Discussion with a pro Japanese player: DJ NORI DARQs 2021-07-18 | I was granted the amazing opportunity to sit down with one of the active competitiors in the Bemani Pro League Dj NORI: a member of Team Silk Hat who has been given the nickname "Mr Data" due to his incredible contributions to the still used BPI system. In this video we discuss NORI's origins and growth from a humble country player to joining one of Japan's premiere pro league teams. We also touch upon cultural differences between IIDX in Japan and the West as well as his experiences so far with the BEMANI Pro league.Thankyou again to NORI for taking the time out to have this discussion. Also thanks to EXAG0N for assisting with translation where needed.You can follow NORI over on his twitter:twitter.com/norimiso?lang=enChapter breakdown:Introduction: (0:00)Growing up with Beatmania: (1:35)Casual to competitive change: (16:00)Motivation: (21:55)BPI: (25:40)IIDX Difficulty growth: (42:00)IIDX popularity: (53:45)BPL: (55:50)Use of BPL strategy cards: (1:04:25)High level community & influence on BPL: (1:12:55)Future expansion of BPL and global competition: (1:22:15)Switch/spring setups: (1:38:19)Potential IIDX BPL participants: (1:45:47)Stengths/weakensses: (1:50:22)Konami lightning model controller: (1:55:12)Conclusion: (1:58:56)
Discuss w/ DARQs: IIDX in Asia with Wisely DARQs 2021-06-27 | In this IIDX discussion we sit down with Wisely from Singapore to talk about the game from the perspective of a high level gachi player. Wisely offers depth and insight into the various elements of the game including tackling density, scratches and his speciality, charge notes. Wisely also talks about perceptions of the modern IIDX era evaluating both the pros and cons of modern IIDX. Hopefully you all enjoy listening to Wisely as much as I enjoyed speaking to him :)Catching up/introduction to eachother: (0:00)Wisely's beginnings & O2 Jam: (1:30)Arcade's and culture in Singapore: (6:27)IIDX setups & clean technique: (24:00)Reading speed & Green/white number: (37:00)Scratching advice: (41:34)Lightning model vs Home setups: (45:30)Lane size: (54:28)Asian IIDX communities (57:00)Noodles a.k.a Long notes: (1:07:10)Gaps in LN difficulty levels: (1:15:10)Opinions on IIDX direction: (1:24:13)Other non-music games: (1:39:44)Conclusion: (1:45:32)
Discuss w/ DARQs: Fitness VS Rhythm games with Jordan Yeoh DARQs 2021-06-20 | Today I had the amazing opportunity of sitting down with one of the big names of fitness to talk about his passion for music games. In this discussion Jordan offers some background into his history with music games as well as big insights into playing IIDX from a health and fitness perspective.You can catch more interviews like this live on twitch:twitch.tv/darqsssCheck out Jordan's fitness content on his youtube channel:Introduction: (0:00)Beatmania history: (1:30)O2Jam Competitive career: (15:20)Retirement from O2Jam: Moving back to IIDX (26:20)Focus on fitness: (28:17)Rhythm game influence: (33:03)Fitness perspective of IIDX: (37:19)IIDX Diet: (40:11)Training smart: (44:05)Injury & KKM*: (50:57)DDR vs conventional cardio: (58:45)Training for IIDX/Over-reaching: (1:04:39)Final questions/conclusion: (1:13:05)
Discuss w/ DARQs IIDX : Catching up with PHN!X DARQs 2021-06-12 | A casual call with the best IIDX player in America DJ PHN!X. Alongside reminiscing about the old days Matt also offers some insight into changes in both mentality and approaches he has taken over the past 7 years. Please enjoy this as you work, drive or relax. -- Watch live at twitch.tv/darqsssintro: (0:00)Catch up: (7:45)PHN!X Japanese Trips: (12:23) Arena & Revivals and Leggendarias: (25:05)INFINITAS vs AC + Phoenix Wan: (31:42)IIDX Cabinet ownership & BMS: (39:25)Visual timing/Green number & Offset: (43:14)State of top level IIDX play: (1:00:11)Technique & hitting keys correctly: (1:09:22)Growth of Bemani in the west: (1:12:20)Conclusion/Doggo emergency: (1:26:30)
Why I retired from IIDX: A reflective discussion on the state of the game DARQs 2021-06-09 | I figured I'd do a bit of a push to revive my channel and offer some insight into why I've taken a significant step back from the game. Hopefully this sheds some light onto where I am with IIDX.
