Survey questions for my College Comp.2 Class.

[SO! loves Electroplankton]

1) What is your name?

(not giving) Just refer to me as "Super Orange! a 12 year old player from DDRFREAK" or something like that.

2) How old are you?

12

3) How long have you been playing DDR and how/when was it first introduced to you?

3 years on christmas, saw it at the arcades.

4) How much money do you believe you spend weekly on DDR?

...$0. I don't play at arcades much. Maybe when I get my own car and a job...

5) What are your likes / dislikes regarding DDR?

The fun, and excersise. Some of the players can be...really annoying and rude. But that applies to everything.

6) If you could change anything about the game, what would you change?

Ooh, more Happy Hardcore, Drum n Bass, and DANCEMANIA BASS, definetely.

7) For what reasons do you play DDR (entertainment, exercise, ect.)?

Entertainment, excersise, etc.

8) What, in your opinion, are the main draws of DDR?

It's innovative, and it's practically designed to make you go "woah, what is that?" when you pass it. It's just very unique.

9) Do you believe DDR will ever become a sport?

It already is, if you live in Norway.

9b) What is your opinion on the attempted formation of a DDR league?

...It would be cool I guess...

10) Is there a particular drink or food product that you usually consume when playing DDR?

Kool-aid. Or water. Either works!

10b) Are any particular clothes / shoes that you wear for DDR play?

...NOT pants. Or sweatshirts.

11) Where do you usually play DDR and why do you usually play at this location?

Home. Because im to far from the local arcades and have no car of my own.

12) Is there a particular time of day you prefer to play on, and if so, why?

When it's cool. Morning/night.

12b) Is there a particular style of play you prefer (pa, freestyle, ect.), and if so why?

PA, because it's fun.

13) If you are a new player to this game, what is your opinion of veterans?
If you are a veteran, what is your opinion of newer players?

Encourage them. Unless their snobby. In that case, be as rude as possible to them. Damn hotshots.

14) Have you ever encountered any problems with owners of the game (an angry arcade manager for example)?

Nope. Like i said to far from arcades blah blah blah

14b) If so, what sparked the problem and how was (or wasn't) the problem resolved?

14c) Have you ever encountered any problems with other players, or with onlookers?

Aside from the snobby "oh do this oh do this!" not really.

14d) If so, what caused the problem and how was (or wasn't) it resolved?

People going "oh do this oh do this!"

15) What affect(s) do you believe DDR has on the arcade environment?

It certainly makes it more popular. And louder.

15b) What do you think caused the affect(s)?

It's shiny, and cool. And loud.

15c) How did DDR become so widespread amongst arcades?

...I'm not KCET's arcade division...

15d) When was DDR first introduced to your local arcade and why/how was it introduced?

...How the hell am I supposed to know that?

16) Do you own a copy of DDR and if so, which versions do you own?

Yes, DDRKONAMIX, DDRMAx, DDRMAX2, DDREXTREME(all USA versions)

16b) Also, do you own any metal pads, and if so, have you ever had any problems with them?

No and no

16c) Was the problem fixable? If so, did you make the repairs yourself or did someone else?

*skipage!*

16d) How much did the repairs cost?

*skipage!*

16e) Which companies do you recommend for purchasing metal pads and why?

*thuper skipage!*

17) Have you ever been to a tournament, and if so what was it like?

Just watched, it was cool.

17b) Where are tournaments usually held?

Arcades. duh.

17c) How are tournaments started?

By someone saying "we're having a tourney"

17d) What are the general rules for tournaments, and do they vary between locations?

um...PA, whoever gets higher score, freestyle, whoever the judges like better. I've only been to one tourney, so I can't answer question 2.

17e) How do you score freestyle play?

I just said that, but judges score it generally by personality, flair, and quality of routine.

17f) Do arcade owners encourage/discourage tournaments?

Depends. I wouldn't know

18) Are you aware of any cross-cultural effects between the US and other countries (such as Japan, European Countries, ect.)?

