Ok so just an update to make sure people are aware, as JBH said, the map of the month from now on will be voted and decided by . Only maps by , or maps with gds by , will be accepted as map of the month still, however now it will hopefully show more of the community outlook, rather than my own.

Simply forum pm me with 3 maps in order of best to least best, and I will add up scores and pick the maps accordingly. All pms must be sent to me before the end of the month.

I will also send this to all through forum pm, as some may not actively read this thread.

- Magic Bomb - wrote: 5w14d

Only maps by , or maps with gds by , will be accepted as map of the month

This seems a bit unfair as it won't really give a chance for lesser known mappers who aren't a member of the group a chance at any spotlight like the modding academy did.

Zak wrote: 4n1t15

- Magic Bomb - wrote: 5w14d

Only maps by , or maps with gds by , will be accepted as map of the month

This seems a bit unfair as it won't really give a chance for lesser known mappers who aren't a member of the group a chance at any spotlight like the modding academy did.

Seconded. The maps open for consideration should be anything that received at least one mod by a modding group member in that particular month. This is the easiest way to ensure fairness and be inclusive to all mappers.

I understand trying to be fair to all mappers but this is about modding and not all mappers mod. There should be some requirement stating they mod or do something productive to the group or Ctb community.

Zak wrote: 4n1t15

- Magic Bomb - wrote: 5w14d

Only maps by , or maps with gds by , will be accepted as map of the month

This seems a bit unfair as it won't really give a chance for lesser known mappers who aren't a member of the group a chance at any spotlight like the modding academy did.

I'm hestitant to allow this mostly because this feature was originally intended to congratulate modders of the group for great mapping ability as well, extending this outside of the group defeats the purpose of this even being part of the group, meaning it might as well be a seperate thread.

On an unrelated note, if anyone in the group is wishing to apply to the BNG, applications will open at the beginning of January

JBHyperion wrote: 2711x

On an unrelated note, if anyone in the group is wishing to apply to the BNG, applications will open at the beginning of January

welp, no chance, but I will try ;w;

BoberOfDarkness wrote: 2sd42

welp, no chance, but I will try ;w;

Please, everyone has a chance. Just remain positive. /o/

Kurokami wrote: 3w2i32

BoberOfDarkness wrote: 2sd42

welp, no chance, but I will try ;w;

Please, everyone has a chance. Just remain positive. /o/

Well you say everyone xddddd

Good luck guys

CtB needs more BNs

BoberOfDarkness wrote: 2sd42

welp, no chance, but I will try ;w;

^ </3

koliron wrote: 3342

BoberOfDarkness wrote: 2sd42

welp, no chance, but I will try ;w;

^ </3

<//3 ^

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! klonoa completed 3 mods in 24 hoursIf I missed anything or if anyone else has any more interesting stats, please let me know! (:

2015 was the most successful year for CtB mapping yet, but a new year means new challenges and opportunities, so let's keep up the good work and try to do even better in 2016! \:D/

Note to MB: Added a missing mod for koliron from October - p/4633076

JBHyperion wrote: 2711x

Miscellaneous:

1. The most modded map this month was Kagari with 4 mods
2. November's Map of the Month, Kagari received 6 mods in total

Ayyy I've been highlighted heuheuheu... thanks hyperion \ /

JBHyperion wrote: 2711x

1. 1st - klonoa with 12 mods
2. 2nd - koliron with 10 mods

Can we please refrain from pointless posting here? :c

seeing as i've literally got 1 vote for map of the month so far i think i'll delay it until we get more votes lol

who is klonoa

I want to

Jusenkyo wrote: 1743z

I want to

Once you meet the requirements (10 kudosu) feel free to ask again, and we'd be happy to accept you

I want to again

BoberOfDarkness wrote: 2sd42

who is klonoa

Guy from Canada who plays/mods/maps CTB stuff. K

Dyl-Byl wrote: w5v5u

BoberOfDarkness wrote: 2sd42

who is klonoa

Guy from Canada who plays/mods/maps CTB stuff. K

Tbh I first time as I have see him it was the mod ranking lol

BoberOfDarkness wrote: 2sd42

BoberOfDarkness wrote: 2sd42

who is klonoa?

