Kage06's Score Board

[Kage06]

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Ah Halogen, that will explain why I'm finding it so hard to get good scores, even on the keyboard Least its not myself then being crap, phew

So, I'll carry on using Stepmania 4.0 then for tomorrow's session
How far off are Stepmania's timings then to the real ITG timing using home pads, or is it about the same?

Updates tomorrow!

[TC_Halogen]

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I'm not sure of the exact deviation, but I know OITG is a bit tighter from SM's typical judge 4.

[Kage06]

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Sync on my second try today...I was doing really well up to the part you'd think was easier than that fast bit after those steady steps which I got right. I had quite a high max combo, and then I started to lose the timing etc.
My muscles started locking up:



Will My Heart Survive (Another tricky one) first try today


Cubikated: (Around the 3rd go, after watching the autoplay with the claps to get the beat. I still had problems getting the speed right on the streams though, for some reason, even though I thought I was being pretty steady:


Go! The beat was tricky to get at first. Again I had problems with lock ups:


Loituma (Found this easier than some of the 11's, even though its a 12) Still got a bit worn out towards the end though:


I believe that is all of them I've done now, except for the one that won't work due to my Stepmania build.
Now to try them again to see if I can get scores higher, until you post another pack!
I'm sweating cobs though, literally. My hair is sopping wet even when using a towel haha! Though I think I have improved over the time I've been playing on pad more for sure.

I'm going to try turning holds off on Mne Uzhe HAIDUCII actually!

OMG that was the hardest one for sure. The rolls weren't too bad because I just tapped like I would with 1/2 notes inbetween the others, but the mines. Stepping off quickly enough not to hit them (which I did a lot).

The runs were also the hardest I've had so far. I couldn't keep a combo going on any of them, but I managed to pass the song, barely. I was not going to fail it after all that:


I don't think the holds made much difference because there were mostly rolls, but yep, that's all passed now!

*EDIT:

I just tried to pass Infernoplex. No way can I keep up with those streams... especially for that long

Stuff like Delirium on Expert I can't pass either. So I think I have a problem with really fast streaming, and fast positioning, probably due to the way I play.

Then on Hands Of Time on Expert, you have a hold on the left foot one part, and you have to tap with the right foot multiple times. I can't do that either, since my muscles lock, but I can at least pass that song with an A (88.33)

Though at the moment, I'm too tired to do anymore. I've been playing for almost 3 hours now non stop haha

[Dark_Chrysalis]

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Glad to see you're taking a serious effort here... I find it interesting how well you're actually doing on the stream ones... I thought I was better than average at stream compared to other aspects, but Loituma was like my last pass out of all those lol. Oh side note too: Loituma is retroactively rated an 11, I just didnt change it oops.

It really seems to be the footspeed you need to work on here. Mne Uzhe is definitely hard for a 10, but really its only those 1 measure runs that make it hard. I'd say focus on those songs more than the stream ones, your scores are way ahead on those I'll try and run through stuff and see what I can come up with for you to try.

[Kage06]

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Hehe, thanks

It would seem the next time I get to have a serious play on it would be Monday now, as I have work pretty much all day (Can't really play after around 5PM) every day

I agree, it would seem the foot speed is my down fall. That said, it is probably due to the way I am playing. Since I'm mostly playing on tip toes (but still relatively close together to the center of the pad) I'm not able to get up to speed.

I tried today putting my foot fully on the pad, and playing, but all I do is create more bangs, my accuracy goes down, and I tire out quicker. It almost feels, probably because I am doing it wrong, that there is no point playing when I attempt to play like this, as it took the fun out of it for me + my Cobalt Flux screws seem to get in the way even though they are almost flat headed.

But like I said, I'm probably doing it wrong

I've seen people play flat footed, and I can't seem to replicate what they are doing at all! I think I have most of Adam Styles videos for example that I used to watch to get an idea.

[Dark_Chrysalis]

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I tried today putting my foot fully on the pad, and playing, but all I do is create more bangs, my accuracy goes down, and I tire out quicker. It almost feels, probably because I am doing it wrong, that there is no point playing when I attempt to play like this, as it took the fun out of it for me + my Cobalt Flux screws seem to get in the way even though they are almost flat headed.

