Stepping Stones 2 [Submissions CLOSED]

[DDRNGGin]

Re: Stepping Stones 2 [Submissions open!]

I am currently working on the changes to the two Boss song charts. Should have them finished before the end of today. Also, I would like for Bye Bye Bye to be replaced with Fascination MaxX (Triple Chaos Mix) and Ignis Fatuus (DM Ashura Mix).

[DDRNGGin]

Re: Stepping Stones 2 [Submissions open!]

Double-posting because I have sent in the 2 Boss charts with the requested changes.

[Kraezymann]

Re: Stepping Stones 2 [Submissions open!]

@DDRNGGin - much much better! However the mine placement is in the wrong 4th note spot, but I think that is due to a communication error on my part; not being as specific as I should have been. Is it okay if I just change them? As for Ignis Fatuus, it's also much much better. There are a couple jumps missing during the "call and answer" bit, so I might add them in to fix it up. Otherwise the only thing I'm worried about is that 16th trill at b156. I think that would work better as a spread pattern than an index pattern. It would be easier to hit, and (IMO) more fun to do. What do you think?

I have also removed BBB and replaced them with your two new ones

@.Rarity - It's absolutely a good attempt, but the problems though few, are a bit too heavy for me to include it. The BPM should be 147 even, and your offset was too late. Because of where you have them, it's causing all sorts of problems with the charts. For instance, during the "eurobeat" sounding synth lines (those small 16th runs), at the beginning you're fairly on target; but on the same part at the end, you are off by a whole 16th. During the singing that starts at b44 (on SM5) you have the triplets starting on a 16th, and while it might have sounded right, because the BPM is off, it does eventually drift. They should technically start on the 8th earlier.

And that part is way too repetitive - Your pattern usage for rest of the file is actually pretty good, but you have those 16th triplets for just about 24 seconds, and that's almost a third of the file! I know it's not 100% you though, the song is a poor cut (and of not so good quality, but neither of which are your fault). So while it was a good attempt, I'm going to have to reject it because the problems are just too overwhelming.

[DDRNGGin]

Re: Stepping Stones 2 [Submissions open!]

@DDRNGGin - much much better! However the mine placement is in the wrong 4th note spot, but I think that is due to a communication error on my part; not being as specific as I should have been. Is it okay if I just change them? As for Ignis Fatuus, it's also much much better. There are a couple jumps missing during the "call and answer" bit, so I might add them in to fix it up. Otherwise the only thing I'm worried about is that 16th trill at b156. I think that would work better as a spread pattern than an index pattern. It would be easier to hit, and (IMO) more fun to do. What do you think?

I have also removed BBB and replaced them with your two new ones

Fascination MaxX (Triple Chaos Mix): As far as mine placements, you can go ahead and change them if you want to.

Ignis Fatuus (DM Ashura Mix): The 16th trill that you mentioned was the spot where I was worried about as well. Changing the trill pattern is a really good idea.

Thanks!

[storn42]

Re: Stepping Stones 2 [Submissions open!]

might be sending in another file for this pack, depending on how the harder difficulty goes.

[storn42]

Re: Stepping Stones 2 [Submissions open!]

ok. sent in the islander. a little bit rougher than i would like but i've done what i can.

[Kraezymann]

Re: Stepping Stones 2 [Submissions open!]

@Kaneh - Thank you for your updates. I'm planning on changing all the difficulties anyways, so your harder charts might move back to edit. Would you be interested in making an easier chart each for Trillion Nights and Yoru Naku? You have two charts already, so this is just an optional request. If you do, I'll remove the beginners and you won't have to worry about the deadline as long as you can get them to me by release day; if not I'll just move them back to edit when I fix the diffs

Shapeless Flower was great. I'm curious about the 16th freezes in the second half of the file - as far as I can tell they go to that sick synth sound. When I listen to it I keep thinking there should be freezes on the 8th and the 4th around it too. Just wondering is all. It's accepted regardless, although if you made the background would you be able to fix it to fit the guidelines? If not I may get a second set made, or see if I can't fix it up to fit.

@Storn - I have a higher quality version of the song that I'm going to replace it with. Also that mass of arrows at b207 on Hard is a REALLY bad idea. It should just be a series of 24th jumps. I know it's the climax but that's ridiculous haha. If you want to I can change it. Otherwise I like this way more than Things We Believe In, I think lol. It's different, and a little bit more technical. More fun overall.

@Leo137 - Needs a second chart before it can be accepted. Based on what I played, an easier one is preferred. Those 64ths are really tough to hit with the freezes. And I'll be getting a new set of gfx for the file. Otherwise it's not bad, I just need that chart!

@.Rarity - Sorry man, I'm gonna have to say no again. Step wise it's much better than Making Love but the Hard chart would definitely need to be reworked - some of the jumps don't make sense. I know that most of them go to the singing but there are a few that don't really go to anything in particular and aren't needed, mostly in the big jumpstream section. Also at the end, those 12ths... I've slowed it down to .8x music and simply can not hear what they go to, or am I missing something entirely? As for the easy chart, it's too focused on the MAX 300 bit. It could do both like Heavy does, with a few more jumps thrown in and some overall restructuring.

Unfortunately this is the kind of file that I think most people will skip over based solely on the preview music. Not a whole lot of people like this kind of mashup. This would be quite suitable in perhaps a dump pack or even a joke pack, but not a pack like this.

EDIT: Actually, if you gave the heavy chart a good reworking and made it a bit harder, you could definitely submit it to a dump pack. But I can't guarantee it would get in, again, based on the music.

[rparty89]

Re: Stepping Stones 2 [Submissions open!]

updates needed? whachu mean

[Kraezymann]

Re: Stepping Stones 2 [Submissions open!]

It means we have to work on it. It's just a reminder for me

[storn42]

Re: Stepping Stones 2 [Submissions open!]

yea, i suppose the string of notes was too fast... i still want it to be a burst of fast notes but perhaps something more reasonable. perhaps 48ths?

[Kraezymann]

Re: Stepping Stones 2 [Submissions open!]

That might work. If you want to send me a revised version of the .sm you can, otherwise I'll fix it up tonight

[storn42]

Re: Stepping Stones 2 [Submissions open!]

sent over the new version.

[Kraezymann]

Re: Stepping Stones 2 [Submissions open!]

@storn - Thank you. It's much more manageable now.

@Leo - Adult Ceremony - thank you for the second chart. A little too similar to the Heavy chart; I was expecting a bit more variation. Nevertheless, it's got an easier chart, and I kind of like how the chorus goes in the new one.

First Kiss - Duuuuuuuuuude I just mentioned I need two charts lol. The second chart should probably be easier, using the rest of the pack as a comparison. Otherwise, this seems like a nice straightforward file. I'll add it to the list when I get that second chart!

[Leo137]

Re: Stepping Stones 2 [Submissions open!]

I know Kraezymann, but i don't know if you are gonna like it and if the second chart should be easier or harder, when i'm back home i'm going to step the second chart don't worry

[Kraezymann]

Re: Stepping Stones 2 [Submissions open!]

Oh lol I see. Well that's an interesting way of doing it. I wasn't angry though, so I hope you didn't take that the wrong way!