Huge pad pack compilation project - looking for helpers [check page 1 for updates]

[TC_Halogen]

Re: Huge pad pack compilation project - looking for helpers [check page 1 for updates

I already intended on asking permission because it just seems like the right thing to do.

Asking WinDEU for Big Bad Queen Chrysalis (not in the pack; I'll get to those later): www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZEMShdIHFc

EDIT: some of this list is from the MGD series, which to my knowledge only needs Novice charts, yes?
EDIT #2: if this pack does get far, please give me the opportunity to check all of the files and normalize the syncs for any files that might not be perfect

[CondorTalon]

Re: Huge pad pack compilation project - looking for helpers [check page 1 for updates

why?

...for two reasons. The first is that they may not want all or some of their files to be in the pack. The second, which has a good chance of applying to mute if you didn't ask already, is that the files you're using might be old versions (he constantly tweaks his files). Another example of this is actually my personal experience with that gigapack thing compiled on SMOnline (I didn't hear a word about it until after the fact). A lot of my old, really, really shitty files were used in it. Some I didn't want to be revived from the dead at all and, more tragically, I had already completely rewritten many of the files that were used which were millions of times more playable and those are obviously not what made it into the pack. Just food for thought.

Like...

EDIT: also, saying

...so long as you're not modifying the original difficulties...

when two of the points in the OP are

• make modifications to improve the playability
Softening abrupt and unreadable bpm gimmicks, cutting boring/repetitive sections of the file, fixing the sync or the bpm, correcting stepping inconsistencies or mistakes; anything that can help to make the file a better file.

• if a file makes use of hard bracketing
Put the bracket chart into edit and duplicate it into the original difficulty without the brackets, so it can be played normally. People who don't have perfectly raised pads can't play that kind of file.

makes no sense.

[TC_Halogen]

Re: Huge pad pack compilation project - looking for helpers [check page 1 for updates

yeah... I don't think it's a good idea to modify the original difficulties.

The purpose of this pack should be to supplement the files so that they are fully charted. Modifying the files means you're deviating away from the stepartist's original intent.

Also, confirmed for Big Bad Queen Chrysalis, yay.

[Valex]

Re: Huge pad pack compilation project - looking for helpers [check page 1 for updates

I don't care if you use my files, but don't modify anything in any chart I wrote without my permission first

[firemon22]

Re: Huge pad pack compilation project - looking for helpers [check page 1 for updates

can u make list of the files that are in each pack in the first post

[Mollocephalus]

Re: Huge pad pack compilation project - looking for helpers [check page 1 for updates

Oh, i guess it makes sense to ask beforehand. Most of the files there didn't need to be modified at all, and as i progress towards more recent releases there will probably never be any need to touch anything at all, but i already did some changes. For example gpop's kung-fu rider has mudkyp's gfx set, and gpop's expert chart was replaced with mudkyp's

Another minor but notable change i made is, for a majority of the songs, to change the preview music to the most catchy and distinctive section of the song.

This project wasn't originally meant to be a community project, so i did not really think about asking around at first. I guess it's mandatory that i make a spreadsheet with all the edits made until now, as well as better organizing the files. If your file is in and do not agree with something, just let me know.

[TC_Halogen]

Re: Huge pad pack compilation project - looking for helpers [check page 1 for updates

Yeah, make a spreadsheet with a list of all of the files for yourself, and then make a dropbox so that people can make changes/fixes and continually update it as if it were a repository.

Alternatively, you could host something like this on a place like sourceforge if you wanted to since the purpose of SF is for project management (albeit, for programming usually).

[rikame]

Re: Huge pad pack compilation project - looking for helpers [check page 1 for updates

Everything CT said aside, even just using files can be problematic if you don't seek permission. I don't know if OP Momo asked, say, mute or mudkyp about any of this but I'd be a bit concerned if he didn't. I don't see how it's difficult to ask, most of the users who have files in here are pretty easy to track down and writing a short PM doesn't take much longer than playing a single file out of the likely thousands that OP is combing through for this compilation. Granted, there are some files (especially the ancient ones) where nobody may know who stepped it but if OP makes a reasonable effort that could reduce a lot of the problems. I don't know what the norms are for some people but the reactions from many people - including those with files in these packs - to Horsey's Hardcore Workout and such was certainly not positive.

All that aside for a moment, have a repository would be cool because you could track the changes made and have accountability for them. Also I can contribute a few files.

[TC_Halogen]

Re: Huge pad pack compilation project - looking for helpers [check page 1 for updates

Rikame implicitly brings up another good point: what if the player would like to make the easier difficulties themselves? They have more right than we do as the original stepartist of the files, haha.

[Mollocephalus]

Re: Huge pad pack compilation project - looking for helpers [check page 1 for updates

I think it's a very reasonable and valid argument, at this point i'll make it so anyone involved - actively or passively - knows of the project and gives permission.

Give me a few days to organize and i'll upload an open dropbox or a MEGA account with folders + a spreadsheet so contributing will be easier and checking out stuff won't be a problem anymore for anyone.

[TC_Halogen]

Re: Huge pad pack compilation project - looking for helpers [check page 1 for updates

Posting in here for two things:

a.) to tell you that I haven't forgotten about this -- I've been working on my r21freak Doubles Comp II file a lot lately and it's been the focus of any instance that I open my SM build for making ITG files; you'll see Big Bad Queen Chrysalis from me soon.

b.) I haven't forgotten about this at all, and I'm just bumping it to make sure that no one else does.

Question: are you looking to fill out full double charts too?

[Mollocephalus]

Re: Huge pad pack compilation project - looking for helpers [check page 1 for updates

If enough people are willing to contribute, definitely yes! But i don't think it's necessary. Afterall for a new player getting the hang of singles is already enough. :P

[Arntonach]

Re: Huge pad pack compilation project - looking for helpers [check page 1 for updates

Hey mollo you can use any of my simfiles if you want, if you want to. Don't know which ones' you'd like though. :/

[Arntonach]

Re: Huge pad pack compilation project - looking for helpers [check page 1 for updates

Bumping to remind everyone of this. Also are long and marathon charts okay?