I'm trying spread..any tips?

[xJusTaLiLGuYx]

I'm trying out spread, the only problem im having is the up arrow for some reason.

Any tips or something to help out a spread n00b

PS Im playing w e o p

[dancingmaniac3]

Re: I'm trying spread..any tips?

Well i was gonna say use a position thats comfortable for your arms/wrists because they will get tired just like any other position. But since it's spread, you have control over the way your arms are spread, compared to using the arrow keys where you dont have a choice since they're all bunched together. I use z x NUM2 and NUM3 so my arms are spread out to give me some comfort and relaxation, so that my arms aren't forced in one position that tenses my wrists after some playing time.

[xJusTaLiLGuYx]

Re: I'm trying spread..any tips?

Hmm..i'll try that cause the one im at now is kinda hurting me.

I'm having trouble with like ld combos cause my left hand is weak, and its taking some getting used to

but i like it

[TheRapingDragon]

Re: I'm trying spread..any tips?

When my girlfriend first switched to spread (she was originally one hand 3 fingers) she complained about how her left hand couldn't do ldld or dldl combinations due to pain, I told her to play through it until it doesn't hurt.

That's the best tip I can give you, just work through the pain.

[Tibs]

Re: I'm trying spread..any tips?

Your girlfriend plays stepmania?

Cool.

[Jongo]

Re: I'm trying spread..any tips?

your girlfriend plays spread..? my gf spreads then plays, usually.

yeah my girlfriend plays SM but she can only do 6 footers atm, she plays index style but with her 2 forefingers.

I play spread, "q w num8 num9" I know what you mean about your left hand, I can't really offer any advice but you will get used to it, I did and I'm still improving I'm certainly not a pro though imo..

[TheRapingDragon]

Re: I'm trying spread..any tips?

Tibs - Yes, for about a month now.

Jongo - Yeah, mine can do 10 footers at best at the moment. Isn't too great at it but is getting better. Example score:




But concerning pain and whatnot, being left-handed obviously helped me haha, but do this. On any song that has urur or ruru combinations, set "mirror" option on in options and play them with your other hand, do this until it gets better, that does help, or do the opposite so it's off your weak hand.

[Tibs]

Re: I'm trying spread..any tips?

brb trying spread

[xJusTaLiLGuYx]

Re: I'm trying spread..any tips?

spread is fun, im just more accurate with index...but i've been playing more spread because it makes songs harder.

I'll get a score with index and spread.

[xJusTaLiLGuYx]

Re: I'm trying spread..any tips?


Index


Spread...dont know how I got a AA

I've only been playing spread 2 days...i'm still getting used to it.

PS. Index mods are different cause i was too lazy to AAA it again =D

[TheRapingDragon]

Re: I'm trying spread..any tips?

Wait, who's healing vision are you playing?

The one I play (By Blurk) has double the amount of steps




Also, quick tip, never play with Marvs off.

You got an AA because you got 27 greats.

[Tibs]

Re: I'm trying spread..any tips?

It's the official DDR steps.

I tried spread but I sucked. Is it worth trying to get good or should I stick to Index?

EDIT: Sucked as in B'ed gargoyle.

[TheRapingDragon]

Re: I'm trying spread..any tips?

The general thoughts on the two styles are:

If you want people to go "OMGWTFSPEED!" as you pass stuff like MSWGO, Death Reveals, Disregard. Then spread is for you.

If you want people to go "OMGWTFMA!" as you get AAAA's and SDP's all around, then index is for you.

[mackmcd]

Re: I'm trying spread..any tips?

and if you want everyone to look at you like you're autistic, play with one hand.

[TheRapingDragon]

Re: I'm trying spread..any tips?

Yeah, because we all think people like Kilga and Yessss are autistic. Nice theory.