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Post #1 · Posted at 2014-03-24 04:02:23pm 10 years ago

Offline riskofsoundingnerdy
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Last updated: 2015-02-24 12:09am
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Hey all, some of you may remember a while ago I was working on a Pop'n Music style theme for Stepmania 5. Well I've had to put that project on halt as I am in my final year of high school and my practical subjects require "major works" (I'm not sure if this applies in countries other than Australia). Nevertheless, for Design & Technology I have managed to justify a new DDR mix as my major design project. The following is an updated WIP song list and preview of the theme:

Song list:
##Japanese Licences##
CLICK/ClariS
Grotesque feat. Namie Amuro
LUVORATORRRRRY! / Giga-P feat. GUMI & Rin
mottai night land/kyary pamyu pamyu
PonPonPon/kyary pamyu pamyu
S.A.K.U.R.A/Sandaime J Soul Brothers
SHIFT/Capsule
Stalemate!/IOSYS jk Girls
Sweet Refrain/Perfume

##USA Licences##
Applause / Lady Gaga
Birthday / Katy Perry
Call Me Maybe / Carly Rae Japsen
Classic / MKTO
Happiness / Alexis Jordan
Happy / Pharrell Williams
Hello / martin solveig & dragonette
I Will Never Let You Down / Rita Ora
Party Rock Anthem / LMFAO
Summer / Calvin Harris
Take Me Home feat. Bebe Rexha / Cash Cash
The Time (Dirty Bit) / The Black Eyed Peas

##New Songs## (Rather than "Konami Originals")
Affection / Another Infinity feat. Mayumi Morinaga
Aftershock / USAO vs Aran
As One feat. Yukacco / The 4th
djemilament / Hommarju
Dot / kors k
ELECTRONIC / Sota Fujimori
Energy_Drink Girl◎Fein-chan! / Camellia feat. nanahira
Etude / Nhato
Floor Burn / Fracus & Darwin
Helios / Akira Complex
Higher feat. Anita Kelsey / Hamel & Jeremus
Kira Kira / Ryu☆
Las Vegas / Dirty Androids
MAGE / Tatsh
Rebirth / REDALiCE feat. Ayumi Nomiya
SAY IT AGAIN / NAOKI feat. DDT / from Dance Dance Revolution S
smooooch ・∀・-Akiba Koubou mix- / Remixed by DJ Command

##from Console Version##
Concertino In Blue / Hirofumi Sasaki / from Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3
KEEP ON MOVING (Orbit1remix) / D'n'B STARS / from Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3
Now's The Time / Brenda / from Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 3
One Sided Love / D-crew with Melissa Petty / from Dance Dance Revolution (PS3)
Surrender (PureFocus remix) / U1 ft. Becca Hossany / from Dance Dance Revolution (Wii)
Take Me / Harmony Machine / from Dance Dance Revolution (Wii)
Win the Game / DKC Crew / from Dance Dance Revolution (PS3)
Wine Red (Tommie Sunshine's Brooklyn Fire Retouch) / The Hush Sound / from Dance Dance Revolution X (PS2)

##Bemani crossovers##
Anisakis -somatic mutation type Forza- / Suzaku / from Beatmania IIDX 15: DJ Troopers
concon / S-C-U / from jubeat knit APPEND
DAZZLING♡SEASON / jun / from CROSS×BEATS
Elisha / DJ YOSHITAKA / from beatmania IIDX 17 SIRIUS
ƒƒƒƒƒ / Five Hammer / from pop'n music 13 カーニバル
Go Beyond!! / Ryu☆ Vs. Sota / from beatmania IIDX 13 DistorteD CS
In Heaven / Sota Fujimori / from beatmania IIDX 20 tricoro
Macuilxochitl / TOMOSUKE / from jubeat ripples
ROCKET MAN / Mutsuhiko Izumi / from GITADORA
Sakura Reflection / Ryu☆ / from REFLEC BEAT
Smile Replay / seiya-murai feat. Akinari / from pop'n music Sunny Park
WORLD COLOR / Nekomata Master feat. Hayashi Momoko / from pop'n music Sunny Park
Wuv U / kors k / from REFLEC BEAT

