Interested in Pop'n

~Squall~ · 06-30-2006, 05:04 PM

I've been playing Beatmania IIDX for about a year and a half now, and I've become increasingly interested in Pop'n Music. I was looking through all of the songlists for the games, and 8 and 12 interested me the most.

I'm just curious to know which one would be best for a beginner, because I don't want to end up with a style that's too difficult for me. Now I'm not sure if this matters, but on IIDX I can pass all L7 and 7 Keys songs, as well as some anothers (any under 8 difficulty).

So, any help would be appreciated. ^_^

Monster in a box · 06-30-2006, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ~Squall~

I've been playing Beatmania IIDX for about a year and a half now, and I've become increasingly interested in Pop'n Music. I was looking through all of the songlists for the games, and 8 and 12 interested me the most.

I'm just curious to know which one would be best for a beginner, because I don't want to end up with a style that's too difficult for me. Now I'm not sure if this matters, but on IIDX I can pass all L7 and 7 Keys songs, as well as some anothers (any under 8 difficulty).

So, any help would be appreciated. ^_^

Well, if you're only going to be playing on a mini, and you can pass all [7] songs difficulty shouldn't be much of a problem. On the other hand, if you can pass all [7] songs, why can't you pass [A]s above an 8*? Stuff like Innocent Walls, and Fake Time are definitely harder than that. Which styles do you have?

~Squall~ · 06-30-2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Monster in a box

Well, if you're only going to be playing on a mini, and you can pass all [7] songs difficulty shouldn't be much of a problem. On the other hand, if you can pass all [7] songs, why can't you pass [A]s above an 8*? Stuff like Innocent Walls, and Fake Time are definitely harder than that. Which styles do you have?

I currently have 8th through RED. Well I should haved edited my post, because there are a few songs I can't pass on [7], such as Fake Time, AA, The Safari and pretty much any song above 10. Athough there are some exceptions, because I can clear genocide, V, Narcissus at Oasis, moon_child and a few others.

Owen · 06-30-2006, 07:00 PM

Guys, you are the only two posting in this thread. There is no need for quotes.

Jeff Paine · 06-30-2006, 07:03 PM

Does it matter?

Owen · 06-30-2006, 07:22 PM

In a thread like this, it's totally pointless, and one of the main points in the mod FAQ is to warn users who do it, so yeah, it matters.

kazuyatakumi · 06-30-2006, 07:53 PM

I own pop n' music 9 and 11 and both of those games are good for beginners trying to get good at Pop n' Music. But, if you want to try 8 and 12, they are good games too because of their songlists.

Hortence:The Muleface Mod · 07-01-2006, 10:19 AM

8 and 12 are in all honestly probably the best two Pop'ns released thusfar. Either one you pick won't be too hard for you, especially considering your IIDX experience. If you were a total beginner, the only one I would say to avoid would be 10, because its lifebar and songs are not friendly towards actually passing stuff. I started on 9 and 10 and always found myself choosing 9 when I'd play. :P

But yeah, you should be fine whatever one you pick, although 7 and Best Hits have pretty terrible interfaces. My main suggestion is to save up for an ASC as soon as possible. The game is infinitely more fun with the ASC, and it's not just "cute IIDX" like when you use the mini.

Slarty · 07-01-2006, 11:17 AM

Don't use a mini for too long or you'll develop really bad habits. On an ASC, it's really difficult to properly hit a red-yellow chord though some people can stretch their hand that far. On a mini, it's easy to hit odd chords. Especially on the random and s-random modifiers. Seriously, don't play on a mini for too long.

Get 8 first. Most people have started on that one. I recommend 12 as well. And if you're still interested in pop'n when 13 Carnival comes out because I have realized what an amazng songlist the AC version has.

TheWertle · 07-03-2006, 01:41 AM

Red-yellow is nothing on an ASC, White-blue is the chord i can never hit with one hand very well. i'm slowly getting better and i think my progression past my current wall might rely on my ability to do so but White-blue is most definitely harder than red-yellow.

Hortence:The Muleface Mod · 07-03-2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TheWertle

Red-yellow is nothing on an ASC, White-blue is the chord i can never hit with one hand very well. i'm slowly getting better and i think my progression past my current wall might rely on my ability to do so but White-blue is most definitely harder than red-yellow.

But neither is actually necessary, since with most charts they expect you to just move your hands to make up for it. :/

EvilDruid · 07-03-2006, 10:05 AM

id say go with 8 first, just because the interface isnt as good as 12 and when u go backwards in mixes they look really weird compared to newer versions. still 8 is one of my fav mixes it has piano rock!

bdent · 07-03-2006, 11:12 AM

i would have to agree with EvilDruid on this one. 8 is great for beginers because it helps you get used to the speed mods and doesn't let you over do it with hispeed 5, and 6. Also almost every song in that version is good.

~Squall~ · 07-07-2006, 01:37 AM

Hm, well thanks everyone for all of the tips and suggestions. ^_^

I think I'll start out with 8, and than maybe get 12 and 13 (when it's released) if I enjoy it enough.

Hasuko · 07-07-2006, 04:55 AM

Random comment. 12 has Shizuku, I believe, and it's a really awesome song! If I remember right, 8 also has Late Riser, which is also awesome. >_>; Be sure to try them if you get those versions.

Also, if you're interested in an ASC, make sure you shop around a bit before you buy. Some places will, unfortunately, rip you off hardcore for them.