Old member returning

[AragakiAyase]

Hey guys,

I don't know if anyone remembers pikakirby123, but this is me starting over after nearly 3 years of no FFR. Needless to say I've lost most of my skill, hence the new account. I hope to regain as much of my old skill ASAP.

[TheRapingDragon]

Welcome back.

Though why start a new account just because you've lost some skill? Wouldn't your old scores give you an incentive to get better again, something to aim to beat?

[AragakiAyase]

I think it's easier for me to just start clean so that I feel like I'm making progress, rather than seeing all of my current scores pale in comparison to my old ones.

[Toxophilis]

maybe you should consider a new account too dragon cause of that offensive username

welcome back

[TheRapingDragon]

Originally Posted by AragakiAyase

I think it's easier for me to just start clean so that I feel like I'm making progress, rather than seeing all of my current scores pale in comparison to my old ones.

Whatever makes it fun for you to play the game. That's all that really matters.

Originally Posted by Toxophilis

maybe you should consider a new account too dragon cause of that offensive username

It keeps me humble to see the name and be reminded how much of a prat I used to be. Not to say I wouldn't change it in a heartbeat if there was any way to keep my history/posts/etc.

[AragakiAyase]

Originally Posted by TheRapingDragon

Whatever makes it fun for you to play the game. That's all that really matters.

Exactly. It's frankly depressing to remember how I could AAA mid-50s (iirc) and now I can't FC mid 40s.

[gold stinger]

ola & welcome back, what were you doing in your times away from FFR? Care to bring us news of the outside world? xD

[AragakiAyase]

Originally Posted by gold stinger

ola & welcome back, what were you doing in your times away from FFR? Care to bring us news of the outside world? xD

I started developing signs of carpal tunnel which is part of why I quit. The other half was that school caught up to me and I really had to focus. I have more free time now and stumbled upon some old replays of mine and decided to start playing again. I'll probably be more casual than before but it'll be fun to see how much I can improve again.

[gold stinger]

well, carpal tunnel is to be expected here & there when you get to divisions 5 & higher. It usually wears off within a week of not playing. Not wearing off is something to get worried up about though.

I've only really seen 1 or 2 people who have played stepmania or FFR that have been put into early retirement from CTS, so it shouldn't really be much of an issue. Just taking a break for a while when the wrist locks up usually does the trick. <3

I wouldn't expect that to change your mind about the game and how much effort you want to put into it though.

[AragakiAyase]

Originally Posted by gold stinger

I wouldn't expect that to change your mind about the game and how much effort you want to put into it though.

I think that what will keep me hooked again (if anything) is the community, because I remember that's what I liked most in the end about FFR. Even though playing through songs and earning FCs/AAAs and whatnot was fun, it was just so much better when I got to know other people who played FFR.

[Wayward Vagabond]

No one plays FFR anymore though

[ilikexd]

Originally Posted by gold stinger

well, carpal tunnel is to be expected here & there when you get to divisions 5 & higher. It usually wears off within a week of not playing. Not wearing off is something to get worried up about though.

I've only really seen 1 or 2 people who have played stepmania or FFR that have been put into early retirement from CTS, so it shouldn't really be much of an issue. Just taking a break for a while when the wrist locks up usually does the trick. <3

I wouldn't expect that to change your mind about the game and how much effort you want to put into it though.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a long-term or permanent injury. What are you talking about with "it usually wears off within a week of not playing."? You don't get it "here and there", that's tendinitis.

[TheRapingDragon]

Yeah, I have to agree with ilikexd. The reason I quit was because I developed RSI and was told if I continued I would end up with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. 7 years later, I still have the symptoms of RSI. The nerves in my wrists are shot to shit. Nothing about my condition has ever 'worn off'.

Aragaki- If you did start developing signs of CTS, I'd give up on ever trying to be as good as you were. Take it from me, just play the odd game for fun. It's not worth risking permanent, long-term damage over getting good again.

[FF_rules]

Originally Posted by TheRapingDragon

It keeps me humble to see the name and be reminded how much of a prat I used to be. Not to say I wouldn't change it in a heartbeat if there was any way to keep my history/posts/etc.

http://darksouls.wikidot.com/gaping-dragon

Huh I was reading your name as GapingDragon for the longest time.

-I just used my old account when I came back after many years of hiatus. I didn't see a point in making a new one when I had a perfectly good one already.

[XelNya]

Originally Posted by AragakiAyase

I think that what will keep me hooked again (if anything) is the community, because I remember that's what I liked most in the end about FFR. Even though playing through songs and earning FCs/AAAs and whatnot was fun, it was just so much better when I got to know other people who played FFR.

Allow me to toss a shameless advertisement to come play TWG out then ^_^

Especially this game

[danceflashrevo]

Lol please we've been waiting for this game to fill for about a week now. TWG is fun! I promise :3

[IncandescentMelody]

Welcome back ^_^ Nice to meet ya.

[lord s snake]

Sup FFR players WB