AusDDREvents: Aus DDR-beque seasonal signoff DARQs 2021-04-18 | The finale/run down of the recent AusDDREvents seasonal competition: Aus DDR-Beque.The stream will go over the seasonal themes, analytics, rankings, rewards and announcements for other upcoming events.Join in on the Australian DDR Seasonals via out website:ausddrevents.comGet notified about event related info via twitter:twitter.com/AusddrEJoin the AusDDREvents community via our discord:discord.gg/tszNVpZ93X
AusDDREvents: AUS DDR-Beque season sign-off stream DARQs 2021-04-17 | A conclusion stream for the AusDDREvents Season. This will include seasonal statistics, final leaderboards, overall rankings, rewards and plans moving forward.Join in on the seasonal events via the ausddrevents website:ausddrevents.comCheck up on event info via Twitter:twitter.com/AusddrEJoin the DDR events community via discord:discord.gg/RgDRw66RVk
FF9 - Part 13 - SUCH DEVISTATION!! DARQs 2020-10-24 | Part 13 of my FF9 playthroughBroadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at twitch.tv/darqsss
FF9 - Part 12 - Back to mistys gym continent DARQs 2020-10-18 | Part 12 of my FF9 playthroughBroadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at twitch.tv/darqsss
FF9 - Part 11 - You gotta do the cooking by the book! DARQs 2020-10-15 | Part 11 of my FF9 playthroughBroadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at twitch.tv/darqsss
FF9 - Part 10 - Puurrr ekksents ull deeeeh DARQs 2020-10-07 | Part 10 of my FFIX playthrough -- Watch live at twitch.tv/darqsss
FF9 - Part 9 - Give me THUNDERRRR DARQs 2020-10-07 | Part 9 of my FF9 playthrough including Ramush and the escape from Alexandria.Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at twitch.tv/darqsss
FF9 - Part 8 Cleyra feat more ... DARQs 2020-10-05 | Part 8 of my FF9 playthrough including the Cleyra segment. Enjoy!Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at twitch.tv/darqsss
FF9 - Part 7 treno town run around DARQs 2020-10-03 | The 7th part of my FF9 playtrhough Starting off Disc 2!!Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at twitch.tv/darqsss
FF9 - Part 6 Marsh-mellow hello! DARQs 2020-10-02 | Part 6 of my FF9 playtrhough including Qu's Marsh and Gizmalukes GrottoBroadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at twitch.tv/darqsss
FF9 - Part 5 Monster hunter!!! DARQs 2020-10-01 | Part 5 of my FF9 playthrough including festival of the hunt and some grinding.Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at twitch.tv/darqsss
FF9 - Part 4: Lindblunder (oops!!) DARQs 2020-09-29 | Part 4 of my FF9 playthrough including Lindblum and some err....training XDBroadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at twitch.tv/darqsss
FF9 - Part 3 burakku majjikku DARQs 2020-09-29 | Part 3 od my FF9 playtrhough. Here we go through the Dali section of disc 1. Come check it out!Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at twitch.tv/darqsss
FF9 - Part 2 Moguri bogaloo DARQs 2020-09-28 | Part 2 of my FF9 playthrough 20 years after the initial release. This covered the evil forest and a little bit of Dali.Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at twitch.tv/darqsss
FF9 - Part 1 Coming back after 20 years. Moguri mod WOW! DARQs 2020-09-26 | Part 1 of my FF9 playthrough -- Watch live at twitch.tv/darqsss
IIDX INFINITAS: feat. animal crossing in the backgrond DARQs 2020-05-04 | Just the usual stream thing
AusDDREvents: ORA20 Conclusion and announcements DARQs 2019-08-20 | Finalising Outback Road for A20 and nofiying players on whats happening from here
