Beatmania IIDX New Comers, Post Here.

[m335h73r of PBJ]

Originally Posted by nostromer

- I also added to my post that he can DOWNLOAD the .iso file. and use that. (to test the waters, everyone should of course purchase the game, which i do) - which wouldn't cost anymore then a BMUS controller either - as that is all you would need.

You shouldn't even have mentioned this part at all. The only way to *legally* aquire .iso images of ANY game is to have a copy of the game yourself already, and either aquire the rip from someone, or most likely rip the game yourself. Every other method is Piracy and talk about it violates BMS Terms of Service. I could infract you into the stone ages with those 2 posts, but I'm not.

[CG ZiO]

I started out with BMUS and played it casually for 3 years before getting one of the Japanese styles. I think it's perfectly fine to start with, but if you want to get better you need the other styles. I second GOLD as an excellent style to start with. Or 6th style so you watch watch his majesty LISU and his dreamy forearm and hand.

PS: Massa gon' giv' ev'one that breakuh dem ru's a meeeeaaaan ol' infrackin', yessuh

[m335h73r of PBJ]

yassamassa hav u herd 'em he don moov

[Lentic]

Originally Posted by m335h73r

Every other method is Piracy and talk about it violates BMS Terms of Service. I could infract you into the stone ages with those 2 posts, but I'm not.

Originally Posted by m335h73r

yassamassa hav u herd 'em he don moov

I know beggars can't be choosers, but I think there's something just a little fucked up with this kind of modding. Where you can't even mention that piracy does indeed exist...but mods CAN make borderline racist, offtopic comments.

[m335h73r of PBJ]

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[HT3]

thank you for all the feed back
it seems like gold and bmus are some choices i have to start with.
would i be fine if i started with bmus and then move on to djt?

[m335h73r of PBJ]

Start with BMUS first. It's the best choice for total beginners as there isn't such a heavy monetary cost to aquiring it.

After you've really gotten into IIDX and really decide that you want to continue playing, then you pick up a JPS2, Modded PS2 and some JP IIDX titles.

[Mushushu]

Beatmania US is probably your best bet when starting out as a complete beginner.

It gives you a very good idea of how the core gameplay mechanics work so you can find out for yourself whether the game will even interest you or not.

It's cheap, comes with a functional controller and works on american PS2s.

You will be missing out on better themes, interfaces and songs, but the core gameplay of Beatmania IIDX will still be the same in Beatmania US.

Even though Beatmania US is arguably the worst version available, it's still the easiest and cheapest (legal) way to ease yourself into the game.

The difficulty curve, although still quite challenging, is much more forgiving and easier to get into compared to the import releases.

Once you feel comfortable with the game and you know you want more, check out the import IIDX games and get yourself a JP PS2.

[HT3]

Originally Posted by Mushushu

Beatmania US is probably your best bet when starting out as a complete beginner.

It gives you a very good idea of how the core gameplay mechanics work so you can find out for yourself whether the game will even interest you or not.

It's cheap, comes with a functional controller and works on american PS2s.

You will be missing out on better themes, interfaces and songs, but the core gameplay of Beatmania IIDX will still be the same in Beatmania US.

Even though Beatmania US is arguably the worst version available, it's still the easiest and cheapest (legal) way to ease yourself into the game.

The difficulty curve, although still quite challenging, is much more forgiving and easier to get into compared to the import releases.

Once you feel comfortable with the game and you know you want more, check out the import IIDX games and get yourself a JP PS2.

buying a jps2 itself is around $200 while a flip top and swap magic are around $60 together
advantages of jps2?

[aroomwithaview]

you dont have to spend time posting on forums bitching about how you dont want some upcoming game to be on the dvd9 format

after bios hell with the ps1 modding and saturn modding long before the ram cartridges came to exist ive since simply bought japanese systems to play japanese games

no fuss no muss

[Mushushu]

Originally Posted by HT3

buying a jps2 itself is around $200 while a flip top and swap magic are around $60 together
advantages of jps2?

I don't know if backup, iso, swapdisc and system modding discussion is allowed here. Therefore I didn't touch on the subject to be safe.

There are cheaper alternatives though.

[HT3]

Originally Posted by aroomwithaview

you dont have to spend time posting on forums bitching about how you dont want some upcoming game to be on the dvd9 format

after bios hell with the ps1 modding and saturn modding long before the ram cartridges came to exist ive since simply bought japanese systems to play japanese games

no fuss no muss

please calm down
people are always beginners at one point in time, so please keep it constructive
i'm sorry if i've made you angry for "bitching about" a game being on dvd9 format

[HT3]

Originally Posted by Mushushu

I don't know if backup, iso, swapdisc and system modding discussion is allowed here. Therefore I didn't touch on the subject to be safe.

There are cheaper alternatives though.

its in the forum rules
iso discussion is prohibited
nothing about modding/swap disc

what alternatives are out there?

[Dara-G.]

Originally Posted by HT3

please calm down
people are always beginners at one point in time, so please keep it constructive
i'm sorry if i've made you angry for "bitching about" a game being on dvd9 format

He was probably stating that one would not have to spend time bitching about dvd9, not just singling you out. Its also probably due to the fact that the last 2 pages of both empress cs and the test location of 17 sirius has nothing to do with either subjects D:

[oOAsians2loveOo]

^^ I'm thinking about picking up BMUS from Gamestop~ Something to start off with until I get a JPS2... ((I'm hoping that is soon)) Since my Flip Top Cover didn't work at all. ]:

Stupid Question:: For BMUS.. You can use the JP Beatmania Controller right? XD Because that's all I have.