This is weird... I would have to assume that you're doing something wrong unless I could see a video of your feet. Perhaps I'll get some shots of myself when I head to the arcade today. I do remember at least that it seemed too difficult for me to master when I was learning to use the back of my foot to hit notes, and I was getting a lot of misses where I shouldn't have. It does take time, and its only your 1st week of trying to change to a completely different step style. I'd say its just a matter of perseverance and patience.

[Kage06]

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I'll try and record myself next time I play trying both styles. My usual, and then a flat foot style, and try my best at uploading it somewhere.

My tip toeing style at least doesn't lead me to stay far out on the buttons. I do mostly use just the corners of the pads, which in essence I believe is going the right way about it.

I'm doubting the way I am trying to flat foot is correct though, as I'm stamping on the ground foot flat on the floor taking all the energy away, and I'm guessing the trick is to use half tip toes/half back foot, and not the center/bottom of the foot, correct?

I've really enjoyed trying those step-files out though, so thanks Really looking forward to trying another set once I try and perfect some of these. I'm surprised myself that I managed to pass them to be honest

*EDIT

Still have no idea how anyone can get the scores they get. Excellents are far too easy to get, even if Greats are avoidable, haha

[Dark_Chrysalis]

I'm guessing the trick is to use half tip toes/half back foot, and not the center/bottom of the foot, correct?

We have a winner! This is exactly what we're doing. It seems like the foot is literally flat the whole time because usually the feet are moving too fast, but its definitely closer to this... Using the center of the foot as a fulcrum, and tilting the foot either forward or backward a bit.

I've really enjoyed trying those step-files out though, so thanks Really looking forward to trying another set once I try and perfect some of these. I'm surprised myself that I managed to pass them to be honest

Glad you like them... and there's plenty more fun stuff out there to play. I was surprised by some of the scores, the Loituma more than anything. The faster songs, you're about where I thought you'd be, especially with your playing style.

Still have no idea how anyone can get the scores they get. Excellents are far too easy to get, even if Greats are avoidable, haha

PA is very hard to refine, and it can only come after a lot of playing. I just started to get decent PA on 10s and 11s (like **s and better), even though I can pass much harder songs. Honestly, I think my PA on feet is about the same as KB for 10s and 11s XD

[Kage06]

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Haha not bad really, and you are 21 correct? I'm 23. I think I may be learning a bit late, but better late than never. I'm still fit enough
I doubt I'll be quad starring any time soon either.

How long have you been playing for in total?
I've probably been playing for 5-6 years the way I do now. Not 100% sure on that.

So you are basically pretty much staying still most of the time, but on the left foot on the up arrow, using tip toes, and on the left, the heel of the foot, and on the right foot, the tip toe on the right, and the heel on the down?

I will film myself next time and try and upload it like I said, and see what is said about it.
I definitely don't think due to my muscles locking up for no apparent reason, that I could teach my foot to vibrate like I've seen however. I've always had an issue with repeating an action over and over

I read though after watching a video about a sort of muscle fibre that is a fast kind, rather than the standard slow reacting type, so who knows.

*Edit

Thinking of also buying the black textured arcade mod for the Cobalt Flux. Would this help? May as well replace the decals while I'm at it, as the shipping price is killer either way

[Dark_Chrysalis]

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The arcade mod can be extremely helpful if you get lost on the pad a lot. The mod raises the panels up higher so you can actually feel where the sensors are. However, if you dont have trouble keeping yourself centered on the pad, it might be unnecessary.

[Kage06]

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Well tomorrow (today) is another session (once I get up)

I don't really have any trouble no, but I figured maybe the mod would make it easier to switch from using toes to heels on some songs, forcing me to do it if I correct the way I play. Perhaps not though

[Kage06]

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Hmm, it would seem I can't do hardly anything today.

I got up rather late, and this is the only hour I can play, and I can't pass anything.

I don't know how that can be, but it seems to be that way
Don't have the stamina

[Kage06]

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Hey guys, any more links to more simfiles?

I plan to play tomorrow again, and I'll be posting up scores, I hope

Could do with a few more to play around with if they are available

Thanks again you lot