20081122 00:04|Friendship

[Xenoscar]

Here's my 6th submission, since the submission limit is 10.
I think having friends is one of the most important things in life, so here's my creation to thank them.

A little technical info: Stepmania 3.9's Song Edit Mode (which I'm not sure about other versions) doesn't seem to have 36th note, which I've altered manually for the Single Challenge in the SM File. So to experience accurate 36th note rhythm and to keep the SM File neat, do not enter the single challenge edit and save regardless there's any changes. Reload songs/courses before playing would be encouraged.

Let me introduce you my slowest submission among all (50 bpm): Friendship.
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[shakesoda]

...36th notes?

[Xenoscar]

Okay... So here we have a screen of me creating my music with Cubase.

If to look at it carefully, I used 150bpm instead of the actual 50bpm. Reason being is because even my Cubase doesn't provide a 36th note fraction... I'm sure this isn't the only exception which needs 36th note. Linkin Park's The Little Things Give You Away also has this kind of rhythm.

The banner and background are drawn with Windows Paint.

The banner uses the bicycle from the background, which seems to be more prominent than the Singapore Flyer (I tried, but it's probably the fog which spoilt the picture I took at Marina Barrage). As for the background, I initially used the one with only 3 people in the picture. Then I realised that another couple play an important role cuz adding them fits another picture which we took at the Singapore East Coast Park. And the other thing is that the big title is positioned that the arrow slots are blocking it. So the final product has a smaller title and has 5 people in it. :)

[Xenoscar]

Originally posted by shakesoda
...36th notes?

You can try going into song edit mode using Stepmania 3.9, u'll realise that some of the green arrows can't be altered because 36th note is not available. Some can still be altered due to minor fractional differences, due to round off error, and can be altered using 64th note.

In every bass beat, 5th and 6th arrow which are green can be altered but not the 2nd and 3rd arrow on the other side of a purple arrow (12th note). This is because the 2nd and 3rd arrow is not anywhere close to all 48th note or 64th note fractions.

[shakesoda]

worth a mention.

<K__> Why does he want 36th notes so badly?
<K__> "If to look at it carefully, I used 150bpm instead of the actual 50bpm. Reason being is because even my Cubase doesn't provide a 36th note fraction... I'm sure this isn't the only exception which needs 36th note. Linkin Park's The Little Things Give You Away also has this kind of rhythm."
<K__> ...then just use 150BPM and typical 12th notes?
<shakesoda|mac> ...
<K__: (which are really triplets, but that's another matter for another time)
<shakesoda|mac> yeah

[Xenoscar]

It's okay... It's my personal feel, but no doubt everyone has their own personal preference. :D

1) This music is made for relax mood (Expert Mode).

2) Using a 150bpm speed x1 (actual) scrolling speed for this piece of music feels a little mismatch (Can't really see at speed x1, which makes it a 10 feet difficulty worth for Challenge Mode). Just my own perception because I can't visualize dancing a seaside music with a pace of Dynamite Rave...

3) Trying out something slow to match up with songs like I'll Make Love To You and Bag, but with a little twist of my own (Challenge Mode).

4) I'm willing to put in a little extra effort for my friends. :)

Thanks for the feedback, shakesoda. ;)

[manda]

[StealingVision]

Do you mean 32nd notes? 36th notes would get off sync pretty easily in my understanding.

[Xenoscar]

There's no mistake to it. I'm making it with 36th Note.

As long as the user doesn't enter the Edit Mode for single challenge and save, it should not go off sync cuz the arrows should go according to the smfile.

Reloading songs/courses would be recommended before playing it.

[Xenoscar]

I'm sure if the players are just to enjoy someone's creation, they won't go to the extend of adding/removing something in the Edit Mode. So such "accidents" like off sync for 36th notes should rarely occur unless the smfile has been altered through the uploading process or due to software limitation...

I'm not sure how many agree with this, but i'll hafta apologise in advance if there are really some major off sync occurring... Besides, it's one of my tests to see if it's really worth the effort breaking through the given note fractions in Stepmania Edit Mode. ;)

Thanks for approving my creation, Manda J., and thanks for the feedback, Stealing_Vision. :)