Akubyou Taisan
· Don't quite get why you layered the beginning holds on [4] when there are 16ths that should be layered instead.
· Not really digging how the layering progresses so slowly as you have a really under-layered single note beginning jumping right into 16th jumpstream. The overall transition doesn't work well and the difficult jump is huge when the song doesn't really change much at all.
· Honestly, the mini-holds that go to the vocals in the entire file don't even need to be there. They aren't really significant enough to warrant the extra accentuation.
· The 32nd are quite inaudible in a few sections when you play through the file and they aren't consistently layered enough.
· The mega [4] jack is debatable. I don't think percussive progression like this warrants a long ass jack out of no where other than to turn this into a semi-scoring file.
· The section with the clock tick and vocals would work better if the notes weren't only on [4]. The syllables are obviously different so why not vary up the patterns?
· Few too many layering inconsistencies to warrant a pass.
No
Amatias
· I suggest toning down the amount of mini-hold usage a tad bit. It's a tad bit overused to the point where from an playing standpoint they serve no purpose other than making an aesthetically denser and messier file in my opinion.
· Felt that a lot of piano chords could've been layered as hands as opposed to jumps. It's prominent enough to warrant the usage personally.
· Double check the 12th guitar solo part for accuracy. I heard some grace notes that could've been layered in and the section overall seems a bit too simplified.
· Normally I'm perfectly fine with layering piano rolls as holds but in the case with this song choice, I would tell you to go for it and layer the damn thing as 24ths/32nds or w/e. You've already got a lot of holds going to the guitar exclusively so why mix-up the piano rolls with them when you can layer it?
· The ending sections would work better if it were more densely layered to signify the end climax.
· Overall, good file albeit repetitive. Look into whatever I mentioned and I think this is good to go.
Maybe
Battle of BRS
· Percussive+guitar rift layering is really inconsistent. There are essentially missing jump placements spread throughout the entire chart.
· The guitar solo is inaccurately layered with quite a few missing notes.
· Most of the holds can be trimmed in length to avoid awkward pattern transitioning and for a cleaner aesthetic.
· The hand usage overall is extremely conservative, when the much more intense sounding sections in the song could use them for better impact.
· Overall, the song doesn't offer that much interesting variety to work with, which kills any sort of chart for this.
No
Bodom Beach Terror
· The guitar solos are most definitely inaccurately layered, but I can understand not wanting to make it a complete skittles bag. This should definitely be looked into though.
· I felt that hand usage was also very conservative because there are just so many prominent guitar+percussive hits that just smack you right in the face and would feel good if it was more densely layered. Just my opinion though.
· Hand usages for the vocal parts I'm alright with, although I'd most definitely prefer them to be used throughout the file rather than almost exclusively these sections.
· The 24th one handed trill stuff is rage bait and a huge difficulty spike, although the jump-jacks you used only somewhat counterbalance this. I'd just change the pattern overall to at the very least a two-handed trill so people don't just bullshit mash that part.
Maybe
Catastophie
· Doubling the BPM would've been a better choice given the song choice.
· The grace notes to the piano sections seem inaccurately layered.
· Some sections with the strings or what not could've been represented better with some jump usage to signify the instrumental addition to the guitar and snare in my opinion.
· That one section where you used single mines didn't exactly make sense because the usage was inconsistent to the section that came before it. Either layer both sections with the mines or don't use mines at all.
· Overall, this one is the better of the two submissions, although I don't think this warrants a pass with how the file currently stands.
No
Cruise Beast
· Doesn't offer anything other than the difficulty and scoring factors.
· Well layered, but otherwise not something the pack is looking for.
No
Funny Shuffle (Revision)
· The only thing I would suggest is the section where you got those 192nd/green/white jumps I feel is better represented as hands.
· Tricky to MA because of the poly-rhythms and jack patterns but offers some scoring factor to it otherwise.
· No complaints. Well layered and I found it to be fun.
Yes
Fuse Gymnast
· Not reviewing because this doesn't fit the criteria of being an unreleased file (RE: Untitled StepMania Pack).
