ddr fading away

Xanthros · Trick Member Joined: 12 Aug 2006

You could certainly get a nice setup like that, with a good screen and speakers too. I meant in general I suppose, because most people's home setups aren't like that. Plus I enjoy going to the arcade

I do wish the games were more popular though, the arcade is a good social area with friends.
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delrio · Trick Member Joined: 05 Jan 2009 Location: Colorado

I wish I could find more places around here that took care of their poor dance machines, whether they be ITG, DDR, or even PIU (which I still haven't tried... maybe this weekend.)
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pleasedon'thurtme · Trick Member Joined: 29 Jul 2008 Location: Earth

If our beloved rhythm games are not yet dead, are they in danger of dying? Also, is it possible for all to seem well then suddenly the phenomenon dies? If I have not clarified before, this is what we need to know how to prevent. Dance Dance Revolution and In The Groove may not be dead yet, but how do we keep them alive and well?
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Suko · Trick Member Joined: 13 Jun 2003 Location: Lynnwood, WA

There is only so much within the player's power to keep a community alive. At one point every Pac Man machine that could be found probably had a group of "regular" players. Now there's probably just "that one guy" who always plays it.

Gaming communities fade and evolve over time. The Street Fighter community has been going strong since SFII hit over a 15 years ago. This is probably because of a combination of good games being released regularly, a continuing interest from both new and old players, and the availability of play locations world wide.

While we have no power over what Konami chooses to give us (or take away from us...ITG), we do have our part. The best advice I can give anyone who wants to see this community survive is simple; don't be a dick. You heard me. Stop it. No one wants you to pwn them at the game, just so you have your chance to play. No one likes dancing to an obviously good player who simply scowls at you until you get off THEIR machine. Being friendly, supportive, and open to people who do try out the game is key. If they had a positive experience when they played, then they'll likely come back.

I started trying to get to know the local players better (both the good and bad ones) in my town, and eventually I was able to get a community going. Before you knew it we were rocking out on our ITG machine like it was 2003 all over again.

The key to a community is the social aspect, so don't hesitate to get to know your fellow players. Even if they're not very good when you meet them, that doesn't mean they won't get better and kick your arse some day!
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PureBlue · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:21 pm Post subject:

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sheep · Trick Member Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Location: Victoria, BC

With r21 / hacked dedis you also have a practically unlimited songlist. DDR can't compare to an r21'd ITG machine in terms of variety.

Da-Risin-Smoke · Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:35 am Post subject:

juuni · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 4:56 pm Post subject:

__ · Trick Member Joined: 28 Mar 2002

I've been trying to encourage growth from the beginners and intermediate players - some have embraced the idea and some just wanna keep scaring them off.

If you see someone who is learning how to play and they are pretty new to the game, I really hope you encourage them to stay and play with you.

It's really hard keeping new people to the scene...

NAOKi SYNDROME · Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 12:21 am Post subject:

DDR is like a MMO that completely relies on your rage against the shark and the community. The system, as far as addictive cycles are concerned, is fairly bad.

Amen to the anti-elitist blurb.
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DAVE101 · Trick Member Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Location: Indiana

ITG is dying but DDR is not.
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DahrkDaiz · Trick Member Joined: 07 Mar 2004

Another part of the community getting stronger is the willingness of new players to socialize with much better players. I've been automatically stereo typed as an elitist because I play 3-4 hours at a time and I don't speak very much. However, when I do speak, I often offer tips on playing the game and people just don't want to hear me giving them advice on how to play because they don't like to be told they are "wrong". Though when people play Supernova 2 for the first time, they find it helpful that I show them how to navigate through the menus and what play style to choose.

Da-Risin-Smoke · Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:47 pm Post subject:

pleasedon'thurtme · Trick Member Joined: 29 Jul 2008 Location: Earth

You know, I have actually thought of names of parodies to Guitar Hero -- Bagpipe Buddy, Mandolin Maniac, Cello Chum, Piano Protagonist, Tambourine Tyrant, Lyre Lunatick, Accordian Allstar, Uber Ukele, etc.

Considering current rates, trends, and other factors, can we predict where Dance Dance Revolution and In The Groove will be in a certain number of years -- how long do we have until the arcade cabinets are no longer available?
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PureBlue · Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:30 am Post subject:

YOU FORGOT THIS ONE:

Cowbell Savior.

I'm sure they'll still make the games for a while (Sonic games are still being made if that says anything

), but arcades might stop buying the arcade machines and the series might turn into a home version-only game.

Da-Risin-Smoke · Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:54 pm Post subject:

Sonick92 · Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:30 am Post subject:

Konami is a bunch of greedy money stealers. Extreme machines were clearly bootleg.(as it says on the screen after you put in your credit) You know....DDR US was the only patented 4-panel dancing game in the US. Konami clearly announced a stop to the production of DDR after DDREX. The people of RoXor and Andamiro teamed up to make a 4-panel dancing game that did it right. Konami caught onto it's success because it hurt their market. When a company makes a failing game their patent shouldn't be valid. On top of that...they announced the stop in production. How unfair is it to stop a genre of gaming just so they could milk the money??

Now its time to wait for Konami to go after Positive Gaming in Europe.