IOSYS (TOUHOU) EVENT

[Nocturne]

Oh ye sun. It's time to get stepping to it.

After multiple meetings and gatherings between staff and associated management, it's come to a clear choice that another event to boost morale and keep circulation of traffic to Thirdstyle was in order. There were multiple choices debated upon, and this event, being one of them, was decided to be one of the more feasible and fun ideas tossed around. So here it is ladies and gentleman, we give you, The IOSYS (TOUHOU) EVENT!

IOSYS is a group of musicians hailing from Sapporo, Japan, who share an common interest of primarily producing remixes of songs that are featured in the Touhou Project video games series. Founded in October 10, 1998, IOSYS claims not to be signed to a label, however, they prefer to release their works through other "dojin" channels as well as on their own site. While producing music of all the same conceptual themes, their musical style is still very diverse, ranging from easy-listening, to humorous and comical, to even hard-hitting-high-octane party mixes.

Type: Doujin Group / Independent
Staff: ARM , Yoshimi Youno, uno, Hakase, Shyuichi Tatsunami, Shatyou, Arima.Y, iTOK, aikorin, pesu, Natsu Iwasugi, Nyarubaanyu, yohine, D.watt, Ayu, quim, void, Hikura, Yuka, GIGYO, Ore-1, Izabel, minami

Arrangers of IOSYS (notable for proper crediting when placed in game)

• ARM (Armageddong Records)
• iTOK, かずとく — (Arrange, assistant)
• Arima Y., ジャーマネ — (Arrange, radio personality)
• uno (dieci beats) (also known as Rough Sketch)
• 夕野ヨシミ (younoumi (ユウノウミ))
• D.watt, D.wat., 七条レタス — (Arrange, lyrics (OTAKU-ELITE Recordings))

Preceding events held on Thirdstyle have shown that ample planning and time scheduling should be intact and enforced to greater ensure a better quality event. In response, we will be appointing multiple judges to check works sent between emails and judges/administrators. Your file will not only have to pass one judges verdicts, but as well, must pass two of the three main judges. This not in it's literal being as there may be exceptional times where both accepting judges overlook details the third judge happens to point out. In any case, you must be able to receive good judgments from all three judges, so aim to appease the judge's notes from all three main judges. That being said, any notable required fixes to offset or mis-rhythms will still have to be fixed regardless if that file still happens to receive accepting verdicts from the judges. It may still be an accept, but you should attempt to read the notes and fix anything that you feel can be fixed right away. In the event that a main judge so happens to experience technical/IRL difficulties with judgment submissions, the following two Backup Judges's notes will be placed in primary judging. All judges will be required to send notes for every song on every chart, so do not volunteer unless you are willing to work diligently and commit. Make sure to be mindful of your schedule as well, you might neglectfully forgot about prior plans before volunteering. Check your schedule, and make sure you are free enough for the job.

Main Judges

• Nocturne
• TBA
• TBA

Backup Judges

• TBA
• TBA

Unofficial Song List (The song list will be posted, however the release order will not be as following)

• Kisler (Hakurei Shrine [Neighborhood Association Marching Song])
• RubberChickin (Power of Dream [Night Fever Refix])
• Ichliebekase (Accept Bloody Fate)
• Krunkykai22 (Pupil of Frenzy)
• Nocturne (Midnight Lightning Bolt)
• Fenril (タイヨウノマキナ "Roh Sun Makina")
• Housekeeper (Act 2 'That DJ Rocks the Underground')
• Jonny (Caramelldansen [IOSYS REMIX])
• Shiki (Vampire Ru Indoor Play)
• Zero (Re: Special Ability Mainly to Manipulate the Floor)
• Yoshl (Phantasmagoria Mystical Expectation)

If you see your name on here and have decided to choose another song instead, comment on the forums here and notify us for the change. If you do not see your name on here and would like to step something for this event, post in here and select which song you would like to reserve as soon as possible to keep the ball rolling. It will make this event and your time for stepping much greater. Thank you for reading, more information on the way! Questions, Comments, Concerns? Post in this thread!

From Ichliebekase: "Alrighty guys, let's get this rolling! We have made a new email for all ThirdStyle events, so all of your files should be sent to thirdstyleevents@gmail.comwhenever you are finished with your files!"

