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A Beginner's Guide to the Dance Dance Phenomena

Posted by timothy on from the perhaps-it's-a-good-weight-loss-plan dept.

An anonymous reader writes "I just saw a rather interesting article over at LANParty.com about breaking into the world of Dance Dance Revolution. The article has a humourous story about going from DDR mocker to DDR fanatic thanks to a seven-year-old kid. Also, it has reviews of some home DDR equipment for those too timid to play in public. The article is written from a beginner's perspective, and has some good resources for newbies! If you've ever thought of hopping up and 'busting a move', be sure to check it out."

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  1. What the article doesn't mention ... by slagdogg · · Score: 5, Funny

    Is that DDR is also a great way to meet the neighbors that live below you ... :)

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    1. Re:What the article doesn't mention ... by BigOTeeToe · · Score: 5, Funny

      You're forgetting that most players live in their parents' basement...

  2. I've done it. by yzquxnet · · Score: 5, Funny

    I've done it. I thought is was stupid. But, I guess you have to like that sort of thing. Generally speaking I don't move my feet around like that unless I'm falling down the stairs.

  3. The best DDR review you'll ever read.... by Rahga · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's usually at http://sardius.fefea.org/, but since the site is down, click my mirror of it here: http://www.rahga.com/fun/konamix/

    For what it's worth, Michael Jackson is involved.... and trust me, it blows every other DDR review out of the water. :)

  4. /. reader -- dancers? by deft · · Score: 5, Funny

    from the slashdot readers that I know... top things they'd like to see added to a game:

    10. golems
    9. battle chariots
    8. star cruisers
    7. light sabers
    6. dark elves
    5. dancing girls
    4. power axes
    3. tanks
    2. balistic missles
    1. more cinematics of lara croft

    things they wouldn't like:

    10. calisthenics
    9. exertion
    8. breathing hard
    7. movement
    6. physicality
    5. burning energy
    4. working out
    3. sweat
    2. exercise
    1. dancing

    i see a critical flaw here.

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  5. DDR v RAMBUS by guttentag · · Score: 5, Funny

    Dude, Dance Dance Revolution is so much more fun than Radical Advanced Moronic Bouncing Up-and-down Skating!

  6. A Guide to Dance Dancers by Rayonic · · Score: 5, Funny

    This topic wouldn't be complete without a link to this.

    That is all.

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  7. I prefer this variant. by CaptainCarrot · · Score: 5, Funny
    Mosh Mosh Revolution!

    Ever since that strip came out, I can't walk by a DDR machine without thinking about how much better it could be...

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  8. Dance Simulators by Nathdot · · Score: 5, Funny

    Just a thought worth remembering:

    DDR is just a dance SIMULATOR

    Does as scoring a perfect mission in flight sim stealth bomber automatically qualify you for the USAF?
    More to point, a high DDR score does not mean you are ready for the dance floor of your local club.

    If it were anywhere near a close approximation to life it would at the very least tell you just what the fuck to do with your arms!