##Extra Stage##
Deep Blue Sky / Sota Fujimori
encounter / Nekomata Master+ / from jubeat saucer fulfill
Last Dance -extend vocal ver.- / dj TAKA
Lighting Shower / TAG / from beatmania IIDX 21 SPADA
MAGE / tatsh
TRENCH / Ryu☆

##Encore Extra Stage##
Candy Crack Curtain Call / t+pazolite
LET'S JUMP / Camellia


Please keep in mind this is the song list so far and I would like to make it more extensive with suggestions and help from people in the rhythm gaming community. So feel free to post opinions and advice!

Theme:

The following is the standard use of the theme in home mode:
Attract Loop: (Warning, screens for Konami and Bemani, e-Amusement, RSA, staff roll)
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Title Menu:
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Home Options:
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Edit Menu:
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Caution:
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Select Mode:
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Select Style:
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Select Music:
1 Player:
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2 Players:
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+ groove radars and "no data" display
Select Options:
2 Players:
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Stage Information:
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Gameplay:
2 Players:
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Evaluation:
2 Players:
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Summary:
2 Players:
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Gameover:
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Features:
1. Player Number driven stage doors: Blue if P1, Pink if P2, both
if 2 players.

2. Built in random movies: Like DDR X2 onwards random movies are
built into ScreenGameplay underlay but song videos and BGA's
will play if they exist.

3. Interchangeable information panes in ScreenSelectMusic: Similar
to DDR 2014, the groove radar and difficulty list are inter-
changeable.

4. Group name display: Like DDR 2014, the group name display is
featured in ScreenSelectMusic.

5. Access to ScreenPlayerOptions: Similar to console versions,
the Player Options menu is accessible via
ScreenSelectMusic but still available the normal way.

6. Starter Mode: Features a video tutorial similar to that of
DancingStage SuperNOVA (AC) and instructions for beginner
players.

7. Timing Graphics: Like DDR X2, X3, 2013 and 2014, Fast/Slow
graphics are featured below the player judgment.

8. Calorie display: Calories burned per step are shown next to
the difficulty display in ScreenGameplay.

9. ScreenEvaluation: Similar to DDR 2014, information panes are
interchangeable. Judgment and calorie/total calorie panes
are viewable.

10. Group Colours: Group colours (those used in DDR 2014) are
featured in the frame of each music wheel item.

11. Service Options/Home Options: Service options have been
changed into two new screens. If the operator button is
pressed (for arcade use), the operator menu will be displayed
with arcade specific options similar to DDR AC service options.
If you are using home mode, you can access the home options
screen from ScreenTitleMenu which features Stepmania options.

12. Ranking Screen: As a part of the attract sequence, a ranking
screen is shown that displays the highest score (single, double,
all difficulties) for each song.


Updated Release!
For Stepmania5 beta3:
Theme without BG Videos: http://www.mediafire.com/download/xeow0e4w3s403md/DDRNG.zip (165mb)
BG Videos support: http://www.mediafire.com/download/1p1kto9gbarslaf/Random_movies.zip (2.41gb)
Simfile pack: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/evgnh4xoc9sj5/Songs (subject to change)

Please let me know if you are having any trouble with the links.

Updates:
- Screens run without errors.
- Scores on SelectMusic have been removed for the time being while I rewrite them.
- Minor graphic fixes.
- Risky On/Off fix.
- Player Options and Song Options accessible after SelectMusic (the way everyone is used to). Both screens also play music.
- Combo splashes + Good FullCombo.
- Music loops.

Big thanks to Kyzentun for helping me out with the errors.
Commissions for music and cover art are now open ✨
Heck, I'll even do simfiles if you want.