IOSYS SITE (Works): http://www.iosysos.com/works/

P.S. Due to restricted permissions upon IOSYS' request, ALL SONGS MUST BE CUT IN LENGTH, NO FULL LENGTH SONGS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Thank you. If you also happen to find a song fitting the Touhou theme under a different artist, we may consider using your file. Your only clear cut shot at having your file in game for this event is to submit a file using a song by IOSYS that has not been claimed already. This event is not only for simfilers, all members willing to step are welcome!

[ichliebekase]

NOTES:

Power of Dream (RubberChickin)

I’d add at least 1 second of silence to this, just to be on the safe side. I know you don’t start on beat 1 measure 1, but to be on the safe side with the beat 0 issue, please add at least 1 second.

Also, it might be noticeable, but the order that I judged these was hard, beginner, medium, easy. You might notice it within the notes, just thought I’d point it out in case something appears weird.

Final note, I threw in some suggestions that may seem subjective, you don’t have to do them if you don’t want to, but I thought I’d point out some things I saw.


Hard: light accept
- I see why you don't have 17.69 (and similar sounds) as a hand, but only having it as a jump doesn't help differentiate it from the regular claps. Try to keep the big toned noises as one thing (hands) and the claps as another (jumps) throughout this section.
- 16th at 36.11 should actually be after the blue note (at 36.27 instead)
- Not sure if intentional but missed buzz at 58.86.
- When the vocals come in, I like how you have the background echos as white, but you missed some starting around 75.36.
- Clap at 74.02, 79.36, could/should be a jump.
- Could have stepped the little bell as well starting at 103.02.
- Overall it's pretty solid, enjoyable, and not overdone.

Medium: accept
- 56.69, the hold and the note are hit on the same hand, would be nice if this was an up. 57.02 isn’t that big of an issue because it’s at the tail of the hold.
- ^ similar occurrences at 59.02 (that’s the start of the hold), 61.69, 64.36, keep an eye out for them. They’re not a super pressing issue in medium, but it helps in cleaning it up a little.
- As a suggestion, I pointed out you missed the buzz at 58.86 in hard, you could make this a small hold if you choose to step it fully in hard.
- 68.02, hold maybe? You have it in hard and it won’t really add any extra difficulty.
- THIS IS A HIGHLY SUBJECTIVE NOTE. Starting at 80.36, these holds require you to hold down your pointer (inner) fingers with notes on the middle (outer) fingers (in reference to the spread play style). This is solely a suggestion, but having the hold be on the middle fingers leaves the pointer fingers to do more work, which could be considered easier. Plus, visually, you have all of the moving notes together. I’m not deducting points at all because of this, it’s really just a suggestion as a player (because I do throw out tips from the player perspective, because that’s who we step for; players, not judges).
- 100.02, the two consecutive holds, separate them a bit more, like a 16th apart on medium? Leaves a bit more breathing room.
- Overall, I really liked this. There are a few holds/notes that could be cleaned up, but I still accept this because I did throw a considerable amount of subjectivity in this (and I do apologize if I seemed like an ass at all xD)

Easy: conditional
- 15.02 missed hold
- 25.19 should be a hold, 25.36 should not.
- 54.02, 56.69, 64.69 refer to hold/note on same hand crap I keep saying. (It’s more of an issue on easy and beginner.)
- 80.36, 84.69, 92.19, 102.86 ^
- Another suggestion, follow the little bell tune starting at 102.86? Something different.
- Another instance of just cleaning up some holds, did very nice. I’d like to see the holds more cleaned up in this chart though because easy is supposed to be for noobs moving up into the good stuff.



Beginner: light reject
First note: 0.36
Last note: 113.19
Total time: 112.83
Total notes: 207
NPS: 1.8346

- 26.27, one lone 16th in this run until 42.27? There are a few more times that you could put the 16th in like you did but you didn't. Choose one or the other.
- 82.36 you start to hike up the difficulty a little bit, and 82.69 is actually harder than easy (full 8th note run when in easy, it has a hold instead of a full run). Tone this section down a bit.
- On the beginner difficulty especially, you don't want to have a hold with notes that are hit by the same hand as the hold. For example, you don't want to be holding [2] (down) and have to press [1] (left) at the same time. This occurs at 84.19, 86.86, 92.19, 94.86, and 102.86.
- Fix up these sections, it should help lower your NPS too a little bit.

[Nocturne]

Power Of Dream (RubberChickin)

Spoiler!

