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Originally Posted by Zyxel

I wanna take a stab at charting now that I have a decent bit more free time (and I'm somewhat familiar with the tools, however last time I tried charting i was using ddream in like 2015) and I'd love to make something that is playable and enjoyable. However, I don't think I've developed the skillset required to compose a chart worth playing yet. Any tips or advice for a newbie like me?

A good chart is simply one thats fun! OP listed the main factors that go into how we judge a chart, though you can have the most balanced, consistent, representation of a song, but if it isn't fun its not a good chart. It can be highly subjective what constitutes "fun" but its a game after all, thats the end goal.

The last tip if will leave you is that your charts will suck. It can take a long time and a lot of effort to get to the point where you can consistently make good charts. Its okay to make bad files and you will look back at your charts later and cringe at how trash they are. Be proud of your charts not because they are good, but because you made them, and that alone isn't an easy feat.