One hand?

ddrmaster94 · 12-21-2006, 09:56 PM

I was playing on MP with a person and I FC'd Hanabi. The other person lost and said "Lol Two hander." And I said yes i am a two-hander. And that other guy said " Using two hands is idiotic. You won't be capable of doing things with one hand." I said "You called me idiotic because you lost." and I left.

I'm a two hander and I don't think one-handers are idiotic. Can someone give me a statement about the advantages of using one-hand? Because every person is different and they use what they're comfortable with.

**dore** · 12-21-2006, 09:59 PM

Jumpjacks are about the only thing being one handed helps on vs. spread. Spins are about the only thing easier to do vs. index.

EDIT: Basically, stick with 2 hands.

**Dronak** · 12-22-2006, 06:54 AM

The jumpjacks would have to use a finger from each hand though, right dore? (Or is that the definition of it? I thought any two arrows made a jump.) In that case, you'd be trying to perfectly synchronize key presses from both hands, in which case it would probably be a bit easier doing it with one hand.

I imagine many people who use one hand do so because it's the usual, natural way of using the arrow keys. To play two handed or spread takes more work and practice. I've tried two handed, but just don't have the patience to stick with it until I get better. I'm generally content to just have fun here playing one handed and seeing how well I can do. I'll probably never reach the top ranks, but as long as I'm enjoying it and hopefully see improvements at least occasionally, I won't worry too much about it.

**nestlekwik** · 12-22-2006, 08:28 AM

Just do what feels comfortable for you. It's a game. Play on your own terms and have fun.

Exag0n · 12-22-2006, 09:17 AM

Nah, just like in every topic, learn to play spread. One-handers are known to be bitchy sometimes, but that's only because most of them stagnate skill-wise (as I did).

tha07carter · 12-22-2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Exag0n

Nah, just like in every topic, learn to play spread. One-handers are known to be bitchy sometimes, but that's only because most of them stagnate skill-wise (as I did).

Ouch, tough statement. I'm a one-hander, and i think i'm pretty decent at this game. I believe that playing one-hand is more of a challenge thing, i get a sense of pride when i can FC things like platypus, kick it, La Luna Caida, save me, and mess like that, but to a two-hander, those songs are cake. I ALMOST can FC NeoMax, but i believe songs like that and that new Tourtintua song require two hands. SOOOOOOO....if you're a two hander, great. For fun though, try playing one handed, it's great.

**DarkManticoreX2** · 12-22-2006, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Exag0n

Nah, just like in every topic, learn to play spread. One-handers are known to be bitchy sometimes, but that's only because most of them stagnate skill-wise (as I did).

Hey there. Hasty generalizations are not your freind.

Exag0n · 12-22-2006, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkManticoreX2

Hey there. Hasty generalizations are not your freind.

Key words being "sometimes" and "most." It's just a known fact that playing spread (or hell, even index) is easier, overall, than one-handed play. I probably should've said that in my first post.

**DarkRavenX9X** · 12-22-2006, 06:57 PM

I unfortunately started playing FFR/Stepmania with one hand and now I've been using one hand for two years and I cannot play any other way. I think two hands is somewhat unfair due to that since I've nearly mastered one handed play, I can't possibly play as fast as the best two handers. Nonetheless, I can understand that people would play two handed because it's easier, but I'm proud to play as well as I can with only one hand =]

**s0ulst0n3** · 12-22-2006, 08:57 PM

Jumpjacks, and being able to drink a Coca-Cola while playing!

Stick with 2-hands, I'm a one-hander and I found out that being 2 handed makes you better faster...I'm only playing using one-hand because I find that it takes more time and effort to play one-handed...I eventually want to be as good as DMX2 :P

the_ballistic_mystic · 12-22-2006, 09:00 PM

I'm learning spread but can already do alot of VC's and FMO with less then 20 misses so I dont want to give it up. You'll be alot better spread but CIA rave one handed is a freaken blast whaen you get good enough.

**DarkRavenX9X** · 12-23-2006, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by the_ballistic_mystic

I'm learning spread but can already do alot of VC's and FMO with less then 20 misses so I dont want to give it up. You'll be alot better spread but CIA rave one handed is a freaken blast whaen you get good enough.

Definately. And I agree with tha07carter, there's a certain sense of pride you get when you can FC or AAA hard songs, because you're using the hardest playing method. As much as I'd like to become a master player, I probably never will be because I wont ever be able to switch to a different method. I think one-handed players should be respected for how damn hard they work to get as good as a two handed player can get in like a month. If you play two handed and have never played one handed, you wouldn't know how much of a challenge it really is.

ddrmaster94 · 12-23-2006, 01:38 PM

Actually, as the starter of this thread, I do one-hand on a lot of difficult songs. I wanted to try one-hand with Beethoven Virus, but unfortunately, it was taken off. I was about to FC breaking the common with one hand, but someone IM'd me. Ya, I know how hard one-hand is. My fingers aren't just fast enough, yet.

cC@Zz · 12-23-2006, 03:04 PM

I personally play better with one hand, probably because I just don't even try practicing two handed very often. I've used one hand for so long I'm just used to it.

