☆11 Unplayed Song Countermeasures Memo

Aug 26, 2022, 8:00 AM

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Currently, there are 23 unplayed songs in IIDX☆11 (15 of which are scratch-heavy songs).

I'm publishing this memo as a reference for myself, but it might also be helpful to others. Note that I'm not good at scratch-heavy songs, so most of the strategies are for those types of songs.

I haven't played much, so there are some songs that I don't understand well.
I'll update this memo as I progress.

Current Status

According to the ☆12 reference table, my skills are around Hard Level B. According to CPI, my level is around 1550.

I'm really bad at scratch-heavy songs. I can't even get an EX-HARD on HEARTACHE(A) and I fail miserably on songs like 灼熱(H) and バスバス(A). Am I really intermediate?
I've been struggling with scratch-heavy songs since ☆9, so I'll have to start from scratch.

Non-Scratch and Non-SoFla Songs

Χ-DEN

This song has various patterns.

The scratch-heavy parts are short, but there are many recovery sections. You need to ride out the sorrowful denim, the Himiko area, and the final denim section. It's hard, but I won't come up with a specific strategy; I'll just rely on my skills to get through it.

This song is in the INF music pack (PK18).

Critical Crystal

Also known as Criti-Crystal.

This song has scratch-heavy parts, but the simultaneous presses are the difficult parts. There are many sections where you get slowly drained, so I won't come up with a specific strategy; I'll just focus on simultaneous presses.

This song is in the INF music pack (PK7).

V2

This song has a denim-like pattern.

You can get through it by relying on your skills, so I won't come up with a specific strategy.

100% minimoo-G

This song has a mysterious rhythm that goes on forever.

If you can get through this song, you'll be able to stabilize your skills on songs like Himiko(H).

The initial vertical scratch-trill is extremely difficult. The final vertical scratch is also a draining element, so you'll want to conserve your gauge and then go all out.

I'm not sure what strategy to use. Maybe trying not to listen to the music might work?

This song is in the INF music pack.

Beastie Starter

This song has a vertical scratch-trill right before the end.

Compared to 100% minimoo-G, the rhythm is easier to understand, but the density is higher. It's hard to say which one is more difficult.

This song is in the INF music pack (PK3).

Do it!! Do it!!

This song has a vertical scratch.

The pattern depends on the player, so if you can get a good start, you might be able to get through it easily. However, I'll just rely on my skills to get through it, so I'll put it on hold for now.

This song is in the INF music pack.

SoFla Songs

SABER WING

This song is well-known among DDR players.

The BPM changes mainly between 222, 74, and 222. The 444 section has only one scratch, so you can ignore it.

There's a gap before the speed change, so you can change your high-speed setting with the keyboard. I think setting it to 6 times is about right.

This song is in the INF music pack.

Fascination MAXX

This song is also well-known among DDR players and is considered one of the worst songs.

If you can get through it, it'll be really fun.

Many strategies suggest "first, multiply the green numbers by 4." However, with the new high-speed setting, the green numbers are limited to around 1050, even if you try your best. If your green number compatibility is around 300, you won't be able to set it, so you'll need to switch to the classic high-speed setting.

The initial slow section is easy in HYPER mode, but you'll need to refer to CORIVER's video for the ANOTHER mode, which has a scratch-heavy section. This method reduces the SoFla effect, so I'll try practicing it.

This song is in the INF music pack.

Scratch and Keyboard

m1dy Deluxe

The scratch-heavy parts are relatively short, and you just need to endure for 8 measures. There are many vertical scratches.

This song is in the INF music pack (PK7).

BRAINSTORM

Please don't make me do the scratch-trill.

This song is in the INF music pack (PK7).

End-of-Song Scratches

Just a Little Smile

The scratch-heavy parts are divided into two sections.

The latter half has a lot of scratches, so you'll need to rely on your memory and recognition.

This song is in the INF music pack.

Digitank System

This song has slow scratches.

The scratch-heavy section is 16 measures long, and you'll need to endure until the end. There are many recovery sections before the difficult part.

