Starting out on DP

Kafuka · 10-01-2009, 11:56 PM

Hi guys.

I'm an IIDX Newbie. Just started out playing IIDX 4 months ago, but thanks to my other rhythm game experiences, I managed to clear a couple of 12's in a short period of time..

Anyways, It wasn't until I cleared those 12's that I got aware that DP's not bad as well. So my question is this:

When should a Single player play DP? I won't be providing any measuring medium (since I'm new, and I don't know much songs) So you can go freestyle with your words.

Any terms I'm unfamiliar with will go straight to google, so don't worry.

wzrds3 · 10-02-2009, 12:32 AM

Just out of curiosity, what rhythm game experience did you have? I've been playing all sorts of Bemani for almost a decade (IIDX for almost 2 years) and I've only passed 2 11's.

As for DP, it's made of win, although a ton of older DP charts are rated a bit low.

Kafuka · 10-02-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by wzrds3

Just out of curiosity, what rhythm game experience did you have? I've been playing all sorts of Bemani for almost a decade (IIDX for almost 2 years) and I've only passed 2 11's.

O2Jam (Online), DJMax Online (PC, PSP, AC)

Both of which are similar to IIDX, minus the turntable and technique requirements.
IIDX is my first Bemani, which explains why I barely have decent BEMANI music knowledge.

Deca · 10-02-2009, 01:54 AM

Play DP whenever you feel like it, I usually play it when I'm getting a little discouraged about lack of noticeable improvement on singles. Or just if I feel like something different.

It's a whole different game, very rewarding when you start to get a feel for it.

Bromeo and Fooliet · 10-02-2009, 01:10 PM

Start DP whenever. It's really really fun but be prepared to lose some of that skill you got on Singles.

Also wtf passing 12's in 4 months? I couldn't even do a 10 in 4 months.

Exagon · 10-02-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sexual Inherendo

Start DP whenever. It's really really fun but be prepared to lose some of that skill you got on Singles.

Also wtf passing 12's in 4 months? I couldn't even do a 10 in 4 months.

Yeah that's pretty sick. Only a couple months behind me

Being a dick aside, I think DP sounds like the most interesting way to play IIDX, so you should play if you have the opportunity!

Opethian · 10-02-2009, 02:33 PM

Personally I got into doubles by seeing how good I could play 1 handed on both left/right sides. Left needed alot of training. 14key is like learning all over again.

Kafuka · 10-02-2009, 07:29 PM

Thanks for the replies.

Well I thought about starting out on doubles to actually give more keys to either hand.. Wait that sounds confusing, so let me explain..

I'm a 1P player, And I find it hard having to press keys 2 and 3 while scratching, so I thought about using may right thumb for 3 and my usual left thumb for 2 while pinky scratching. But it's kind of hard breaking what your hands are used to doing. So I thought of playing DP to either make both my hands capable of pressing every single key.

I'm also trying out 1Hand play. Same reasons.

And I dunno if this is useful information, but I have NEVER played CS before. I don't even own any gaming console. But I've been thinking of buying a PS2 just for IIDX.

Deca · 10-02-2009, 11:41 PM

Do it, I got my ps2 for 2dx :P Granted I ended up getting a ton of other games on it too, but that was the initial drive.

Also yeah, playing doubles will up your singles game. Maybe not drastically or quickly, but it'll help bring up your weak hand.