smobo Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Ergonomics is one of the most important skills to learn. This guide will teach you how to train in ergonomics. Many people lack the sufficient skill in ergonomics, and thus are not getting sufficient training/ merchanting in. Countless people have also been needlessly pked because they where lacking ergonomics. This guide will take about 10 minutes to read, and will make you more productive at all the rest of you rs skills. You are probably thinking "Ergonomics, i haven't even heard of that skill before, your probably making that stuff up." Well here is what ergonomics is: taking less damage. Yes thats right you are taking damage all the time while playing runescape. No not your character, you are. You know the one reading this guide right now. From this point on whenever you see the word 'you' in this guide, I'm referring to the reader, not the runescape character. This guide is not a joke! Following the simple steps in this guide will make playing runescape more fun. Just trust me on this one, I know what I am talking about. So anyways there are three main types of damage you are dealt: 1. Eye damage / Headaches 2. Wrist/hand damage 3. Back/Hip damage. :shock: 1. Eye damage/headache :shock: If you play runescape for a very long period of time, chances are your eyes will be sore. Remember the 20 minute - 20 second rule. Every 20 minutes stop looking at the screen for 20 seconds. Look at a far away object or look out the window. Don't stare at it, just look at it. While looking at it, count to 20 slowly. If you doing combat training, make your character eat something before this break, that way you won't need to worry about dying, it's only 20 seconds You should set the refresh rate of your monitor to be higher. Lower refresh rates cause screen flickering, even though you can't see it, it's there. Also, make sure the brightness on your monitor is resonable and nice on your eyes. If the brightness is too low, your need to squint more, which hurts your eyes. If it's too high, the light can hurt your eyes.:cry: If your eyes do get sore while playing, here is how to fix that: 1. Log out of runescape (this procedure takes 2-3 minutes) 2. If you wear glasses or contacts, take them off/out. 3. rub your hands together for about a minute, to get them nice and warm 4. Slightly cup your hands, close your eyes, and gently place your warm hands over your eyes. (don't press on your eyes :shame: ) 5. wait for about 1-2 minutes, your eyes should be better now. If this doesn't work, microwave (yes microwave!) a damp cloth for 5-10 seconds, so it is warm to touch (not hot, you don't want to be burnt now). lay down on your couch or bed, close your eyes, and place the cloth on them. Wait a few minutes your eyes should feel better now. If neither of those two procedures worked, stop using the computer. You may want to take a small 15 minute nap right now. -.- (Not joking!) :ohnoes: 2. Wrist/hand damage :ohnoes: Most people do not type properly. Your not supposed to rest your hands on the keyboard or desk, unless you have a wrist rest. Keep your hands straight, don't over bend them. Your supposed to type like this: - Don't crack your knuckles. Thats not the sound your fingers are supposed to make. It's really bad for them. - Take a break from typing every 10-15 minutes for at least 20 seconds. This isn't much of a problem when playing online games, but use this as an excuse not to do your homework. (lol jking. Do your homework, just take breaks) Back/Hip damage Your back is important. It attaches you to the rest of you. Without it, you would be a very gross blob of gelatin stuff (eww). So being so important you need to take care of it. You should sit up straight whist on the computer. In a nice comfy supportive chair (only fools sit on stools). And sit like the guy in the picture: Also you should stand up and stretch at least once an hour. Other tips -Sleep! You need 7-9 hours a day of this stuff. This will make you more alert, and more efficient at everything you do - Eat! Eat stuff. Nothing is worse then a rumbly tummy while pking!!!! - Breaks! Taking breaks will make the game less boring. - Go outside?!?! Yes go outside. Once a day at least. Breath some fresh air, get hit by some sunrays. Well that concludes my guide on one of the most important skill. Though this stuff may sound dumb, it actually does help a lot. Credits: Smobo - the author Wikipedia - the place I got a lot of this information Runescape -Really if you don't know this one, why are you here? tip.it - That is where you are now http://www.kareproducts.com - I got the first eye cure images here http://www.seating-ergonomics.com/ - I got the typing images here /www.safecomputingtips.com I got the sitting up image here Feel free to leave feed back. Got his first skill cape April 7th 2009, at lv 121+12 cb and 2000 total Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmgbking Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Nice idea on the eyes. I shall try it sometime. Harvest Moon Gameboy King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astro Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 wow. this is a, um, unusual guide... still good work though :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hitcombo Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 going outside is painful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughnut Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Unusual, but nice. :D "A time comes when silence is betrayal" MLKJ Speak your mind, but be civil.Get mad, but do not rage.Do unto others as you would want done to yourself. "] Follow the doughnut to my blog! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaphias Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 HeHe. I like it. 8,325th to 99 Firemaking 3/9/08 | 44,811th to 99 Cooking 7/16/084,968th to 99 Farming 10/9/09 | Runescaper August 2005-March 2010Tip.it Mod Feb. 2008-Sep. 2008 | Tip.it Crew Sep. 2008-Nov. 