Originally Posted by TC_Halogen (Post 3613783)

Also, for a person who is interested in a different experience of playing, Pulsen is the way to go too. Previous versions of SM didn't allow for usage of lift steps, in-song attacks (rather than coursing), fake steps (truly fake, without screwing up scoring), a stable unlock system, etc.

Originally Posted by Saturn2888 (Post 3613659)

You are correct, scores currently don’t exist, there’s only a hit or miss points system in place. I’ve setup a scoring system in the dev builds of r0004, but we haven’t fully tested it out yet. I’ll see if I can’t finalize it tonight. The big bulk of the code overhaul to add it in was already done months ago so it shouldn’t pose too much of an issue by this point.

Originally Posted by ddr_f4n (Post 3613872)

are there other noteskins at least?

Originally Posted by TC_Halogen (Post 3613783)

Obviously, people don't understand the purpose of this game. Yeah, it looks like SM5, and yes, you pay for content, which is something that typical SM players aren't used to.

Originally Posted by Oni-Paranoia (Post 3614341)

You don't describe the purpose, so why point out everyone's pure ignorance?

Also, I'm 99% sure I can mimic most of what Pulsen has to offer with SM5, so I see where everyone is coming from when they complain about paying for something they can obtain for free.

Originally Posted by Saturn2888 (Post 3614332)

Electrokinesis, did you ever try Holiday Hurricane? If you liked Stormy Weather, Nick N did something really unique in Holiday Hurricane which you'll definitely find surprising.

Originally Posted by Saturn2888 (Post 3614332)

You said you preferred the Static noteskin. Any preference with the Emphin or Bolden version?

Originally Posted by i love you (Post 3613771)

@Salespeople/People who support etc: Feel free to bash me about it. I do not really care lmao

Originally Posted by ninjaKIWI (Post 3613773)

Paying for a video game? Jesus christ that's SO OUT OF LINE.

Originally Posted by rushyrulz (Post 3614371)

ITT: we talk about an incomplete pay-to-play SM5 based rhythm game.

Originally Posted by Choofers (Post 3614553)

yo pulsen is pretty bad in terms of concept but Electrokinesis, keep posting

Originally Posted by Electrokinesis (Post 3614537)

I just unlocked all the songs (except whatever other secret charts there are... I got Steel Monster's [my GOD those trills...] and Finite's) but I did enjoy Holiday Hurricane. Took a few plays to start getting used to those fakes. Actually, are some of the bombs fake too? There were a few Bomb+Arrow notes that I hit on my first run that didn't explode or count at all. (this is the highest difficulty chart of the song I'm talking about, to be sure)

Even after having played every song, I keep coming back to Stormy Weather as the most fun, even though it's not the most difficult or anything, it's easily my favorite chart.

Currently I like Emphin more. Honestly, if you want a simple suggestion for a noteskin, just one that more resembles the classic arrow we all know any love. Could just throw in Delta, but I'll let you guys come up with something. Honestly, I've gotten so used to the current noteskins that it doesn't matter much anymore though.

Originally Posted by rushyrulz (Post 3640986)

I can understand why you might want to keep this thread alive, but a quadruple post over the course of a month is usually a tell-tale sign that this community is no longer interested in the thread. Also, a blatant forum rule infraction to the max.

Originally Posted by PriestREA (Post 3641017)

Indeed. If you wanted to make updates and developments regarding the game, a simple "EDIT:" would have sufficed. I'm sure, as Rushy said the community is no longer interested in the thread. Notwithstanding the forgoing, if there was interest in the thread, someone would have long ago noticed your edit.

Originally Posted by PriestREA (Post 3641017)

Indeed. If you wanted to make updates and developments regarding the game, a simple "EDIT:" would have sufficed. I'm sure, as Rushy said the community is no longer interested in the thread. Notwithstanding the forgoing, if there was interest in the thread, someone would have long ago noticed your edit.

For the sake of reading what this thread has had to offer, I was extremely disappointed with the concept of Pulsen. The design has mimicked SM5 all too closely and for that reason, will continue to hinder the development of this game. Sure, it does give starting players a different perspective on rhythm gaming, but so does SM. Simple songs and lower level charts aren't exclusive to pulsen, and I can assure you, there are hundreds of packs available for SM that can give lower level players (myself included) a good chance at developing better skills in the long run. For the more advanced players and the FFR "elite" community (D4 and up), Pulsen plateaus all too quickly at a set difficulty and does not push into more advanced and technical files (from what I've seen). It's just not a game that many players may be willing to invest into. SM has thousands upon thousands of packs ready for all skill levels, the solo, pump, double game modes (not sure if I've seen them in Pulsen, didn't pay much attention to that attribute) to enhance and make the game more difficult for those who want more.

