How to Set Up a DOOM The Dark Ages Themed Desk

Quick Answer

Start with a large DOOM The Dark Ages mousepad as your foundation, then add the Red Keycard Stream Deck to control your workflow. This guide walks through the steps to build a themed desk that looks and works great.

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Place the Oversized Mousepad: Clear your desk and center the DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations Key Art Oversized Mousepad so the artwork is visible and your mouse has room to move. The 32-by-16-inch size covers most standard desks, so you likely won't need a separate mat for your keyboard. Check that the pad lies flat—curled edges can cause mouse tracking issues. If it arrived rolled, let it sit under a book overnight.
2. Position the Stream Deck: Set the DOOM: The Dark Ages Red Keycard Stream Deck MK.2 by Elgato within easy reach of your dominant hand—typically to the left or right of your keyboard. The 15 keys are bright and readable, so you can glance at labels without leaning. Don't place it behind your monitor or under your desk; you'll defeat the purpose of quick access. A common mistake is putting it too far away and then not using it.
3. Configure Stream Deck Profiles: Download the Stream Deck software from Elgato's site and create a profile for your most-used apps or streaming actions. Assign keys for mute, scene switch, push-to-talk, or launching DOOM The Dark Ages. You can create multiple profiles for work vs. gaming. Start with just 3-5 keys you actually use daily. Overloading all 15 at once leads to confusion and underuse. You can always add more later.
4. Add Lighting and Cable Management: Use a single RGB light strip behind your monitor to cast a red or orange glow that matches the DOOM theme. Route the Stream Deck cable along the edge of your desk with adhesive clips so it doesn't cross the mousepad. Avoid bright white or blue lighting—it clashes with the medieval DOOM palette and can cause eye strain during long sessions.
5. Test Your Workflow: Open a game or streaming software and use the Stream Deck to switch scenes or adjust volume while playing. Make sure the mousepad surface allows smooth gliding for your mouse sensor. Adjust DPI settings if the pad feels different from your previous surface. If the mouse skips or feels sluggish, clean the mousepad with a damp cloth (no harsh cleaners) and check your mouse feet for wear.

Product Facts

• DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations Key Art Oversized Mousepad: The DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations Key Art Oversized Mousepad measures 32 by 16 inches and features the Doom Slayer surrounded by demons with his Super Shotgun and Chain Spear. This large surface covers most desks in one piece, so your mouse and keyboard stay on the same themed surface without needing extra pads.

  

• DOOM: The Dark Ages Red Keycard Stream Deck MK.2 by Elgato (Bethesda Gear Exclusive): The DOOM: The Dark Ages Red Keycard Stream Deck MK.2 by Elgato has 15 customizable LCD keys designed to simplify workflow and is a Bethesda Gear exclusive. You can assign streaming, recording, or productivity shortcuts to the keys, making your themed desk functional for work and play.