Queue/Batch Discussion Thread v2

[MarioNintendo]

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All my files accepted \o/

Though holy shit Bloody Tears only 1 SAP really?
I think that's my best file I've ever made lmao what's with all the hate for easy slow runningmen that clearly go to the music

Psh, stop whining, man. Did you even bother reading your reviews? For the record, what was wrong with your runningmen was that they used the left arrow as the anchor for the whole song, which is a legitimate claim. You could've easily switched that up to add more variety to your patterns. And besides, if I look at the review I wrote you, I see the runningmen weren't the only issue.

- I found a spot where you had a weird layering choice (that spot repeats itself also later in the song, watch out for that): 14.372s. You stepped the little synth correctly, but I think it would've a more appropriate choice to step the guitar riff, even if it's not the main melody. It's what stands out the most and it wouldn't make a bad pattern at all! If you don't plan on changing them all, at least change a few of them. It gets pretty repetitive.
- I wouldn't be afraid to add the missing snare notes at 72.562s and 72.071s, they make great polyrhythms.
- This is too hard compared to the rest of the song, at least try to avoid some of the jacks, it's making it way too hard for no reason.
- Around that part at 132.311s, you left a lot of gaps between notes. I would fill them to keep the energy high (remember there's a bass playing 16ths throughout the whole song at all time!)
- Dat walking man at 158.745s. The left arrow is getting tired, please change the pattern around a bit, there is a lot more you can do here than repeating the same thing you did in the intro. It doesn't even have to be a running man!

... So yeah.

[hi19hi19]

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Psh, stop whining, man. Did you even bother reading your reviews? For the record, what was wrong with your runningmen was that they used the left arrow as the anchor for the whole song, which is a legitimate claim. You could've easily switched that up to add more variety to your patterns. And besides, if I look at the review I wrote you, I see the runningmen weren't the only issue.

- I found a spot where you had a weird layering choice (that spot repeats itself also later in the song, watch out for that): 14.372s. You stepped the little synth correctly, but I think it would've a more appropriate choice to step the guitar riff, even if it's not the main melody. It's what stands out the most and it wouldn't make a bad pattern at all! If you don't plan on changing them all, at least change a few of them. It gets pretty repetitive.
- I wouldn't be afraid to add the missing snare notes at 72.562s and 72.071s, they make great polyrhythms.
- This is too hard compared to the rest of the song, at least try to avoid some of the jacks, it's making it way too hard for no reason.
- Around that part at 132.311s, you left a lot of gaps between notes. I would fill them to keep the energy high (remember there's a bass playing 16ths throughout the whole song at all time!)
- Dat walking man at 158.745s. The left arrow is getting tired, please change the pattern around a bit, there is a lot more you can do here than repeating the same thing you did in the intro. It doesn't even have to be a running man!

... So yeah.

Not whining, just surprised in light of how much I enjoy the file personally.

Also very surprised you say I used the left arrow as the anchor for the whole song because it switches from left to right and back again no less than 4 times... the only long left arrow runningman is the one at the end (did you get like, a different version of my file or something 0_o)

I'll check the other things you mentioned- I know the melody sections are quite easy compared to the solo and I'll look into beefing them up if needed.

Your third bullet point doesn't specify a section but I'll assume it's talking about the jumpspam- that's just the same NPS as all the difficult-patterned 32nd streams in the solo, and the patterns were made to be as easy as possible without just being jumptrills (which is what it sounds like you are asking me to use more of, or am I interpreting this entirely incorrectly)

[SKG_Scintill]

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my cat is eating figs with goatcheese spread

wat i do?

[Wayward Vagabond]

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You join your.cat in the feast

[samurai7694]

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going to send in a fix for my file right meow

[MarioNintendo]

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Not whining, just surprised in light of how much I enjoy the file personally.

Also very surprised you say I used the left arrow as the anchor for the whole song because it switches from left to right and back again no less than 4 times... the only long left arrow runningman is the one at the end (did you get like, a different version of my file or something 0_o)

I'll check the other things you mentioned- I know the melody sections are quite easy compared to the solo and I'll look into beefing them up if needed.