Well, they meet on message boards...

19) Would you consider DDR a trend? (Why or why not)

Yes, because it's becoming very popular, mainly as a weight loss technique, and everyone seems "into it" nowadays.

20) What did DDR originate from?

...Dancing? Seriously, what the hell kind of question is this? I'm STILL not KCET's arcade division.

21) Have you ever been injured as a result of DDR?

Nope.

22) Are there any other comments/ thoughts/ questions/ ideas, which you would like to add?

i'm awesome!!!!!

[Phi Luvs Pie]

1) What is your name?
Josh H.

2) How old are you?
17.

3) How long have you been playing DDR and how/when was it first introduced to you?
1 1/2 months, I decided to vist a local arcade and was amazed by the mad skills I saw being laid down on the DDR machine.

4) How much money do you believe you spend weekly on DDR?
I only play at home, I prefer not to embarass myself in public.

5) What are your likes / dislikes regarding DDR?
Likes - All the different game systems that support it, the diversity of the people that play it, trick for getting a fat kid to exercise .
Dislikes - People at the arcade who get mad at you when you compliment them on their mad skillz.

6) If you could change anything about the game, what would you change?
I'd add alot more songs, in the XBOX version there doesn't seem to be enough, IDK maybe its just me..

7) For what reasons do you play DDR (entertainment, exercise, ect.)?
Entertainment, Exercise, Friends.

8) What, in your opinion, are the main draws of DDR?
Music.

9) Do you believe DDR will ever become a sport?
No.

9b) What is your opinion on the attempted formation of a DDR league?
I don't think it would ever happen.

10) Is there a particular drink or food product that you usually consume when playing DDR?
Water, Sobe, Arizona Ice Tea.

10b) Are any particular clothes / shoes that you wear for DDR play?
Oddly enough I wear things you really shouldn't wear while DDR'ing, like extremely baggy pants that I have to hold up, giant combat boots, but I do atleast wear cotton shirts while DDR'ing.

11) Where do you usually play DDR and why do you usually play at this location?
At home to prevent embarrassment.

12) Is there a particular time of day you prefer to play on, and if so, why?
During night, cuz I play outside, its easier to see the tv.

12b) Is there a particular style of play you prefer (pa, freestyle, ect.), and if so why?
I just hit the arrows and make what few ones I can look good.

13) If you are a new player to this game, what is your opinion of veterans? I love watching their mad skillz.
If you are a veteran, what is your opinion of newer players?
Not a vet!

14) Have you ever encountered any problems with owners of the game (an angry arcade manager for example)?
Nope.

14b) If so, what sparked the problem and how was (or wasn't) the problem resolved?
N/A

14c) Have you ever encountered any problems with other players, or with onlookers?
I don't understand why players get mad when I compliment them after they get off the pad, it angers me..

14d) If so, what caused the problem and how was (or wasn't) it resolved?
I simply tell them that they are good and they go all hostile on my buttocks.

15) What affect(s) do you believe DDR has on the arcade environment?
It creates a new breed of gamers, the exercising ones!

15b) What do you think caused the affect(s)?
The creation of DDR!

15c) How did DDR become so widespread amongst arcades?
Its just so addicting, I mean you watch other people play and you say to yourself, "Damn, I wish I could do that".

15d) When was DDR first introduced to your local arcade and why/how was it introduced?
About a year or so ago they purchased a DDR machine.

16) Do you own a copy of DDR and if so, which versions do you own?
Dance Dance Revolutions Ultramix for XBOX and I play to buy DDRU2 also.

16b) Also, do you own any metal pads, and if so, have you ever had any problems with them?
I really wish I had a metal pad.

16c) Was the problem fixable? If so, did you make the repairs yourself or did someone else?
N/A

16d) How much did the repairs cost?
N/A

16e) Which companies do you recommend for purchasing metal pads and why?
I'm not sure.