(T) Technique - sim author's skills in pattern manipulation
(S) Sync - offset, BPM shifts, no misrhythms (obvious errors)
(I) Interpretation/Expression - creativity and imagination in translating the music, evoking meaningfulness in the file
(E) Engagement - fun, replayable and shows no signs of dragging the player along
(F) Flow - matching scales/chord progression, proper structure to the file, good transitions


KEY:

T/S/I/E/F/(A) = Technique/Sync/Interpretation & Expression/Engagement/Flow/(Additional deductions/additions)
optional notes and not required changes
Serious errors.
Additional deductions.
Minimum acceptance: 12/15

Power Of Dream [Night Refix] (RubberChickin)
-> Good to Zoom 13

Hard: 2/3/3/3/3/(-1) [13/15]
-intro to 25.966 great build-up. nothing wrong.
-28.263 missing jump
-29.930 jump should probably be on the 4th below at 30.263
-33.596 missing jump
-35.263 since there's an increase in kick time, you could put jumps every 8th for these two measure until the free and trill.
-36.513, 31.346 missing 16th.
-36.930, 38.930 jump.
-40.596 jump should probably be on the 4th below at 40.930
-41.596 this measure can have 16ths filling it since there's a build-up of swell.
-42.013 16th here.
-43.680 not sure if 16th belongs here, sounds ghosted.
-45.263 good jumps.
-45.930 Variate the jump patterns a little
-47.263 Perfectly acceptable for drum kicks, but make it variated jumpchains to signify a build-up of sound.
-56.430 missing 8th.
-64.513 missing 16th
-At this section starting around here when the drums pick up double-time, I would add more jumps.
-67.180 missing 16th
-68.430 missing 8th
-71.263 fill this section with 8ths to keep pace of the song.
-80.930 this should be a jump instead of 81.263
-83.263 maybe hand for transitional cymbal crash
-85.596 + 85.930, 88.430 + 88.5, 90.930 + 91.263 Bell crashes, should be hands or jumps.
-91.180 missing 16th, these sections repeat again the second time around, listen for them.
-96.596 good jumps, 96.763 should be jump
-99.263 freezes should be jumps or hands, since they're big sounds
-101.930 and 102.263 big noises again, make sure you get all these big noise as jumps
-103.763 no as prominent, maybe single note.
-105.513 missing 16th and 105.763 missing 8th
-108.096 nice roll.
-108.430 missing 8th
-110.846 missing 16th and 111.096 missing 8th
-113.263 variate pattern, random it.

Medium: 2/3/3/3/3/(0) [14/15]
Not gonna lie, I really liked this medium file, in comparison to Hards difficulty, this was alot more lenient on freezes and more on core taps, there was definitely a difficulty drop-off that's visible, so that was a good thing, my only problem is that medium still has long freezes like 80.596, which are restricting your pattern usage and holding back the maximum potential of the file. Just look back over the longest freezes and decide if you want to keep them of if there's another point you can drop them off without the player realizing you dropped it early. Like a natural drop back into the songs pace.

Easy: 2/3/2/3/2/(-1) [11/15]
-28.013 I would move that 16th down to an 8th to make a triplet, patterns like that are a little awkward to put in an easy, but it's your choice. It flows better with triplets.
-28.846 move up to 8th ^
-60.596 This pattern right here is ridiculously trippy for an easy file. :P
-71.263 don't be afraid to add some filler 4ths in to keep the beat.
-82.096 move down to 16th to stay consistent to the pattern you used every time this beat hit.

Overall, this is the least clean file out of the three judged so far, it's cool to cool PR and try out new patterns, but for an easy file i found the "Chaos" of the file to be alot higher than the other charts.



Beginner: 3/2/3/3/2/(-1) [12/15]
first tap: 0.596; last tap: 117.930; total length: 117.33; taps: 204; NPS: 1.74

-26.513 what the hell random 16th? lol Idk how i feel about the other 16ths in the main part...
Overall pretty diffcult for a beginner chart, very on the edge about it, was expecting a straightforward chart from the beginning, but i guess with a few changes, this chart would become fine.

{R} Power Of Dream (RubberChickin)

Spoiler!