Yes, charging for a video game is COMPLETELY understandable, but when the big competitors (FFR, SM and Thirdstyle) charge nothing to access their services, it puts Pulsen at a loss. Even ITG and DDR can be found free (their songs at least). Cabinets do cost anywhere between $3,000 to $7,000+, but you pay for the actual machine and work put into it. Paying money for addons is ridiculous in my opinion. Take Call of Duty for example, they charged $15 for useless map packs that didn't enhance the game. They also charged users $70 for MW2.5, which boasted "surreal gameplay" and "everlasting multiplayer experiences". Unfortunately, the users didn't agree, as the game suffered generally unfavorable ratings on Metacritic.

I apologize for the long and overdrawn post, but I found it necessary to bring the reality (as I see it) to light.

Originally Posted by Saturn2888 (Post 3641088)

I appreciate your feedback regardless of the size!

In your opinion, how is a resemblance to SM5 harmful to the project?

You’re right, Pulsen is definitely more pad- and introductory- focused than keyboard. The majority of people working on the game aren’t keyboard players or aren’t familiar with keyboard charts enough to make a high-quality keyboard pack.

Thanks to your post, I’m pushing that part of the project further. We’ve had plenty of people message eager to make keyboard charts for Pulsen, and we’ve already got someone working on it. All we have to do now is get more people and a pack can release fairly quickly.

Any sort of input you or anyone else on FFR can provide us on what keyboard-specific features you’d like to see in Pulsen would help us make a better game designed specifically for your needs.

Because of the online system, we haven’t released anything new for a while so I can definitely understand the speculation on the lack of Double and Story mode. In the meantime, the Pulsen Developer Commentary videos preview some of what we’re working on behind the scenes.

I agree, most DLC systems don’t work because they are overcharging or doing something shady like selling you the last chapter of the game for an extra $10 on the $60 you already paid. This isn’t what we’re after.

Our decision to not charge $50 for a game bundle and instead allow people to pick what they want from a free game was definitely a hard one. It took us quite a while to adjust to the notion that any code we put in we wouldn’t be making back on, but we’re happy with the choice we made and the possibilities it allows in terms of lower prices, more-specific releases, and personalization of the game as we release more packs.

Thanks for your feedback and I hope to hear more from this forum!,
-- Kevin G

Originally Posted by PriestREA (Post 3641731)

Touching upon the topic of resemblance to SM5, people may think that the game is just another cheap copy (i.e. PIU vs. ITG or DDR). As much as rhythm games are set in stone about design (all dance games revolve around hitting arrows at the correct intervals), there may be something that distinguishes Pulsen from the competitors. For example, Stepmania's wide variety of themes and thousands of songs have branded it as a big fish in this genre. If I may bring other games into light: whenever I see games like Call of Duty come out, I find it a ripoff (based on the price). However, even though it's an FPS like many other games out there. But it's the fast paced, quick witted players that make the community (the nine-year-olds more or less; they make good trash material). This is the reason many people suck it up and pay the $15 for DLC, because they know Call of Duty is Call of Duty. Not many other FPS's are so fast paced. For example, Battlefield (another disappointing release), is a wide open game and focuses on the tactics required to be triumphant in battle vs. the rushing and "cheesing". The same goes for RTS's like Warcraft and SC.

I believe if you find a habitable niche for Pulsen to operate within, it could make a larger (and more positive) presence in the rhythm gaming community. Halogen made it clear that Pulsen really does utilize actual fake steps and lift steps in charts. I don't know what Pulsen can do that makes it unique, but everyone says when one door closes, another one opens. Surely there has to be something nobody has thought of yet. When you come across that unique idea, people will treat the DLC of Pulsen seriously.

I see you have thought of a story mode? That could be a wonderful introduction to Pulsen. The addition of some courses, just like SM could also be wonderful. But maybe add a few more modifiers, those little things could make a big difference. Stepmania truly has left a tough path to follow, but with a little time and brainstorming, Pulsen can be a big contender in rhythm gaming.

I have to bring games like Guitar Hero and Rockband up now that I think of it. Guitar Hero came first, and although it's stil viewed as the best "band/music" game out there, Rockband still brought heat. The DLC, the revamped story mode, the new additions like customizing a character and managing a band's success is something Guitar Hero never made a reality.

That's all I can input right now, I've rambled on enough. I hope Pulsen really does turn out well, the criticism here is just so we don't see a game come to light and crash (see: Big Rigs off the Road Racing).