17) Have you ever been to a tournament, and if so what was it like?
Nope, but I play to go WATCH one at Oni-Con on the 23rd.

17b) Where are tournaments usually held?
I have no clue.

17c) How are tournaments started?
Don't ask meh.

17d) What are the general rules for tournaments, and do they vary between locations?
N/A

17e) How do you score freestyle play?
Never really seen FSing.

17f) Do arcade owners encourage/discourage tournaments?
Discourage.

18) Are you aware of any cross-cultural effects between the US and other countries (such as Japan, European Countries, ect.)?
Yes I realize that it brings alot of different cultures together and ethnicities.

19) Would you consider DDR a trend? (Why or why not)
Not sure.

20) What did DDR originate from?
Bemani?

21) Have you ever been injured as a result of DDR?
Sore feet from playing bare-foot like a dumb-buttocks.

22) Are there any other comments/ thoughts/ questions/ ideas, which you would like to add?
LONG LIVE DDR!
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[Kamu]

1) What is your name?
Cam
2) How old are you?
16 and 3/4
3) How long have you been playing DDR and how/when was it first introduced to you?
I've been playing pretty constantly for about a year, and I was introduced to it about 2 years ago.
4) How much money do you believe you spend weekly on DDR?
About $10 a week
5) What are your likes / dislikes regarding DDR?
I like when I get AAs on songs that are easy I hate when people shadow me
6) If you could change anything about the game, what would you change?
Less tokens for more songs! Also, I'd take out a few arrows in a few songs *glares at Max 300*
7) For what reasons do you play DDR (entertainment, exercise, ect.)?
Entertainment value, and because a whole bunch of my friends play it too.
8) What, in your opinion, are the main draws of DDR?
The flashing lights and loud music
9) Do you believe DDR will ever become a sport?
Probably, but they'll have to take the bars off the machines in the Olympics ^^
9b) What is your opinion on the attempted formation of a DDR league?
Okie dokie mcbroskie! We'll call it DDR League!
10) Is there a particular drink or food product that you usually consume when playing DDR?
Coke or pizza - neither of which enhance my ddr skills
10b) Are any particular clothes / shoes that you wear for DDR play?
I usually wear a t-shirt with an overshirt, and jeans and my old, old Osiris D3s. Nowadays I use my new Vans shoes to play *is sad when people go on the machine barefooted*
11) Where do you usually play DDR and why do you usually play at this location?
I play at the Sahali Ruckers (arcade) in Kamloops, because the pads are nice...AND ITS THE ONLY PLACE!
12) Is there a particular time of day you prefer to play on, and if so, why?
I like playing around 5pm, because you can usually get a crowd going.
12b) Is there a particular style of play you prefer (pa, freestyle, ect.), and if so why?
Um...I just play freestyle because its fun to play and fun to watch.
13) If you are a new player to this game, what is your opinion of veterans?
If you are a veteran, what is your opinion of newer players?
The new players are usually really energetic, but some are really cocky. I enjoy helping the ones who are more modest about their abilities, but I'll always try to show up the ones who are being arrogant to give them something to think about.
14) Have you ever encountered any problems with owners of the game (an angry arcade manager for example)?
The manager got angry at us when we brought drinks on the machine.
14b) If so, what sparked the problem and how was (or wasn't) the problem resolved?
The problem was resolved once we made a deal with the manager not to drink while playing. Easy enough
14c) Have you ever encountered any problems with other players, or with onlookers?
Some players have been really pissy if they get a bad score. Some of the onlookers late at night will try to frick around with the pads and whatnot, but its usually taken care of by whoever is working.
14d) If so, what caused the problem and how was (or wasn't) it resolved?
The players took a breather, and the latenight asshats get kicked out.
15) What affect(s) do you believe DDR has on the arcade environment?
I think it brings some action to the arcade. It can be used as sort of a spectator sport, so I think its good times.
15b) What do you think caused the affect(s)?
...There's people jumping around on a flashing machine! what could have a bigger effect?!?
15c) How did DDR become so widespread amongst arcades?
People liked the games, so word of mouth went around, and arcade owners wanted to cash in on it. Then Konami smiled ^^
15d) When was DDR first introduced to your local arcade and why/how was it introduced?
It was introduced in the form of 5th Mix about 2 years ago.
16) Do you own a copy of DDR and if so, which versions do you own?