Guy from Canada who plays/mods/maps CTB stuff. K

Tbh I first time as I have see him it was the mod ranking lol

Nice fren!!

A lot of new o.o

Let's work well together everyone (:

it's great to see quite a number of active ctb modders this year

*edit: where can I request to ?

BoberOfDarkness wrote: 2sd42

who is klonoa

whoa hello

klonoa wrote: 2v415g

BoberOfDarkness wrote: 2sd42

who is klonoa

whoa hello

Welcome everyone

nice to see new ppl here

Kagari wrote: 2p1p5k

it's great to see quite a number of active ctb modders this year

*edit: where can I request to ?

Just pm me even though it seems pointless seeing as I already know you want to :^)

I'm actually at school atm but lets mod!!

I'm scared about his avatar loool

-Sh1n1- wrote: 4y3m4k

I'm scared about his avatar loool

I already used to his avatar.

Btw I'm quite interested in CtB lately and I want to do some mapping/modding as well. So I'm looking foward to work with everyone, Yay~

Someone please be my senpai and teach me all ctb stuff pls

Electoz wrote: 6u6t2p

Someone please be my senpai and teach me all ctb stuff pls

too hard to find senpais xD Sey is mine *-*/

New Year, New Stats (and new !)

New : Tyrell (requested leave)

Rankings:

1. 1st - Razor Sharp with 16 mods
2. 2nd - Jusenkyo with 14 mods
3. 3rd - JBHyperion with 12 mods

Miscellaneous:

1. A total of 93 CtB mods were posted by modding group this month, which equates to 3.00 per day
2. In recognition, a total of 110 kudosu were awarded to modding group for these CtB mods
3. The 26th of January saw 10 mods completed in 24 hours
4. The most modded map this month were MoelittleC HimeC with 6 mods
5. There was no map of the month for December due to a system rework (currently still under implementation)
6. On the 26th of January, Razor Sharp completed 6 mods in 24 hours

If anyone else has any more interesting stats, please let me know! (:
Keep up the good work in February everyone!

Back to attempting to mod regularly. I will reach the leaderboards once again :^)

Absolute Zero wrote: g2o14

Back to attempting to mod regularly. I will reach the leaderboards once again :^)

I say that to myself everymonth

BoberOfDarkness wrote: 2sd42

I say that to myself everymonth

I know the feeling now

JBHyperion wrote: 2711x

Miscellaneous:

1. On the 26th of January, Razor Sharp completed 6 mods in 24 hours

wow, how? 1 mod took me around 4 or 3 hours, Razor, did you sleep? lool

well time to mod more CtB maps this month!!

-Sh1n1- wrote: 4y3m4k

JBHyperion wrote: 2711x

Miscellaneous:

1. On the 26th of January, Razor Sharp completed 6 mods in 24 hours

wow, how? 1 mod took me around 4 or 3 hours, Razor, did you sleep? lool

well time to mod more CtB maps this month!!

He reopened his queue around the same time so he received a lot of requests I guess. It's not quite the most intense modding session I've seen though:

p/4579202

JBHyperion wrote: 2711x

1. On the 15th of September, BoberOfDarkness completed 11 mods in 24 hours

Don't forget that quantity is irrelevant if the quality of those mods is below par. Taking the time to do a proper mod on a few mapsets is far better for both the mappers and yourself than spamming short mods of only 1-2 suggestions on a lot of mapsets.

JBHyperion wrote: 2711x

JBHyperion wrote: 2711x

1. On the 15th of September, BoberOfDarkness completed 11 mods in 24 hours

Don't forget that quantity is irrelevant if the quality of those mods is below par. Taking the time to do a proper mod on a few mapsets is far better for both the mappers and yourself than spamming short mods of only 1-2 suggestions on a lot of mapsets.

I had holydays and those mods wasnt't so bad :^)

BoberOfDarkness wrote: 2sd42

I had holydays and those mods wasnt't so bad :^)

I never said they were - I just want to discourage others from thinking "I must do more mods than this" and not consider the quality of those mods.

Some of them were pretty short mods though, you have to it (^:

JBHyperion wrote: 2711x

I never said they were - I just want to discourage others from thinking "I must do more mods than this" and not consider the quality of those mods.

