How to get better at FFR

[i heart candy]

Re: How to get better at FFR

I really suck at this game. I played this song 114 times and after all that I can't even get a positive score, even though I managed to pass. How can I improve? I'll get a replay next time I do that while logged in if that helps, but I'm reluctant to, since I don't want my grandtotal and credits to go down.


(Why is imgur not working?)

Btw, I don't have any intentions in hijacking this thread at all. Just some friendly advice I'm trying to give out.

I don't know how long you've been playing, but from the looks of your scores it doesn't look like that very long since most of your scores look mashed. I've been only playing seriously for about a year (which is nothing compared to some of these arrow smashers around here), but I feel like I'm comfortable enough in my situation to give some advice that will help you.

ihc's FFR tips

I just want you to know that these tips worked for me and I feel I improved pretty fast over the period of time I've been playing. So hopefully they'll do you some good.

Rule #1
Stop mashing. Don't do it anymore, and don't do it anymore in the future. There are some players that say mashing has helped them, but I don't see how it will help you when it comes to ffr. After all, this game is all about accuracy, and shooting for AAA's. You need to train yourself to think you're going to AAA any song you play. You need to train yourself to become more confident in this game. If you can do this, I believe you will go far in this game.

Rule #2
Do not be discouraged at all. Everyone does have their bad days (even really good players). We all have them, and so will you. Keep playing, and don't give up if you want to get better. It is important to have fun and not make this game a chore.

Rule #3
Take breaks! (God, I am terrible at following this rule.) Breaks are important to getting better. You need to allow time for your body and mind to refresh (good sleep goes a long ways).

Now to make sure your FFR engine is optimized to the best, I highly encourage you to look into using a standalone player. Click here. Read this thread carefully, and figure out what flash player works the best with your operating system. The last thing you want is to use a flash player that will cheat you out of your scores. Make sure all extra processes will not affect your FFR gameplay (causing lag spikes, etc.) You can use game booster to help alleviate that easily, but sometimes just ridding your PC of huge programs like Skype, MSN, or whatever helps a bunch. If you use Vista or Windows 7, turn off Aero theme and use the Windows Classic theme.

"IHC, now since I have a good working flash player, what do I do next?"
Simple. Read the OP carefully in this thread. Learn to play spread and find a comfortable set up for you. I do not believe in copying someone else setup because what works for them might not work for you. Experiment around, and find something that works best.

Which brings me to my next topic...the keyboard. The keyboard is very important. If you like flat keys, get a good flat key keyboard.(logitech illuminated seems to be the most popular around here.) If you like mech kbs, get a good mech kb. Just make sure it's wired and not wireless. Wireless kbs don't always seem to be the best for FFR because of the response timings.

Like subin said in the OP, you must always set goals! Shoot for a certain number of AAA's. Or try to FC hard songs without mashing. Go for a new AAA out of your comfort zone. Goals will bring you far in this game; once you surpass your goals, make new ones and keep going. Who knows? You might be the next Staiain/Isaac/Dossar one day or something.

I can go more in depth of what else I did to get better, but like I said previously, I'm not trying to hijack subin's well though out thread. This is just my foundation.

And that's about it honestly...and I don't know about imgur. Sometimes it can be a little wacky. :X

[Razor]

Re: How to get better at FFR

great tips

[Novelties]

Re: How to get better at FFR

Well i have 1.05 years playing, and people say's that im very well skilled now, im going to leave some things i have made to make myself a better player

1.-Playing hard songs without mashing, for me this is very important to improve skills like speed and reading, this will be hard on the beggining but with the time you will see how you improve.

2.-Seeing the middle part of the screen, not the acurrasy, not the top or bottom of the screen (depending on wich scroll you use) this will let you read better the arrows, also if you have difficulties getting perfects with this make sure your Offset its right, this means when the sound's starts you press your key and get a perfect.

3.-Be sure you dont get random goods, I passed for this problem when I started to play this game, and trust me this is very very frustrating, if you have this problem try to follow the Standalone Thread, it helps alot!

4.-If you can, get into a tourney and do your best!, trust me this helps ALOT after participating on the 7th official tourney my skills were amazing! participating on a tourney will make you more serious on the AAAing part, also trains your nerves.

5.-Hard as hell parts, When you find some of a very difficult part, you should go and see the bot replay of the song, and in the hard part pause the song and memorise the order of those part-parts, this will help to play those parts without difficulties

This are some tips that helped myself, im not sure if this will help you but i hope it does! lol good luck everyone who wants to improve, if u have any question I´m going to be here to help you!