27th style

The opening is all about endurance.

This song has a lot of scratch-heavy elements.

This song is not in the INF music pack.

naughty girl@Queen's Palace (L)

This song has relatively good compatibility with scratches.

The cuts are easy to understand, so that's a plus.

This song is not in the INF music pack.

rough percussionythm

This song has local scratch-heavy parts.

It's easy to recover, which is a relief.

This song is not in the INF music pack.

CHECKING YOU OUT

This song is a familiar one.

In HYPER mode, you can get through it with around BP10-20.

The latter half has a 16-measure scratch-heavy section, and the final 3 measures return to normal. If you want to get through it, you should try to adjust your timing early on. If you're aiming for HARD, you can just rely on your skills.

SoFla doesn't matter; it's all about getting through the scratches.

This song is in the INF music pack.

IDC feat.REVERBEE (Mo'Cuts Ver)

This song has scratches.

In HYPER mode, it's around BP60.

If you're bad at scratches, you won't be able to get through it. Let's try harder from HYPER mode.

This song is in the INF music pack (PK18).

Beat Juggling Mix

This song has scratches and SoFla.

The speed changes are subtle, making it a difficult song.

The big change is from 105 to 188, so I'll just give up and rely on my skills. However, the speed changes before that are subtle, so I'll need to be careful.

This song is in the INF music pack.

花冠 feat.Aikapin

This song has scratches and SoFla.

The clear rate for ☆11 is the worst class.

In HYPER mode, it's around BP60.

Let's aim for ☆12. The song is good, though.

The speed changes are in two stages: the opening 5 measures are at 83, and then it changes to 165. The final 17 measures are at 180.

When I tried it, it looked the same even when the speed changed from 165 to 180. When it changes to 165, I'll just rely on my skills and recover in the middle.

SoFla doesn't matter; it's all about getting through the scratches.

This song is in the INF music pack (PK17).

Theory

This song has scratches.

SoFla is present, but the main part is the 146 opening, so gear changes are unnecessary.

First, I'll need to get through the scratches.

This song is not in the INF music pack.

灼熱 Pt.2 Long Train Running

This song has scratches.

I don't know what to do, so I'll think about it after I've cleared the other songs.

This song is in the INF music pack (ST2).

SAMURAI-Scramble

This song has scratches.

It's clearly impossible, so I'll think about it after I've cleared the other songs.

This song is in the INF music pack (PK12).

ベィスドロップ・フリークス (L)

This is the end.

I'll probably be stuck on this song until the end.

This song is not in the INF music pack.

Already Cleared Songs

D

The first half has a speed change from 120 to 240, and then it settles down to 175 after the CN section. When it doubles, it's hard to see, but the 120 section is long, so I'll just rely on my skills and get through it. There's a 1-beat gap after the CN section, so I'll use that to get through it.

The second half has speed changes, but there's a 1/2-beat gap after the CN section, so I can get through it.

Basically, I'll just rely on my skills and get through it. I referred to PEACE's video for this method.

This song also has a difficult vertical scratch section after the SoFla section. If you fail, you'll die, so it's all about getting through it with your skills.

This song is in the INF music pack.

卑弥呼

This song is familiar.

SoFla is present, but in HYPER mode, the slow section isn't that strong. The first slow section has a lot of damage, so I'll just focus on getting through the final slow section.

In HYPER mode, the mysterious vertical scratch section (24 measures before the end) is extremely difficult. After that, there's a V-like section that drains your gauge, and then you enter the slow section. If you can get through the first slow section, it's all about your skills.

The mysterious vertical scratch section is difficult, and I'm not sure why I can't get through it. I feel like I'm just hitting the notes randomly without recognizing them. If I get too caught up, it's dangerous, so I'll come back to it after I've cleared the other ☆11 songs.

This song is in the INF music pack.

Ah Hah Yeah

The speed changes are 115, 230, 115, 230, and they're all long, so gear changes are necessary. There's no time to spare, but the keyboard isn't that strong, so I'll just rely on my skills and get through it.

This song is not in the INF music pack.

References

Thanks for the help!