Some of them were pretty short mods though, you have to it (^:[/quote]


Yea I do xD

I have to beat myself with more quality :^)

JBHyperion wrote: 2711x

Don't forget that quantity is irrelevant if the quality of those mods is below par. Taking the time to do a proper mod on a few mapsets is far better for both the mappers and yourself than spamming short mods of only 1-2 suggestions on a lot of mapsets.

Hyperion you're my hero ♥

-Sh1n1- (Prefers female vocal)

I took a day just to mod a 30 second song lol :^)

Oh yay! There's chat here.

-Sh1n1- wrote: 4y3m4k

JBHyperion wrote: 2711x

Miscellaneous:

1. On the 26th of January, Razor Sharp completed 6 mods in 24 hours

wow, how? 1 mod took me around 4 or 3 hours, Razor, did you sleep? lool

well time to mod more CtB maps this month!!

Yes, i slept.

Razor Sharp wrote: 143d51

well time to mod more CtB maps this month!!
Yes, i slept.

Razor you are my second hero xD

Bruhh

lool nice avatar bro :3

-Sh1n1- wrote: 4y3m4k

lool nice avatar bro :3

Tanka you. Made it in 2 minutes.

Dyl-Byl wrote: w5v5u

-Sh1n1- wrote: 4y3m4k

lool nice avatar bro :3

Tanka you. Made it in 2 minutes.

Ok can we keep conversation here relevant please? This is a place for modding- and group-related discussion only. Other stuff should be saved for PM.

Ok fren!

Can I this group as a Mascot?

lol :333

Nathan Kiss wrote: i6a3s

Can I this group as a Mascot?

I don't get it.

Why did this thread become a lure for crazy people all of a sudden? o_O

Can we just keep this about modding maps and actually ing instead?

Should be easy enough?

Nathan Kiss wrote: i6a3s

Can I this group as a Mascot?

I need to it that I laughed more than one minute

Not looking to this group, but still relevant news! I opened a free modding queue for Overdose+ level CtB maps. Really want to see new mappers and more fun maps that thrill seeking players can enjoy. t/418272

Cool

Temporary leave plz. Got schoolwork. A lot of schoolwork. I'll be back near may or june.

Dyl-Byl wrote: w5v5u

Temporary leave plz. Got schoolwork. A lot of schoolwork. I'll be back near may or june.

Nvm about that.

Please just edit your posts, it's annoying to scroll through lots of messages unnecessarily >.>

by the way, is there any chat group for CtB modding group? It seems kinda "inappropriate" to just have a small not-really-meaningful talks inside the forum.

Kagari wrote: 2p1p5k

by the way, is there any chat group for CtB modding group? It seems kinda "inappropriate" to just have a small not-really-meaningful talks inside the forum.

There were Slack and Skype groups, but these are both pretty inactive right now. Most modding related discussion (both related to this group and ctb modding in general) is now conducted through a group Discord server. If you're interested in improving your modding or just discussing maps/sets in general, PM me and I'll send you an invite link.

In what cases slider tick rate should be 2? There is a rule about it? How you can suggest the change of str in mods?

-Sh1n1- wrote: 4y3m4k

In what cases slider tick rate should be 2? There is a rule about it? How you can suggest the change of str in mods?

lol, there is not rule about that (maybe not yet)

use STR 2 if it fits the map :^

BoberOfDarkness wrote: 2sd42

-Sh1n1- wrote: 4y3m4k

In what cases slider tick rate should be 2? There is a rule about it? How you can suggest the change of str in mods?

lol, there is not rule about that (maybe not yet)

use STR 2 if it fits the map :^

lol should I said in my mod change because I feel?

-Sh1n1- wrote: 4y3m4k

lol should I said in my mod change because I feel?

lol, gimme the beatmap

My question is in general. There isn't a beatmap but I really need a good reason to inprove my modding skills. I'll ask to Sey imo ;3

I'd generally say use STR2 for a consistent 1/2 beat in the song.

A day late, apologies - but here are the figures from February.

