How do you explain ffr/sm to friends who literally never think about rhythm gaming?

[Charu]

Re: How do you explain ffr/sm to friends who literally never think about rhythm gamin

Pretty much

I don't show it to others that often. If only because as a spectator, SM/Osumania/FFR/MusicGameHere is just not interesting to watch as it is to perform.

[TheThong]

Re: How do you explain ffr/sm to friends who literally never think about rhythm gamin

Pretty much

I don't show it to others that often. If only because as a spectator, SM/Osumania/FFR/MusicGameHere is just not interesting to watch as it is to perform.

It's funny you say that. I probably only know three other people who play where I am, and when I show people ffr/sm and play, they have a try and are shocked at how 'good' I am. (I know I'm not great, but you guys get me!).

[Contrapasso]

Re: How do you explain ffr/sm to friends who literally never think about rhythm gamin

i used to say "ddr for your fingers" but now that i play with more than 4 notes, it's more accurate to just say "music game for keyboard"

[HeZe]

Re: How do you explain ffr/sm to friends who literally never think about rhythm gamin

The first thing to do is to make them play a couple of songs themselves and then they understand the skill level required to play some nice stuff.

The main thing is that you don't force anyone to watch more than one play (ideally short). They'll ask for more if they want to

E: Don't show ffr to girls, they start hating you

[IILUCKEYII]

Re: How do you explain ffr/sm to friends who literally never think about rhythm gamin

I just started playing again and I've been telling my friends (who are all playing Overwatch) that it's a very very difficult rhythm game. I usually get better responses out of people if I emphasize how hard something is.

[Dinglesberry]

Re: How do you explain ffr/sm to friends who literally never think about rhythm gamin

E: Don't show ffr to girls, they start hating you

Lol yeah probably cause we are all fukd and I bet everyone here's done something like saying how fast their fingers are or some shit to a girl l0l

"Just thing about how fast and accurate these fingers are"

[PhantomPuppy]

Re: How do you explain ffr/sm to friends who literally never think about rhythm gamin

yeah i just say dance dance revolution on the computer and people understand. how to keep people interested in SM/FFR is a different story. rhythm game hyped died down in the mid 2000's for a majority of people after guitar hero. the people still interested are people that have been in the community of rhythm games for years already, with a few exceptions here and there.

[thesunfan]

Re: How do you explain ffr/sm to friends who literally never think about rhythm gamin

"ddr with a keyboard"

your friends probably just aren't interested in rhythm games, mine sure aren't

I don't really think you're doing anything wrong, even if you followed hi19's (pretty good) advice, you still aren't that likely to get interested responses from friends, I think.

[Gundam-Dude]

Re: How do you explain ffr/sm to friends who literally never think about rhythm gamin

I actively try to hide it

same

[ItsOnlyDanO]

Re: How do you explain ffr/sm to friends who literally never think about rhythm gamin

Most of my friends are quite understanding when it comes to the game, when I told them about it they seemed to get it pretty well (they know its a rhythm game that you play on your keyboard)

Random sidenote: I had to explain ffr to my doctor when i spoke to him about my arm and he grasped it surprisingly well

[Dinglesberry]

Re: How do you explain ffr/sm to friends who literally never think about rhythm gamin

Random sidenote: I had to explain ffr to my doctor when i spoke to him about my arm and he grasped it surprisingly well

I wonder how many doctors know about FFR/stepmania/rhythm games, just based on people coming in for hand pain lol

[rushyrulz]

Re: How do you explain ffr/sm to friends who literally never think about rhythm gamin

I'm saying that from the point of view of back when I could easily FC Etude for the Sinners lol

Just play whatever JS file is comfortable for you. VS Boss Battle is a good candidate, for example, though it doesn't have the nice intro that lets you explain the game.

Serenade, even with the nullifidian cockblast at the end it's a lovely progressive file.

[Dynam0]

Re: How do you explain ffr/sm to friends who literally never think about rhythm gamin

I wonder how many doctors know about FFR/stepmania/rhythm games, just based on people coming in for hand pain lol

Rhythm games shouldn't be any more stressful to the body than casual typing if done properly. Half of the reason people develop issues is due to repeatedly utilizing poor technique when typing/making hand motions. Other aggravating factors like hypothyroidism, arthritis, or diabetes etc. can increase the likelihood. You should keep your wrists below your fingers so that pressure on the median nerve is minimized.

[Dinglesberry]

Re: How do you explain ffr/sm to friends who literally never think about rhythm gamin

Rhythm games shouldn't be any more stressful to the body than casual typing if done properly. Half of the reason people develop issues is due to repeatedly utilizing poor technique when typing/making hand motions. Other aggravating factors like hypothyroidism, arthritis, or diabetes etc. can increase the likelihood. You should keep your wrists below your fingers so that pressure on the median nerve is minimized.

I try to keep my wrists flat on the table, i feel like it gives more control than raising them, might be a bit slower but i dunno

Someone should make a guide on wrist position.. any tips? pls, for us lowbies

[Dynam0]

Re: How do you explain ffr/sm to friends who literally never think about rhythm gamin

Wrist-up technique can be advantageous in certain situations but from a medical perspective you should try to avoid doing it too much.