N/A
Gum
· Not reviewing because this doesn't fit the criteria of being an unreleased file (RE:
Single Released).
N/A
I'm Your Daddy (Revision)
· I would suggest shortening the longer lengthed holds by a tad bit overall. It'd probably work out better anyways since you've got mines dangerously close to some of them and this chart isn't solely relying on the dodgeball factor. The mini-holds are all fine on their own.
· Other than that, no complaints. Rigid file and pretty decent for scoring.
Yes
Insane Techniques
· There were a few sections I would've personally layered slightly more heavily with hands.
· Mine usage was a tad over the top but it's acceptable by my standards.
· I felt that the mini-holds going to the lead synth/melody weren't entirely needed because it's so prominent. It only makes the chart an aesthetically denser and messier file in my opinion.
· Nice file to contrast AlexDest's chart for the same song and definitely can be tricky to MA in sections with the heavy jack usage. No complaints from me otherwise.
Yes
Kaerimichi
· If you're going to layer this as jumpstream, you could at the very least layer the 16ths you intentionally ignored at the beginning of the file. It would be a much better transition in density and difficulty.
· I don't like how you intentionally left the parts with the synth underlayered when the rest of the file is dense with jumpstream. The contrast could be nice for other songs but doesn't quite work well here in my opinion.
· The 48th flams are slight difficulty spikes and feel a little over-layered, even if the patterning is simple staircases. I think simplifying it down to maybe just 2~3 notes would work better than 4 and still represent them well enough.
· Cutting the cymbal crash mini-holds by half the length would actually be very beneficial when you've got dense 16th jumpstream going on throughout the file.
· Few too many layering inconsistencies to warrant a pass.
No
Marill (Gender is not a Binary)
· If this file is SM5 only, the chart screws up about halfway through around where the stop placement begins.
· It was a good solid chart up until it screwed up. Look into fixing this bug for it to play properly on 3.9 and 3.95.
N/A
Kirlian Shores
· In the intense sections of the song, it'd be beneficial to layer in the percussive jumps rather than leaving the majority of it single notes.
· I feel hand usage in the file would also be beneficial for further supporting the climactic parts of the song and even simple cymbal crashes, even if it's overall a seemingly mellow.
· No real complaints otherwise. Because of the length of the song, I'd suggest reworking the intense sections of the song to be more densely layered and I think this would be good to go.
Maybe
Like a G666
· Doesn't offer anything other than the difficulty and scoring factors.
· Well layered, but otherwise not something the pack is looking for.
No
Magic
Hard:
· The majority of the 8th jumps in the beginning of the chart aren't necessary and don't really serve a significant purpose. I'd suggest removing them and keeping them as single notes and let the jumps focus on the percussion.
· Keeping the 24ths in for an easier difficulty is questionable—I'd simplify them down to 16ths.
· Decent for an easier chart.
Expert:
· The majority of the 8th jumps in the beginning of the chart aren't necessary and don't really serve a significant purpose. I'd suggest removing them and keeping them as single notes and let the jumps focus on the percussion.
· The 24ths that come right after the [3]+[4] long holds are inaudible. Simplifying those to 16ths would be better so it doesn't feel like you're adding those in for no apparent reason.
· The wubs should really be thoroughly layered with holds—you layer some but not all of them.
· There are several sections where I feel it's a tad too under-layered, mostly due to the fact that there are essentially no hands in the file. If you add that extra layering element to the chart, this chart would be much better given the song choice alone.
· Despite having good song choice to appeal to me personally, the file was underwhelming sadly and I feel it needs a rehaul overall but it definitely has potential. I might even choose to restep this song myself if I miraculously have time to do it.
No
Minute A Fond La Caisse
· Mine usage is rather overused although I can understand the sections where the chart practically turns into dodgeball. I think toning the mines overall would be beneficial to the chart.
· Well layered with nothing major to note. The song itself doesn't offer anything interesting to work with though and being a fairly long chart, I don't think this captivates the player demographic enough to sit through the entire thing. For that reason I'm rather indecisive about this one.
