Should I learn to use two hands?

EugeneKim · 06-24-2008, 11:39 PM

I played 1200 games so far, and I usually play 'difficult'.
I always used only one hand, but tried to change to two hands a few times.
However, when I try to play harder songs, it is very hard to play with one hand.
Is it OK to keep playing one hand, or should I change so it might be hard at first but I can be better?
When I tired using two hands, it really confused me, so I had to give up.
I also want to know if there are people that can play very hard songs using one hand.

ledwix · 06-24-2008, 11:42 PM

EugeneKim? Are you from Cal High? Anyway, yes, you should. Much better, you should be beating your 1 handed scores in days.

**Breakdown16** · 06-24-2008, 11:51 PM

One of the best one-handers at the moment is Redorigami. He's gotten some crazy good scores, and I know for sure he's unlocked Otaku Heavy. I also believe Darkmanticorex2 once played one-handed and used to be one of the best also.

Xx{Midday}xX · 06-24-2008, 11:58 PM

Play Beatmania IIDX. You're basically forced to play 2 hands there. Then, come back to FFR. It'll be a breeze.

**Flaming_Dingleberry** · 06-25-2008, 12:02 AM

Switch.

abro13 · 06-25-2008, 12:03 AM

I play one-handed. Yes two-handed is a lot easier but I think it's a lot more fun with one. Do whatever you like but two-handed would get better scores in less time.

**Redorigami** · 06-25-2008, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breakdown16

One of the best one-handers at the moment is Redorigami. He's gotten some crazy good scores, and I know for sure he's unlocked Otaku Heavy. I also believe Darkmanticorex2 once played one-handed and used to be one of the best also.

lol. I switched months ago. But yeah it's possible to be fairly good, like unlocking [Heavy], and AAAing some challenging and VC songs, but switching to two hands never hurts.

EDIT: some vids @ OP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqFtaHxCM04
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnnVBBYhWZ4 (just my hand)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRVLeHZMnFA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfnAKKpwZrk

EugeneKim · 06-25-2008, 12:24 AM

Thanks to all who replied here.
I guess I will switch to two hands.

**Redorigami** · 06-25-2008, 12:25 AM

Good luck

**EAGAMES** · 06-25-2008, 12:29 AM

You can become really good with one handed, though it takes much more time and more practice. It's a personal decision and if it makes you happy to switch, then by all means do it but not because people tell you to.

Lamoc · 06-25-2008, 04:30 AM

2 hands ftw

**Bluearrowll** · 06-25-2008, 08:39 AM

It's a matter of opinion on what style is best for everyone. The vast majority of people find it easier playing spread, and it is, but I find that it's a much better accomplishment mastering one hand because not as many people go for it.

With practise comes dedication, dedication is what leads you to your goal.

**Flaming_Dingleberry** · 07-4-2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flaming_Dingleberry

Switch.

**Frozen Beat** · 07-4-2008, 06:30 PM

In my personal opinion...go for it.

**Zageron** · 07-4-2008, 06:32 PM

:/
Too late, but don't switch unless YOU want to.

And epic bump >_>

**BzT** · 07-5-2008, 01:49 AM

change to index or spread now

**WhyCry** · 07-5-2008, 01:57 AM

To get better, its best taking 2 hands and spread, I did at least.

Btw, a good spread layout is A S K L.

Fat Gulfer · 07-5-2008, 07:37 AM

I play with two. It feels a little easier to play with two hands than just one. You have a finger on each arrow so pressing each arrow is faster.

alexdestructions · 07-5-2008, 08:25 AM

When I started playing Stepmania, I started out on medium songs. I used two hands, when I tried heavy I gotten better. So yeah, try spread, it's easier to work with two hands except it's a little hard to get jumpstreams. So try and practice.