Post #2 · Posted at 2014-03-24 06:14:05pm 10 years ago

Offline DDR Addict
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Here's just a few observations I'd like to make on that tracklist

Quote: riskofsoundingnerdy
Song list:
##Japanese Licences##
mottai night land/kyary pamyu pamyu
PonPonPon/kyary pamyu pamyu
Sweet Refrain/Perfume

##USA Licences##
Applause/Lady Gaga
Call Me Maybe/ Carly Rae Jaspen
Celebration/Kool and the Gang
Happiness/Alexis Jordan
I'm Yours/Jason Mraz
So What/P!nk
Take On Me/A-ha
Viva La Vida/Coldplay
When Love Takes Over/David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland
Y.M.C.A/Village People

The "criteria for success" of the song list aspect is:
- Addresses a wider audience of Japanese and Western players
- Satisfies experienced players with a variety of new songs

Two questions to start: are those returning songs getting new steps/cuts, and is this meant to resemble an actual KONAMI arcade title? Because if the answers are "No" and "Yes", respectively, you've failed the 2nd part of your criteria. The way console licenses songs get onto the arcade mainly is if they are contemporaries (the 2009 series getting 4 songs into X2, COME CLEAN from SN making it to SN2). After that, however, they're usually gone with the exception of the fluke revival, the one from a game at least 2 generations away (i.e. Waiting for Tonight in SN2 from EXTREME CS, Everytime We Touch in X2 from Universe, and Mickey Mouse March (Eurobeat) in 2013 from Disney Mix) It's worth noting in the recent cases that they are recut as well. Anyway, So What and Viva La Vida wouldn't both make it in, and YMCA's license has expired if jubeat is any sign. Also, there probably should be more Japanese licenses to "address a wider audience of Japanese players", perhaps a few covers from jubeat, pop'n, or GITADORA, some SAVIOR OF SONG, some Golden Bomber, some Leo leiri, the list goes on.

Quote: riskofsoundingnerdy
##Bemani crossovers##
ÆTHER/TAG Underground/from REFLEC BEAT colette
Anisakis -somatic mutation type Forza-/Suzaku/from Beatmania IIDX 15: DJ Troopers
concon/S-C-U/from jubeat knit APPEND
Elisha/DJ YOSHITAKA/from beatmania IIDX 17 SIRIUS
Go Beyond!!/Ryu☆ Vs. Sota/from beatmania IIDX 13 DistorteD CS
In Heaven/Sota Fujimori/from beatmania IIDX 20 tricoro
JOMANDA/DJ YOSHITAKA/from jubeat copious APPEND
Sakura Reflection/Ryu☆/from REFLEC BEAT
Spangle/Yukky feat. Rio Kuniyoshi/from REFLEC BEAT
squall/猫叉Master+/from jubeat saucer
Wuv U/kors k/from REFLEC BEAT

Despite the actual origins of songs being relatively varied, I can't help but think you're an avid REFLEC BEAT player from this list. I know the problem, as I had it similarly for a long time with jubeat songs usually crossing over to my simfiles. Still, it may be worth checking out a few OSTs for other recent BEMANI games to find some more variety to the gems that you decide to step.

Overall, this seems promising. Hopefully your assignment ends up well!

Post #3 · Posted at 2014-03-25 11:42:19am 10 years ago

Offline riskofsoundingnerdy
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"Yeah, nah."
Thank you for your reply

To answer your questions, regarding the returning licences they are licences from console versions but I was fairly sure they belonged in the licences section rather than the console section. I will be expanding the licences section after I've worked on the crossovers, this includes Japanese licences as well though I have yet to research far into J-Pop because my knowledge of that doesn't really extend past that of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Perfume. As for whether this is to be an arcade or console style release I am ultimately aiming for a combination of the two and obviously for it not to be released for commercial use.

