Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:52 pm
I could be anal and say that Rock Mix didn't have only 9 footers, but I won't do that...
I can go on the record in saying that I'm more comfortable stepping up to about 160BPM (i.e. Eurobeat!) but that's not to say that I find it impossible to step harder tracks. I enjoy making my harder charts to songs with more complex rhythm structures rather than songs that have ridiculously fast BPMS though.
I admit to complaining about double-steps in the past, but I've generally got past that now. What I hate is charts that have no consistancy or a clear focus or structure. One thing that strikes you about the vast majority (if not all) of the best Konami charts is that they all have a clear structure in terms of patterns and rhythms. There is a tendency quite often for harder charts to just be a bit all over the place in a "let's try this and if it doesn't work that's okay cos I'll switch to something else in a measure and a half even if the music is repeating the same rhythms".
Anyway, I just wanted to say my piece to defend the easier charts as I feel there are groups in the community that have a deep-rooted resentment towards them that always rears its head during contests like these. If a song sounds like it should be a 6 footer and it's a 9, then quite clearly something's wrong. Similarly, if a clear 9 foot opportunity is watered down to a 6 foot generic Heavy chart, I'd have as much problem with that. It's all about interpreting the music as accurately and fairly as possible to stay true to the feel of the song.
I can go on the record in saying that I'm more comfortable stepping up to about 160BPM (i.e. Eurobeat!) but that's not to say that I find it impossible to step harder tracks. I enjoy making my harder charts to songs with more complex rhythm structures rather than songs that have ridiculously fast BPMS though.
I admit to complaining about double-steps in the past, but I've generally got past that now. What I hate is charts that have no consistancy or a clear focus or structure. One thing that strikes you about the vast majority (if not all) of the best Konami charts is that they all have a clear structure in terms of patterns and rhythms. There is a tendency quite often for harder charts to just be a bit all over the place in a "let's try this and if it doesn't work that's okay cos I'll switch to something else in a measure and a half even if the music is repeating the same rhythms".
Anyway, I just wanted to say my piece to defend the easier charts as I feel there are groups in the community that have a deep-rooted resentment towards them that always rears its head during contests like these. If a song sounds like it should be a 6 footer and it's a 9, then quite clearly something's wrong. Similarly, if a clear 9 foot opportunity is watered down to a 6 foot generic Heavy chart, I'd have as much problem with that. It's all about interpreting the music as accurately and fairly as possible to stay true to the feel of the song.