Maybe
My Time
· Thorough hand usage to layer other elements in the song and to support the intense parts of the song would be beneficial for the chart. I really don't think the fact that the first 3-note hand didn't actually appear until halfway through the chart when there were a billion opportunities to be using them that were ignored completely.
· The accordion can be accentuated with holds—it's a prominent enough instrument to warrant the support.
· The massive section where it's all 4th hands, there are countless grace notes that can be layered and hitting them as 4ths just doesn't cut it.
· Additionally for the hand section, this is a rare case in which I would recommend going all out with mini-hold usage because you've got like three different sounds to work with (vocals + xylophone (?) + tinkling, etc.) on top of the hands and grace notes. It would be a nice way to make this entire section much more interesting than it current is, which is uneventful and rather boring.
· Once the big 16th jumpstream kicks in, the 32nds are practically inaudible when playing and you completely ignored the trills which would've been a better choice to layer. It'd also keep your overall layering consistent since you've been layering those trills in the sections beforehand. You don't necessarily have to keep them as trill patterns too, broken up rolls would suffice given the jumpstream here.
· Measure 105, the second set of 5-note trills are actually 6 notes long.
· Overall, it was a decent chart given the song choice. There are still countless things I feel need to be fix and improved before I think this is good to go.
Maybe
Old Obscurity
· Rainbow jacks are tricky to MA but they're acceptable as is.
· Song doesn't offer much to work with to begin with and it's repetitive so I respect the decision of varying some patterns up and progressively layering more.
· Well layered with nothing major worth noting. I'm a little torn with my decision on this file because it's so repetitive and doesn't offer anything interesting to captivate the player demographic—the file in itself is good, I just don't see many people touching this one in general. I'm willing to pass this simply because it's short enough, but I guess let's see what other judges think.
Yes
Pepper Steak
· Once the song picks up and you start using hands for the percussion and mines here and there, I feel this section would be better if you layer in the 16ths you intentionally ignored. The progression in layering would be a much better transition in my opinion.
· Well layered with nothing major worth noting. Song's super repetitive and I think that's what really kills the chart overall because you layered everything it had to offer essentially. Again, another case where I don't think this captivates the player demographic well enough so I'm indecisive about this one.
Maybe
Proof of the Existence
· File's late and offsync by about 0.8—most likely a global offset issue.
· The very first hold which falls on [1], I would just layer the strings as a whole rather than simplifying it like this. I only say this because this hold in itself isn't resonating well with the longer [3] hold just below it in my opinion.
· Right above measure 17, the [13] 16th jump should be a 4th note above it. Technical error etc.
· I have no idea what the 4th [34] and 16th [14] go to but if they go to the bass+snare then it should fall on the 8th and 4th note around the 16th [14]. Technical error etc.
· Measures 18 through 22 would transition better into the massive 16th jumpstream starting at Measure 24 if you layer in the 16th triplets throughout. I find the layering transition as is awkward and seemingly random when it can be a much smoother one if you layer the triplets thoroughly.
· The massive [3] jack before measure 34 is a big "fuck you" to everyone's face. Probably just making it a 16th trill pattern would be ideal otherwise if you're set with using jacks, break them into alternating mini-jack patterns like [23][3]-[14][1]-[3][3], etc.
· Consider shortening the length of the holds that go to the flute or w/e by about half the current length. This would make a huge difference once that huge 16th jumpstream-jumptrill section comes in. Measure 74 in particular is quite the messy one because of the note density and adding the holds on top just makes it worse.
· Considering that you haven't stepped a 4key file in quite some time, the chart is decent for what the song offers, although the whole giga jumpstream at the end was a bit unexpected, lol. I'd look into some tweaks to the above to make the file a bit less messy.
Maybe
Rydeen
· lmfao this song.
· Good as an old-school themed file. Song doesn't offer much to work with and you layered essentially all that you could.
· The file and song in itself doesn't offer anything that'd captivate the player demographic but I'm leaning towards a no simply because of the pack's apparently high standards. I'll probably end up throwing this file in a pack later if you're cool with that (if this doesn't make the accepted queue).