16b) Also, do you own any metal pads, and if so, have you ever had any problems with them?

16c) Was the problem fixable? If so, did you make the repairs yourself or did someone else?

16d) How much did the repairs cost?

16e) Which companies do you recommend for purchasing metal pads and why?

17) Have you ever been to a tournament, and if so what was it like?
We hold tourneys every Sunday here, but they're not REALLY well done. Its all based on score, so its not fun in that aspect. The people who play at the tourneys makes it fun.
17b) Where are tournaments usually held?
At the Sahali Ruckers in Kamloops
17c) How are tournaments started?
With an explanation of the rules, and distribution of tokens.
17d) What are the general rules for tournaments, and do they vary between locations?
Players choose all 4 of their songs before the competition starts, in the order they want them.
Um...Player one chooses the song and difficulty, and Player two has to do it at the same difficulty. Mods are chosen freely.
Then, Player two chooses the song and difficulty, player two does it at the same difficulty level, and mods are again chosen freely.
The winner is the person with the highest score.
17e) How do you score freestyle play?
We don't
17f) Do arcade owners encourage/discourage tournaments?
Encourage.
18) Are you aware of any cross-cultural effects between the US and other countries (such as Japan, European Countries, ect.)?
um...aaron in japan?
19) Would you consider DDR a trend? (Why or why not)
I don't consider DDR a trend, I think it'll be a game that lasts for a long while, as long as innovation is added.
20) What did DDR originate from?

21) Have you ever been injured as a result of DDR?
I crunched my toe once on a pad. It hurt
22) Are there any other comments/ thoughts/ questions/ ideas, which you would like to add?
Um...I need tokens for more DDR after school?
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[Tuxeedo-Mole]

