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::Step Artist Bio + Updates::
Before I get to the updates, I just wanna tell a little bit about myself, so for any of the new people that aren't familiar with my stuff, you can learn about it here.
I first got stepmania in 2005, which was 2 years after I got my first DDR game (DDRMAX). Since I took a liking to the game, and was at the point of my addiction to it that I wanted to make my own charts (since I practiced on edit mode), I figured I could see what I could come up with as far as original material was concerned. I even remember the very first song I made steps for. It was Dust Man's Theme (Arranged) from Megaman 4. I already knew how to edit audio files, so that part was a breeze. My dream was to become a really good step artist and keep the fun factor that (at the time) DDR had. But I didnt want to release it publicly untill I was sure of myself that I was ready. Months passed, and i still tinkered with a few more songs and charts. Alot of drama and bullshit was going on in my life at the time so I rarely had any chance to be focused on them. Then i heard about Stepmania having their first StepMix contest. I immediately jumped at the chance and submitted Blue Fever. The file got so many hits that people were uploading videos of them playing it on youtube. That's when I knew I had a talent for this, and even though I did not win the contest, it was more of a learning experience for me. And ever since that year, I have made countless of SM Files, few of which are hosted by other people. Aside from my stepmix submissions, I made 4 packs in 2006 (CMG's Firsts, The Second Coming, The Third Chapter, & The Fourth Semester), which marked my appearance as being a recognized Step Artist among the other popular ones. Then a year later, I made one huge pack for 2007, which set the record for being the biggest SM File pack evenr made. 2008 was supposed to be even bigger for me, however, certain events that were taking place on certain communities forced me to take a break and lay low for a bit, which didnt last very long because the response i kept getting from people that wanted me back was overwhelming, so here i am now, still making SM Files for my TRUE fans, and curious newcomers. My style of stepping has always been "original", and by that I mean that I treat my SM Files as if i were to treat a drawing. It can't be just a copy of someone elses style, although my goal is to create something that is a mix of DDR and ITG combined. Like art, it has to represent yourself... every piece of art work has it's own personality and expression, and thats exactly what i incorperate to my step charts. I only wish that everyone else would see it the way i do, but alas... it is a generation where 90% of the players seek to find "the most difficult stepchart ever", using cheap gimmics, and making it out to be a serious competitive business. meanwhile the other 10% (including myself) that strive on having a good time rather then making a name are the ones that get ridiculed for our believes. BUT, thats another story for another time. Simply put, that when you play my sm files, whether on pad or KB (keyboard), you will experience something "unique" about them that will keep you coming for more. If you want something fresh, approved for all skill levels, and that is fun, then my files are for you.
ANYWHO, now that i got the boring stuff out of the way (lol), its time to talk about what you really came here to see. First thing I HAVE to mention is that a friend of mine from DDRPlace, BarX, is holding a 90's Dance pack (PAD FILES ONLY), and of course I am involved in this. Why? Simple... I had planned to step 90's dance songs anyway for my 2009 pack, so what better way to kill two birds with one stone, then to help him out. Two catches to this 90's pack of his though. 1. It's a "VS" pack, and for those of you that have played the KBMP 1.5 pack, you already know what I am talking about. But for the rest of you that don't, basically a sm file artist picks a difficult they wanna make steps for, but every single difficult will act as if it was made for heavy/challenge. As of right now, BarX picked light difficulty and already made two charts for "Be My Lover" and "Tonight Is The Night", both cool charts that keep you on your toes (BML is 10, TITN is 9). I picked standard difficulty, and made a hard 9 chart for "This Is Your Night". 2. The songs are going to be long versions, which i questioned because eventually you start to run out of ideas which leads to really repetitive charts, but in Canada (where he lives) long versions seem to be the "in" thing. However, my version of "This Is Your Night" for my 2009 pack will be edited for length, so you won't have to worry bout that. For those of you that want more info bout the pack, check out the post on DDRPlace http://ddrplace.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1
Speaking of packs, Otaku's Dream is another target on my monitor, simply because their VGMix is almost at it's deadline (October 30th), and not only did i submit three files for it (Doh-T, Aftermath, & (Take Me To) The Next Level), but i also made a collab file with kirbykid1 (A.K.A. Captain Haruhi), making the video graphics and beginner + challenge stepcharts. He did light - heavy. Hopefully those files will make the O.K. list by the judges, and if they do, keep an eye out for it's release cause those three files (three because I'm not including the collab) is just a taste of things to come for my 2009 pack... specially Doh-T. its the only song in the pack so far that has a challenge chart, and trust me... 14 footer with 800+ steps... all you spread players (and elitist pad players) better brace yourselves.