No
Shawty Wanna Fuck
Shawty wanna fuck.
Shawty likes it rough and...
She's got a big, oily butt.
A big round wet McMuffin.
Shawty's got sexual techniques,
And a big, round, oily butt;
Goosebumps on her booty-cheeks.
I wanna bust a nut.
No
The Divine Comedy Reverse (Revision)
· I'd definitely look into simplifying the 32nd jacks in general because it's pretty damn fast to hit.
· File's well layered. There are a few tiny nitpicks for some layering decisions but I'm willing to pass this off as is.
Yes
Thorough Pinata Dicking Amateur XXX
· Doesn't offer anything other than the difficulty and scoring factors.
· Well layered, but otherwise not something the pack is looking for.
No
Warhead
· Stargroup's comprehensive review more or less covers everything I had a quarrel with in the file.
No
Waterlily Juntion
· Not reviewing because this doesn't fit the criteria of being an unreleased file (RE:
Single Released &
Bunch of Files You Probably Don't Have 3).
N/A
Amatias (REVISION)
· Beat 205 I personally find the layering transition abrupt now that you removed all the notes around the holds :/
· Measure 136+ I feel would be better if you layered every 4th and 8th note a jump seeing as it's the ending climax in the song. This particular section plays better and feels concise with denser layering as opposed to the sparse jumps you currently have.
· Nothing worth noting otherwise.
Yes
April#02
· Good usage of xmods.
· Entire beginning section would be better if the mines weren't restricted only to [1] only because it's a very long section. Essentially varying the patterns up and putting column mines elsewhere.
· My only issue with the roll usage is when you place notes immediately after longer length rolls which can be awkward from a playability standpoint. If you so much as tap the roll off-beat, the note that follows will definitely give a perfect or worse, lol.
· Beat 47 and 164, you could probably place mines. I say this because in instances like Beat 191, you place mines during similar stop sections which is kind of an inconsistency I picked up on first play-through.
· I personally found the quads a little bit overboard only because there weren't nearly as many 3-note hands to counter balance said usage.
· Nothing worth noting otherwise.
Yes
Atröpos (rCaliber)
· I'm not a fan of piano holds but they were well used in this chart. Many of the longer holds can be trimmed in length though—holds don't have to be as long as the note they go to, what matters is that it's there.
· Some transitions into mini-jack patterns I found awkward but it's passable.
· Nothing else worth noting.
Yes
Atröpos (rparty)
· In general, I personally am not a fan of placing holds to held piano chords. It becomes incredibly redundant when you carry the concept throughout the chart.
· Piano chords aren't thoroughly layered enough throughout the chart.
· When the amen break or whatever kicks in, percussive jumps can be layered in as an additional element to what you already have. Single notes with very sparse jump usage doesn't quite do the trick.
· The single note 16th stream again just doesn't really have the kick to it when it's so under-layered with hundreds of things you could be layering at the same time.
· Measure 36+ now all of a sudden you start layering in 3-note hands and consecutive jumps when the chart up until now had barely any of that? Not only is this a major layering inconsistency, but now you have a massive jump in terms of note density when this break section of the song isn't quite nearly as intense compared to the rest of the song which should be much more layered.
· The chiptune-esque sounds can be accentuated with mini-holds if you'd like to add another layering element.
· The holds are way too long in length, especially once the hold-stream kicks in at Measure 56+.
· Overall, too many layering issues and the chart as a whole needs an entire re-haul. It's decent as a semi-easy chart, but needs quite a lot more to be acceptable for this pack.
No
Bad Boy
· Holds going to the piano note is unnecessary and it becomes incredible redundant since it repeats and you have to break the consistency of it when you begin layering other stuff.
· Wubs are better accentuated and layered as jacks in my opinion.
· The percussion during the drop can be heavily layered with jumps and even hands. Keeping it as single notes is much too weak considering it's prominence in sound and as an instrument.
