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Gary13579
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0.  Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:34 pm Post subject: Buying a metal pad - halp? |
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I'm starting ITG for misc. reasons, bought a soft pad even though I knew it would be bad... it's really starting to cause problems though. I'm getting into 4 and 5 songs, and the pad just can't keep up.
It seems like the major competition atm is Cobalt Flux vs MyMyBox vs Afterburner. I'm really leaning towards the Cobalt Flux, because this is $300 after all... I want it to last forever.
I don't plan on playing PIU, but since the CF supports it that's a nice plus.
I'm playing on carpet, I've heard this is a problem for metal pads. The carpet isn't that soft (it's a good 10+ years old), in fact it's pretty hard. Would it still cause cracking?
I also need some suggestions on how to handle 1/8th and 1/16th steps. I'm just starting to run into them and bombs, bombs I can deal with but I have a hard time getting 1/8th steps. I'm thinking this is partly because of the pad not being able to register fast enough, not sure though. |
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DAVE101
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| 1. Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:14 am Post subject: Re: Buying a metal pad - halp? |
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| Gary13579 wrote: | It seems like the major competition atm is Cobalt Flux vs MyMyBox vs Afterburner. I'm really leaning towards the Cobalt Flux, because this is $300 after all... I want it to last forever.
I don't plan on playing PIU, but since the CF supports it that's a nice plus. |
With newer cobalt fluxes you have to purchase an additional control box to allow the center panel to function. I'd also recommend staying clear of the after burner.
| Gary13579 wrote: | | I also need some suggestions on how to handle 1/8th and 1/16th steps. I'm just starting to run into them and bombs, bombs I can deal with but I have a hard time getting 1/8th steps. I'm thinking this is partly because of the pad not being able to register fast enough, not sure though. |
People play custom 15 block songs with soft pads. I was able to play 10 footers before my two Konami soft pads went to garbage. Save your money until you can play on expert.
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Gary13579
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| 2. Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:37 pm Post subject: Re: Buying a metal pad - halp? |
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| DAVE101 wrote: | | Gary13579 wrote: | It seems like the major competition atm is Cobalt Flux vs MyMyBox vs Afterburner. I'm really leaning towards the Cobalt Flux, because this is $300 after all... I want it to last forever.
I don't plan on playing PIU, but since the CF supports it that's a nice plus. |
With newer cobalt fluxes you have to purchase an additional control box to allow the center panel to function. I'd also recommend staying clear of the after burner. |
I read about that too, meh.
| DAVE101 wrote: | | Gary13579 wrote: | | I also need some suggestions on how to handle 1/8th and 1/16th steps. I'm just starting to run into them and bombs, bombs I can deal with but I have a hard time getting 1/8th steps. I'm thinking this is partly because of the pad not being able to register fast enough, not sure though. |
People play custom 15 block songs with soft pads. I was able to play 10 footers before my two Konami soft pads went to garbage. Save your money until you can play on expert. |
I'm not the kind of person who quits because they're lazy/don't think they can do it. Waiting till I can do expert songs on a soft pad, to buy a hard pad just seems... ridiculous imo. |
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DAVE101
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| 3. Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:17 am Post subject: |
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I'm just saying, a lot of people lose interest...
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| 4. Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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the softpads are ok if you mod them correctly... I would do that for now
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Gary13579
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| 5. Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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| infamous360 wrote: | | the softpads are ok if you mod them correctly... I would do that for now |
It seems not anymore.
I've started getting good and can pass 5 step songs, getting much better at hitting 1/8th steps.... buuuuut my pad is ghosting really bad (that's the proper term right?).
I have to hold my foot off the pad for waaay longer than I should for it to register me as off the pad. At first I figured it was really just me still being on the pad, but it's not. When I went back to the main screen of ITG my right arrow was being held down, which means the pad really is going to poopy.
So, Cobalt Flux still the best? I've got enough money to waste on one, just don't want to get something that's crap 
Edit: Gave the softpad yet another shot, it's impossible to play on. The steps are sticking for a good couple tenths of a second, |
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DAVE101
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| 6. Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:01 am Post subject: |
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If you get a metal pad, keep in mind you will have to play in shoes. I went down a foot/block level when I started playing with shoes.
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Gary13579
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| 7. Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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Still, which pad should I get  ? |
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DARREN HAYEZ
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| 8. Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:57 pm Post subject: |
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I'm enjoying my Afterburner so far, but there's nothing to say it won't run into the usual problems in the future. I bought it barely used for only $130 though. I don't know if I'd pay full price for a new one with their not so stellar track record.
Just my two cents.
I'm not a fan of Cobalt Fluxes, because I like regular arcade style recessed panels, not something I have to add stuff to to make it arcade style. And at your current 5 block skill level, I don't know if it's worth spending the money at the moment. But that's just my opinion. I went through like, three softpads before I finally moved up to a hard foam pad, and then just last week got a metal pad.
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BAGGER VANCE
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| 9. Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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if your looking for a good pad, i have an excellent foam pad for sale right now. these things last a good while and i really loved them when i played DDR on a regular bases.
http://www.ddrfreak.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=130716 |
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