Hey, everyone!

snypershot · Basic Member Joined: 17 Apr 2003 Location: Chicago

Hey, I'm new to DDRFreak. I got DDRMAX and 2 pads around mid - late February this year, and have been trying to play every chance I get.

So far, I think I've been progressing pretty well... I had been playing DDR at a friend's house for a little bit and I was able to do 3 - 4 footers by the time I got my own game and pads. Now, 2 1/2 months later, I'm able to do most 7 - 8 footers, and I've passed 2 catas with a "D"... but I'm hoping to improve

Anyway, just wanted to say what's up... and if you guys have any tips on improving stamina, it would help out a lot. I think that's the problem I'm having about not being able to pass more catas.

RelliK · Trick Member Joined: 21 Apr 2003

Welcome to the boards from a fellow ddrfreak newb

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Archaenon · Posted: Tue May 06, 2003 8:44 am Post subject:

Welcome and what not !
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The Reverend · Trick Member Joined: 05 Apr 2003 Location: :noitacoL

Hummm. Welcom to the boards "bro" Well anyway, I can start out with a few things.. Good job on the catas well to improve those.. I suggest you go to training mode and put the assist on 6 handclap, metronome, and track, and try slowing it down some.. helped me.. and to improve stamina.. workout mode.. hence the saying workout that means you can't fail so if you cant go on wait until the song ends and with that it you can do as many songs as you like until you reach your goal and still workout.. try max 300 standard a few times and slow it down. Helps alot with stamina and technique.

There, I have spoken

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Mysterio · Trick Member Joined: 20 Nov 2002 Location: Aiken, SC

Welcome to the boards.

If you want to improve your stamina, play more! Seriously, a good selection of songs for someone at your level would be Healing Vision Angelic Mix and Max 300 on standard, Paranioa Evolution and Dirty Mix 2 on heavy, and The Cube, I guess.

Play for at least 30 minutes at a time, and try to play for longer and longer periods of time. Be sure to drink plenty of water, too.

I hope that helps.
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Syxx · Trick Member Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Location: Chicagoland

If you live on the north side of Chicago, check out the machine locations page. There are a lot of places to play around here

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Romantic Boy · Posted: Tue May 06, 2003 9:06 pm Post subject: Hmmm

Sup bro...welcome to the DDR Freak boards! Enjoy your stay!

AS for your progress you are progressing JUST fine

Dont worry...stamina building is important.

-Exersise - Go run for 2 miles at least EVERY other night! Trust me it'll get better

-Physical activities. Do you do anything that requires your feet? Soccer, sk8boarding, surfing, martial arts?

that's what helped me

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Big Matt: Training Mode · Posted: Wed May 07, 2003 7:17 am Post subject:

my advice- play with a controller, and use handclap assist in training mode. i learned so many songs this way, it makes them easier to pass new songs if you already know the beat and steps of a song.
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Joker1337 · Posted: Wed May 07, 2003 1:00 pm Post subject: yes

Hey im new but i finally double AA'ed love shine on heavy! yes!!!!

snypershot · Basic Member Joined: 17 Apr 2003 Location: Chicago

Thanks for your help, guys. I'll be sure to follow your tips and I'll let you know in a little while how much they helped me improve.

Flea Plus - I actually do live near the northside, but when I go to the arcades to play, I'm usually at the DDRMAX2 machine at Waveland Bowl... (Near Addison and Western)... However, this Wednesday (May 14th, I believe) I'll be at the Gameworks right by Woodfield Mall with a group from school, so if you're there, I just might see you...

Vi0LeT - I don't really do any physical activities, so I think I'll just have to stick to trying to run those 2 miles every other day.

Once again, thanks for all your help... I'm going to go play now, see how it works out...

Tsunami Forever · Posted: Thu May 08, 2003 6:34 am Post subject:

Welcome aboard dude...always good to have new people around

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Paper_Joe returns · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 1:07 pm Post subject:

Yes. Welcome. I find it best to always go to training mode to fully understand a song and to understand the rythm. Or u could always guesse

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J.R. · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 2:08 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the lock..I mean DDRFreak forums!Have fun playing and never get discouraged!

Songs like dead end and drop out are good for stamina.
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Zukin-Man · Trick Member Joined: 25 Nov 2002 Location: War Agony

Dude, I don't think he's much of a n00b anymore. The thread was created six months ago.

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J.R. · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2003 2:17 pm Post subject:

Oh wow!

Well then.

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