Your third bullet point doesn't specify a section but I'll assume it's talking about the jumpspam- that's just the same NPS as all the difficult-patterned 32nd streams in the solo, and the patterns were made to be as easy as possible without just being jumptrills (which is what it sounds like you are asking me to use more of, or am I interpreting this entirely incorrectly)

Alright, I took a deep breath and calmed down, forgive me for that. I just wanted to point out that it wasn't only the runningmen that got you a 7 and, for that, you should've been happy. Now, you said you were only surprised and not mad, which is cool. I regret taking for granted you were mad at the reviews.

Quite frankly, I don't remember your file at all and I have no idea what the third bullet point refers to, I guess I should play the song again but I'm unable to right now. It's definitely between 72s and 130s, though, that's as far as I can tell. Sorry I forgot to type in the time, it doesn't happen often and I managed to slip up at the wrong moment, there. If you want, I could re-play it later and correct the review...

[AlexDest]

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Trying something out with replying to judges.

I'll be color coding my responses in relation to a judge's notes.

Kommisar:

Louder!! Louder!!!! Louder!!!!! [6/10]
-m8 if you're following the synth, listen carefully at the end there are 12ths.
-m18 missing 24ths (same as before)
-m20 the first 16th should be 24ths/32nds (go over this part carefully.)
-m69 this 1243 pattern at this speed is a little annoying to hit. could change it around to flow better
-m72 if you're not following the synth, at least go with rainbow dash's annoying mutant screaming. just a hole like this is too awkward
-m86 the 16ths here could use a pattern change.

TC_Halogen:

Louder!! Louder!!!! Louder!!!!!! (AlexDest)
Rating: 7/10 [+.]
- offset changed from -4.031 to -4.024 (7 ms)
- 16.024 to 26.024: being that you caught the 32nds at 25.941, the missing 32nds at 16.316, 18.983, (etc) are a little weird to see not present [-1]
- 26.691 to 37.358: while I'm all for having good relevance and all, a majority of the melody is masked behind jumps that go to the heavy bass drum; with that being said, I don't agree with this being copy pasted from the previous section [-1]
- 36.691/36.941/37.191: this change in accent is kinda neat
- 37.608/40.274/(etc): missing step for DER in "louder"? [-0.5]
- 69.358: another copy/paste melody, but it's only half so I'll only penalize half as much lol [-0.5]
- the last steps that represent the "lou-der" sample at the end of the song are slightly off (steps should be at 78.691/78.941)
- look out FFR; those of you that bullied All Y'all Bitches to a good score will have a bit more of an issue with this one

Response to both
Response to Kommisar
Response to TC_Halogen

The missing 32nds after 16 seconds was due to avoid clutter in that section, I did NOT like how it turned out when I had them placed before. Most of that isn't very audible on x1.0, so I had to make it feel it does by removing such notes. I've also intentionally missed similar notes for the same reason in the beginning (probably at the ending too) of the song such as measure 8 with the 12th grace. About the 4312 patterns near the ending, they can be manipulated on FFR, but I do agree they aren't something I really intended, mostly my fault for being half-assed. Now, the 8th synths in measure 72, stepping those synths will make everything feel ghosted in my opinion. The melody becomes more prominent over those synths, and the streamy 8th bass coming afterwards gives it that climax. For copy and pasting, the melody was the only thing that constituted it, but I do have the option to show variation which I will heavily consider now. In response to s26.691 to s37.358, I could probably step the vocal stutters from Rainbow Dash in this part actually and layer the more prominent bass drum on the 8ths.

[TC_Halogen]

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Dropping in just to say that I'm legitimately excited for Negions Fail -- awesome job hi19

[Coolboyrulez0]

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Dropping in just to say that I'm legitimately excited for Negions Fail -- awesome job hi19

<3 glad he used my cut and song suggestion

[alloyus]

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Do you need to get a certain rating on your file to be able to send it as a resubmission?

[yo man im awesome]

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Do you need to get a certain rating on your file to be able to send it as a resubmission?

for a "resubmission" the file needs to be considered the "top 10 not accepted".

[00Razor00]

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in other words, yes.

[megamon88]

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Just to clarify, "resubmission" in this case means you're allowed to resubmit your file without counting it towards your total submissions. If your file didn't fall into the "top 10 not accepted" category, you're still allowed to resend your file, but it'll count towards your total submissions.

[Niala]

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Dropping in just to say that I'm legitimately excited for Negions Fail -- awesome job hi19

+1

[rayword45]

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Damnit, I make all the corrections I was told to make and I get a worse average? Dafuq?