(T) Technique - sim author's skills in pattern manipulation
(S) Sync - offset, BPM shifts, no misrhythms (obvious errors)
(I) Interpretation/Expression - creativity and imagination in translating the music, evoking meaningfulness in the file
(E) Engagement - fun, replayable and shows no signs of dragging the player along
(F) Flow - matching scales/chord progression, proper structure to the file, good transitions


KEY:

T/S/I/E/F/(A) = Technique/Sync/Interpretation & Expression/Engagement/Flow/(Additional deductions/additions)
optional notes and not required changes
Serious errors.
Additional deductions.
Minimum acceptance: 12/15

Power Of Dream [Night Refix] (RubberChickin)
-> Good to Zoom 13

Hard: 3/3/3/3/2/(0) [14/15]

Patterns are still pretty awkward, \SUBJECTIVEMANIAS/ It's still passing, good job man. Resub complete.

Medium: 2/3/3/3/3/(0) [14/15]

Still looks fine to me.

Easy: 3/3/3/3/2/(0) [14/15]

Everything addressed. Much Better.


Beginner: 3/3/3/3/2/(0) [14/15]
first tap: 0.596; last tap: 117.930; total length: 117.33; taps: 204; NPS: 1.74

Everything adressed. Clean

Phantasmagoria Mystical Expectation (YOSHl)

Spoiler!

(T) Technique - sim author's skills in pattern manipulation
(S) Sync - offset, BPM shifts, no misrhythms (obvious errors)
(I) Interpretation/Expression - creativity and imagination in translating the music, evoking meaningfulness in the file
(E) Engagement - fun, replayable and shows no signs of dragging the player along
(F) Flow - matching scales/chord progression, proper structure to the file, good transitions


KEY:

T/S/I/E/F/(A) = Technique/Sync/Interpretation & Expression/Engagement/Flow/(Additional deductions/additions)
optional notes and not required changes
Serious errors.
Additional deductions.
Minimum acceptance: 12/15

Phantasmagoria Mystical Expectation (YOSHl)
-> Good to Zoom 7

Hard: 3/3/3/3/3/(0) [15/15]

HNNNNG. Could not find one thing objective enough to pinpoint out a flaw. I liked it. Great job, Gimmicks were a stretch but that gave it flavour.

Medium: 2/3/3/2/3/(0) [13/15]

The chorus part with the jump freezes felt a little empty. Besides that again, not much wrong with this chart i can find.

Easy: 3/3/2/3/2/(0) [13/15]

Some spots within the last stretch of the file felt empty with just long freezes on the vocal holds. I'd probably throw in some 4ths to keep beat. Your choice though.

Beginner: 3/3/3/3/2/(0) [14/15]
first tap: 1.743; last tap: 96.886; total length: 95.143; taps: 145; NPS: 1.52

One of the harder Beginner Charts I've seen. In the beginning with the freezes, they seem to barely overlap, I'd shorten the length of the freezes so it doesn't seem to the player they are force to hit it until the very last second.

You Should Drink Cucumber Flavored Beer (Dossar)

Spoiler!

(T) Technique - sim author's skills in pattern manipulation
(S) Sync - offset, BPM shifts, no misrhythms (obvious errors)
(I) Interpretation/Expression - creativity and imagination in translating the music, evoking meaningfulness in the file
(E) Engagement - fun, replayable and shows no signs of dragging the player along
(F) Flow - matching scales/chord progression, proper structure to the file, good transitions


KEY:

T/S/I/E/F/(A) = Technique/Sync/Interpretation & Expression/Engagement/Flow/(Additional deductions/additions)
optional notes and not required changes
Serious errors.
Additional deductions.
Minimum acceptance: 12/15

You Should Drink Cucumber Flavored Beer (Dossar)
-> Good to Zoom 5 ; Adjust Offset From 1.800 to 1.812; Beat Zero is Evident, Please Fix!

Hard: 1/3/2/2/2/(-1) [9/15]

Sync and layering was very nice. But I seriously don't believe that all those jacks were necessary. And the intro is way too easy compared to how you stepped Medium. Inconsistent Chart Difficulty Curve, it's killing your charts potential. I would normal agree to jack usage, but yours is extensive, I'd cut down on it a lot, and use it in special places.

Medium: 2/3/3/3/3/(0) [14/15]

I would beef up a tad bit if you are going to keep some jacks in Hard. Right now it's perfectly acceptable, but it still has room for some more difficulty since its mostly 8th stream

Easy: 3/3/3/3/2/(0) [14/15]

That was cute. Loved how easy and simple it was, again I'm giving it an almost perfect because it still can be a little harder, but perfectly acceptable as is.

