What do you guys think of the new announcer?  I like it, it's like a cross between the 5th Mix announcer and DJ Atomika from SSX3/SSX Blur/Burnout Paradise.

I pick Hyper Master Mode.  very straightforward, no completely retarted missions like EX2, and custom modules to help you on missions (like reversing Reverse).  Second place would be Stellar Master Mode, I think that one has the highest fun factor.  I just felt EX2 Dance Master mode was WAY to long and boring.  I mean if DDR X is as long as EX2 it will be fine since there's actually a storyline.  I never played Xbox/360 mission modes.

Placeholder thread for when DDR X comes out.  If AgoraElliot or someone stickies this once DDR X comes out I'll delete the SN2 thread.

Next Dance Day:
Tuesday, Septemper 16, 2008 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm (EST)

Dance Day Times:

(GMT -05:00 Eastern Time)
Sundays - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Tuesdays - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Thursdays - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Saturdays - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

(GMT -06:00 Central Time)
Sundays - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Tuesdays - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Thursdays - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Saturdays - 5:00pm to 7:00pm

(GMT -07:00 Mountain Time)
Sundays - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Tuesdays - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Thursdays - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Saturdays - 4:00pm to 6:00pm

(GMT -08:00 Pacific Time)
Sundays - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Tuesdays - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Thursdays - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturdays - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Have fun playing!

How about the whole weekend, 13th-15th?  Saturday-Monday?  What would be a good time, 12-4 on Sat/Sun and 5-8 on Monday?

I got a Hottest Party V-Rare today!  Good thing since I don't have the game.  I'll probably rip the tracks to my 360 or something.

...this may change though, if i can somehow connect the PS2 with a wireless USB Internet adapter, then maybe...just maybe i can get online...but i'll try that tomorrow.

If you can find one, get an Ethernet Converter.  I got one from Circuit City a little less than a year ago, and I think I got lucky, because I don't think anywhere sells them anymore.  You plug your Ethernet cables into the converter, and it converts the Ethernet signals into Wireless signals, so you don't need a super-long Ethernet cable.  The device is by Buffalo Technology: http://www.buffalotech.com/products/wireless/wireless-g-mimo-performance/wireless-g-mimo-performance-ethernet-converter

EDIT: There are three of them on ebay.

0 because my Ignition broke and I'm stuck with a crappy gamestop softpad until Bluesharks ship.

Normally I would play for about an hour single player, or an hour and a half online.

If I get a new DDR game or something I'd play for 4+ hours easily.

I use no mods.  If I ever use Solo/Rainbow it's because I like the look, not for visual aid.

My position on Cmods: I believe they should only be allowed on beginner/light mode, as a sort of training wheels.  I think it's sad if Expert players can't learn tempo gimmicks.  Why bother using Cmods if your score doesn't count anyway, you're only using them to get a better score...

I'm speaking for PS2 Versions.

I choose Communication.  It is really a pain to have to type with the controller.  I haven't tried a USB Keyboard with SN2 yet, but I doubt it will work since it doesn't say so on the case.  And give us voice chat, plenty of people probably have PS2 Headsets.  Video chat via EyeToy (or PlayStation Eye if DDR ever makes it to PS3) can be handy also.

Second place would be Co-Op, there isn't really any Co-Op/Tournament mode in the PS2 versions so that would be a nice add.  Maybe 4-vs-4 or 8-vs-8 team play or something, whichever team gets the most cumulative points wins (with handicaps of course).

v0.6 and Course Pack I have been released!  Check them out at the site!  In case you forgot it's dmashurapack.webs.com.  Enjoy!

I don't find the new rating system very confusing at all like some of you guys do.  I just look at it like this:

The 1-9 foot difficulty range is expanded to 1-14

The current 10 foot difficulty has been expanded to 14-18

19-20 difficulty will be on par with/close to ITG 13s.

Well 1-20?  That's stupid, they just will double everything, and we'll still have the same OMG Sakura's a 19 but Pluto Relinquish Oni is a 20 business...

I'm gonna give you guys the changelog so you know what you're downloading on Saturday.

v0.6 Changelog

New Music:

New Steps:
Ice Cap Zone (Glacial Mix) [HVY]

Completed Stepcharts:
Euphorium [now BEG-HVY]
GO! [now BEG-HVY]

New Graphics:
Euphorium
GO!
Rave Until The Night Is Over
Jaunt (Midgaral Mix)
Ice Cap Zone (Glacial Mix)

New BG Movies:
Anubis (Black Land Mix)
Celebrate Nite (Like It's '99 Mix)
Euphorium
Dies Irae
KlungKung 2004
Rave Until The Night Is Over
Vanity Angel -Seraphim Mix-
Vampire Killer (Neo-Thunder Mix)
Genom Screams (Virus Mix)
Ice Cap Zone (Glacial Mix)
Jaunt (Midgaral Mix)
Final Audition (Omega Mix)
Otter's Dance (Hotroot Mix)
Psi^2
R3 (Omega Mix)
XenomaX
neoMAX (full version)
Exotic Ethnic (Neo-Shiva Mix)

New Simfiles:

Other Important Stuff:
Fixed MaxX ResurrexXion's graphics
Fixed XenomaX's stepcharts
Slightly modified Z and it's BG Movie
Synched Nautilus correctly
Resized Seven's graphics
Slightly Modified Moonlight Rave
Fixed small sync issue with Omega

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Luckily for those who have v0.5, the upgrade is just under 4MB.  The full pack is about 193MB for those who haven't.

Go to the new site, dmashurapack.webs.com, to get v0.6 when it releases!  The site also has a forum for discussion and submissions, check it out.  The project will be permanently moved to that site.

I must be the only one who likes tempo gimmicks.  I think they're fun.  It creates artificial difficulty, which when not in excess, is fun to me.  I guess I'm just weird.

The one thing that annoys me though is Fascination MAXX's 64th note syndrome.  The song is impossible to edit in edit mode because of it.  And it was not even remotely necessary.

I really can't think of any perhiperals that would benefit DDR in the slightest.  DDR is awesome the way it is, the only perhiperal we need is a handlebar... and maybe a Konami official ASC home pad to go with it...

"I HATE DOUBLES..WHO AGREES;;"

Yes, we all agree that you hate doubles.

I'm definitely all about the score.  I can't dance, period.

At HOME moose.

Anyway, RedOctane Ignition pads are the best foam pads, and should be what you get if you don't get a metal pad.  You can't really expect to get better on anything less.  There are a number of Ignition knock-offs, I think people say BNS Fuzion pads are good.

If you're going to go for a metal pad, the only two that are worth it are the Cobalt Flux or Blueshark.  The CF is $300, flat, durable, compatible with PS2, Xbox, and PC, right out of the box.  You have to pay an extra $25 for recessed arrows like the arcade though.  The Blueshark is $400 and best replicates an arcade pad, but is close to impossible to get right now.

I don't have an opinion on the best pad since I never had a metal pad, but I think I speak for most people when I say Bluesharks are the best pads, second only to actual ITG arcade pads.