whats the point of lowered buttons ?

tmntraphael · Basic Member Joined: 15 Sep 2006

Ive played ddr for like 4 months and became quite good at it with my ebay bought generic pads with 1inch foam insert. (im no champ, but I beat every song on Heavy with almost only AAs and As except for Legend of Max on ddr ultramix)

Today however, both my dancing pads are starting to tear apart a bit everywhere and thats why I ended up here looking at the reviews of diffrent pads to know what to look for when I buy dance pads.

Ive seen some of you drool over some metal dance pad that had "lowered buttons". Whats the point of having the arrows lowered ? The only time I got to play on an arcade I was horrible at it because of those lowered arrows lol ! I kept tripping on the metal center and couldnt understand how someone could not do so on a very fast song.

Is it even possible to do 9 or 10 foot steps on an arcade style pad without holding to the bar (considering that the bar prevents you from tripping on the middle of the pad)??

Edible Bondage Tape · Trick Member Joined: 26 Jan 2002 Location: Kerri

the point of lowered buttons is so you dont suck when you go to the arcade

and yes all of the ddr songs currently out (besides maybe one or two of the ones on supernovva) have been atleasted Aed without the bar
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videoCWK! · Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2006 6:59 pm Post subject:

Ask me (or AA Bob or just about anyone else that's passed 10's barless), I've passed 10's barless. The lowered panels are so you won't get lost on the pad like you do on softpads. Besides, it adds to the fun.

shurf · Trick Member Joined: 18 Feb 2006 Location: NJ

EDIT: Forget it.

Matrlx · Trick Member Joined: 22 Jan 2006

If you go to the arcade, play with shoes. You will tear your feet apart if you ever stub your foot/toes on the screws and corner brackets.

You'll get used to recessed panels and get a much better sense of balance as you play more on them. The only reason you're tripping on them is because you're used to a softpad.

Moving faster and beating the really hard songs is really just PRACTICE.

It's very possible to pass 9+ footers without the bar, but again it's just PRACTICE. I'm no real champ player either compared to some people out there, but I can pass 13 footers on ITG without the bar at the arcade. And it's really only thanks to practice.
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Agent J · Trick Member Joined: 29 Feb 2004 Location: Dimension X

shurf · Trick Member Joined: 18 Feb 2006 Location: NJ

Actually, now I take back what I said about using socks at the arcade. The metal's pretty sharp for bare feet. Previous post will be edited.

ChilliumBromide · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR

DarkCore · Trick Member Joined: 28 Jul 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada

I dislike the lowered panels on the DDR Extreme machine near me, however the SuperNOVA panels are still lowered but not as much. I have way more fun playing on the SuperNOVA machine because of the pads.

I'd assume that most homepads that have 'lowered panels' aren't as bad as the arcades. Most don't look it anyways. Good luck with your pad.

ceraf · Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2006 9:41 pm Post subject:

i don't like the recessed buttons only because i developed bad habits from softpads and my own hard pad.

ChilliumBromide · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR

Recessed panels have never bothered me much, but the screws give me hell when I'm tired.
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I used to be active here lol

tmntraphael · Basic Member Joined: 15 Sep 2006

thanks for all the input

Maverickdebater · Trick Member Joined: 10 Jul 2006

I've only tripped on the recesses once, but you'll get used to it. Even through fairly thick shoes like Airwalks or Vans you can feel where the metal meets the plastic, so you can make slight adjustments during play.