Rankings:

1. 1st - JBHyperion with 19 mods
2. 2nd - Jusenkyo with 9 mods
3. 3rd - murutattack with 8 mods each

Miscellaneous:

1. A total of 90 CtB mods were posted by modding group this month, which equates to 3.10 per day
2. In recognition, a total of 104 kudosu were awarded to modding group for these CtB mods
3. The 6th and 11th of February saw 8 mods completed in 24 hours
4. The most modded maps this month were Ascendance with 4 mods each
5. On the 11th and 14th of February, JBHyperion completed 3 mods in 24 hours respectively

I usually miss or forget something, so please let me know if you spot anything incorrect! (:
Keep up the good work in March guys!

Edit: Fixed some missing mods from January, +1 each to -Sh1n1-, Sc4v4ng3r, Dyl-Byl, Kagari and murutattack; +5 mods total (+6 kudosu)

Oh finally back to top heu :^)

Can't defeat Hyperion!

koliron wrote: 3342

Can't defeat Hyperion!

I honestly didn't think I did that much this month due to illness lol... Am I sleep-modding? (^:

JBHyperion wrote: 2711x

koliron wrote: 3342

Can't defeat Hyperion!

I honestly didn't think I did that much this month due to illness lol... Am I sleep-modding? (^:

lunatic confirmed

BoberOfDarkness wrote: 2sd42

lunatic confirmed

Says the one who did 11 mods in one day not too long ago (^:

JBHyperion wrote: 2711x

BoberOfDarkness wrote: 2sd42

lunatic confirmed

Says the one who did 11 mods in one day not too long ago (^:

Very long to me :^)

I made a banner and stuff. I drew it with paint.

You did it dyl-byl

RIP quality thread

Hyperion I have 8 mods posts at february too D:

@Sey: Master how cute avatar :O I'll copy :3

-Sh1n1- wrote: 4y3m4k

Hyperion I have 8 mods posts at february too D:

I'm currently away visiting family but will check this out when I get back. Apologies if I made a mistake somewhere, I frequently do xD

JBHyperion wrote: 2711x

-Sh1n1- wrote: 4y3m4k

Hyperion I have 8 mods posts at february too D:

I'm currently away visiting family but will check this out when I get back. Apologies if I made a mistake somewhere, I frequently do xD

Don't worry :3 time to mod more maps this month

Finally updated mod count after the last 2 months, sorry for taking so long, I feel as though I've kinda been neglecting this group recently.

Might make a discord server soon, thoughts?

Also, gonna start doing map of the month again, under the old system. The original reasoning for this new system was related to a collabaration we were going to be having with that CtB Modding Association, but that group is even less active than here, so for now, I'll change it back. However, this does not mean the new system is dead by any means, and if more people start sending votes to me, I will start trying to add them up (Of course if there's only like 2 people voting, the votes won't mean as much as if there were like 10.)

Lastly, an exciting announcement I would like to make. We are planning to be making a system for helping out newer modders, help them learn how to mod, what to do/what not to do in a mod post, and other such things. This system is highly a WIP as of now, we've been working on trying to come up with a plan for it since around August last year, when the plan was originally started by a member who's now left us, DragonSlayer96. If there's anyone interested in modding, but is having difficulties learning how to mod, or if you're just a modder who wants to gain more experience, PM me. Whilst of course, the teaching won't come straight away, due to this still not being fully arranged, I will be making a list.

And lastly, another question for you guys. What ideas would you like to see covered more in the modding teaching? We're going to aim to put specific emphasis on modders giving reasoning behind what they say in mod posts, to better explain the points they make, and the idea of having them go through a test mod with one of our (Most likely me, unless others volunteer to help), which would be nice especially in this point, as we can help people explain their reasoning on certain things if they can't think of why.

So yeah, on these questions would be great, and keep modding. <3

#makeCtBGreatAgain xdddd

- Magic Bomb - wrote: 5w14d

Finally updated mod count after the last 2 months, sorry for taking so long, I feel as though I've kinda been neglecting this group recently.

Might make a discord server soon, thoughts? As long as people use it for more than two months unlike Slack and Skype, sure why not. It was nice to be able to link maps, post announcements, discuss techniques and such. Plus I at least found it motivational to see people working in real time as opposed to just adding stuff up at the end of the month

Also, gonna start doing map of the month again, under the old system. The original reasoning for this new system was related to a collabaration we were going to be having with that CtB Modding Association, but that group is even less active than here, so for now, I'll change it back. However, this does not mean the new system is dead by any means, and if more people start sending votes to me, I will start trying to add them up (Of course if there's only like 2 people voting, the votes won't mean as much as if there were like 10.)

