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I. INTRODUCTION
> A. Choosing A Song To Map
> B. Getting Familiar With The Editor (osu!std only)
II. GETTING STARTED
> A. Setting Up A Song Difficulty
> B. Timing Your Map Properly
> C. Adding Timing Sections And Kiai Time
> D. Placing Notes, Sliders, And Spinners
> E. Using The Editor Features: Distance Snap, Grid Snap, etc.
> F. Customizing The Hitsounds (Preset Ones)
III. BASICS OF MAPPING
> A. Mapping Techniques: Most Common Note Patterns
> B. Map Editor Features: Flip and Rotate
> C. Mapping Techniques: Advanced Note Patterns
> D. Polishing Your Map
IV. DESIGNING YOUR MAP
> A. Adding A Background Image And Color
> B. Adding A Video
> C. Optimizing Your Video
> D. Introduction To Storyboarding
> E. Basics Of Storyboarding
V. ADVANCED MAPPING
> A. Using Different Time Signatures
> B. Using Advanced Beat Snaps
> C. Adding Custom Hitsounds
> D. <here lies awesome advanced mapping topics, tutorials, and techniques>
VI. ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION AND DESIGN
> A. Most Common Storyboarding Techniques
> B. Adding Custom Skin Elements
> C. Advanced Customization Techniques
VII. GAME MODE SPECIFIC MAPS
> A. Mapping Taiko Difficulties
> B. Mapping CTB Difficulties
> C. Mapping mania Difficulties
VIII. PUBLISH YOUR BEATMAP
> A. Submitting Your Map
> B. Keeping Your Map Up-To-Date
> C. Getting Your Map Ranked