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  • LongGone
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    FFR Simfile Author
    • Jul 2008
    • 1679

    #1

    The BMS/IIDX Thread

    We should have some activity going on in here since a (...handful...) of people play these and partially because KBO forums died..

    Placeholder text until a more in-depth guide is written. In the mean time, feel free to ask questions, post scores, videos, help out etc.


    What is IIDX?

    IIDX is a Konami rhythm game for both arcade and console [PS2] play, utilising 7keys and a turntable. Plastic and custom-made controllers are available if you're playing at home.

    What is BMS?
    BMS (Be-Music Script) is a file format like .sm files, but in general we refer to it as the simulator game for IIDX 7key (like how sm is to DDR). Some simulators include ruvit/rhythm-it and LunaticRave 2 [LR2], the latter which is often used as it submits scores to an online Internet Ranking [IR] system. Even Stepmania 5 can play BMS files! (Actually, older SM versions could read BMS too...)

    ==================================================
    To play IIDX at home, ideally you need a PS2 and a 7k controller. You can play with a PS2 controller but its going to be really awkward...

    To play BMS, you can use any BMS simulator with a keyboard, or a 7k controller connected to the PC using a PS2>USB converter.
    ==================================================


    Downloads
    Lunatic Rave 2
    ruv-it!

    Guides
    Temporary old guide I have for setting up Lunatic Rave 2 http://pastebin.com/c5TZL4P7


    =UnderConstruction=UnderConstruction=UnderConstruction=UnderConstruction=UnderConstruction=UnderConstruction=

    -Guidde to setting up simulators goes here in the near future, cya soon!-
    =UnderConstruction=UnderConstruction=UnderConstruction=UnderConstruction=UnderConstruction=UnderConstruction=

    FAQs

    Will this guide ever be finished?
    -Hopefully...
    Roar176
    -Roar176


    Updates:
    26 Sept 12: Added some links to BMS simulators
    23 Oct 12: Added temporary old guide to setting up Lunatic Rave 2
    Last edited by LongGone; 10-23-2012, 05:01 AM.
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    Originally posted by Choofers
    people age at a rate of about 1 year per year
  • LongGone
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    FFR Simfile Author
    • Jul 2008
    • 1679

    #2
    Re: The BMS/IIDX Thread

    -Reserved-
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    Originally posted by Choofers
    people age at a rate of about 1 year per year

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    • bmah
      shots FIRED
      Profile Moderator
      FFR Simfile Author
      Global Moderator
      • Oct 2003
      • 8448

      #3
      Re: The BMS/IIDX Thread

      I guess for starters, as of now, IIDX 20 Tricoro was just released in the arcades two days ago.

      You can view a good amount of new songs from this youtube user: http://www.youtube.com/user/gett1032

      I can't wait to hear clearer tracks of the songs.


      Even Stepmania 5 can play BMS files!
      wait what

      I didn't know this!

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      • Patashu
        FFR Simfile Author
        FFR Simfile Author
        • Apr 2006
        • 8609

        #4
        Re: The BMS/IIDX Thread

        Vaguely related, I'm thinking about writing a program to convert .ftm (Famitracker's file format) into bms (so you can make a keysounded chart out of it). If I need beta testers or if I finish I will post again
        Patashu makes Chiptunes in Famitracker:
        http://soundcloud.com/patashu/8bit-progressive-metal-fading-world
        http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/Mechadragon/smallpackbanner.png
        Best non-AAAs: ERx8 v2 (14-1-0-4), Hajnal (3-0-0-0), RunnyMorning (8-0-0-4), Xeno-Flow (1-0-0-3), Blue Rose (35-2-0-20), Ketsarku (14-0-0-0), Silence (1-0-0-0), Lolo (14-1-0-1)
        http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee301/xiaoven/solorulzsig.png

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        • PseudoFlare
          FFR Player
          • Sep 2007
          • 19

          #5
          Re: The BMS/IIDX Thread

          Hey Longgone. Doorknob here. Shame KBO died when interest in BMS has been picking up again.