Perhaps ask a couple of experienced modders to contribute each month, either solo or in conjunction with your selection

Lastly, an exciting announcement I would like to make. We are planning to be making a system for helping out newer modders, help them learn how to mod, what to do/what not to do in a mod post, and other such things. This system is highly a WIP as of now, we've been working on trying to come up with a plan for it since around August last year, when the plan was originally started by a member who's now left us, DragonSlayer96. If there's anyone interested in modding, but is having difficulties learning how to mod, or if you're just a modder who wants to gain more experience, PM me. Whilst of course, the teaching won't come straight away, due to this still not being fully arranged, I will be making a list.

I have been toying with this idea for a while now and am totally in of it. This thread has a pretty neat format if enough people wanted to take part t/116010

And lastly, another question for you guys. What ideas would you like to see covered more in the modding teaching? We're going to aim to put specific emphasis on modders giving reasoning behind what they say in mod posts, to better explain the points they make, and the idea of having them go through a test mod with one of our (Most likely me, unless others volunteer to help), which would be nice especially in this point, as we can help people explain their reasoning on certain things if they can't think of why.

Like I said above, count me in for mentoring in some form. Reasoning is probably the most important aspect but formatting is important too imo, since with poor formatting it becomes difficult to even see the reasoning sometimes. That and just exposure to different difficulties and mapping styles can provide huge benefit when modding

So yeah, on these questions would be great, and keep modding. <3

#makeCtBGreatAgain xdddd

Discord server please.

- Magic Bomb - wrote: 5w14d

Finally updated mod count after the last 2 months, sorry for taking so long, I feel as though I've kinda been neglecting this group recently.

Might make a discord server soon, thoughts?
Why not? You'll have to change the "website" to a discord, but remind people that the discord is also for finding linked maps (considering people like me who like to chat a lot...)

Also, gonna start doing map of the month again, under the old system. The original reasoning for this new system was related to a collabaration we were going to be having with that CtB Modding Association, but that group is even less active than here, so for now, I'll change it back. However, this does not mean the new system is dead by any means, and if more people start sending votes to me, I will start trying to add them up (Of course if there's only like 2 people voting, the votes won't mean as much as if there were like 10.)
Well, let's test this out. Ideally people will vote somehow (maybe a survey or some blind vote on pm discord), but if we find that there's no point consistently, I think it's not as worth the effort as it was before.

Lastly, an exciting announcement I would like to make. We are planning to be making a system for helping out newer modders, help them learn how to mod, what to do/what not to do in a mod post, and other such things. This system is highly a WIP as of now, we've been working on trying to come up with a plan for it since around August last year, when the plan was originally started by a member who's now left us, DragonSlayer96. If there's anyone interested in modding, but is having difficulties learning how to mod, or if you're just a modder who wants to gain more experience, PM me. Whilst of course, the teaching won't come straight away, due to this still not being fully arranged, I will be making a list.
Sounds like a great idea for starting modders. Would this be more interactive live teaching or a script given, or a video, etc? Because you can't be on 24/7, so we might have multiple "staff" to run it or so.

And lastly, another question for you guys. What ideas would you like to see covered more in the modding teaching? We're going to aim to put specific emphasis on modders giving reasoning behind what they say in mod posts, to better explain the points they make, and the idea of having them go through a test mod with one of our (Most likely me, unless others volunteer to help), which would be nice especially in this point, as we can help people explain their reasoning on certain things if they can't think of why.
What I made a mistake on is judging combos on the numbers on the timeline solely, not taking into the fact that slider ends ALSO count as hitcircles. "Flow" is often thrown around, but I often don't see what people mean with the word "flow" in their mods, and it might be good to cover that, too. As JBH said, looking at different mapping styles is also important.

So yeah, on these questions would be great, and keep modding. <3

#makeCtBGreatAgain xdddd
But CtB is dead xddddddddddddddd

- Magic Bomb - wrote: 5w14d

Finally updated mod count after the last 2 months, sorry for taking so long, I feel as though I've kinda been neglecting this group recently.

