Post by cj iwakura on Jan 3, 2007 19:15:44 GMT -5
In this thread I'll attempt to keep a running record of everything needed to activate R21 in your local ITG cabinet, and then keep it going with whatever custom songs you may like to add into the machine.
Step 1: The USB Card
The foundation of R21, edits, custom songs, keeping your scores on record, all that jazz. Any USB flash drive will do, and should work immediately upon being inserted into an ITG for score keeping.
For custom songs, you'll need to create a folder in the flash drive labeled In The Groove 2, with a subfolder called Songs for custom tracks.
Step 2: Adding R21 to your machine
If your ITG2 cabinet does not say 'R21' or 'Custom Songs Enabled' on the bottom of the main screen, then R21 will need to be uploaded. Visit www.roxorgames.com for information on downloading the R21 patch.
Once it's in your USB card, you need only access the operator menu, and then the updates option. (You'll need an arcade employee's consent and assistance in this.)
Then make sure Custom Songs are enabled in the options screen.
Step 3: Playing Custom Songs
The folders you put in the Songs folder are pretty much the same as what you would have in Stepmania.
[Title of song] ~> Audio file + Stepchart file
However, the audio file will need to be an .ogg of 5MB or smaller length, and the stepchart will need to be an .sm file. The latter can easily be converted from .dwi to .sm using Stepmania's step edit option. Just open it and resave it, and a .sm file will be created.
There are many utilities for MP3~>OGG conversion, a few of which I'll try to list in the future. Until then, Google's your friend.
The only files in the folder of the custom song should be the .ogg and the .sm. Anything else can be deleted.
The audio file will need to be less than 2:00 in length. There are ways around this, of course, but you should use this option very sparingly. It's not very fair to other players, who most likely won't be fond of waiting upwards of 2:00 for a single song. If you wish to exercise this possibility, do so in extreme moderation and fairness.
I'm still learning the basics of R21 myself, so any corrections or added information is welcome.
And remember, use common sense. While you might think the average Eminem or Slipknot song is awesome and absolutely must be played in an arcade(and it very well may be), use discretion. Play the wrong song at the wrong time and offend the wrong person and you could very well get yourself, an arcade, and its employees in a lot of trouble.
Step 1: The USB Card
The foundation of R21, edits, custom songs, keeping your scores on record, all that jazz. Any USB flash drive will do, and should work immediately upon being inserted into an ITG for score keeping.
For custom songs, you'll need to create a folder in the flash drive labeled In The Groove 2, with a subfolder called Songs for custom tracks.
Step 2: Adding R21 to your machine
If your ITG2 cabinet does not say 'R21' or 'Custom Songs Enabled' on the bottom of the main screen, then R21 will need to be uploaded. Visit www.roxorgames.com for information on downloading the R21 patch.
Once it's in your USB card, you need only access the operator menu, and then the updates option. (You'll need an arcade employee's consent and assistance in this.)
Then make sure Custom Songs are enabled in the options screen.
Step 3: Playing Custom Songs
The folders you put in the Songs folder are pretty much the same as what you would have in Stepmania.
[Title of song] ~> Audio file + Stepchart file
However, the audio file will need to be an .ogg of 5MB or smaller length, and the stepchart will need to be an .sm file. The latter can easily be converted from .dwi to .sm using Stepmania's step edit option. Just open it and resave it, and a .sm file will be created.
There are many utilities for MP3~>OGG conversion, a few of which I'll try to list in the future. Until then, Google's your friend.
The only files in the folder of the custom song should be the .ogg and the .sm. Anything else can be deleted.
The audio file will need to be less than 2:00 in length. There are ways around this, of course, but you should use this option very sparingly. It's not very fair to other players, who most likely won't be fond of waiting upwards of 2:00 for a single song. If you wish to exercise this possibility, do so in extreme moderation and fairness.
I'm still learning the basics of R21 myself, so any corrections or added information is welcome.
And remember, use common sense. While you might think the average Eminem or Slipknot song is awesome and absolutely must be played in an arcade(and it very well may be), use discretion. Play the wrong song at the wrong time and offend the wrong person and you could very well get yourself, an arcade, and its employees in a lot of trouble.