· A lot of the holds that go to the main synth in the latter half of the chart aren't really necessary and can be taken out. You could keep the longer length ones, but scrap the mini-holds.
· The [1234] mines don't serve much of a purpose. I feel the mines would be better suited if you layer them to the piano chords you intentionally ignored instead.
· Overall, needs tweaks to be acceptable.
No
Botines (REVISION)
· Holds can be trimmed in length to mini-holds. Holds do not have to be as long as the sound they layer, what matters is that it's there to accentuate and any player can immediately pick up what they layer on a first play-through.
· Additional note to the above, it also makes note transitioning smoother and clearer, especially in cases where you have notes that are placed at the very end of holds which could become awkward to hit.
· Short and sweet. The song and chart doesn't offer anything mind blowing or spectacular though and it's essentially copy pasted. Because it's very short, my decision is torn for this chart—if it were any longer, this is a definite reject due to the quality control.
Maybe
Bodom Beach Terror (REVISION)
· I would still trim some of the longer hold lengths down a notch just for visual aesthetic. Holds don't have to be as long as the sound they layer, so long as they're there any player can pick up what they go to during a play-through, lol.
· Still got the troll 24th left hand trill but whatever I guess.
Yes
Catastrophie (REVISION)
· I would say just completely scrap and remove everything past measure 67. Everything layered past here isn't really that interesting and you won't have to deal with the awkward song fading-out while still layering problem.
· A vast improvement since last time at the very least. Overall, the song just doesn't offer that much to work with and I really don't see many people playing this one more than once, so I'm going to flat out reject since I'm subjected to a higher standard of quality control. Normally I'd let this slide in if I was being lenient.
No
Cedar Shed
· Xmod gimmicks added a nice touch.
· I see that you do in fact vary the staircase patterns during the stop gimmick sections, however I actually suggest you vary it up even more. Every instance of it occurring would probably be better if it were a different pattern than what came previously in the similar gimmick sections before. I say this because I'm seeing [1][2][3][4] etc. way more frequently and it becomes incredibly predictable and dull once it repeats a second time let alone a third time after.
· Pretty much all the long holds can be trimmed down to mini-holds—holds don't have to be as long as the sound/note they follow, what matters is that it's there. This would also free up plenty of space in which you can take advantage of and layer in more jumps to the bass hits much more consistently and thoroughly rather than sparsely like it is now.
· Once the song really picks up with the percussion, I hear countless opportunities where you could layer in mini-jacks to go to the snares. It'd add a little scoring factor, variety, and playing interest to the chart. I see that you somewhat do it already but I'd like to see you go all out with it and layer it thoroughly.
· Overall, a pretty decent chart considering it's under-layered and has a very nostalgic old school-esque feel to it. Consider making tweaks and this should be good.
Maybe
City (REVISION)
· A minor personal nitpick I have is that because the majority of the chart is 16th jump-stream with hands sparsely layered, it becomes incredibly monotonous to play after awhile (RE: IcyWorld-esque files that are pure jump/hand-stream and nothing more layered). I definitely see the audience of players playing this for scoring though.
· There are 7 holds in the entire file, so I suggestion would be to use those more to your advantage in terms of layering or accentuating certain song elements. For example, you currently have hands
going to the "WHOA" sound sample, what if you layered mini-holds on top of the hands? Hell, even a simple jump with mini-holds would suffice, you don't even need to use a hand. You don't have to do exactly what I said, but I'm just pointing out other layering alternatives you can use to your advantage.
· Hands on cymbal crashes would add a nice touch if you layer them in for the beginning half of the file. .
· Measures 65–67, adding mines to the voice sample on every 4th note would also add a nice touch seeing as though you've got a similar column mine thing going on between measures 49–64.
· Measures 67–77, I found it a little odd that you swapped between single note to jump layering when there isn't anything really going on that warrants them other than the voice sample. This isn't a big deal though, this is a technical nitpick.
· Measures 77–80, same deal with adding mines to the hi hats and voice sample would make nice touches.
· Measures 104–106, same deal with adding mines to the voice sample would make nice touches.