And lastly, another question for you guys. What ideas would you like to see covered more in the modding teaching? We're going to aim to put specific emphasis on modders giving reasoning behind what they say in mod posts, to better explain the points they make, and the idea of having them go through a test mod with one of our (Most likely me, unless others volunteer to help), which would be nice especially in this point, as we can help people explain their reasoning on certain things if they can't think of why.

Idk if it's a good suggestion but this idea comes to my mind long time ago, as my friends know, I learning a lot reading mods from experience modders like Sey, Deif, ZiRoX, JBH, MB, Afb, Kurokami, etc etc. the idea is making a thread with a ranking of the top 10 of best mods, obviously we should have a voting phase first, why I said that?. nowadays modders are too lazy imo, they only give you advices of test play, what about HS and NC, also structure and "consistency"?, as kurokami told me long time ago, nowadays anybody cares about consistency, consistency gives order to the map and it's necessary imo. that's why BNs are making wall of text on their mods and it's unfair for me cuz this is the work of modders imo, so this project could be good idea for newbies. anyways I want to help :3 count with me *-*/

So yeah, on these questions would be great, and keep modding. <3

yeah, keep modding *-*/

#makeCtBGreatAgain xdddd

Well have fun Modding ^_^

#Actually i`m ded modding but i will be back for modding slowly.

I do really like the idea of the top 10 mods thing, but I feel as though it'd be very subjective (Not that maps aren't subjective, but it's a tiny bit easier to judge). I think a nice thing to do in that regard is have each person submit to me what they think is their best mod of the month, and then I can post links to each mod, so that less experienced modders could see what a more experienced modder considers a "good mod", because as you said, reading other people's mods can be helpful in improving your own skills.

MB, can you add me to black list?

And btw, you could add that I like rock, metal, and pirate music :^)

The discord is now open to all of the group! PM me for an invite.

Also, I would like to add that anyone who wants to be a student of the modding classes can also pm me, it would be helpful, and they will also be allowed to the modding group discord, although with a few restrictions.

- Magic Bomb - wrote: 5w14d

The discord is now open to all of the group! PM me for an invite.

Also, I would like to add that anyone who wants to be a student of the modding classes can also pm me, it would be helpful, and they will also be allowed to the modding group discord, although with a few restrictions.

/me signs up*

Holy heck I'm on time for once - figures from March.

New : Paranoid_Goomba

Rankings:

1. 1st - Absolute Zero with 12 mods each
2. 2nd - Paranoid_Goomba with 8 mods each
3. 3rd - - Magic Bomb - with 7 mods

Miscellaneous:

1. A total of 79 CtB mods were posted by modding group this month, which equates to 2.63 per day
2. In recognition, a total of 99 kudosu were awarded to modding group for these CtB mods
3. The 4th and 12th of March saw 6 mods completed in 24 hours
4. The most modded map this month was JBHyperion with 5 mods
5. On the 12th of March, Absolute Zero completed 3 mods in 24 hours

I usually miss or forget something, so please let me know if you spot anything incorrect! (:

Once the new modding classes get going I hope to see more people ing up to the group and even more great maps getting ranked, so keep up the good work guys!

Note: Added +1 mod for -Sh1n1- from February

"Can" defeat Hyperion??

Dyl-Byl wrote: w5v5u

"Can" defeat Hyperion??

Two people just did, so this comment is somewhat moot lol.

Hyperion wtf, I have 8 mods lool, rip shini again xd

-Sh1n1- wrote: 4y3m4k

Hyperion wtf, I have 8 mods lool, rip shini again xd

Could you point me to what you think I'm missing? I didn't include p/4931341 as although kudosu was awarded this month, the posts were made last month. Besides that, your kudosu history lists 7 mods, 6 of which were for ctb and one taiko.

1- p/4946798#p4946798
2- p/4944839#p4944839
3- p/4949449#p4949449
4- p/4950876#p4950876
5- p/4976290#p4976290
6- p/4983255#p4983255
7- p/4997945#p4997945
8- p/5002899#p5002899

well 2 were Taiko mods but there are 8 mods on this month, anyways forget my comment, I don't want to be on the list anymore~~ I'll try to inprove my english skills