1) What is your name?
Evan Larkin
2) How old are you?
16
3) How long have you been playing DDR and how/when was it first introduced to you?
about 5 months, and i found out about it at my friend's parties he has weekly.
4) How much money do you believe you spend weekly on DDR?
about $5-$10 every other week.
5) What are your likes / dislikes regarding DDR?
I like that it's fun and awesome, I dont like that sometimes I overplay it and then my legs hurt for a couple days.
6) If you could change anything about the game, what would you change?
More songs in each home release.
7) For what reasons do you play DDR (entertainment, exercise, ect.)?
entertainment, exercise, impressing people I dont know.
8) What, in your opinion, are the main draws of DDR?
yes.
9) Do you believe DDR will ever become a sport?
probably not.
9b) What is your opinion on the attempted formation of a DDR league?
Well, we already formed one in Northfield.
10) Is there a particular drink or food product that you usually consume when playing DDR?
Water, and at home, anything around, at the arcade, take a break and go to the food court. nothing specific.
10b) Are any particular clothes / shoes that you wear for DDR play?
I wear clothes and shoes. or just socks at home. but still clothes.
11) Where do you usually play DDR and why do you usually play at this location?
Home, friends house, burnsville mall. places in town are nice, but i like to draw crowds at burnsville.
12) Is there a particular time of day you prefer to play on, and if so, why?
after school, because then i dont have school.
12b) Is there a particular style of play you prefer (pa, freestyle, ect.), and if so why?
Just playing, try to do good, make up some excuse if i dont, etc.
13) If you are a new player to this game, what is your opinion of veterans?
If you are a veteran, what is your opinion of newer players?
New players are good, older players are good. I have no opinion.
14) Have you ever encountered any problems with owners of the game (an angry arcade manager for example)?
Nope.
14b) If so, what sparked the problem and how was (or wasn't) the problem resolved?
---
14c) Have you ever encountered any problems with other players, or with onlookers?
only one time when 2 people in their 20s or 30s didnt wait in the line to play.
14d) If so, what caused the problem and how was (or wasn't) it resolved?
we just let them play.
15) What affect(s) do you believe DDR has on the arcade environment?
brings more spectators, thats for sure.
15b) What do you think caused the affect(s)?
people like to watch people and blinking lights. 2 for 1 deal.
15c) How did DDR become so widespread amongst arcades?
I dunno.
15d) When was DDR first introduced to your local arcade and why/how was it introduced?
I was introduced to it.
16) Do you own a copy of DDR and if so, which versions do you own?
I have all the ps2 home versions.
16b) Also, do you own any metal pads, and if so, have you ever had any problems with them?
No, but my friend has a flux, and i'm saving for 2 of them.
16c) Was the problem fixable? If so, did you make the repairs yourself or did someone else?
---
16d) How much did the repairs cost?
---
16e) Which companies do you recommend for purchasing metal pads and why?
Cobalt flux. they just rock.
17) Have you ever been to a tournament, and if so what was it like?
not a real one. once we just sort of competed in my friend's basement.
17b) Where are tournaments usually held?
dunno.
17c) How are tournaments started?
people here decide to have one.
17d) What are the general rules for tournaments, and do they vary between locations?
i'd rather not write such a long response.
17e) How do you score freestyle play?
I dont.
17f) Do arcade owners encourage/discourage tournaments?
probably encourage, but i havent asked anybody.
18) Are you aware of any cross-cultural effects between the US and other countries (such as Japan, European Countries, ect.)?
not really.
19) Would you consider DDR a trend? (Why or why not)
yes and no. some people will quit, some people wont, and new people will come. depends on the area.
20) What did DDR originate from?
i dunno. dancing, dancing, and revolving?
21) Have you ever been injured as a result of DDR?
sometimes my legs hurt from overplaying, but that's it.
22) Are there any other comments/ thoughts/ questions/ ideas, which you would like to add?
Yes. Theoretically the hulk should be unstoppable because the madder you make him the stronger he gets.
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[The Platinum Jedi]

1) What is your name?
Gerald
2) How old are you?
23
3) How long have you been playing DDR and how/when was it first introduced to you?I've been playing since Feb 2003. I was first introduced to the game when I saw it at an arcade in Southland Mall in Hayward, CA

4) How much money do you believe you spend weekly on DDR?$40/week

5) What are your likes / dislikes regarding DDR?What I like about DDR is the steps are fun to play and some of the songs are cool to listen to. What I dislike about the game is some of the songs are "lame" and the length of the songs are about 90 seconds.

6) If you could change anything about the game, what would you change?I would give it a new interface, similar to beatmania IIDX and have the songs about 2 minutes in length.

7) For what reasons do you play DDR (entertainment, exercise, ect.)?

8) What, in your opinion, are the main draws of DDR?It's the sheer fact is you use your feet to play the game.

9) Do you believe DDR will ever become a sport?It's highly doubtful


10) Is there a particular drink or food product that you usually consume when playing DDR?Either water or Gatorade

10b) Are any particular clothes / shoes that you wear for DDR play?Either basketball shoes (Air Jordans) or tennis shoes.

11) Where do you usually play DDR and why do you usually play at this location?Man...I really don't have a regular place to play DDR. I play virtually all over the Bay Area.

12) Is there a particular time of day you prefer to play on, and if so, why?I play during the afternoon towards the evening. That time of day, I tend to get more energized.

12b) Is there a particular style of play you prefer (pa, freestyle, ect.), and if so why?I am a PA'er. It gives me a good workout while I play. I lack freestyle moves.

16) Do you own a copy of DDR and if so, which versions do you own? I have all of the DDR mixes that was released for the US PS1 and US PS2

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