Is it still on chromatic theme?
I've seen this before.
It doesn't affect anything so pay no attention to it.
Some themes have a mod that increases or tightens the judgement window, and I'm not sure if chromatic has that mod or if it wasn't finished.

Since we're living in a post-official world anyway, I really wish background videos could be disabled without DQing. They shouldn't be considered part of the song's challenge, anyway, and while they're not as distracting as Pump's videos, I still find them to be a nuisance at times.

Yeah it's still the chromatic theme ATM. As long it doesn't effect anything I'm okay with it. I just hope the black bar up top can be adjusted haha!

The arcade ready version of Simply Love that has a front Banner that says "In The Groove" on it as the option to turn off DQ for Ranking. Meaning CMods and BG don't DQ you.

The itg3 theme I uploaded a page or two ago has a background dim mod option like the newer DDR games and it doesn't disqualify. I was hoping that my ITG3 theme would be put onto ACME machine so people could get used to playing with that. Because TBH, I don't care much for Chromatic and it's the same theme we've been using since SPERGIN 1.

I've seen a couple of songs where the video does impact the difficulty, but I'm not sure if that's considered part of the "background" video or if it's something else.  I know I've seen one that looked like it clouding up and raining, in a way that blurred or obscured certain portions of the screen during play.  There was at least one other strange one like that too.  (On the machine at ACME.)

Those are foreground changes and are supposed to hinder/challenge the player.
They are filed under gimmiest of the gimmicks, but they're fun and entertaining.

Hey just posting to say thank you for fixing the screen size issue, but there is a tiny little problem at the moment. The screens very blurry now towards the left and right edges o the screen and gradually lessens towards the middle.

Just letting you know! Thanks again!

That does not sound good!  If I remember, and maybe others can chime in, but I suspect that monitor has always had a little blur towards the edges it's entire life?  You guys would know best.

Unless it got worse it's always had a little blur on it.

Just saying thanks for fixing the blur on the screen!

Um, having said that in some if the higher note count songs like dragon force charts, the screen looks like its splitting here and there, not often but enough for me to notice. Dunno what that's a result if but just letting you guys know.

I understand that the volume was way to loud on the machine yesterday but today the volumes been turned down far to low. I hear the bass from the typhoon, and the music from dead heat machine over the itg... I think that's a problem. Stopped playing after 2 sets and drove back home, really sucks.

Regarding skins Ive continued to favor chromatic because its not so abrasive with the judgments, as theyre typically in darker colors. In fact I just generally like the darker sleek look as opposed to itg3, especially since tony fixed the judgment flash from the default. But there are a few things that might stand to improve from a new skin I dunno. What are all yall thoughts? Maybe download or and try at home and note impressions?

And thanks for all your guys work in getting the machine back up to specs!
Also I think I've played that rain song. I gotta gun for a quad on it 

I highly recommend the Simply Love theme.
Super minimal, more mods.

My favs: 2 layers of speed mods. Whole numbers (1x, 3x, C400 etc...) and additional (.25x, .5x, c40, c75 etc...) and it tells you what speed you'll be reading at. For me I read 530 - 610 bpm.

The ALMIGHTY BACK BUTTON! Yes you can go back the song select wheel if you decide you don't want to play something!

Judgement font selection! They range from ITG2 default to Chromatic, groovenights, tactics, simply loves own skin, and a custom font from The FP (would have to be removed since it's offensive for the public)

http://r21freak.com/phpbb3/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=23504&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

I agree with Keby on this. Also I have a version that actually says "IN THE GROOVE" instead of Simply Love for arcade purposes.
Also it has an even BETTER noteskin feel than what Tony has done with Chromatic, and a few extra Skins as well. As well a combo counter that is far more subtle, and has more subtle colors for blue combo, red combo, and green combo.
It has a IMO better Simply love font, Deco, Groovenights, Tactics, and an emotions one that is silly.

I think it would be perfect if it had the new Simply Love, The old Simply Love, Deco, Chromatic, and ITG2 since those all seem to be the favorite. I'm in the process of swapping them out and taking out the bad voice announcements. 
Also the link Keby gave has mini percentages in 10% and the one I have is in 5% intervals but it stops at 50% and I know Allan loves his 65% so I could just add the extra jump.
I also might take out the line for DQ for hide background just because it's gotten silly at this point.

When I have it all done i'll send it to Tony and to all of you for review and maybe you could just beta it for a week or two and see how it feels.

65% is the original "mini". And I tried it originally because many ancient masters of olden days, like Amber, used it and became accustomed to it. So it's not just *my* favored setting, it should be in there regardless of the theme!

LOL I wasn't picking on you, I just noticed it is your preferred mini of choice. If anything be happy I thought of you

Here mute did this nice little remodel and then I added stuff I thought the community would prefer. This should be nice and arcade ready.

 http://www.filefactory.com/file/5ng7tahlgaph/n/SIMPLY_LOVE_mute_zip

Allan where is my Dforce achievement?

football practice is finished Hulk has free time to play pump,but Hulk showboats freestyle futbol to young kids first.

Hey guys!

Just wondering if there is ever a possibility that Hide Background would become legal for ranking, or if their could be a Background Dimmer mod made available?

The resolution for the screen is perfect after either the Techs or Tony looked at it, but the background is still slightly off to me. It isn't as bad as it was a week ago but I feel like I still notice the background during gameplay.

Anywho, thank you to all of you guys involved in getting the ITG 3 machine up to top shape! 

Thanks for the status update, i need to get yo digits man. Id recommend the revised simply love theme by andy b. It has everything you need and you can even hide background without being disqualified. Has pretty much everything you need, even a back button in the mod menu (as mentioned above i believe).

Tuan! Damn man yeah I know I need your number too! Ask jorin for it, I don't wanna post my number on the forums lol. I told him to give it to you so should be golden!

Just mentioning, the Simply Love theme seems like a great idea! Would be great if we could get Tony to consider trying it out for a week or so! 

Just had a question for anyone who can answer this...

Is it possible for the Arrow Tiles on the ITG 3 Machine to be raised higher up? I've noticed that on some of the faster songs, upwards of 230 bpm, it is harder to move without catching the bolts on your shoes. Could it be possible to use bolts/screws (not sure if I'm using the correct term) that have a flatter head or one that fits into the holes? Is this even a possibility? 

Also, I would love to see the Simply Love theme on the machine! 

 

Yes, it is possible. But given that it takes some time, energy and significant effort to do that "mod" to the machine, I'm not sure you'll see that done anytime soon. I know the hardcore 15+ players almost require the mod to stay competitive these days.

Gonna stop by here some time tonight with a friend of mine visiting from korea. he used to work for andamiro as a step designer and wants to meet some US players, if anyone has time to drop by.

Well at least I know its possible... I doubt this "mod" will be implemented at ACME unfortunately.

1 more thing! Would it be possible for the machine at ACME to get some of the new packs Mad Matt put out, like the Tachyon Delta stuff? We've had Tachyon Alpha, Beta, Gamma for ever now and I would really like to try some of his new faster charts. I wish I could do this but I have zero knowledge regarding computers and files and things!