**G.S.M** · 12-23-2006, 04:39 PM

Playing one-handed is very fun! Sure, may not become the best that way... who cares? It's fun playing this way.

**phe0nixblade** · 12-23-2006, 05:03 PM

I'ma one-hander myself. And look at my scores. X)

I admit that an anusload of 2 handers of have killed me. But I have killed a good number of 2 handes in my day too. So, yeaaaaah. =]

DDR poser · 12-23-2006, 05:17 PM

I play one-handed as well. I'm actually not very good, I've been playing for
.17 years and have only FC'd Alpha Helix (27 goods, rest perfect). But I don't mind, it seems to me that playing with one hand is more graceful, everything just kinda flows. And like G.S.M. and countless others said, play for fun, not only because you want to be the best. I suggest briefly trying out all the methods of playing (I say briefly because you will get attached to them otherwise) and see which one you like the best. I tried playing two-handed, and it worked okay, but it just struck me as uncomfortable and unnatural. You are the only one who can truly decide what is right for you.

Ekehart · 12-24-2006, 12:25 AM

Eh... I played one-handed for a while...And got pretty good. Then, I decided to switch to spread. So, I've been playing spread for the past two weeks. It's kinda hard trying to sync the two hands on jumpjacks...But, other than that, It's alright.

I prefer two-handed, because the faster streams just seem to roll better. Your fingers move a bit faster, and so...You can read faster. *shrugs* Though... I did almost FC platypus on one-hand... I was like... 3 misses away. *sigh*

Eke

Loot You · 12-24-2006, 01:21 AM

So far I've been only 1 or 2 misses away from FCing thinking different, hanabi, euthanasia, rondo alla turca (quite a few more misses here because the jumps are out of sync) playing with one hand since i was introduced to FFR 3 months ago. Yesterday I started practicing KL56 spread and im getting better at it, but I'm still way better with 1 hand and can't let it go. I just hate how my hand feels sometimes doing staircases, running mans, and fast up and down notes (like the end of euthanasia, or jelly roll blues) The only good side of playing 1 handed that I can see so far: I can eat a ham sandwich and drink coke while playing those songs.

the_ballistic_mystic · 12-24-2006, 10:49 AM

Oh, I def. FC'd Thinking different like 2 weeks ago, 3 months in the making I was so Psyched!

12-21-2006, 09:56 PM	#1
ddrmaster94 FFR Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 27	One hand? I was playing on MP with a person and I FC'd Hanabi. The other person lost and said "Lol Two hander." And I said yes i am a two-hander. And that other guy said " Using two hands is idiotic. You won't be capable of doing things with one hand." I said "You called me idiotic because you lost." and I left. I'm a two hander and I don't think one-handers are idiotic. Can someone give me a statement about the advantages of using one-hand? Because every person is different and they use what they're comfortable with.

12-21-2006, 09:59 PM	#2
dore caveman pornstar Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ridin on a unicorn Age: 33 Posts: 6,317	Re: One hand? Jumpjacks are about the only thing being one handed helps on vs. spread. Spins are about the only thing easier to do vs. index. EDIT: Basically, stick with 2 hands. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IREnpHco9mw

12-22-2006, 06:54 AM	#3
Dronak FFR Veteran Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 601	Re: One hand? The jumpjacks would have to use a finger from each hand though, right dore? (Or is that the definition of it? I thought any two arrows made a jump.) In that case, you'd be trying to perfectly synchronize key presses from both hands, in which case it would probably be a bit easier doing it with one hand. I imagine many people who use one hand do so because it's the usual, natural way of using the arrow keys. To play two handed or spread takes more work and practice. I've tried two handed, but just don't have the patience to stick with it until I get better. I'm generally content to just have fun here playing one handed and seeing how well I can do. I'll probably never reach the top ranks, but as long as I'm enjoying it and hopefully see improvements at least occasionally, I won't worry too much about it. __________________ Essentially retired now, but still ranked on the list of FFR's Top One Handers. One-Hander Skill Tokens unlocked: The V2 Token, The Patience Token, X_X1MissX_X, AAA v5, T.H.E.G.A.M.E.T.O.K.E.N Pseudo Skill Tokens unlocked: Numbers 21, 44, 33, 57, 26, 24, 47, 95

12-22-2006, 09:17 AM	#5
Exag0n FFR Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 633	Re: One hand? Nah, just like in every topic, learn to play spread. One-handers are known to be bitchy sometimes, but that's only because most of them stagnate skill-wise (as I did). __________________ StepMania Solo Videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knZa5V0DiDU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c3Vq7JraNc SORO OWNLY, NO SINGALZ C650, REVERSE, Note+