Beginner: 3/3/3/3/2/(0) [14/15]
first tap: 1.800; last tap: 118.800; total length: 117.000; taps: 171; NPS: 1.46

Not bad. Pretty well dont for beginner chart, Intro was nicely built-up

[krunkykai22]

reserved for simfile notes

[Nocturne]

stop spamming DJ. Do not post unless things, make your posts at least somewhat helpful to the thread.

[Housekeeper]

yeah dj, also HYPE

[Zero]

Very nice post, you even mentioned the permission restriction. I am so proud :')

A quick question just for some clarity, if an collaboration album is published by Iosys, but some songs in that album are not by one of the arrangers in Iosys, does that still qualify for the event.

Edit 2: To help the first post out

Type: Doujin Group / Independent
Staff: ARM , Yoshimi Youno, uno, Hakase, Shyuichi Tatsunami, Shatyou, Arima.Y, iTOK, aikorin, pesu, Natsu Iwasugi, Nyarubaanyu, yohine, D.watt, Ayu, quim, void, Hikura, Yuka, GIGYO, Ore-1, Izabel, minami

[Nocturne]

Very nice post, you even mentioned the permission restriction. I am so proud :')

A quick question just for some clarity, if an collaboration album is published by Iosys, but some songs in that album are not by one of the arrangers in Iosys, does that still qualify for the event.

Edit 2: To help the first post out

Type: Doujin Group / Independent
Staff: ARM , Yoshimi Youno, uno, Hakase, Shyuichi Tatsunami, Shatyou, Arima.Y, iTOK, aikorin, pesu, Natsu Iwasugi, Nyarubaanyu, yohine, D.watt, Ayu, quim, void, Hikura, Yuka, GIGYO, Ore-1, Izabel, minami

Thank you :')

1. In the case that the song you choose so happens to no be arranged by someone from IOSYS, as long as the song itself fits the Touhou Theme, it should be acceptable.


2. I'll update OP right away!

[kisler]

A quick question just for some clarity, if an collaboration album is published by Iosys, but some songs in that album are not by one of the arrangers in Iosys, does that still qualify for the event.

It qualifies, but it's still a good idea to contact the artist and let them know for what purpose their music is being used.

e: Kisler (Hakurei Shrine [Neighborhood Association Marching Song]) - But the whole song title is important ;_; (i.e. no brackets)

[Nocturne]

It qualifies, but it's still a good idea to contact the artist and let them know for what purpose their music is being used.

e: Kisler (Hakurei Shrine [Neighborhood Association Marching Song]) - But the whole song title is important ;_; (i.e. no brackets)

I know :P I put brackets in case the song title ends up being too long. If there's no limit to characters or length, I'll include everything in the brackets for every song

[Zero]

Stepping - Re: Special Ability Mainly to Manipulate the Floor

[Housekeeper]

stepping a new song, Act 2 'That DJ Rocks the Underground' :D

[Nocturne]

stepping a new song, Act 2 'That DJ Rocks the Underground' :D

Stepping - Re: Special Ability Mainly to Manipulate the Floor

What album is it on guys?

[Housekeeper]

http://www.iosysos.com/toho10/

this one, artist is uno

[ichliebekase]

Alrighty guys, let's get this rolling! We have made a new email for all ThirdStyle events, so all of your files should be sent to thirdstyleevents@gmail.com whenever you are finished with your files!

[Halogen-]

charting this: 讃えよ我を、祀れ奇跡を

(direct translation would be nice)

[Nocturne]

charting this: 讃えよ我を、祀れ奇跡を

(direct translation would be nice)

"Give Praise unto me, and Celebrate My Miracles" is what im getting

[kisler]

thirdstyleevents@gmail.com!

I'll say what I said before: Was this really necessary?

Zero's song is on this album - http://www.iosysos.com/iodd2/ (Track 5)

[Nocturne]

I'll say what I said before: Was this really necessary?

Zero's song is on this album - http://www.iosysos.com/iodd2/ (Track 5)

Necessary to keep out unlawful tampering with judgings and submissions? I dont see why not, its not like anyone else was gonna need that address. No harm no foul.

[ichliebekase]

Plus it keeps things separate from the regular submission email, that way nothing gets missed or mixed up.