceremony that brings out the shotgun the most when you get hit. Personally, the ceremony of jumping like a frog is the most king(?).

‘Bang actor’ : Personally, I think the ceremony of running all the way to the camera in the stands is a bit annoying.

Q. I think there must have been a lot of things while playing FIFA Online for a long time. If there is a type of user who wants to hit one honey night

‘Bang actor’ : When I was broadcasting, I did sniping or unsportsmanlike play, and when I came into the live broadcast and said, ‘I learned a good trick~’, I really wanted to spend a good night on both sides (laughs).

Q. I wonder if there is a soccer team you usually cheer for. In addition, who is your favorite player?

‘Bang actor’ : Strangely, I don’t have a specific soccer player that I can say is my favorite. However, if I had to choose one among them, I would think of David Villa. During the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, the impact was too great. He is the most awaited player to appear in FIFA!

Q. I will leave Saddam here and move on to the keyboard related story. I know that you have experienced this Nextfield test server, but among keyboard users, it is said that the operation has become more uncomfortable to the point that it feels like a death sentence. What are your thoughts on keyboard play in the future, or if there are any improvement plans, such as wishing things had changed like this?

‘Bang actor’ : In fact, the game FIFA itself is also a console game, and I think we all know that the keyboard is inevitably at a disadvantage with each update. However, if the keyboard keys are changed so that they can be used in various ways, I think that keyboard users can enjoy them comfortably.

For example, if you can use Q+SHIFT+Z (available after Nextfield) skill moves or ZQW more easily, I think you can enjoy the game with these disadvantages fully taken into account! But I think it’s a patch that can be adapted enough with a keyboard, so you don’t have to worry too much!

Q. Actor Bang knows that he is good at pads to the extent that he maintains a high tier with pads, not keyboards. If so, have you thought about switching to a pad like this patch?

‘Bang actor’ : I have no intention of switching to a pad! A lot of people worried a lot about whether I was throwing away my keyboard, but I don’t have any professional ambitions and I like being with you with a keyboard, so I don’t think you need to worry about that part!

Q. I always ask during interviews with FIFA rankers, but for keyboard users watching Inven, can you show me the keyboard settings that actor Bang is using?

‘Bang actor’ : In my case, basically Windows -> Control Panel -> Keyboard -> Re-entry time ‘short’, repeat speed ‘fast’ and write! Occasionally, some people touch the registry, but I’m using it without setting it up there!

Q. Are you familiar with gaming keyboards, and which performance do you care about the most? For example, putting importance on key feel, fast response speed, and anti-ghosting, such as pressing multiple keys well at the same time. Appearance is fine too.

‘Bang actor’ : I don’t know much about the keyboard, so it’s not enough to explain exactly what’s good, but personally, I pay attention to the key feel + simultaneous key input. When you press it with a keyboard, there will be a key feeling that is perfect for you, and due to the nature of the keyboard where you press multiple keys, you can definitely feel that the keys are chewed a lot on a keyboard that cannot input keys at the same time. So it would be nice if you could refer to at least these two!

Q. Many FIFA keyboard users will be curious about it. The keyboard actor Bang is currently using. In particular, can you tell us about a keyboard that left a deep impression or was used well while playing FIFA Online?

‘Bang actor’ : I am currently using the Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 keyboard. Before that I had a Leopold 750R brown keyboard for 3 years! Both keyboards have a good feel, and I didn’t have any regrets while playing games, so if you’re thinking about changing the keyboard, you might want to think about it!

Q. I don’t think you’ve ever used just one of the gaming keyboards you’re using now. Was there any particular difference between the keyboard you are using now and the keyboards you used before?

‘Bang actor’ : The difference between the current Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 keyboard and the keyboard I’ve used before is that you can directly set the number that suits you from 0.2 to 3.8 through the Steelseries program (dedicated software, Steelseries GG). . There are various axes such as red axis, brown axis, and blue axis, but it is not easy to find the axis that suits you unless you press it yourself.

Q. Lastly, what would you like to say for your fans, subscribers, and Inven users?

‘Bang actor’ : I am always grateful for the interest and support from many people while broadcasting FIFA! I think what I can do for you is to create and tell you a lot of tips and tricks to increase your tier with the keyboard. Even if Next Field is updated in the future, I will study and tell you a lot of keyboard hacks, so I would be grateful if you could wait a little bit even if the game is frustrating! Thank you as always ^~^

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