[W.I.P] DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME 2 (AC)

I actually know what I'm doing this time!

DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME 2 (AC) aims to be a graphical edit for beware's EXTREME, with added songs.

I already have a video showcasing it and some screenshots.
Also, I have made several changes since the time of posting this thread, and I feel like I should post an update soon, as I actually "made" this thread a few days ago, but I didn't post it until now.

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Will this be for SM5?

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It's going to be it's own client, similar to Beware's Extreme (which is what it is based off of)

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So, this is not Stepmania?

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Beware's Extreme is a Stepmania client.

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I'm confused. Will this be compatible with Stepmania 5, or will I need 3.9?

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When it's finished, I will be uploading the theme as an entire client instead (I'm gonna rename the thread to reflect this)

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What does that mean?

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It's going to be uploaded as an entire game instead of a theme, so you have every required file as well as the theme and extra songs

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Oh... I get it now.

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"I actually know what I'm doing this time!"
You sure?

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Yeah

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This looks god awful

What

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You can't just cobble together assets from a bunch of DDR games, borrow so wholesale from another fan project, and call it your own. Not only is it lazy, but it will get you on bad terms with creators. Also, if all you're adding in the song department are recent mixes' songs, that'll also get you in hot water considering A's stuff are fan recreations that the fans didn't consent to have packaged here (also, make banners at least so they don't end up with warped messes on the song select). I can tell you that unless you show some effort in at least either the theming (making your own assets, revamping the UI so it's not just EXTREME palette swapped) or the stepmaking (actually writing new simfiles), nobody's going to download this.

Oh ok. I thought it would be neat to do this but turns out no

So I guess I should just cancel this then

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Speaking as wholesome Quickman and not VINDICATED QUICKMAN, I do kinda like the aesthetic of what you've tried to do here? I guess? Alright, now time for angry mode: Why even. The gridded background doesn't animate. The gameplay screen is 95% stolen. The song select screen is also 95% stolen. Come on, man. I don't give a shit if you just threw some songs in the general direction of your computer while working on this and then slapped on some new judgement font. This looks so fucking lazy. Make your own theme.

EDIT: Oh okay you've also stolen Ace simfiles without crediting people. TIME FOR A LOCK, METHINKS.

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All I can say with this theme is just really poorly thought and poorly made. You could've done something better than this. If I were you, why not start talking to some forum members here who are theme creators at the same time. They'll give you an idea on how to really make a theme as a starting point. And try something more creative with your theme title because DDR EXTREME 2 (AC) doesn't really fit at all. Got my point?

This...This is just a mess. Stolen assets and the "Original" ones look awful.

Work on an original theme, ask for help, do something slightly more creative, and don't steal assets kids.

I was going to work on the graphics first and then the code but I guess I'll just work on this on my own time without posting it anywhere.

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