As for the crossovers, I did a little research into what songs people would like to be crossed over into DDR via the "Songs that should be crossed over" thread and took notice of frequently appearing songs and stepped a few of those first, however today I have been working on some GITADORA crossovers.

Also just an addition, would people be interested in seeing comebacks from older artists? sampling masters MEGA for example or something of the like.
Commissions for music and cover art are now open ✨
Heck, I'll even do simfiles if you want.

Post #4 · Posted at 2014-03-25 01:22:03pm 10 years ago

Offline chewi
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Okay, before I start, I'm assuming that is aiming to be an arcade release. One thing that is bothering me is the organization of the songlist. Romaji is used for the Japanese songs, and the use of no space between the song and artist makes it kinda hard to read. For example:

もったいないとらんど / きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ
PONPONPON / きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ

However, if you're intending this to be the Western arcade release or something romaji is fine. Songs in Western releases are always romanized. A good place to start looking for Japanese license choices are other BEMANI games such as jubeat or REFLEC BEAT because the songs that are put on there are usually really popular (this includes artist packs for jubeat plus, REFLEC BEAT plus, etc.).

For the US licenses, it makes no sense to me why you are repeating licenses. They were already on a game, and usually licenses don't get revived on arcade versions (one exception I think of is COME CLEAN and WAITING FOR TONIGHT on SN2). I do realize that those songs are popular, but they are kind of stale.

Applause / Lady Gaga
Call Me Maybe / Carly Rae Jaspen
Happiness / Alexis Jordan
When Love Takes Over (feat. Kelly Rowland) / David Guetta

These songs are a good start, but you can add more Western songs (I do notice you said you're still adding them). A good place to look is the Billboard Charts, or the Now That's What I Call Music! CD series.

Please be careful of how the songs are titled and stuff, make sure it's right.

Lesson.31 Encounters with stupid / sampling masters
smooooch・∀・ -秋葉工房 mix- / Remixed by DJ Command
一回性二階席 ~STRAIGHT~ / DJ TECHNORCH
without end / chihaya(Tonika) & *spiLa*

I kinda get why you're reviving SAY IT AGAIN, because Rescue Me was in DDR X3 VS 2ndMIX. I think you did good on choosing songs with artists that have been in BEMANI before, because it kinda gives a feeling of familiarity. But, you should also branch out and choose songs from other artists. As for the CS revivals, well... I get that too, just look at DDR 2013.

I kinda agree with DDR Addict about what he said about the BEMANI crossovers. There seems to be a IIDX and REFLEC BEAT bias. Show pop'n music some love or something, GITADORA too. Tongue Watch out for formatting things here, too.

ÆTHER / TAG underground - this song has been recently added to DDR 2013.
Anisakis -somatic mutation type "Forza"- / 朱雀
スパンコール / Yukky feat. Rio Kuniyoshi

For the special songs, I'm just going to assume you're gonna create them yourself, or get someone to make the audio for you. That doesn't matter to me, really. However, MAX, PARANOiA, and TRIP MACHINE songs are kinda old. Well, actually, there were some in X3, but I feel like they were only there because of the VS 2ndMIX gimmick. I get it with the title being "Next Generation" but that seems played out. Maybe change the name and get some other songs to be the boss songs. IMO, it's ok to use the "new" songs as boss songs too. They don't have to be MAX, PARANOiA, TRIP MACHINE, MAXX, EVOLVED, generic jun song, etc.
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Post #5 · Posted at 2014-03-25 02:06:58pm 10 years ago

Offline riskofsoundingnerdy
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"Yeah, nah."
Thanks Chewi☆,

I was planning to have everything romanised to universalise/westernise the project a little more, hence "akiba koubou mix", "Suzaku" and Spangle. To be honest I wasn't sure about Lesson.31 Encounters with stupid because on the disc it seemed like "Lesson.31" was in place of something like "31. [song name]".

