HOW TO DO CROSSOVERS

[dAnceguy117]

I already posted it on Sudden2's boards and I'm going to post it here because people need to know this. Sticky please.

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Okay, I've heard from enough people, "I do my crossovers differently, so THERE". Yes, you can do the crossover patterns differently, but you're not doing crossovers. So there.

Let's start with one of the basic crossover patterns. For anyone who doesn't know, the numbers correspond to the arrows on the numpad.

You'll see this pattern in a lot of eigth streams in DDR songs. The pattern is 42624. Here's how you do it:

-use your left foot to hit 4
-use your right foot to hit 2
-cross over (that's why it's called a crossover =B) and use your left foot to hit 6
-use your right foot to hit 2
-use your left foot to hit 4

That is, when you cross over, you turn to your right, or clockwise, or whatever you want to call it.

For the 62426 pattern, do the opposite.

Now, for the 48684 pattern,

-left foot to hit 4
-right foot to hit 8
-left foot to hit 6
-right foot to hit 8
-left foot to hit 4

And opposite for 68486.

These patterns are going to come at you in many different ways. You may have to crossover because you find a 482426 pattern. You may have to do crossovers on gallops (AHEM, RYTHM AND POLICE).

Whatever the case, this is how you want to do them. It looks less retarded, it feels like it flows more when you don't have to hit two different arrows in a row with the same foot, and it makes doing these patterns during fast streams a lot easier. You're probably never going to pass Paranoia Survivor Max Oni without learning this technique. Also, this technique is the root of learning how to do double. You're going to need to do all kinds of crazy turns to pass the harder songs on double.

If you're going to make a pad sim, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make them only contain normal patterns, crossovers, perhaps a few stomps (the same arrow twice or more in a row), and maybe some spins (a more advanced technique, often used for freestyling), but never too fast. Patterns like 42846 just look retarded. Spins are also something to try to avoid using in excess, like alcohol.

In fact, if you're going to make a keyboard sim, please abide by these restrictions, too. This way the people that play with their indexes will have a fair chance. And nobody likes a 4-finger biased sim. Just like how they don't like your 4-finger biased grandmother. Just as an example.

So remember how to do crossovers, and you're on your way to becoming less of a n00b and looking less retarded when you play Rythm and Police. Happy crossovering, and remember, if you can't do them at first, don't give up. You may have to practice a lot, even on easier songs; but it in the long run, it will be worth it. Thank you for your time.

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Yes, I know it's long, but you people need to read it. And like I said, for the good of the community, please sticky.