Speed help

[KeeYoonSong]

Hey whats up FFR? I used to play this game for a few years and just recently came back. I have played now for 2 weeks and am starting to get back some of the little skill I used to have. I was wondering about some of the speed settings that I should play with. I have played for a few years only on 1X speed. Everyone says that playing on higher speeds is easier than on 1X but I am trying to change and it is very difficult. Is it supposed to be a lot harder at first or should I just stay with 1x speed? And if it is supposed to feel weird at first how long does it take to get used to it? Thanks guys.

[BethanyBangs]

1x speed? You're crazy! Start with 1.5 and then go to 2.0. Speed helps A LOT.

[KeeYoonSong]

ok. But my problem is that I do a lot worse when I increase the speed? Does the actual timing of the rhythm change as you increase speed or is it just my imagination?

[MopeyJoe]

The timing of the rhythm doesn't change, all the speed does is space out the arrows. Just don't speed it up too much.

[FFRGreen]

Originally Posted by KeeYoonSong

ok. But my problem is that I do a lot worse when I increase the speed? Does the actual timing of the rhythm change as you increase speed or is it just my imagination?

It shouldn't I am guessing you are not used to it so try starting at 1.1x then 1.2x and so on.

[KeeYoonSong]

yah i am setting it on 1.4 and that is what i will probably stay with. I think that i am just getting messed up because i associate the space gaps with timings like 1/4 notes and stuff so since i've done it on 1x for like 3 years its messin me up. But yah i think if i just practice on it for like a week i will get used to it. I hope.

[LoneW0lf]

Best way to get speed up: Stepmania.
Or play like 1.5x til it gets kinda readable then play 1.25x or something and it helps big time. That's usually what I do if I increase speed, I make it really high then go down a little big and it's easier.

[KeeYoonSong]

ok. I'll try that tip and see what happens. I wonder if it is this hard for others or if it is just me since i'm so used to 1X. Thanks for the help!

[Nyokou]

Hi, welcome to the forums. Yeah, it's weird getting use to the speeds, but don't worry... your brain will catch up eventually. Always does. Brains are awesome. Ok bye.

EDIT: Lulz seems like I was insulting you but I wasn't. I just say creepy things.

[igotrhythm]

In a game as results-oriented as this one, it really doesn't matter what speed mod you use. Most players prefer to use speed mods because it makes fast patterns easier to read, but the best advice is always to stick with whatever works for you.

[omgfail]

All speed settings are just preference, and how you balance the time you have to read the notes that come up with how good your timing is on hitting arrows. A slow speed lets you see more notes at a time, letting you prepare mentally what notes you're going to hit. This might make getting a full combo easier. However, a faster speed makes hitting the arrows at the right time easier, letting players with quick reflexes to get more perfects. If you already know the song you're playing well, or you're trying to AAA so getting goods and averages are out of the question, then a higher speed is ideal. Personally, I like having about 10 notes on the screen at a time maximum (I play ~8 difficulty songs normally) since it eliminates most average hits while still showing you a decent amount of arrows. Hope this helps.