As for special songs, the MAX, PARANOiA and TRIP MACHINE generation songs are placeholders at the moment but I was thinking of using them as some sort of unlock and have something fun for the extra stages.
Commissions for music and cover art are now open ✨
Heck, I'll even do simfiles if you want.

Post #6 · Posted at 2014-03-25 09:15:21pm 10 years ago

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"BANNED"
I have a song suggestion for a cross over. I know that this might be a long shot.

MOONLIGHT DENSETSU / SANAE SHINTANI from Pop n' Music

Post #7 · Posted at 2014-05-23 11:08:17am 9.8 years ago

Offline riskofsoundingnerdy
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"Yeah, nah."
Update is in the first post
Commissions for music and cover art are now open ✨
Heck, I'll even do simfiles if you want.

Post #8 · Posted at 2014-05-23 01:43:58pm 9.8 years ago

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Oh my god, that theme looks better than Konami's themes. I'm really looking forward to this theme, keep up the good work!

Post #9 · Posted at 2014-05-23 03:31:12pm 9.8 years ago

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Amazing theme!
When do you think it will be released?
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Post #10 · Posted at 2014-05-23 03:59:05pm 9.8 years ago

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Really nice theme. I like how it takes elements from the official themes but adds new stuff.
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Post #11 · Posted at 2014-05-23 11:30:49pm 9.8 years ago

Offline riskofsoundingnerdy
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"Yeah, nah."
Thanks guys,

Well the official due date for the project is sometime in August but I am hoping to release an alpha before then just to get some feedback.
Commissions for music and cover art are now open ✨
Heck, I'll even do simfiles if you want.

Post #12 · Posted at 2014-05-23 11:37:06pm 9.8 years ago

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Quote: riskofsoundingnerdy
Thanks guys,

Well the official due date for the project is sometime in August but I am hoping to release an alpha before then just to get some feedback.
Take all the time that you need I'm sure it will be Perfect
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Post #13 · Posted at 2014-05-24 02:01:33pm 9.8 years ago

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That is a brilliant theme! Cannot wait to try thisBig Grin

Post #14 · Posted at 2014-06-03 11:01:53am 9.8 years ago

Offline riskofsoundingnerdy
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"Yeah, nah."
Another update + YouTube preview in the first post
Commissions for music and cover art are now open ✨
Heck, I'll even do simfiles if you want.

Post #15 · Posted at 2014-06-03 07:09:15pm 9.8 years ago

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Just watched the video, I really like it. I'm curious though, does choosing STARTER do anything different? I really like the thing on select music that tells you what group you currently opened. I also like what you did with the difficulties and groove radar. The stage info screen is nice as well, I like the doors. Gameplay is good, can't think of anything wrong with it. I also like that the calories thing is on the results screen.
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Post #16 · Posted at 2014-06-03 08:58:26pm 9.8 years ago

Offline riskofsoundingnerdy
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"Yeah, nah."
I'm currently working on STARTER mode, which features a tutorial and then basically follows Happy mode from DDR X2
Commissions for music and cover art are now open ✨
Heck, I'll even do simfiles if you want.

Post #17 · Posted at 2014-06-03 09:46:01pm 9.8 years ago

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"huhbluh"
The song choices are pretty great and
Holy crap.

The theme.

Post #18 · Posted at 2014-06-14 12:10:46pm 9.7 years ago

Offline riskofsoundingnerdy
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"Yeah, nah."
Update in first post + announcement for anyone interested in testing this theme/songlist
Commissions for music and cover art are now open ✨
Heck, I'll even do simfiles if you want.

Post #19 · Posted at 2014-06-14 01:07:06pm 9.7 years ago

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0:30 The model is stepping on Down but it's the Up freeze arrow
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Post #20 · Posted at 2014-06-14 01:49:00pm 9.7 years ago

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Actually, the model is facing towards the player, so she is stepping on the up panel. It is admittedly a little confusing especially since you only see her for a half-second though.
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