Easy Song Special Batch - Submission Closed
 

[Easy Song Special Batch]

We don't have enough easy files in the queue currently, and they are definitely
needed for new FFR players. So we decided to start a easy song special batch.


ALL SUBMISSIONS NEED TO BE SENT TO FOLLOWING ADDRESS AS A ZIP OR RAR.

ffrsubmissions@gmail.com

Submission Deadline is 11:59:59 PM(CST/Server Time), May 31, 2011.


[Submission Rules, etc]

- Basically only difficulty 1-6 songs [1-13 difficulty rating] are allowed to submit. Easier ones (1-4) are especially needed.
- Aiming for 30-40 files in a batch. The deadline will be extended if we don't get enough files.
- No group judgement system, all submissions will be judged by the same judges.
- A person can submit maximum 3 files, and SAP won't be added when they are accepted.
- No resubmission system.
- New artist's songs are more appreciated.

Other submission rules are same with regular batch's ones, read submission rules in this thread.
http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/...d.php?t=116884


[Primary Judges]
psychoangel691
TC_Halogen
Niala
Gundam-Dude

[Backup Judges]
other judges

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Easy songs...!

Might step a file or two for this.

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eh. wish we could re-do some of the old crappy ones. Someone re-step Lethal Injection.

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ooooh easy stuff can do

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I'll definitely try and step something for this. I'm not that great of a stepper, but easy stuff is probably gonna be fun.

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Why only a week?

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Submitted 3 charts

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Great i got a perfect file for this

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Hmmm, intredasting. I'll put in one or two myself that for songs I got permission from just recently. :3

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I hope wc submits his song if he stepped it

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I might submit a few :D

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A week seems a bit short don't you think?

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I personally have no idea how to step songs, but I'd gladly learn how, if someone put time in to help me. :)

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Are 16th jacks at 95bpm too fast for a 5 or 6 file?
I think certain guidelines might be good to have, like the one above so people don't go a little overboard and make it a 7 or an 8 when they really just meant it to be a 6. Atleast I think it would be good for me and some other newer steppers.

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Just look at current 1-6 files in game as references. Giving guidelines will ruin the creative part of stepping

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The only thing I suspect that won't be allowed is hands/quads, other than that, everything is a go as long as you're keeping it easy enough.

P.s.
Add my AIM/Skype and I'll help you get some basics down when we get home from work.

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I'll go get some permissions then send in my charts.

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Quite honestly, I don't have an AIM, but now seems like a good time to make one. If you actually manange to get me to make files, you'll quickly become a favorite! (Aside from the fact you pretty much for just volunteering!)

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This would be my 2nd time stepping a song.. and the first time it didn't work out so well.

Am I restricted to the SM3.95 in-game editor, or is there a better, more convenient way of going about doing this?

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Some people use ddream, but I personally just use the 3.95/ssc one.

Also, I might submit something for this if I have the time.

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I'm in =3

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Schools out, 12 years of musical experience.... might as well give er a go! :D

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musical experience doesnt really help much but dont let that stop you!!

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^
I lold.

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sent~

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I find it ironic that we're limited to 3 songs in this batch when what we need is as many "easy" files as possible, since they're usually much scarcer in normal batches.

which happily enough, is untrue

You can still use them, but with great discretion. Also worth noting is that [124] and [134] hand patterns are easier to hit for one-handed players compared to [123] or [234] (thanks aperson for pointing this out).

I'd like to see someone submit Cosmovibe's (sg's) lightfoot song. That song was meant to demonstrate hands in an easy file. And the song's cool too.

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well that depends on the key settings. I use "bnm," on which [123] and [234] are much easier to hit with one hand

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Specifically then, the arrow keys is what's assumed.

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i will have something to you tomorrow

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I stepped a song I made - http://sectramusic.com/2011/04/21/rhythm-games/

Just sent it.

Exactly what were you playing when you were 3?

And are we going to get a response to our emails weather or not the song will be added?

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Hey, it counts. I started music when I was three.

Never did, never will. You have to keep yourself updated. The results will be posted after judgment is complete.

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I've been playing piano since I was three, but I know him personally, so...

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For everyone to know: Just as an idea, an upper 6 would be the Lion's Dance by Silvuh. Check that chart out.

There's no lower limit of course for an easy batch!

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Hands are not forbidden but we'll be a lot more strict in its usage than regular batches.

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Just turned in two submissions. So tedious hahaha.

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I wasn't expecting this at all... I'm lucky to have stumbled upon this thread on time!

Sent my file, but this begs the question: why aren't you guys using the front page more for events like this one? It will surely go unnoticed. If you want to attract new members, or get 3 submissions per user, why aren't you actually making sure that people are aware of it? I mean, it's a special batch, not an easter egg batch! :P Didn't you make this an easy songs batch because you were short on them in the first place?


Might try, but where can we find it?

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Ugh. First time stepping a song to full length..

Any pointers on how to step properly?

All I'm using right now is assist tick.. and stuff..

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Use DDReam...... not sm..... it will keep you on beat alot better trust me

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I suggest learning how to use DDReamstudio. (download the thing here: http://www.mediafire.com/?82al94e5ot6sfy2)

It might feel weird when you use it for the first time, and 5 days might be a bit short to learn how to use it properly and squeeze out a nice easy chart (which are hard to make D: ), but Youtube has good tutorials. I highly suggest you use this tool over any other. You can use your mouse, have keyboard shortcuts, see the waveform of the song, etc. I'll never go back to SM, and I bet you won't either.

