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Originally Posted by ieatyourlvllol

how's the step scene these days? has everyone evolved into keyboard-dominating champions with midare MA and Thaor PA? any of the fossils still playing? (i see you, Dynam0...)

Nah, Thaor's abilities still stand the test of time. There are a lot of newer players that are getting quite good, along with some surprising old-timers returning. Some old-time players returned temporarily but left again (e.g. Arch0wl), and others currently seem to be here to stay (e.g. danceguy, Dynam0). Right now, there are some very notably insane SM players - see Staiain's gameplay videos for instance.

Originally Posted by ieatyourlvllol

stepfile scene also looks like it's still going strong...any new ~revolutionary~ techniques? or still kickin it old skool?

Indeed, more people than ever are getting into stepping. Stepping is more of an alternate activity for many players now, as opposed to a few people producing the files for the masses. New techniques? I'm not sure, but there's definitely more stepping in solo (6 keys). And yes, there has been occasional yearnings for old-school stepping (see Rebound's Nostalgia Pack).