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilya Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Very unsual guidebut i L()()()ve it! I didn't know about the warm arms/eyes trick before it helped THANKS! i hope this won't get locked, since this is alot of help! good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy123 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Nice guide dude :mrgreen: My Gallery :: Deviant Art ->Gallery :: Favourites :: ::My blog :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sozzy_guy Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 good guide.. ill try to do some of thoes stuff Archaeology Supporter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confused Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Heheh, nice guide. =D> ....:::Datasi:::.... ....:::99 Magic:::.... ....:::99 Thieving:::....http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/3741/picture15jm6.jpg[/img:c156a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracomanm Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 going outside is painful... It's called sunlight Runescape membership: 5 Euro/month. Double RS joy: PricelessMy drawings (like my sig)Say something nice to the person above you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee030792 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 z0mg nice guide to staying healthy while playing Runescape..:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomster Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I'd disagree with the 60Hz refresh rate, the whole point of higher refresh rates is so that persistence of vision can eliminate the flicker, for CRT monitors, 70-75 Hz is usually preferable. Current LCD's are far better though, as LCD does not flicker, and you also avoid the static-induced dust field of the CRT. Avoid glare from the screen, use a screen filter if you need to, but ensure that the area around the screen is adequately lit. NB. Unless merchanting, Runescape is 99% mouse-driven, other than display rotation, so positioning and comfort of the mouse is at least as important as the keyboard. In general, larger mice tend to be more ergnomic than smaller ones, though use of other pointing devices such as a tracker ball could also be considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aoe325 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I'd disagree with the 60Hz refresh rate, the whole point of higher refresh rates is so that persistence of vision can eliminate the flicker, for CRT monitors, 70-75 Hz is usually preferable. Current LCD's are far better though, as LCD does not flicker, and you also avoid the static-induced dust field of the CRT. Avoid glare from the screen, use a screen filter if you need to, but ensure that the area around the screen is adequately lit. NB. Unless merchanting, Runescape is 99% mouse-driven, other than display rotation, so positioning and comfort of the mouse is at least as important as the keyboard. In general, larger mice tend to be more ergnomic than smaller ones, though use of other pointing devices such as a tracker ball could also be considered. ^^Exactly what i was going to post. Quest cape obtained at combat level 83, march 07. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolas2006 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 this is a very helpful guide, unsual...SO WHAT? =D> 9/10 u maybe cud add that u should talk or laugh once in a while while playing this helps to keep the brain also alert (mUm said.. i dunno) w00t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anish00b Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 wonderful, truly wonderful i think that guides like these should be stickied because after all, health comes first signature your as this use backwards this read to enough smart were you if^^^^read backwards^^^^ http://forum.tip.it/viewtopic.php?f=113&t=757562&p=6009903^^^^The Best Melee Training Spot In The Game^^^^ http://forum.tip.it/viewtopic.php?f=180&t=786213^^^^The new Bandits^^^^ even i have the misfile craze!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smobo Posted January 11, 2007 Author Share Posted January 11, 2007 I looked into it deeper and your right about the refresh thing. I'll fix that now. Edit: fixed now. I also added a bit on monitor brightness. Got his first skill cape April 7th 2009, at lv 121+12 cb and 2000 total Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaosgone Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Nice guide! Please add a section about using the mouse. Runescape requires a lot of clicking, after all. One thing I do is: if my wrist is sore, and I still want to play, I work on a less click-intensive skill, like fishing or cooking. http://www.chaosgone.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrench_150 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Wow, this will provide help to those that want to actually get better playing, but actually follow these steps. They may seem dumb now, but you'll be thankful. Thanks for writing this guide and gathering the information, I really only knew the eye one...one where you look away for a couple minutes, but I guess atleast 20 doesn't hurt. =p 99 Fletch~~99 WC~~79/81 Fishing87/94 Magic~~84 RangeEtha! Saradomin Forever~CWCB: 107 Total: 1788+ON BREAK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abyssalwhip Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Lol? Your name is "bet you fail", and you're starting a business with your mom? I'm not even going to touch that..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinslayer777 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 One of the more useful guides, perhaps AOW I'd say. I love the eye section, really helped me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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