Post #21 · Posted at 2008-08-17 03:20:56pm 15.6 years ago
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No dude, that is the new "invisible" mat...it's so light and durable, that you can't even see the damage! (even where you are stepping) lol I'm bored and i have to go to bed REAL soon >_>
The worst part is the sensors don't work. DXfor even the most realistic arcade experience. Thanks Konami/arcade operators
Post #22 · Posted at 2008-08-17 09:51:47pm 15.6 years ago
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No dude, that is the new "invisible" mat...it's so light and durable, that you can't even see the damage! (even where you are stepping) lol I'm bored and i have to go to bed REAL soon >_>
The worst part is the sensors don't work. DXPost #23 · Posted at 2008-08-17 11:13:13pm 15.6 years ago
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Mad Catz Beat Pad Pro for the XBox 360. Their pads for the PS2 were shit, but the thick pad for the 360 works a lot better than the flimsy, unresponsive pads that come in the bundles.
I don't even bother getting pads for the PS2 anymore. If Konami's going to make charts that look like BMS simfile rejects, why should I bother taking them seriously?
I don't even bother getting pads for the PS2 anymore. If Konami's going to make charts that look like BMS simfile rejects, why should I bother taking them seriously?
Post #24 · Posted at 2008-08-17 11:17:11pm 15.6 years ago
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I don't even bother getting pads for the PS2 anymore. If Konami's going to make charts that look like BMS simfile rejects, why should I bother taking them seriously?
They mostly do that for the boss songs. The normal songs are usually fine.Post #25 · Posted at 2008-08-17 11:43:20pm 15.6 years ago
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That's no excuse. Boss song or not, a clusterfuck is still a clusterfuck. Sure, boss songs should be damn hard, but they should still be fun.
The arcade/PS2 boss songs prior to SN2? Tough, but fun.
The boss songs on the XBox series? Same thing. Sure, Insaner (L.E.D.'s Punishment Mix) on UM4 was a little iffy, but they more than made up for it with the boss songs on UNIVERSE.
However, when I look at some of the higher-end songs on SN2, like say, Pluto Relinquish and Dead End GRS, it convinces me that whoever made those charts did little more than drag their sack across the arrow keys for a minute and a half. It's not that I think Konami can't make good-yet-challenging charts anymore (hell, I still think Pluto on Oni is crazy-fun), it's that they just don't seem to want to put any real effort into it.
"Hey, should we give this song a challenging chart that features tricky things like gallops and well-placed triplets?"
"Nah, let's just cut and paste some of the shittiest BMS files we can find. They'll never be able to tell the difference."
The arcade/PS2 boss songs prior to SN2? Tough, but fun.
The boss songs on the XBox series? Same thing. Sure, Insaner (L.E.D.'s Punishment Mix) on UM4 was a little iffy, but they more than made up for it with the boss songs on UNIVERSE.
However, when I look at some of the higher-end songs on SN2, like say, Pluto Relinquish and Dead End GRS, it convinces me that whoever made those charts did little more than drag their sack across the arrow keys for a minute and a half. It's not that I think Konami can't make good-yet-challenging charts anymore (hell, I still think Pluto on Oni is crazy-fun), it's that they just don't seem to want to put any real effort into it.
"Hey, should we give this song a challenging chart that features tricky things like gallops and well-placed triplets?"
"Nah, let's just cut and paste some of the shittiest BMS files we can find. They'll never be able to tell the difference."
Post #26 · Posted at 2008-08-17 11:51:38pm 15.6 years ago
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Post #27 · Posted at 2008-08-18 12:21:20am 15.6 years ago
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i use the official konami ones. i bought one from EB games that was made by GameStop (their own brand). it was complete garbage! i would play Fascination ~ELM~ on basic and the pad literally moved a meter and a half!
Also the X and triangle buttons under the left and right arrows screwed me up all the time as I would always accidentally press one and it would give me an almost or a good. I'm now trying to find a cheap GameCube to PS2 converter so I can use my HP mat on SN2
Also the X and triangle buttons under the left and right arrows screwed me up all the time as I would always accidentally press one and it would give me an almost or a good. I'm now trying to find a cheap GameCube to PS2 converter so I can use my HP mat on SN2
Post #28 · Posted at 2008-08-18 12:31:21am 15.6 years ago
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React professional series is what I use, it even comes with a 7 year warranty. <not a typo by the way>
Post #29 · Posted at 2008-08-18 01:44:07am 15.6 years ago
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I don't even bother getting pads for the PS2 anymore. If Konami's going to make charts that look like BMS simfile rejects, why should I bother taking them seriously?
Ultramix 2-4 and Universe 1-2 are very good, although there are occasional quirks along the way.
Post #30 · Posted at 2008-08-18 10:09:49am 15.6 years ago
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I thought SN's boss songs were acceptable. The only ones I had a problem with were:
CHAOS
HDV
FELM
FAXX and
SN2 was incredibly crappy to the point where some of the charts were crap. Most of the charts were littered with jumps and generally not fun to play.
