Since the weather turned into an ICE STORM, I have not been able to get out and walk. I have to walk to get my "good cholesterol" up (yup, I have high blood pressure). So, I've turned to Dance Dance Revolution. Ever since Jake at 8-bit Joystick talked about using DDR, I've wanted to try it. So now, 5 years later, I finally have.
I don't expect to lose weight, but I have felt my calves start to firm up. I do about 30-45 mins a night (if the planets align and all is well in the world).
By the way, it is not an official DDR game or pad.
I am using "Dance Factory" for the PS2, which allows me to DDR to my own music CDs. I just take my fave MP3s, burn them to an audio CD-RW and then load it into Dance Factory.
Now, a DDR Purist will not like Dance Factory. The main reason is the arrows are switched in how you hit them, at least thats what I read. I have never used a real DDR game, so this is not a problem.
But if I ever go to the DDR machine at the mall (should I ever improve), I am sure I will be very confused!
By the way, Burger King recently had a DDR theme for their Kids Meals. Even had an audio CD of tunes. I missed out on it, and I'd sure like that CD. Ah well.
--very avid DDRer. Been playin' for over a year now. I bought Dance
Factory in very high hopes, but was severly let down. The interface is
awful and you CANT EDIT THE STEPS!!! Why?! If you plan on uping your
game, I reccomend getting a regular DDR. The new SuperNova is kinda
hard, compared to the earlier versions...so i'd stick with an earlier
copy. Mario Mix was my first :P
Posted by: ZeR0 | 02/08/2007 at 10:03 PM
Thanks for the comment!
I know DF is not liked by true DDR'ers. But for me, I like that I can use my own music, which is usually extended remixes. Aren't most DDR tracks short? I like that I can pop in a remix CD and It gives me a good cardio workout.
But I know it isn't close to a 'real" DDR game. But for my needs, it works.
Off to check out your vox.
Posted by: Darren | 02/12/2007 at 08:52 AM