DDR Experimental Gimmicks

Robert H. Magnusson · Trick Member Joined: 18 Jan 2003

Which was your favorite experiment in a home or arcade version of Dance Dance Revolution? (In this context, an "experimental gimmick" is one which was pretty much exclusive to that version or interface of the game, and was not or probably will not be repeated.)

* 2 extra diagonal arrows (Solo, US Konamix)
* Nonstop courses edited to mix together (Solo)
* Songlists tied directly to dancer characters (4th Mix, US Konamix)
* Long versions of songs, counting as 2 songs (5th Mix)
* Music videos (US MAX2)

If I've left any out, let me know...
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dj Kyouki · Trick Member Joined: 08 Dec 2002 Location: Osaka, Japan

Long versions of songs from 5th Mix oh yeah. oops i did it again doubles...best song ever.
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DJTyrant · Maniac Member Joined: 25 Jan 2002 Location: Ventura, CA

yeah we need long version songs back
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Cyd · Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2003 12:45 pm Post subject:

I think those Captain Jack videos are frighteningly funny
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devil_zukin · Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2003 3:50 pm Post subject:

godai · Trick Member Joined: 16 Apr 2003 Location: Groton, CT

most definitely 2mb songs, (somewhat) exclusive to home versions.

Otla · Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2003 4:26 pm Post subject:

I DIED Laughing at In the Navy, I failed I was laughing so hard.

How about Oni Mode...I got a 0.0%

I like Long songs *wishes Stairway to heaven was in DDR*
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ddrlacrosse · Trick Member Joined: 18 Aug 2003 Location: New Hampshire

How could you possibly forget about the creation of 10 foot songs?

they were made without care if anyone enjoyed how the song sounded, just that they failed, that's all they really cared about....
(i give em a couple of years till they reach 15 ft. songs)

Ikonomi · Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2003 5:15 pm Post subject:

I dunno, 10 footers as a whole don't sound so bad. Bag is good listenin'.

Solo 6-panel style was one of my favorites, though. I keep toying with the idea that the next DDR Mix should feature an eight panel mode for maximum difficulty. That could be pretty neat (and probably way too hard).
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Daniel · Trick Member Joined: 29 Aug 2002 Location: Sonoma, CA

If long version songs were brought back, and counted as 2 songs I would still pick them in a future DDR arcade mix.

Robert H. Magnusson · Trick Member Joined: 18 Jan 2003

We already HAVE an eight-panel mode. It's called Double... (Seriously, Ikonomi, I know exactly what you mean. I have heard of arcade DDR knock-offs, and I use that term without negative connotations, which use all NINE panels... hear they are quite a bit too difficult.)

I'm not sure I can consider 10-foot ratings an "experimental gimmick," as we still have those; ditto with Oni mode. 2MB's stuff is cool, and that's still going strong... And I'll actually have to see whether US EXTREME uses music videos again; if so, that's no longer considered as an "experimental gimmick." I think the closest the arcade's come to using "music videos" is true...'s mixes, and Extreme took those out to save space. Boo.
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Shinmizu · Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2003 9:18 am Post subject:

I think they should combine the long songs with Oni Mode. Like, take some six minute or longer song, and have that one song be the Oni Course itself, or maybe two long songs.

I'd love to see a Charlie Daniels Fiddling Oni. Though, I'm sure the steps (if actually done right) could be very tiring.

Zukin-Man · Trick Member Joined: 25 Nov 2002 Location: War Agony

Long versions should definitely be brought back. A Charlies Daniels song sounds good, namely, The Devil Went Down To Georgia, and it would be fun on DDR, but as an Oni course? Oof.
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radicalfaith360 · Trick Member Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Location: Dover, NH

Long version songs are pretty cool. For Konamix: A DAMN good song selection.

K-ne · Trick Member Joined: 30 Jun 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA

How about lyrics to the songs? (Was 3rd Mix the only mix to include this feature, or was it implemented in earlier mixes as well?) If you can deal with music videos playing in the background, most likely you can deal with lyrics being displayed (although I don't know about having both at once). I'd like to see this back, if only to clear up some of the vocals that are lost in the mix/behind the announcer's prattling or strangely accented.
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StarmanDXE · Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2003 5:55 pm Post subject:

I'm going with Battle Mode. It's just so much fun.

Robert H. Magnusson · Trick Member Joined: 18 Jan 2003

Yeah, Battle Mode and Dance Magic mode... forgot about those.

TeeHee! JP ONRY! · Trick Member Joined: 05 Apr 2003

I think they need to bring battle mode and long versions back at least in home mixes

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