Questions about buying a metal Pad 0_0

fluff · Basic Member Joined: 22 Mar 2004

GREETINGS. This is my first post here, and it screams N000000b.

I've been playing DDRMAX2 on PS2 for 3 months on one of those slippy flimsy ignition pads. Right now I'm pretty much just A-ing most things on standard and passing some on heavy. Do you think it's worth it buying a metal pad? Will my progess improve a lot if I did? Are there different kinds of metal pads? How much would the cheapest quality one be, and how much should I pay for one on Ebay?
AND, do you have any advice for me on AA-ing and AAA-ing songs on standard?

Thanks. =^..^=
~Fluff~

Raligard · Trick Member Joined: 22 Mar 2004 Location: Pennsylvania

Well, I am really a noob in DDR myself. After weeks of aggrivation with the ignation foam based pads I gave in the towel and bought a metal pad. Let me tell you from personal experience if you are getting Bs and Cs in songs you'll soon be getting AAs playing on the metal pad. The buttons just seem to be more sensitive and my feet flow a lot more easily on it. Of course I can only get AAs in easier standard mode and most all light mode songs, but the harder standard mode (6 feet) and all the heavy mode with the exception of a couple in DDR Max are still beyond my skills.

The gist of it is, from my personal experience it is well worth getting a metal pad!

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Bioclown · Trick Member Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Location: So Deep

Let me get this straight: YOU ARE BASHING THE IGNITION AS A HOME PAD?! The Ignition is one of the best home pads you can buy. In fact, it is the best soft pad on the market. If you're having troubles with SASS (Slip And Slide Syndrome) then you may want to consider duct tape and plywood. Seriously.

Good call on the metal pad, though. Those pads are so much better. (especially if you build one like I did! Eighty bucks cheaper, and it's like your own child...that you stomp on.)

By the way, the best metal pad you can get you build yourself. It's fully customizable, and cheaper. (Depending on what materials you use) If you lack the expertise to build one, you can never go wrong with a RedOctane.
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Rychan · Contributor Joined: 01 Jul 2003 Location: Castle Rock, CO

Raligard · Trick Member Joined: 22 Mar 2004 Location: Pennsylvania

FlyersPh9 · Trick Member Joined: 25 Jan 2004

Raligard · Trick Member Joined: 22 Mar 2004 Location: Pennsylvania

[quote="Zip Zap ProHey, this is off topic but where in PA do you live?
Anyways, I have some unknown type of metal pad that is really nice! If you are gonna get one, make sure it has a warrenty![/quote]

Just outside of Philadelphia in a suburb called Blue Bell.

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