          In a related news, BOF2012 will be open in a few weeks. Details on the page here: http://manbow.nothing.sh/event/event.cgi
          BMS play videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nivolar

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          • kommisar
            Dark Chancellor
            FFR Simfile Author
            FFR Music Producer
            • Jun 2005
            • 7328

            #6
            Re: The BMS/IIDX Thread

            it's no secret that every bms file in existence is offsync as fuc, but I managed to play it anyways

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            • Yume_Kuro
              FFR Player
              • May 2011
              • 120

              #7
              Re: The BMS/IIDX Thread


              ★1 : Mirage Garden AAA
              ​been playing for about a month now​ ;O;

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              • ca25nada
                FFR Player
                • Sep 2007
                • 384

                #8
                Re: The BMS/IIDX Thread

                (imba)
                Minaciousgrace: i could train a cat to pass overjoy in 15 years
                Minaciousgrace: whether or not i could keep it alive for that long is another question

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                • Senri Akane
                  Banned
                  • Aug 2012
                  • 226

                  #9
                  Re: The BMS/IIDX Thread

                  My contribution:

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                  • PseudoFlare
                    FFR Player
                    • Sep 2007
                    • 19

                    #10
                    Re: The BMS/IIDX Thread

                    Pulled this off today.

                    BMS play videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nivolar

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                    • ca25nada
                      FFR Player
                      • Sep 2007
                      • 384

                      #11
                      Re: The BMS/IIDX Thread

                      Some recent vids:

                      ★8 銀の風 [7keyANOTHER+]


                      ▼8 水晶世界 ~Fracture~



                      List of clears from this week:
                      ★1 Dream Rocket* [for Rea'ju] Hard Clear + AAA
                      ★3 死腐乃美「彼岸花」第二~空虚偽心~赤紅 [Lycoris] Easy Clear
                      ★4 Aihana(Radio Edit) [SADISTIC] Easy Clear
                      ★4 Durandal -Magical Freezing- (Radio Edit) [PLANET] Normal Clear
                      ★5 Ordeal Easy Clear
                      ★5 織姫 -VEGA- Easy Clear
                      ★8 Endless Dream -Maniac- Easy Clear
                      ★8 彼岸帰航 -idling mix- Easy Clear (AutoSCR) - failed with 74% with scratches orz.
                      ★8 銀の風 [7keyANOTHER+] Easy Clear
                      ★9 Blue-White Crazybits [ANOTHER-] Easy Clear (AutoSCR)

                      EDIT:
                      autoscr easy clear ▼11 夜空の★FANTASY [STAR DUST]
                      Last edited by ca25nada; 09-22-2012, 09:55 PM.
                      Minaciousgrace: i could train a cat to pass overjoy in 15 years
                      Minaciousgrace: whether or not i could keep it alive for that long is another question

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                      • PseudoFlare
                        FFR Player
                        • Sep 2007
                        • 19

                        #12
                        Re: The BMS/IIDX Thread

                        Crazy. With those clears, 3rd dan seems possible.

                        BOF2012 is opening in few days, and here are few video previews for songs entering the contest.

                        Xhroria


                        lieselotte


                        テキトウInfinite love


                        And in other news:
                        ▼13 飛燕草[UV] Hard Clear (1:50)
                        BMS play videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nivolar

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                        • Tyson ultima
                          Autismspeaks.gov
                          • Nov 2006
                          • 1421

                          #13
                          Re: The BMS/IIDX Thread

                          I haven't played in forever but i guess its time to unretire the controller isn't it. Also sung mermaid van DJ command remix

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                          • PROGUY
                            FFR Player
                            • Nov 2011
                            • 151

                            #14
                            Re: The BMS/IIDX Thread

                            That ruv-it! looks pretty. After getting the hang of it, I might make a tutorial on how to use it though if anyone's interested.

                            On the other hand, here's me playing LR2 about half a year ago lol


                            Originally posted by LongGone
                            Even Stepmania 5 can play BMS files! (Actually, older SM versions could read BMS too...)
                            I knew about this for a long time but I always wonder how does it work by linking them since BMS variables and lanes =/= SM.
                            Last edited by PROGUY; 09-30-2012, 01:33 AM.
                            (this banner thingy is really getting old tbh)
                            My YouTube channel
                            I hear this everytime I fail to FC something

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                            • Tyson ultima
                              Autismspeaks.gov
                              • Nov 2006
                              • 1421

                              #15
                              Re: The BMS/IIDX Thread

                              I could always give some kind of controller tutorial. Too bad no one gives tutorials on getting a bit better lol

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