I’ve been participating in International Timing League Online for the past few years. It’s a remote StepMania tournament that runs from March until June with a focus on personal improvement: while there are winners, there are over a thousand other participants who are trying to reach their own personal goals or maybe outdo their rivals.… Continue reading ITL Online 2024: 450k
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StepMania pack: Siriusmo Stepped
I’ve been working on and off for about three years on this pack, and it’s finally complete! Siriusmo Stepped is a collection of 15 songs for StepMania, with music by Siriusmo, and steps by me. This is an ITG-style pack with a +9ms bias, containing full single lowers and plentiful tech. (See the README for… Continue reading StepMania pack: Siriusmo Stepped
StepMania simfile: Dance the Night
I’ve been working on new StepMania simfiles, and I completed one I’m happy with! This is the first simfile I’ve released since 2006 – a bit has changed in terms of step chart meta since then, but I’ve been doing everything I can to catch up. My son (novice player) and wife (hard player) and… Continue reading StepMania simfile: Dance the Night
How to Connect Arcade Dance Pads to a PC
When you buy standalone dance pads that originally came with a Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), Pump it Up (PIU), or an In the Groove (ITG) machine, you’ll need a way to connect them to a modern PC so you can play StepMania or similar games. This post lists some boards you can install inside your… Continue reading How to Connect Arcade Dance Pads to a PC
DDR at Home FAQs
Introduction Playing DDR and other dance games at home is a fun and effective form of exergaming! With an endless music selection and skill ceiling, as well as a vibrant and helpful online community, it’s a fulfilling hobby with a rather low barrier to entry. This post answers some of the most common questions posed… Continue reading DDR at Home FAQs
How to Convert a DDR Cabinet for StepMania
Note: This guide adapts lots of info and verbatim passages from this archived guide. If you’ve recently bought — or are looking for — a DDR cabinet, you are likely interested in adding more songs to it. One of the most popular approaches is to connect it up to a PC so you can run… Continue reading How to Convert a DDR Cabinet for StepMania
DDR Online Resources
I regularly check out a lot of sites and servers that provide me with helpful DDR information! This is not an exhaustive guide; it’s just the stuff that I use. News & General Info DDRCommunity – DDR-related news, guides, and more. Also has its own resources list Zenius -I- vanisher – BEMANI news, the most… Continue reading DDR Online Resources
Types of DDR Cabinets and PCBs
The following is a list of types of DDR cabinets and PCBs. It’s probably not exhaustive but it should cover the majority of hardware you’ll find in the wild. Cabinets Generation 1 Generation 1 cabinets can be identified by their 29” CRT display and marquee that sits atop the base with two legs. While different… Continue reading Types of DDR Cabinets and PCBs