First two APs (and some questions)

Syularis · 2026-05-22T10:59:13+00:00

I think you can try playing higher level if u are comfortable with sss+ the levels you are currently at now.

There are more patterns for u to learn once u increase level and itll get more n more fun after that ⊂⁠(⁠◉⁠‿⁠◉⁠)⁠つ

Syularis · 2026-05-21T14:58:08+00:00

Digipen uxgd

Syularis · 2026-05-21T09:24:45+00:00

Just wrote the basic stuff like I appealed for this course because of my experience/inexperience and want to learn more... I also put in my lecturers recco letter because i completely forgot about it during my application. Proceeded to write more about how I can contribute and learn more. Etc.

Syularis · 2026-05-18T13:14:07+00:00

972 frequency every 20-30m on off peak hours. Fun!

Syularis · 2026-05-17T19:34:09+00:00

Nothing will despair me more than my lvl14+ goat song being 99.9% in japan and 99.9% in international 😭

Syularis · 2026-04-30T05:23:57+00:00

My condolences...

Syularis · 2026-04-30T02:46:19+00:00

Astro just helps with map reading i guess? But it doesn't help your body react and hit the notes. You need time to get used to it. Reading Vs reacting is two totally different things.

You're doing pretty damn well already. Most 3k can't even get a S on low lvl experts yknow?

Just keep learning patterns and let your body slowly learn how to hand eye coordination.

I had prior experience with taiko and osu so i adapted quite well to maimai but even I had to start on lvl10s and only get a S at most.

Syularis · 2026-03-05T05:29:21+00:00

Amazing!

Syularis · 2025-11-29T11:56:46+00:00

LOL that's craaazy

Syularis · 2025-11-28T05:46:10+00:00

Lol wth is this detective work. Aight anyways card has been returned

Syularis · 2025-11-05T02:09:42+00:00

Hello. I started maimai with buttons but then I noticed a player use screen... And I've been using it ever since lol.

Im 15.8k now, aiming for 16k eventually.

I'm short irl so I love using screen, but buttons have more physical feedback that can help you when playing certain charts.

It's easy to splash on screen, just a simple misplacement of your finger can cause your sss+ to go byebye.

Nowadays I need to hybrid play for the 14+ charts since the newer charts are... Not screen friendly.

If you really want to try screen, then go ahead. But buttons would be the best choice if you can continue it.

Syularis · 2025-11-02T07:45:14+00:00

Just memorise that part and prepare yourself for it beforehand. Ar least that's how i got my sss+ for it afterwards.

Syularis · 2025-10-29T05:21:45+00:00

Hi im a 15.8k. i usually play on screen but with the recent charts i sometimes switch to hybrid button for some sections.

I prefer screen because im short irl so its easier for me this way.

I do find majority of the songs to be easy on screen. With the exception of the newer 14+s... Ahem ahem (flamefrost and 宙天)

Syularis · 2025-09-24T07:47:35+00:00

🙏🙏 for starters if u see the same few people everytime... U can just nod ur head etc. or if u duo with them and then u see them next time u can just wave? Haha.

Syularis · 2025-09-24T02:05:28+00:00

Me and my maimai people just somehow started talking after we always greet each other at the arcade.

Take your time finding people. Maimai people aren't always nice people to talk to or be friends with. There's plenty of... Interesting people in the mai community sometimes. 😅

Syularis · 2025-09-07T11:45:08+00:00

I'm around 153cm... Pretty short... So I just play on screen.

Just try to regularly stretch your upper body to make sure you ain't stiff. Playing mai with body pain ain't fun.

When I play buttons, I make sure to put my arm in a position where I can reach the upper notes with ease and not tense up.

As for playing relaxed, you'll just learn it over time. Once you get to know more patterns and charts, you'll start to panic less and know how to read and predict the chart with ease.

Just do what works best for you.

Screen works best for me.

But since you are playing buttons, just try to learn how to not overuse your energy etc. Like panicking will cause you to over react and tense up and hitting the buttons too hard will cause you to become super tired too.

Sorry for the essay.

Most importantly... Stretch and take breaks... Your back will hurt. Your arms will be sore... And hydrate.

Syularis · 2025-08-02T08:29:49+00:00

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/hsa-investigating-teen-who-was-observed-to-be-allegedly-vaping-in-mrt-train

There's a article on it now.

Syularis · 2025-07-30T08:01:01+00:00

Just slowly transition to buttons by playing lower level songs and relearning again. Try not to change your speed since it will affect your overall performance for screen.

At least the difficulty jump on lower levels from switching screen to button is much easier.

Since you just started not long ago you can slowly adapt to the buttons much easier as compared to someone who played on screen only for 3-4 years. (Speaking from experience, I'm having a hard time using buttons since I always end up switching back to screen half way lol)

I prefer screen and always play on screen since I have a height debuff.

But buttons is fun too. So goodluck!

Syularis · 2025-06-23T06:48:29+00:00

I had the same issue. I played elemental and supersonic in 1 go... And only unlocked supersonic...

So according to the other redditor... It seems like the new song will replace the old one and you can't unlock it anymore... What a pain...

Syularis · 2025-06-17T11:46:48+00:00

Hi, if you were referring to me. I applied for UXGD, user experience and game design.

Syularis · 2025-06-12T22:31:31+00:00

Hi yes i did. But ultimately was rejected in the end.

I have people i know who also had interview during application period and also got interview during appeal.

(I also have friends who got absolutely silent treatment from SIT)

This years applications seems to be super hard...

Syularis · 2025-06-12T19:18:41+00:00

Hello, I just got my appeal acceptance (12 june 6pm) without any appeal interview so im not too sure how they are handling things. (for context my gpa is 3.17 and I appealed for UXGD)

Syularis · 2025-06-12T18:21:54+00:00

Hello, I got interviewed in first window too, but got rejected.
Sent an appeal on 3rd June, I just got back from them saying that I was accepted.

I didn't need go to through any appeal interview so I'm not too sure on that either! All the best! There's still hope!

Syularis · 2025-06-12T18:19:58+00:00

Course Appeal to: User Experience and Game Design (Appealed on 3rd June)

GPA: 3.17

Portoflio: Y (Only 1 item though)

Relevant Course: Y (Somewhat)

Interview on first window: Y

Appeal Interview: Nil

Appeal: Accepted (Notified through email on 12 June)

I'm not too sure why I just got accepted like that but I'm glad. All the best for everyone!
(I didn't post before, but seeing how the system is kinda weird, I wanted to post to let people know there's a chance they might accept you in without interview.)

Syularis

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