What's Sight Reading?

RoyalCat · 03-12-2007, 09:37 AM

I've checked the stickies and run a search, but couldn't find any definition of the term. I've seen it being used a couple of times and it's aroused my curiosity.

Please enlighten me. And I'm sorry if I haven't looked hard enough and you're just going to point me to some sticky I blatantly missed.

Thanks in advance, Royal.

Vishnal · 03-12-2007, 09:50 AM

Sightreading is reading an FFR or SM song without having done it previously.

Like my MoG and Fant FC's, were my first time playing the song.

A sightread AAA is one done on the first try.

**Tasselfoot** · 03-12-2007, 09:57 AM

there are actually 2 different definitions for the term Sight Read.

1 is what Vishnal said... playing it for the very first time. most people need a few runs through a song to semi-memorize the location of certain arrows and/or master the beat of the song. so being able to PWN a crazy score out on your first run on a song is considered more impressive.

the other definition is to play with no music. aka, you're only playing the game by sight.

Vishnal · 03-12-2007, 09:59 AM

Oh yeah...

Tass is right. Damn, I forgot about the second one

Those were my most-hated missions in SuperNOVA: Sightread FC's...

g4z33b0 · 03-12-2007, 11:19 AM

Oh god no sound FC's on SuperNOVA...

Skilas · 03-12-2007, 11:28 AM

sometimes it helps to sight read, by second definition. Iunno why, but it helps with AAAs.

purebloodtexan · 03-12-2007, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Skilas

sometimes it helps to sight read, by second definition. Iunno why, but it helps with AAAs.

Maybe it gives your sense of sight a perk when you don't have to hear. My opinion is that you primarily need your eyes to play this game and less the ears (You know what I mean, so I don't wanna hear any "No **** Sherlock"'s), so when you play with both eyes and ears, part of your visual concentration is thrown away.

Please tell me if you don't understand this.

RoyalCat · 03-12-2007, 12:33 PM

Thanks for the prompt responses. ^^ Wouldn't the term be a good addition to the newbie dictionary? I've been here for a while and haven't had any idea on what it meant up until now.

AriesMalvis · 03-12-2007, 12:59 PM

yea it should def be added to there
but i have to honestly say you impress me, you actually looked for the info before making a post like some stupid no0b
you deserve major props for that :]

purebloodtexan · 03-12-2007, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AriesMalvis

yea it should def be added to there
but i have to honestly say you impress me, you actually looked for the info before making a post like some stupid no0b
you deserve major props for that :]

Yo tambien. I agree

xinpig · 03-12-2007, 02:54 PM

i dont get it

Nick_S_199 · 03-12-2007, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by xinpig

i dont get it

Seriosly, whats not to get? It's such a simple term. Look at Tass' post, he explains it well

03-12-2007, 09:37 AM	#1
RoyalCat FFR Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 45	What's Sight Reading? I've checked the stickies and run a search, but couldn't find any definition of the term. I've seen it being used a couple of times and it's aroused my curiosity. Please enlighten me. And I'm sorry if I haven't looked hard enough and you're just going to point me to some sticky I blatantly missed. Thanks in advance, Royal. __________________

03-12-2007, 09:57 AM	#3
Tasselfoot Retired BOSS Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Widget Heaven Age: 40 Posts: 25,184	Re: What's Sight Reading? there are actually 2 different definitions for the term Sight Read. 1 is what Vishnal said... playing it for the very first time. most people need a few runs through a song to semi-memorize the location of certain arrows and/or master the beat of the song. so being able to PWN a crazy score out on your first run on a song is considered more impressive. the other definition is to play with no music. aka, you're only playing the game by sight. __________________ RIP

03-12-2007, 11:19 AM	#5
g4z33b0 Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apex, NC Age: 33 Posts: 2,618	Re: What's Sight Reading? Oh god no sound FC's on SuperNOVA...

03-12-2007, 11:28 AM	#6
Skilas FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 39 Posts: 71	Re: What's Sight Reading? sometimes it helps to sight read, by second definition. Iunno why, but it helps with AAAs. __________________ Admin of the Red Fraction Team http://z6.invisionfree.com/RedFracti...ex.php?act=idx

03-12-2007, 12:33 PM	#8
RoyalCat FFR Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 45	Re: What's Sight Reading? Thanks for the prompt responses. ^^ Wouldn't the term be a good addition to the newbie dictionary? I've been here for a while and haven't had any idea on what it meant up until now. __________________

03-12-2007, 12:59 PM	#9
AriesMalvis FFR Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,345	Re: What's Sight Reading? yea it should def be added to there but i have to honestly say you impress me, you actually looked for the info before making a post like some stupid no0b you deserve major props for that :] __________________

03-12-2007, 02:54 PM	#11
xinpig FFR Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At my Computer Age: 34 Posts: 1,072	Re: What's Sight Reading? i dont get it

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