· Measures 161–163, you're missing jumps/hands to layer the bass hits. Technical consistencies.
· Measures 177–179, same deal with adding mines to the voice sample would make nice touches.
· Overall, the only appeal this chart and song offers is the long jump-stream scoring factor—this doesn't particularly offer anything mind blowing or interesting to sit through otherwise. Regardless of all the technical nitpicks I had, I'm fairly certain this won't warrant a pass from me.
No
Collision Point
· Double check jump and hand consistency for usage. Spotted a few missing and/or strangely under-layered chords.
· Short and sweet. Nothing major worth noting technicality wise, although I do question the replay factor of this chart considering the target audience of StepMania overlords over here. I'll pass it though.
Yes
Danger Danger
· Holds can be trimmed in length.
· 4th bass jumps aren't layered consistently.
· 24th notes seem inaccurately layered—probably missing some notes.
· I don't quite seem to understand the purpose of the hand layering and all the jacks that appear later on in the chart. I see the jacks go to the stuttering vocals but because these parts are layered so densely, they don't really serve much of a purpose other than make the chart harder.
· Overall, the song itself doesn't offer much to work with other than putting mindless, monotonous jump-stream to it. Even with tweaks I don't see myself accepting this due to the pack's apparently high standards I'm supposed to enforce.
No
Do Not Go Gently
· The beginning section's guitar rift is so heavy that it almost warrants layering it with jumps. I actually think that would feel better than tapping single notes. Once the song picks up, you can just keep the current layering, but the beginning section would probably benefit from denser layering.
· Holds can be trimmed a bit in length.
· Nothing else worth noting for technical nitpicks. Acceptable as is but I do feel denser layering would be beneficial to the chart overall.
Yes
Dream Express
· Denser layering with jumps to percussive and bass elements would be beneficial to the chart.
· All of the holds can be trimmed in length. They're questionable overall though because I feel they aren't even entirely needed in the first place because the main melody is incredibly prominent. The holds added to support said element only add a messier visual aesthetic to the chart in general.
· Considering the number of repetitions in the song without anything different to work with, the chart drags on a lot more than it should unfortunately. The song and chart doesn't offer anything spectacular or interesting to warrant anything more than a sightread play-through.
No
Endless Despair II
· Longer length holds can be trimmed slightly shorter for better visual aesthetic.
· Nothing worth noting for technical nitpicks. Great song and chart overall although it does drag on due to the song length.
Yes
Funny Shuffle (REVISION)
· Nothing worth noting.
Yes
Hakugin no Datenshi
· Long holds can be trimmed in length. Again, they don't have to be as long as the sound/element they layer, what matters is that it's there to accentuate.
· Personally, I think this chart suffers from actually having quite a few too many under-layered guitar solo-ish sections. Because you sit through these instances for about 3 times through the duration of the chart, each and every time I don't actually find myself enjoying the chart as much as I should. Solution: layer in the jumps/hands for probably the very first solo section that occurs. 2 solo sections is probably the maximum considering the length of this song and chart.
· Also, due to the number of repetitions in the song itself, I feel like I'm replaying the same patterns way too many times. Mainly when you've got a long hold with a few single notes layering percussion, I keep seeing the exact same patterns over and over again. Vary patterns up and even considering changing the layering in the latter half of the file to be slightly different and/or even more denser than it is now.
· Tweak and play with the chart more while considering what I've mentioned. I definitely see potential for this chart. Normally, I'd accept this as is if I was being lenient but because I'm subjected to the apparent high standards here...
Maybe
I'm Your Daddy (REVISION)
· Nothing worth noting.
Yes
Idola (REVISION)
· Considering the BPM and speed of the song, trimming the hold lengths by a notch would improve the overall flow and minimize awkward note transitions.
· Measures 25–31 I feel would be better if you layer in the bass jumps. It's heavy and prominent enough to warrant the usage and it feels good to hit during a play-through.
· A few mine placements are dangerously close to notes, but it does add a nice scoring factor to the chart. Probably not worth changing in my opinion.