W.I.P. File(s) Of The Week:
[2009 Original] This Is Your Night
(MAYBE)[2009 Original] Tonight Is The Night
(MAYBE)[2009 Original] Be My Lover
***I say "MAYBE" on both because unless BarX can find more artists to step for the 90's pack, I'll be the one stepping every single standard difficulty***
I first got stepmania in 2005, which was 2 years after I got my first DDR game (DDRMAX). Since I took a liking to the game, and was at the point of my addiction to it that I wanted to make my own charts (since I practiced on edit mode), I figured I could see what I could come up with as far as original material was concerned. I even remember the very first song I made steps for. It was Dust Man's Theme (Arranged) from Megaman 4. I already knew how to edit audio files, so that part was a breeze. My dream was to become a really good step artist and keep the fun factor that (at the time) DDR had. But I didnt want to release it publicly untill I was sure of myself that I was ready. Months passed, and i still tinkered with a few more songs and charts. Alot of drama and bullshit was going on in my life at the time so I rarely had any chance to be focused on them. Then i heard about Stepmania having their first StepMix contest. I immediately jumped at the chance and submitted Blue Fever. The file got so many hits that people were uploading videos of them playing it on youtube. That's when I knew I had a talent for this, and even though I did not win the contest, it was more of a learning experience for me. And ever since that year, I have made countless of SM Files, few of which are hosted by other people. Aside from my stepmix submissions, I made 4 packs in 2006 (CMG's Firsts, The Second Coming, The Third Chapter, & The Fourth Semester), which marked my appearance as being a recognized Step Artist among the other popular ones. Then a year later, I made one huge pack for 2007, which set the record for being the biggest SM File pack evenr made. 2008 was supposed to be even bigger for me, however, certain events that were taking place on certain communities forced me to take a break and lay low for a bit, which didnt last very long because the response i kept getting from people that wanted me back was overwhelming, so here i am now, still making SM Files for my TRUE fans, and curious newcomers. My style of stepping has always been "original", and by that I mean that I treat my SM Files as if i were to treat a drawing. It can't be just a copy of someone elses style, although my goal is to create something that is a mix of DDR and ITG combined. Like art, it has to represent yourself... every piece of art work has it's own personality and expression, and thats exactly what i incorperate to my step charts. I only wish that everyone else would see it the way i do, but alas... it is a generation where 90% of the players seek to find "the most difficult stepchart ever", using cheap gimmics, and making it out to be a serious competitive business. meanwhile the other 10% (including myself) that strive on having a good time rather then making a name are the ones that get ridiculed for our believes. BUT, thats another story for another time. Simply put, that when you play my sm files, whether on pad or KB (keyboard), you will experience something "unique" about them that will keep you coming for more. If you want something fresh, approved for all skill levels, and that is fun, then my files are for you.
ANYWHO, now that i got the boring stuff out of the way (lol), its time to talk about what you really came here to see. First thing I HAVE to mention is that a friend of mine from DDRPlace, BarX, is holding a 90's Dance pack (PAD FILES ONLY), and of course I am involved in this. Why? Simple... I had planned to step 90's dance songs anyway for my 2009 pack, so what better way to kill two birds with one stone, then to help him out. Two catches to this 90's pack of his though. 1. It's a "VS" pack, and for those of you that have played the KBMP 1.5 pack, you already know what I am talking about. But for the rest of you that don't, basically a sm file artist picks a difficult they wanna make steps for, but every single difficult will act as if it was made for heavy/challenge. As of right now, BarX picked light difficulty and already made two charts for "Be My Lover" and "Tonight Is The Night", both cool charts that keep you on your toes (BML is 10, TITN is 9). I picked standard difficulty, and made a hard 9 chart for "This Is Your Night". 2. The songs are going to be long versions, which i questioned because eventually you start to run out of ideas which leads to really repetitive charts, but in Canada (where he lives) long versions seem to be the "in" thing. However, my version of "This Is Your Night" for my 2009 pack will be edited for length, so you won't have to worry bout that. For those of you that want more info bout the pack, check out the post on DDRPlace http://ddrplace.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1
Speaking of packs, Otaku's Dream is another target on my monitor, simply because their VGMix is almost at it's deadline (October 30th), and not only did i submit three files for it (Doh-T, Aftermath, & (Take Me To) The Next Level), but i also made a collab file with kirbykid1 (A.K.A. Captain Haruhi), making the video graphics and beginner + challenge stepcharts. He did light - heavy. Hopefully those files will make the O.K. list by the judges, and if they do, keep an eye out for it's release cause those three files (three because I'm not including the collab) is just a taste of things to come for my 2009 pack... specially Doh-T. its the only song in the pack so far that has a challenge chart, and trust me... 14 footer with 800+ steps... all you spread players (and elitist pad players) better brace yourselves.
W.I.P. File(s) Of The Week:
[2009 Original] This Is Your Night
(MAYBE)[2009 Original] Tonight Is The Night
(MAYBE)[2009 Original] Be My Lover
***I say "MAYBE" on both because unless BarX can find more artists to step for the 90's pack, I'll be the one stepping every single standard difficulty***
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