[Project] Pony songs for a game you probably don't know.

[Akihiro 90]

Hey guys, here's a little project I have.

 

Most of you probably never heard of beatmaniaIIDX (pronounce two-dee-ecks).

 

Well, it's a japanese rhythm game made by BEMANI, the guys from KONAMI who make their music games.

Dance Dance Revolution comes from there as well.

 

The game consists in validating the notes scrolling on the screen by pushing the corresponding buttons on your pad/keyboard when they reach the bottom of the playong area.

You have to be accurate and keep the rhythm to earn points.

You will find more info on the gameplay mechanics here : http://vjarmy.com/wiki/index.php/IIDXicon

 

Well, since the game isn't really well-known outside of Japan, it still doesn't have ponies in it.

 

I'll be using Lunatic Rave 2, a beatmaniaIIDX simulator (the equivalent for Dance Dance Revolution would be Stepmania), to create notecharts on pony songs, and make them playable for everyone !

 

But there are some issues though.

 

THIS GAME IS SUPER DUPER BUCKING HARD §§

Seriously though, it can be quite discouraging for beginners. Narrow timing windows, 8 columns tof keys to handle, and the game becomes ridiculous in top-tier level songs.

 

Now go watch some Japanese Master to understand what I'm talking about : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR5pvode7eI&feature=related

 

Of course, the pony songs won't be that hard. But even easy stuff is hard to handle when you begin.

I chose this video to prove you that you don't need the official controller to play. Keyboard works fine too.

 

Well enough talking.

 

Here is an example of what I've done so far : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qsF6C4Z8Xo

Everything in the video will be the hardest difficulty, I'm going to do easy stuff as well

 

I have an objective of 20 songs.

Here is the WIP planned songlist. : https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0As4pSKii7KTadFdSeHRoSTMtLWxPQnA4cVNnRThDNFE

 

 

Suggestions, ideas, help, comments and everything else appreciated !

 

Thank you for reading this ugly text

Edited December 13, 2012 by Akihiro