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I offered the song to Kayla, who'll likely step it.

Also, I agree about the lack of front page posts...there haven't been any for a while now.

With less than a week remaining, I don't think DDReam is the viable choice for everyone to learn how to efficiently sync a song. (if you want to learn about DDReam, watch who_care's youtube tutorial)

If you can visualize with waveforms well, then go for it.

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I've been using Virtual DJ 7 pro for a about 2 months now, and because of that using DDream is very effective because I'm quite experienced with looking at waveforms to determine which part(s) are what in the song.

And I think I'm going to submit something to this batch.

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The reasons we don't post news for this are, first, we don't need that many files for this batch. Second, I want people who are new to this site/rhythm games to understand what are good/fun files, or how to step files before they submit something to FFR.

I'll probably make a news post for new artist special batch though.

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I'll probably step something for this tonight :3 Not really in the FFR playing mood tonight x]

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Working on 3 Waterflame files. New artist and easy songs, win-win. :)

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Same here, except I stepped TWO new artists instead of just one! :O













*winning*

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Brb rejecting all files from MarioNintendo.










Now who's *winning* BITCH <3

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why me!? :(

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DDReam all night long. :(

PS) Is there some sort of thing lays out simple beats?

And what's layering? :/ There are different layers to my song?!

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Layering = placing an arrow when you hear one instrument (say, a piano), rince & repeat with other instruments (say, a guitar). Usually two times, but not limited to that. So sometimes two instruments overlap and create jumps, and often, jumpstreams.

lol I learnt it in like, not even a day.

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BRahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

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bout time

why don't you accept multiple charts per song yet though

BTW for people who are looking for an editor or want to use ddream but dunno how http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/...d.php?t=118975 you're welcome. literally just wrote this

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Sent three songs.

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We do, they just need to be submitted as separated files.

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oh ok

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Put in Kirlian Changes plz.

Also stepping something.

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I'll prolly step one song for this batch, but it'll prolly get another 16/20.

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Woooo stepping my my first chart ever! Niala showed me the basics and even though I wouldn't expect it to make it on my first try, it's a wonderful feeling to have the chance of having my chart in-game.

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I can think of one I'd like to see in game. Hope there's a slot left when I get finished.

I'm an okay stepartist, but I couldn't do anything above about a 7 '.'*

And yes, we have permission.

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Almost done! I'm stepping my friend (amateur producer's song) but it has a few thousand listens and hundreds of downloads, so it seems pretty good to me (and to my ears!)

Hopefully it'll go through!

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Lol, follow the masses, they'll lead you somewhere (but we're not telling where! :o)

Hope you'll get a song in game, trust me, it feels pretty good. :) Just remember to brush up the patterns at least 25 times each to make them perfect

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Question - how easy is "easy"? I have around 500 notes in a 2:17 song.. that's about 3.65 notes per second :/

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if anyone is looking for a song to step, I've made one just for this purpose ;)
[link has audio preview & download]

http://www.4shared.com/audio/TDXXe-f...l_Effort.html?

Minimal Effort
150 bpm

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Im new to stepping to ill give er a whirl :)

Edit: Done sent my 3 and final in! (this is by far my best the others suck lol)

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Nearly finished - need to get DDReam and proofread it one last time. It's from an artist that we've had permission from for a long while, but that I don't believe has any songs in game. Well, he might have one.

Actually, I have the same question as OHN. I believe my chart hovers around a 5-6, maybe low 7 - it's about 1:40 long and has a few 16th bursts about 2 seconds long. They're all easy patterns though (staircases, crossovers).

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working on a file slowly but surely

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Idk if im going to be able to submit the file i wanted to submit, might not be finished in time D:

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File submitted.

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Almost done! Wish me luck. Only sending one file, since I'm busy.

Sidenote: My song feels like an 8.. sigh.

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Sent my one file when this thing opened. Fingers crossed.

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Wait, can we redo the old ones? I'd love to redo The Legend of Zelda remix, but I wouldn't know where to find the mp3 for it.

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I sent two... thinking of sending a third if I can get the song recorded correctly.

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Just finished stepping 1 gonna do 2 more for this. Can't let bmah down ;)

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Gahhh so many files! I hope mine gets chosen.

(Not done yet. 550~ notes!)

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It's not a contest ohn if the file gets through the judges it'll be accepted.

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Ya, it isn't like a tournament where only a set limit can win.
It's more like a screening where they want a minimum limit or better, and just sift through files.

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Oh! Okay. That makes me feel a bit more at ease. :)

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I just finished my first draft of my very first stepping. Can someone tell me how judging works?

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Read the op here http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/...d.php?t=116884 for all the details on submitting files and ratings the judges will give etc.
It just wont be teams of judges this time. Just 1 team.

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Well, this makes sense now, and I'm a lot more certain it won't end well. Good thing it's only my first try! :3

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Okay. I've just finished my file and looked over it again.

The problem is - the batch submission guide is asking me to submit in .dwi format.

I don't see a .dwi file in my folder.. How do I generate one..? I only have a .sm file.