FF14's Typing Minigame Exposes the Wildly Different WPM of M…

This highlights how MMO players' typing skills vary widely, and sparks discussion about whether in-game chat can improve real-world typing and grammar.

This highlights how MMO players' typing skills vary widely, and sparks discussion about whether in-game chat can improve real-world typing and grammar.

Key points - Final Fantasy 14 added a typing minigame at the Gold Saucer where four players compete to defeat waves using words. - Typing speeds among MMO players vary greatly despite text chat being the primary communication method. - The average keyboard typist types at 40-60 WPM, according to most sites. - The PC Gamer columnist averages 130-140 WPM on Monkeytype, dropping to 110-120 WPM with proper punctuation. - The columnist grew up playing PC games and MMOs, which provided extensive typing practice.

Timeline - Recently: Final Fantasy 14 releases a new typing minigame at the Gold Saucer. - Recently: PC Gamer's Terminally Online columnist tries the minigame and notices varying typing speeds. - Recently: Columnist shares personal typing stats and asks readers about their own WPM.

FAQ

Q: What is the new typing minigame in FF14? A: It's a party of four at the Gold Saucer where you compete to defeat waves using words. You earn rewards by playing.

Q: What's a good typing speed for MMO players? A: Average is 40-60 WPM, but many MMO players type much faster due to frequent chat. The columnist hits 130-140 WPM on simple tests.

Q: Has playing MMOs improved typing skills? A: Many players credit MMOs for faster typing and better grammar due to constant communication, though it varies by individual.