[SallowKnight]

Re: How to get better at FFR

I would say that another good strategy is to start from you lowest ranked songs. That way you are working on your average rank. You are getting your FC's (Full Combos) up and your also working on your accuracy. Its helped me out a bunch. Been using that method for the past two days.

[InFaMau5]

Re: How to get better at FFR

Spread is probably the best way to get better at FFR.

Example: (left) A (Up) S (Down) K (Right) L

[FissionMailed1]

Re: How to get better at FFR

Why would you give away that long lost secret? Now everybody can get good at FFR

[CDCan]

Re: How to get better at FFR

nice little read

[goose_goldwing]

Re: How to get better at FFR

My best advice to you new players...would be to increase the speed of the arrows...make a greater margin of space in between each arrow, so that you can focus more on each individual arrow while still keeping the beat/rhythm in mind. Not only does it allow you to see streams and jacks better...but it shows those 'hidden' off beat arrows that are color coded, but not in proper sequence. This will also let you see doubles->quads (jumps) in mid stream alot easier...but less time to react. Not only does this allow things to become more easily read for better accuracy, but in terms of peripheral visions...as you look into the middle of the screen (or in one spot) your brain works and functions quicker/better to speed and velocity....meaning, if you increase the arrow speed to optimum reading speed, your brain will trigger each arrow within the song into beat with ease. Your fingers will most likely just 'keep up' with what your brain is telling you...since you can now HEAR, SEE AND ANTICIPATE arrows all at once and in combination....this equals PWN.

[WheatleyCore]

Re: How to get better at FFR

I've been trying different ways on the keyboard to hit arrows. I have to admit the letters are alot easier than the small arrows c: . I should keep practicing.

[James May]

Re: How to get better at FFR

I've been trying different ways on the keyboard to hit arrows. I have to admit the letters are a lot easier than the small arrows c: . I should keep practicing.

That's the best thing you should do. Keep on practicing and if you're comfortable using letters as your noteskin, then be my guest. Albeit it surprises me that you find letters easier than the arrows (even orbular) but if that suits you best, then go on ahead c:

[naty123502]

Re: How to get better at FFR

ive tried a thousand times to use to hands while playing to get faster but i never can. idkk why. so i just one but my fingers can only go so fast.. any advice?

[PrawnSkunk]

Re: How to get better at FFR

ive tried a thousand times to use to hands while playing to get faster but i never can. idkk why. so i just one but my fingers can only go so fast.. any advice?

It's an obnoxious pattern that takes a while to develop the proper muscle memory for. Like learning jumpstream or other challenging patterns, you want to select "training" songs to immerse yourself in every time you sit down to play. My advice for becoming comfortable with hands is to play Wind Waker Unplugged until your ears bleed. Gradually over time you will come to peace with hands. Good luck!

[Mourningfall]

Re: How to get better at FFR

18 pages later, and it can still be summed up in 8 letters. Practice.

[bmah]

Re: How to get better at FFR

@PrawnSkunk: I believe (through a few typos) that the user is asking about playing faster/more complicated charts with two hands as opposed to one.

ive tried a thousand times to use to hands while playing to get faster but i never can. idkk why. so i just one but my fingers can only go so fast.. any advice?

So you're trying to become accustomed to playing two-handed? I suppose it starts with familiarizing yourself with the key setup you decide to use (e.g. ASKL). Have yourself become comfortable at partitioning the four arrow columns into two separate parts: left-hand columns (left and up arrows) and right-hand columns (down and right arrows).

Now practice songs to familiarize yourself with the various arrow patterns you may encounter. Some patterns will be biased to one of your hands (e.g. left-down-left-down is a left hand-biased pattern). Others will require you to use both hands in cooperation (e.g. left-down-up-right is a pattern that will transition from your left hand to your right).

At this point, it's just a matter of familiarizing yourself with arrow patterns to improve your hand-eye coordination. When you feel like you know how to approach most types of patterns without much thought, then you can focus on improving your finger speed. In other words, know what you're playing before focusing on speed!

[DarkAngelKanna]

Re: How to get better at FFR

18 pages later, and it can still be summed up in 8 letters. Practice.

The good sir Squirtle is right. I used to SUCK. I've been on this site for 5 years and I've only just barely hit 300 FC. I use the DF JK spread with 1.5X speed and it works for me. I used to hate double notes, triples even moreso, but I've learned the rhythms and techniques (ie. Strategic Button mashing WTF areas) until I became a skilled player! I still have a long path to go. Good luck <3