· Overall, chart is well layered and nothing major to note from a technical standpoint. I'm willing to pass this off as is.
Yes
Insane Techniques (REVISION)
· Nothing worth noting.
Yes
IX
· Long [2] jack was a very rough start to the file especially at 198 BPM, lol.
· Skimming through the chart and the entire chart is nothing more than mindless dense jump/hand stream with jacks. It offers nothing memorable other than the scoring factor.
· This would be better off in another pack, it's not quite what this pack is looking for unfortunately.
No
Magic (REVISION)
· Easier difficulties are all solid. Some minor nitpicks here and there but nothing that warrants definite changes.
· In the hardest difficulty, the mini-holds before the drop aren't really necessary, but it's a good way to distinguish itself from my chart.
· Nothing worth noting otherwise. Solid chart overall and different enough to warrant being a separate file than mine, lol.
Yes
My Time (REVISION)
· Did you literally just put 32nds in between your notes without even changing the patterns you lazy ass motherfucker. Re-adjust the patterns so they aren't SHIT.
· TBH now that I'm playing this again, the file would really benefit from a song cut if you removed maybe part of the beginning and the ending break section that followed the 32nd parts. Shorter would be better because this file is so damn long and repetitive I get bored and don't want to sit through the rest of the file after the 32nd part pretty much—lurker's right about having a hard time finding a target audience for this file. Normally I'd let this slide but for now...
Maybe
Proof of the Existence (REVISION)
· I still think starting the 16th triplets and stream earlier would be beneficial but your file, your call.
· The ending is an IcyWorld dump but I'm pretty sure everyone will play this because of that.
Yes
Story 2
· Nothing worth noting. Clean and well layered overall. Chart might not really be memorable considering the target audience of StepMania overlords, but at the very least the song really picks up in the speed up and the ending stream, haha. I'm willing to pass this off because the entire chart isn't simply one use dull rap verse and actually progresses well.
Yes
The Ceiling Could Never Hold Us
· Nothing worth noting from a technical standpoint other than personal nitpicks here and there which are very minor.
· Szycag V2 pretty much, so I do see certain people playing through the entire file. However, I'm not quite sure if these are the kind of files Rebirth is looking for—normally, I'd pass this off if I was running a pack and doing the usual lenient judging. Because you're running your own pack at the moment, I'd say toss this there instead.
Maybe
The Divine Comedy Reverse (REVISION)
· Nothing worth noting.
Yes
Twirl
· Xmod gimmicks are excellent.
· Nothing worth noting. Well layered and overall a solid chart.
Yes
Bleeding in the Brain
· What's the deal with the massive gap of empty space in the Light/Easy chart?
· Nice skittles guitar solo. Flashback to NTM/Baq12 days.
· Solid, nothing worth noting.
Yes
Double Monk
· Consider mine placements for the empty gaps between measures 38 to 42.
· I'm not sure I quite grasp what the 2 mine placements are even for. They seem practically random.
· All the long holds can be trimmed in length for better aesthetic and smoother pattern transitions.
· Very rigid and tough to score on, but it definitely gives this chart a sort of charm. Nothing worth noting otherwise.
Yes
Enfoire une fois, enfoires duex fois
· Measures 9 to 10, you should consider mine placements to layer the sounds you ignored.
· Beat 58, the single [1] feels better layered as a jump with a long length hold/
· The selective layering is fine, but I would've liked to see a much more thoroughly layered harder difficulty to layer in all the bass jumps during the 24th streams and even throwing in hand usage. As a straight-forward rather easy file, it's fine but lacks the certain oomph factor the song gives. You have a lot to work with so why not go all out?
· Make a harder difficulty and rework the pre-existing chart and I'd reconsider this.
No
Gaijin Shawty
· All the holds can be trimmed in length for better aesthetic and smoother pattern transitions.
· Frankly, why don't you just thoroughly the jumps to all of the 4ths rather than layering it sometimes and then randomly ignoring them other times. The layering is difficult to follow as you have it now.
