Which CS version should I focus on right now

[djDart]

I'm very very beginner at this game and was just curious for those that have been playing for a while

Today I've finally gotten ahold of GF3/DM2, GF4/DM3, GF/DM V, and GF/DM V3 all for CS

I kindof want to focus on only one to use to get better at this game, though I'll be trying out all 4. I am using a DM KOC btw

Any suggestions?

[zonic505]

Holy crap, you got ALL of those at ONCE??

Of all those, I only have V3, which has an unique way of unlocking stuff & a bunch of beginner-friendly song.

I should note that the older 2 games will have the old rating system (out of 10 instead of 99).

I'd say try to do a different game different days. If you can't clear a song on one game, try a different game, practice, then go back. That's how I get better at older IIDX games when I get the newest release.

[djDart]

Originally Posted by zonic505

Holy crap, you got ALL of those at ONCE??

lets just say it's been a good past week

also ratings of 10...wow. I've been playing Masterpiece Gold, so going to a 10 rating is going to be confusing lol. Thanks for the heads up though

i may just end up doing like you suggested, and playing a different one each day

[zonic505]

Ah, you already have Gold. That was my 2nd game (MP Silver was my 1st). Seeing as you've already have experience, then yeah, play like what you feel like.

[Deca]

I think DM4 is probably a good starting point. Masterpiece Silver isn't bad either if you can get your hands on it. Try not to focus too much on where you "should" be though. Play songs harder than you think you should and switch around and you'll improve much faster.

[Opethian]

masterpiece silver has the problem of ghost misses on drums

i started on gitadora there are alot of easy songs on the earlier mixes

[t7r]

Originally Posted by Opethian

masterpiece silver has the problem of ghost misses on drums

No wonder why I always screw up in that rapid hi-tom part in TAMAYURA EXT.

Anyway, just play the games chronologically. What I mean is, the oldest (in terms of release) first, so that would be GF3DM2. Then GF4DM3, then V and then V3.

GF3DM2 AFAIK has some easy songs that can make you get better.

[djDart]

Thanks for all the advice everyone

So far I've played alot of V3 and I really enjoy the song selection there more so than i did with MPG. MPG only had a handful that i actually liked

I tried out DM2 ad DM3 the other night. THe interface is way scaled down from what i'm used to in MPG and V3 but it was easily navigated. Took me a while to figure out I could still do speed mods lol.

Also, Anarchy in the U.K lol and and Alanis Morriset (sp?) cover....i lol'd so hard, but it's really fun to play lol

[GA.Mole]

Originally Posted by Opethian

masterpiece silver has the problem of ghost misses on drums

Yeah, but doesn't plugging a dualshock into the 2nd player slot fix that?

[Opethian]

I wouldnt say 100% but when I plug in the DS2 in the controller port 2 I am more optimistic that it is making a difference
Famiresu Bomba drum rolls still seems to ghost miss at times
but then again I may be off time

[Trip Machina]

Originally Posted by djDart

Also, Anarchy in the U.K lol and and Alanis Morriset (sp?) cover....i lol'd so hard, but it's really fun to play lol

LOL yeah, Anarchy in the U.K. cover on GFDM sounds so LOL, but at least they tried...and the GFDM Alanis Morissette cover (You Oughta Know) sounds pretty damn good, if not better than the original. xD!

GFDM2nd/3rd is fine...I just can't beat Centaur yet. xD
**Great Music
**Fun stuff
**Interface is a modified GF2ndMIX interface
**Bonus music is awesooooome
**High Sound Quality


GFDM3rd/4th is fine on GF side, but DM side has a framerate similar to DM1stMIX, so I recommend that you warm-up on GFDM3rd/4th on DM side before playing ANY other GFDM game EXCEPT for DM1stMIX....it will train yours eyes, and it'll be less bothersome than going from a smooth framerate to a less smooth framerate.
**Awesome Music + Awesome Covers...."Kagami no naka no MARIONETTE~" ^^!
**Really fun charts for both GF and DM
**Interface has finally become one with GF and DM...like a HELLA modified DM1stMIX interface.
**Primal soul (long version) =D
**High Sound Quality


GFDM Masterpiece SILVER....to fix the DM 'ghost misses', plug a PS2 controller (or even a GF controller) on 2P side. Sound quality is quite low on this one, so you'd have to crank up the volume a bit in some cases. Also, you strumming up and down on GF side can be a bit tricky, as you have to watch the timing closer.
**Awesome Music + Revivals...I say that for about 70% of the songlist.
**Most of the charts are fun for both GF and DM
**Interface is easy to navigate through + they are interchangeable
**Really good licenses from the older machines -> CS ver.
**Good Sound Quality
**Unlock System is a BITCH without luck....almost as bad as pop'n 10's.


GFDM Masterpiece GOLD is truly one of the best CS releases. The interface takes a V3 approach, only full of golden beauty. I have reported no problems with controlling GF and DM on this game...just gotta get used to the slightly tweaked (barely noticeable) timing. The unlock system on this game is MUCH more lenient than GFDM MPS.
**As for music, there's HEAVEN INSIDE, and the other 60% of awesome songlist
**STAY AWAY seems to be homosexual-themed =P
**The charts are still fun on both DM and GF side
**Interface is a luxurious one + interchangeable
**Higher sound quality than MPS


GFDM V is known for being well-rounded....because it is! You can tell by the interface that it's definitely the first in the 'V' series. There are absolutely no problems while playing the game with GF or DM. The unlock system is a breeze, just hit the slots to the beat of the background music, and you'll see how to get away with murder. =P
**The songlist is hit or miss, but the hits will keep you coming back for more!
**Fun fun fun charts for GF and DM
**Interface is a bit sluggish, but nothing serious
**Sound quality varies for each song...Die Zauberflote's is horribly low.


GFDM V2...ahhh, not the 'V'est, but it is still a nice game. Unlock system is easy and kind of fun, lol. There's no problems playing the game. I don't spend too much time playing this one though.
**The songlist is pretty good, and so are the licenses
**Charts are fun enough on GF and DM
**Sound quality is better than V's + Die Zauberflote's low quality was fixed.
**....um, well, it's the only CS version with CaptivAte ~Sabaki~ ^^;;;

GFDM V3 welcomes the player to a fresh new outer space experience somewhere on the music galaxy; I can only assume that the Big Bang! influenced this one, hehe. Anyways, the entire interface is revamped and it looks very sexy...the best actually! The sound quality throughout the game is heightened above all previous CS releases. While playing the game, I had no problems on GF or DM side.
**90% of the songlist is pure awesome
**Charts are fun on both sides
**Sound quality is at its CS best
**Unlocking is a breeze
**Tons of extras
**Tutorial mode is HILARIOUS!
**Despite Konami's silence on V4 CS, V3 CS keeps me in the field of positive thoughts concerning a possible V4 CS release. V4 just HAS to make it!