354,408
edits
What Is GFDM: Difference between revisions
no edit summary
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 52: | Line 52: | ||
Until V, ''DrumMania'' used KONAMI's System 573 Digital hardware, which was also implemented on ''GuitarFreaks'' on its [[AC GF3DM2|3rdMIX]], allowing the implementation of link functionality between the two games. On V, both games were switched to a PlayStation 2 based system, now using a hard drive instead of CD-ROM discs to store game data. As of V4, both ''GuitarFreaks'' and ''DrumMania'' now run on Windows XP Embedded based hardware known as BEMANI PC (which has also been adopted by other KONAMI arcade games). | Until V, ''DrumMania'' used KONAMI's System 573 Digital hardware, which was also implemented on ''GuitarFreaks'' on its [[AC GF3DM2|3rdMIX]], allowing the implementation of link functionality between the two games. On V, both games were switched to a PlayStation 2 based system, now using a hard drive instead of CD-ROM discs to store game data. As of V4, both ''GuitarFreaks'' and ''DrumMania'' now run on Windows XP Embedded based hardware known as BEMANI PC (which has also been adopted by other KONAMI arcade games). | ||
= [[ | = [[e-amusement]] = | ||
Since [[AC GF9DM8|GUITARFREAKS 9thMIX & drummania 8thMIX]], the series has taken advantage of KONAMI's | Since [[AC GF9DM8|GUITARFREAKS 9thMIX & drummania 8thMIX]], the series has taken advantage of KONAMI's e-amusement (formerly eAMUSEMENT or e-AMUSEMENT) system, which adds several online capabilities to the game: | ||
== Avatar == | == Avatar == | ||
With the usage of the | With the usage of the e-amusement pass, players are allowed to select an avatar to represent themselves. | ||
== Battle == | == Battle == | ||
As of [[AC GFDM V3|V3]] with the usage of the | As of [[AC GFDM V3|V3]] with the usage of the e-amusement pass, players are allowed to select an additional mode: Battle (Worldwide). With Battle mode, players can compete and pit their skills with another player available on the e-amusement server; otherwise not available without the usage of the e-amusement pass. | ||
Players can select NORMAL, PERFECT, or COMBO modes upon selection of the song to determine the final calculation. Upon winning or losing, they will be entitled to promote or demote to another higher BATTLE CLASS rated from D3 to SS, where players are sorted according how well they have successfully defeated opponents. | Players can select NORMAL, PERFECT, or COMBO modes upon selection of the song to determine the final calculation. Upon winning or losing, they will be entitled to promote or demote to another higher BATTLE CLASS rated from D3 to SS, where players are sorted according how well they have successfully defeated opponents. | ||
However, without the use of the | However, without the use of the e-amusement pass, if there are additional GuitarFreaks or DrumMania machines in the arcade, an additional Battle Mode (Local) option is created, just like in a LAN. They have the same functionaility as the Battle Mode (Worldwide); otherwise do not have Battle Classes to sort the players. | ||
Other than Battle Mode (Local), alternatively players can select the Battle Mode (CPU) which is also available only for GuitarFreaks or DrumMania machines without | Other than Battle Mode (Local), alternatively players can select the Battle Mode (CPU) which is also available only for GuitarFreaks or DrumMania machines without e-amusement access. This mode allows players to complete with the CPU, rather than a player. | ||
== Hidden songs == | == Hidden songs == | ||
With the usage of the | With the usage of the e-amusement pass, players are allowed access to hidden songs not playable or unlockable without an e-AMUSEMENT Pass. | ||
== Internet ranking == | == Internet ranking == | ||
With the usage of the | With the usage of the e-amusement pass, players are allowed to have their results posted via the Internet. These results include their own personal ranking and have results of their songs stored into the e-amusement pass. | ||
== Skill Points == | == Skill Points == | ||
| Line 86: | Line 86: | ||
== Updates == | == Updates == | ||
Since GITADORA, both ''GuitarFreaks'' and ''DrumMania'' require to be connected to | Since GITADORA, both ''GuitarFreaks'' and ''DrumMania'' require to be connected to e-amusement in order to receive software update, which can include new songs, unlocking events, bug fixes, among other various additions or removals. New games are also released through online updates as well. | ||
= Simulators = | = Simulators = | ||