12-22-2006, 06:57 PM	#9
DarkRavenX9X FFR Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: United States Age: 31 Posts: 64	Re: One hand? I unfortunately started playing FFR/Stepmania with one hand and now I've been using one hand for two years and I cannot play any other way. I think two hands is somewhat unfair due to that since I've nearly mastered one handed play, I can't possibly play as fast as the best two handers. Nonetheless, I can understand that people would play two handed because it's easier, but I'm proud to play as well as I can with only one hand =] __________________ Who's to know if your soul will fade at all? The one you sold to fool the world... You lost your self-esteem along the way. [13] AAA's

12-22-2006, 08:57 PM	#10
s0ulst0n3 <SPACE FOR RENT> Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 29 Posts: 2,076	Re: One hand? Jumpjacks, and being able to drink a Coca-Cola while playing! Stick with 2-hands, I'm a one-hander and I found out that being 2 handed makes you better faster...I'm only playing using one-hand because I find that it takes more time and effort to play one-handed...I eventually want to be as good as DMX2 :P __________________ PM me if you want to rent my custom title. :3 ~*Far too many years of chaos and unrest, far too many voices brutally supressed!~*

12-22-2006, 09:00 PM	#11
the_ballistic_mystic FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 32	Re: One hand? I'm learning spread but can already do alot of VC's and FMO with less then 20 misses so I dont want to give it up. You'll be alot better spread but CIA rave one handed is a freaken blast whaen you get good enough.

12-23-2006, 01:38 PM	#13
ddrmaster94 FFR Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 27	Re: One hand? Actually, as the starter of this thread, I do one-hand on a lot of difficult songs. I wanted to try one-hand with Beethoven Virus, but unfortunately, it was taken off. I was about to FC breaking the common with one hand, but someone IM'd me. Ya, I know how hard one-hand is. My fingers aren't just fast enough, yet.

12-23-2006, 03:04 PM	#14
cC@Zz FFR Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 34 Posts: 1,427	Re: One hand? I personally play better with one hand, probably because I just don't even try practicing two handed very often. I've used one hand for so long I'm just used to it. __________________ There is a 50% chance your pillow will eat you while you are sleeping.

12-23-2006, 04:39 PM	#15
G.S.M He is watching Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California Age: 35 Posts: 1,056	Re: One hand? Playing one-handed is very fun! Sure, may not become the best that way... who cares? It's fun playing this way. __________________ "Someone once said, 'Don't try to be a great man, just be a man, and let history make its own judgments'."

12-23-2006, 05:03 PM	#16
phe0nixblade Praise the sun mofo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lordran Age: 32 Posts: 4,281	Re: One hand? I'ma one-hander myself. And look at my scores. X) I admit that an anusload of 2 handers of have killed me. But I have killed a good number of 2 handes in my day too. So, yeaaaaah. =] __________________

12-23-2006, 05:17 PM	#17
DDR poser FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 22	Re: One hand? I play one-handed as well. I'm actually not very good, I've been playing for .17 years and have only FC'd Alpha Helix (27 goods, rest perfect). But I don't mind, it seems to me that playing with one hand is more graceful, everything just kinda flows. And like G.S.M. and countless others said, play for fun, not only because you want to be the best. I suggest briefly trying out all the methods of playing (I say briefly because you will get attached to them otherwise) and see which one you like the best. I tried playing two-handed, and it worked okay, but it just struck me as uncomfortable and unnatural. You are the only one who can truly decide what is right for you. __________________ The first person ever to turn FFR into a contact sport; me. My #1 long term goal: Find the northwest passage. cough....cough...onehandersrule....cough..

12-24-2006, 12:25 AM	#18
Ekehart FFR Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 60	Re: One hand? Eh... I played one-handed for a while...And got pretty good. Then, I decided to switch to spread. So, I've been playing spread for the past two weeks. It's kinda hard trying to sync the two hands on jumpjacks...But, other than that, It's alright. I prefer two-handed, because the faster streams just seem to roll better. Your fingers move a bit faster, and so...You can read faster. shrugs Though... I did almost FC platypus on one-hand... I was like... 3 misses away. sigh Eke

12-24-2006, 01:21 AM	#19
Loot You Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: :uoıʇɐɔoן Posts: 2,680	Re: One hand? So far I've been only 1 or 2 misses away from FCing thinking different, hanabi, euthanasia, rondo alla turca (quite a few more misses here because the jumps are out of sync) playing with one hand since i was introduced to FFR 3 months ago. Yesterday I started practicing KL56 spread and im getting better at it, but I'm still way better with 1 hand and can't let it go. I just hate how my hand feels sometimes doing staircases, running mans, and fast up and down notes (like the end of euthanasia, or jelly roll blues) The only good side of playing 1 handed that I can see so far: I can eat a ham sandwich and drink coke while playing those songs. Last edited by Loot You; 12-24-2006 at 01:24 AM..

12-24-2006, 10:49 AM	#20
the_ballistic_mystic FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 32	Re: One hand? Oh, I def. FC'd Thinking different like 2 weeks ago, 3 months in the making I was so Psyched!

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