· The selective layering at measures 10, 14, 18, and 22 completely breaks the flow of the chart. Layer in the bass jumps you intentionally ignored.
· Mine placements could've offered another option in terms of layering variation but you didn't bother using any.
· Overall, the chart isn't very memorable and the song is too repetitive and doesn't offer interesting things to work with.
No
Ham Jam.
· Most of the longer holds can be trimmed in length a tad bit, just for aesthetics.
· You went a tad little overboard with hold usages, but otherwise the chart is solid with nothing worth noting. Probably your best submission to the pack thus far.
Yes
Hideout
· I would definitely shift the 32nd trill pattern around to avoid the 32nd jacks. They're tough to hit them as intended.
· Easier difficulty is solid but could be a tad more simplified I find.
· Repetitive, but it's short and sweet. I'm willing to pass this off after fixing the 32nd jacks.
Maybe
Pelican Moondance
· Ladies and gentlemen, I believe we have our signature "no one is going to AAA this" file.
Yes
Ra'am
· 222BPM hand-jacks might be a bit overkill but the overall file is supposed to be difficult anyways.
· Brutal file but definitely scoring bait. Nothing worth noting otherwise.
· Good call on the easier difficulty. That chart's solid as well.
Yes
Seventeen
· Straightforward chart, but the jacks add a scoring factor and charm to the file so that it isn't too uninteresting.
· It's definitely incredibly repetitive and as such becomes lackluster to sit through. I'd recommend just cutting both the song and chart by half it's length to keep some players interested. When you've got multiple repetitions to little to no variation in layering, it gets boring after two or three repeats of the song and same patterns.
· Because the pack's looking for more outstanding, and/or interesting files, I'm going to have to say...
No
Shapeless Flower
· Once the vocals and bass kick in, the piano chord holds are completely drowned out. Personally, I don't like piano chords to be represented by holds to begin with so I'd recommend just scrapping them all together.
· In addition, once you start layering holds to the strings or what not, now there becomes a disconnected overlap as to which holds are going to what. In short, the piano chord holds serve even less of a purpose.
· For the 4th hand placements that fall at the beginning of measures, you should consider shifting the 8th notes that come after in a position where it forms a jack with said hand. It'd feel better given that you're trying to overemphasize the strings.
· It's a solid chart, but the song doesn't offer much to work with and it isn't all that interesting TBH. I'd normally accept this for a pack I'd run but for this one, my decision is torn. I'm leaning more towards a...
No
Space Travel
· I prefer the version without the 24th trills.
· Consider layering in the piano chord jumps in the beginning measures.
· Measure 71+, same deal about layering in the piano chord jumps.
· This is probably my favourite submission from you by far next to Magic. Digging this overall, although it's a bit on the repetitive side.
· Consider making a simplified easier difficulty that also converts your long 16th jacks into trills. That'd be a nice addition.
Yes
Super Hey Ya
· Some more thorough hand usage would've been excellent for this chart.
· Measure 66+, there are some 8th jumps you can layer in to connect the 4th bass jumps once the melody shifts in certain sections.
· Repetitive mindless jumpstream but it's fun to play and has scoring elements with the 24th/32nds you threw in. I'm actually willing to pass this off purely for your ridiculous song choice, lmfao. I don't know if Rebirth will like this but I'll say yes to this.
Yes
Truthful Legend [Paeonia suffruticosa] ~Yaeno Magenta
· I'm not sure whether or not I'm digging your selective layering choices in this chart. I feel once the piano solo comes in, there doesn't seem to be a decent enough contrast between the piano and the rest of the instruments going on in the background. Idk, personally I'd've liked to see you keep the jump layering consistent throughout—I understand simplifying for guitar solos, but with piano solos it doesn't seem to sit well with me.
· Solid chart otherwise with nothing major worth noting. I'm willing to pass this off as is, regardless of my issues with your selective layering choices.
Yes
WE LUV LAMA
· Most certainly not the pack this file belongs in. Better suited for a pack looking for difficult files as opposed to this one where it's concentrated on interesting ones.
No