The only chart I found acceptable in that incredible mess of charts was Pluto . Pluto Relinquish made sense and followed the beat but that ending run was too crazy when most of the chart was 9 footer material.
CHAOS
HDV
FELM
FAXX and
SN2 was incredibly crappy to the point where some of the charts were crap. Most of the charts were littered with jumps and generally not fun to play.
The only chart I found acceptable in that incredible mess of charts was Pluto . Pluto Relinquish made sense and followed the beat but that ending run was too crazy when most of the chart was 9 footer material.
Post #31 · Posted at 2008-08-18 11:30:26am 15.6 years ago
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Am I the only one who somewhat likes the newer boss songs? Sure the oni charts for all of them are shit (sans Pluto), but imo, PH, HDV, NGO, FELM are pretty fun on . FAXX and PR are hard but they arent impossible; it actually reminds me of when I thought M300 was impossible .
Post #32 · Posted at 2008-08-18 12:32:43pm 15.6 years ago
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Am I the only one who somewhat likes the newer boss songs? Sure the oni charts for all of them are shit (sans Pluto), but imo, PH, HDV, NGO, FELM are pretty fun on . Sure FAXX and PR are hard but they arent impossible; it actually reminds me of when I thought M300 was impossible .
Oh, I'll agree that they're not impossible. After all, Strangeprogram has been passed, and it puts them all to shame. And if you see no separation between "hard" and "fun", then you can see them as fun. But even playing them on half speed, I didn't really enjoy any of them. Too many awkwardly placed jumps.Post #33 · Posted at 2008-08-18 01:07:23pm 15.6 years ago
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Post #34 · Posted at 2008-08-18 02:43:32pm 15.6 years ago
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I currently use a RedOctane Ignition 3.0 because:
1) The StepMania website claims it is "officially recommended" (by the SM developers?)
2) I am a n00b who usually only plays up to charts (and never boss songs)
3) I often have to transport the pad between my home and university locations (in two adjacent U.S. states)
1) The StepMania website claims it is "officially recommended" (by the SM developers?)
2) I am a n00b who usually only plays up to charts (and never boss songs)
3) I often have to transport the pad between my home and university locations (in two adjacent U.S. states)
Post #35 · Posted at 2008-08-18 08:35:11pm 15.6 years ago
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ATomik, I must say those pads are awesome.
In the case of PH , it's somewhat acceptable, being the expert chart of a boss song but the and charts were created by potheads.
Jump streams, step-jump streams, fully-fledged gallops, and quarter note spins at 300 BPM does not a chart make.
In the case of PH , it's somewhat acceptable, being the expert chart of a boss song but the and charts were created by potheads.
Jump streams, step-jump streams, fully-fledged gallops, and quarter note spins at 300 BPM does not a chart make.
Post #36 · Posted at 2008-08-18 09:13:02pm 15.6 years ago
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In the case of PH , it's somewhat acceptable, being the expert chart of a boss song but the and charts were created by potheads.
Jump streams, step-jump streams, fully-fledged gallops, and quarter note spins at 300 BPM does not a chart make.
Hey, don't bash potheads like that.Jump streams, step-jump streams, fully-fledged gallops, and quarter note spins at 300 BPM does not a chart make.
Post #37 · Posted at 2008-08-18 10:35:27pm 15.6 years ago
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ATomik, I must say those pads are awesome.
In the case of PH , it's somewhat acceptable, being the expert chart of a boss song but the and charts were created by people on LSD.
Jump streams, step-jump streams, fully-fledged gallops, and quarter note spins at 300 BPM does not a chart make.
In the case of PH , it's somewhat acceptable, being the expert chart of a boss song but the and charts were created by people on LSD.
Jump streams, step-jump streams, fully-fledged gallops, and quarter note spins at 300 BPM does not a chart make.
Is that better?
Post #38 · Posted at 2008-08-18 10:41:54pm 15.6 years ago
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However, when I look at some of the higher-end songs on SN2, like say, Pluto Relinquish and Dead End GRS, it convinces me that whoever made those charts did little more than drag their sack across the arrow keys for a minute and a half.
This just made me think of something I saw on Groovestats, where they were discussing what to do with crap custom charts that were uploaded.Quote: TheCosmicPope
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nor do I want to play a pack made up of nothing but 15 footers that someone just decided to hit their dick repeatedly on the keys.
My dick hits were very decisive.And this 3.75+ rating for ranking seems good to me. Now voting for files actually means something haha.
Post #39 · Posted at 2008-08-18 11:01:35pm 15.6 years ago
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That's really, really, really funny.
Post #40 · Posted at 2008-08-19 12:44:53am 15.6 years ago
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I have to use my stupid Gamestop pad that has been stomped on so much by little kids with their shoes on, has a bunch of rips, and this chocolate stain under the pad that I have no idea on how to get out >_>