DDR survey for a school paper

LadyVoranderun · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2003 3:33 pm Post subject: DDR survey for a school paper

I believe I've got enough info now, so Thank You everyone for your assistance! I really appreciate it.

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I'm writing a paper for school on the cause and effects of DDR, and I'm interested in your input, if you have the time and opportunity to give it.

1) How/ Why did you initially get into DDR?

2) What led to you playing regularly?

3) What are some of the pros/ cons you've discovered with regular DDRing?

Thank you in advance to any who answer!

Edit: Two more I thought of

4) Does your DDR habit affect relationships with peers/ family? If so, is it usually negative or positive? (no need for detail)

5) Do you find one element of the game more attractive than the others? (the music, visuals, the fact you get to stomp around, being on display, etc.)
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Poetics · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2003 3:48 pm Post subject: Re: DDR survey for a school paper

G'evening, Lady Voranderun

1) My friends were into it, but I had never actually seen it until I began working somewhere that had it. One late night I popped in my quarters and still haven't left the dance stage

2) The desire to get better, to improve myself, and to get to the same level as some people I had heard of / seen play

3) Con: I'm broke

Pro: I've met some truly amazing and adventurous people. Honestly, this is the biggest positive there is, for me; the people I've met. I've also used DDR to help keep my legs in shape, after the doctors told me I couldn't play water polo or indoor soccer anymore. And really it's a self-confidence thing too. I really enjoy seeing another song getting passed with an "A", or more catas passed, or just pleasing the crowd. However, the biggest con, as I said is ... I'm broke

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[shojo kakumei stylin'] · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2003 3:50 pm Post subject:

1) I seriously don't know!

I read about it on a message board I used to go to, and that got me to downloading the songs, and loving it. Then I eventually bought it.

2) I got it for a gift, didn't really get into it until about half a year ago.

3) Pros: Stamina rising, coordination, and weight loss. cons: I'm losing money, FAST!

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[Do V] Chigaimasu · Trick Member Joined: 23 Sep 2002 Location: Right here, f00

1) How/ Why did you initially get into DDR?
Hmm... Well, in quiz team two years ago, there was a question on it. Not knowing sparked my interest, and I wondered if there was a machine around here. At kings island they had some, but I was too scared to try. When our mall got one, however (a 4th mix, btw), I was hooked. That was a year ago.

2) What led to you playing regularly?
Just how fun it was, and the fact that "Hey! Exercise that isn't depressing!"

3) What are some of the pros/ cons you've discovered with regular DDRing?
Pros: Increased endurance, better leg stregnth, more self-confidence, increased musical ability (seriously!), and more friends.
Cons: HasMoney = false, hassles my parents for having to drive me to locations

EDIT: Other two questions

4) Does your DDR habit affect relationships with peers/ family? If so, is it usually negative or positive? (no need for detail)
With my peers: Makes me cooler
With my family: They're glad i'm getting exercise, but not that i'm spending so much money.

5) Do you find one element of the game more attractive than the others? (the music, visuals, the fact you get to stomp around, being on display, etc.)
I would probably say that the music is great, how unique it is, the fact I get exercise, that everyone watches me... actually, all of it is great!

Hope your project goes well!
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Hush · Trick Member Joined: 15 Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, CA

1) How/ Why did you initially get into DDR?

I saw it once in an arcade and gave it a try.

2) What led to you playing regularly?

The friends I've met through ddr.

3) What are some of the pros/ cons you've discovered with regular DDRing?

Pros:Excersing...and some others I can't think of
Cons: none

4) Does your DDR habit affect relationships with peers/ family? If so, is it usually negative or positive?

Yes. It's a bit of both.

5) Do you find one element of the game more attractive than the others? (the music, visuals, the fact you get to stomp around, being on display, etc.)

The Music
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D2RTeen17 · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2003 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: DDR survey for a school paper

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Paix · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2003 7:32 pm Post subject:

Cookies · Trick Member Joined: 06 Apr 2002

1) I just saw it in the arcade and wanted to try it.
2) Failing consistently
3) Pros: exercise, water, friends, fun.
Cons: it's breaking me.
4) um, no.
5) not particularly.

Mr. Deus · Trick Member Joined: 27 Dec 2002 Location: smooveville

1) Actually, I believe it was Tamarik and VGS playing at bham (when we had 3rd). I found a PIU machine that was a bit less crowded, and learned on it. Then moved over to DDR.
2) Seeing the huge crowds at one video game. "I like video games, and I like attention." A perfect match
3) Pro: Nice cardio, and all of the awesome people.
Con: I smell bad
4) I got a new friend, because I introduced him to PIU. We've been friends ever since. I've gotten to meet lots of awesome people from out of town. Also, this site has helped me clear my head and discover more about myself. Huzzah

Coincidentally, my family hates me and thinks I'm antisocial because I spend all day talking to Mouse or visiting DDRFreak.
5) Not really

Maistorm · Trick Member Joined: 14 Jun 2002 Location: B'ham, AL

1)Heard about if from some friends online, then saw a 3rd mix in an amusement park. Liked it alot when I played, then bought a home version.

2)I was bored of playing RPGs all the time, and DDR was a nice break from that monotony.

3)Pros: Exercise, Lots of stamina, Friends, lots of fun.
Cons: Less money.

4)Not really.

5)I like Oni's.

LadyVoranderun · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2003 9:22 pm Post subject:

I believe I've got enough info now, so Thank You everyone for your assistance! I really appreciate it.

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I enjoyed reading people's answers here, and even though you're done with this thread, maybe we are not...

J. S. Mill · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2003 3:25 am Post subject:

1) My friend dragged me to an arcade. Thought DDR was gay but DMX was uber. Switched to DDR when I realized everyone couldnt AAA everything on double 3x sudden marathon like they could in DMX.
2) It was fun
3) My leg muscles got much stronger and I consequently totally changed my Kenjutsu style.
4) Positive
5) The feeling of AAAing something.
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LoopyChew · Trick Member Joined: 24 Jan 2002 Location: Switzerland

1. Friends were talking about it; the first time I saw someone actually playing it, I was hooked.

2. Machine appearing locally at the arcade.

3. Pros: Incredibly fun; in this area of town, people are fairly courteous around the machine. Cons: $$$. (Or, CHFCHFCHF.)

4. Nope! I've actually gotten a couple more friends thanks to DDR.

5. The social aspects are always enjoyable, around here at least. Oh, and watching people play the game, first-timer or vet, is also fun, since everyone here simply wants to have fun...
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Vietgurl · Trick Member Joined: 19 Apr 2002 Location: Berkeley, CA

1) Sensei saw something about it on TV and told us that it might help us out on footwork and stuff. Guy in the class told me dat he had the game at home and invited me over to play it. (story of both how i met my ex and how i started playing ddr)

2) It was fun. Great workout too.

3) Great workout. Tend to substitute it for Karate sometimes. Doesn't help my financial situation much.

4) not really. my parents don't really care and none of my friends have really seen me play. i like to play with my boyfriend though.

5) the fact dat i get exercise and how everyone thinks im amazing even if i fail an "easy" song
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