The world of video games has witnessed a curious phenomenon that tests the limits of ethics and innovation. Basically Homeless, a popular YouTuber, has commented that he has noticed a decline in his reflexes in competitive games after turning 30. Aware that age can affect performance in high-stakes games, he decided to experiment with a technological solution to improve his reaction time in titles like Counter-Strike.
A clever method, although not very efficient
Based on his engineering knowledge, he develops a device that applies electric shocks to the muscles of his arm, allowing him to shoot almost instantly. Using a PC with the object recognition program YOLO and a Raspberry Pi connected to relays, the system activates the movement of his arm, forcing involuntary clicks on the mouse. The result is a reaction time of less than 100 ms, representing a significant improvement over what he could achieve naturally.
However, the use of this technology is not without problems. Basically Homeless has pointed out that this system causes pain and involuntary contractions that affect its accuracy, making it not always able to hit its shots. Despite the benefits in speed, long periods of play can become uncomfortable. Additionally, he wanted to clarify that it is not about cheating “since it is his own body that acts,” although he warns about the risk of possible bans from companies for violating usage policies.
Thus, the occurrence of Basically Homeless opens a debate about the thin line between performance enhancement and the use of techniques that may be considered deceptive, in a competitive environment where every millisecond counts.