**makdaddy** · 07-5-2008, 09:52 AM

06-24-2008, 11:39 PM	#1
EugeneKim FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 12	Should I learn to use two hands? I played 1200 games so far, and I usually play 'difficult'. I always used only one hand, but tried to change to two hands a few times. However, when I try to play harder songs, it is very hard to play with one hand. Is it OK to keep playing one hand, or should I change so it might be hard at first but I can be better? When I tired using two hands, it really confused me, so I had to give up. I also want to know if there are people that can play very hard songs using one hand.

06-24-2008, 11:42 PM	#2
ledwix Giant Pi Operator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California Age: 33 Posts: 2,878	Re: Should I learn to use two hands? EugeneKim? Are you from Cal High? Anyway, yes, you should. Much better, you should be beating your 1 handed scores in days.

06-24-2008, 11:51 PM	#3
Breakdown16 FFR Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,938	Re: Should I learn to use two hands? One of the best one-handers at the moment is Redorigami. He's gotten some crazy good scores, and I know for sure he's unlocked Otaku Heavy. I also believe Darkmanticorex2 once played one-handed and used to be one of the best also.

06-24-2008, 11:58 PM	#4
Xx{Midday}xX FFR Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: My own world. Miserable. Disgusting. Appalling. Pessimistic. Horrific. Terrible. Posts: 3,518	Re: Should I learn to use two hands? Play Beatmania IIDX. You're basically forced to play 2 hands there. Then, come back to FFR. It'll be a breeze. __________________ Any *FFR song title* discrepancies? List them here. Willing to accurately translate Japanese for free *Accumulating all playstyles here!* つまんないシグでスマソ(´・ω・`)

06-25-2008, 12:02 AM	#5
Flaming_Dingleberry Everybody gets one. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fuckin space bro Posts: 1,008	Re: Should I learn to use two hands? Switch.

06-25-2008, 12:24 AM	#8
EugeneKim FFR Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 12	Re: Should I learn to use two hands? Thanks to all who replied here. I guess I will switch to two hands.

06-25-2008, 04:30 AM	#11
Lamoc FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 551	Re: Should I learn to use two hands? 2 hands ftw

06-25-2008, 08:39 AM	#12
Bluearrowll ⊙▃⊙ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: I live in the last place where you Look. Age: 31 Posts: 7,376	Re: Should I learn to use two hands? It's a matter of opinion on what style is best for everyone. The vast majority of people find it easier playing spread, and it is, but I find that it's a much better accomplishment mastering one hand because not as many people go for it. With practise comes dedication, dedication is what leads you to your goal. __________________ 1st in Kommisar's 2009 SM Tournament 1st in I Love You`s 2009 New Year`s Tournament 3rd in EnR's Mashfest '08 tournament 5th in Phynx's Unofficial FFR Tournament 9th in D3 of the 2008-2009 4th Official FFR Tournament 10th in D5 of the 2010 5th Official FFR Tournament 10th in D6 of the 2011-2012 6th Official FFR Tournament FMO AAA Count: 71 FGO AAA Count: 10 Bluearrowll = The Canadian player who can not detect awkward patterns. If it's awkward for most people, it's normal for Terry. If the file is difficult but super straight forward, he has issues. If he's AAAing a FGO but then heard that his favorite Hockey team was losing by a point, Hockey > FFR PS: Cool AAA's Terry - I Love You An Alarm Clock's Haiku beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep - ieatyourlvllol

07-4-2008, 06:30 PM	#14
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07-4-2008, 06:32 PM	#15
Zageron Zageron E. Tazaterra RRR Developer & DevOps Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BC Age: 32 Posts: 6,586	Re: Should I learn to use two hands? :/ Too late, but don't switch unless YOU want to. And epic bump >_> __________________ Help Develop FFR

07-5-2008, 01:49 AM	#16
BzT Chronic Bud Toker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: w/e Age: 31 Posts: 940	Re: Should I learn to use two hands? change to index or spread now __________________

07-5-2008, 01:57 AM	#17
WhyCry FFR Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 186	Re: Should I learn to use two hands? To get better, its best taking 2 hands and spread, I did at least. Btw, a good spread layout is A S K L. __________________

07-5-2008, 07:37 AM	#18
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07-5-2008, 09:52 AM	#20
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