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Gigo
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Gigo
Hello everyone. How are you doing today?

As you all know, many osu players have ask.fm accounts and they give advice on improvement, osu mechanics etc. The problem is that the information is scattered all over the place and it's simply not comfortable to browse through thousands of answers to find what you want.

So what I decided to do was make a compilation of great and informative answers from various high-ranked players that will, hopefully, make you understand things a little bit more and help you become a better player.

So let's start:

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About Improvement
About Improvement:

1. http://ask.fm/AmaiHachimitsu/answer/128096895647 <<< AmaiHachimitsu about improving your consistency
2. http://ask.fm/aqocyrale/answer/110624948192 <<< Aqo about improving your speed and stamina
3. http://ask.fm/aqocyrale/answer/108220293856#_=_ <<< Aqo about improving speed, accuracy and aim
4. http://ask.fm/aqocyrale/answer/108335328736 <<< Aqo about improving singletapping speed
5. http://ask.fm/aqocyrale/answer/106599569888 <<< Aqo about improving your FL plays
6. http://ask.fm/aqocyrale/answer/130970613984 <<< Aqo about improving by playing maps, which have constant difficulty instead of difficulty spikes
7. http://ask.fm/AzerFrost/answer/107952152994 <<< Azer about improving your accuracy
8. http://ask.fm/H4ppySt1ck/answer/62343188595 <<< HappyStick about general Improvement
9. http://ask.fm/H4ppySt1ck/answer/57082933363 <<< HappyStick about improvement and reading AR10.33
10. http://ask.fm/H4ppySt1ck/answer/111307391603 <<< HappyStick about retries from an improvement perspective
11. http://ask.fm/H4ppySt1ck/answer/59205429107 <<< HappyStick about hitting a wall in your improvement
12. http://ask.fm/Ripxosu/answer/123437621587 <<< haxsu about improving your consistency
13. http://ask.fm/Ripxosu/answers/135643235667 <<< haxsu about improving your accuracy (NEW)
14. http://ask.fm/jesse1421/answer/117721992760 <<< jesus1421 about improving your stamina and speed
15. http://ask.fm/kriers/answer/105942722220 <<< kriers about improving your singletapping speed
16. http://ask.fm/kriers/answer/105907615148 <<< kriers about improving your alternating speed
17. http://ask.fm/kriers/answer/109162739372 <<< kriers about improving your spinning with a mouse
18. http://ask.fm/kriers/answer/114813389740 <<< kriers about improving your spinning with a tablet
19. http://ask.fm/layneCA/answer/108905697300 <<< Layne about improving your singletapping
20. http://ask.fm/metrokatz/answer/68453302939 <<< Metro about general improvement
21. http://ask.fm/thelewa/answer/918218486 <<< thelewa about how to improve your accuracy
22. http://ask.fm/thelewa/answer/17120370678 <<< thelewa about improving your spinning


About Streaming
About Streaming:

1. http://ask.fm/AmaiHachimitsu/answer/107067279007 <<< AmaiHachimitsu about training your streaming speed and stamina
2. http://ask.fm/aqocyrale/answer/103459802848 <<< Aqo about various streaming tips and practice maps
3. http://ask.fm/aqocyrale/answer/107646986208 <<< Aqo about snap streaming
4. http://ask.fm/aqocyrale/answer/123836572896 <<< Aqo about a method to improve your streaming speed
5. http://ask.fm/GoldenBide/answer/109019361173 <<< Golden Wolf about the correct way to stream
6. http://ask.fm/kriers/answer/16940169644 <<< kriers about streaming (1)
7. http://ask.fm/kriers/answer/22546053548 <<< kriers about streaming (2)
8. http://ask.fm/kriers/answer/113472862124 <<< kriers about streaming (3)
9. http://ask.fm/kriers/answer/56741479596 <<< kriers about streaming with grounded or elevated wrist
10. http://ask.fm/Mercurius/answer/108126352428 <<< Mercurius about streaming accuracy
11. http://ask.fm/thelewa/answer/918231798 <<< thelewa about streaming accuracy
12. http://ask.fm/thelewa/answer/15598288118 <<< thelewa about how to play slider streams
13. http://ask.fm/thelewa/answer/63447954422 <<< thelewa about stream consistency
14. http://ask.fm/thelewa/answer/111725621494 <<< thelewa about practicing streams


About Reading
About Reading:

1. http://ask.fm/AmaiHachimitsu/answer/108668483231 <<< AmaiHachimitsu about reading different ARs
2. http://ask.fm/aqocyrale/answer/109041441760 <<< Aqo about reading in general (1)
3. http://ask.fm/aqocyrale/answer/113736080608 <<< Aqo about reading in general (2)
4. http://ask.fm/aqocyrale/answer/123765882592 <<< Aqo about a method to improve your reading
5. http://ask.fm/aqocyrale/answer/111850203872 <<< Aqo about why being able to read low AR is important
6. http://ask.fm/aqocyrale/answer/68333103328 <<< Aqo about reading low AR and HD
7. http://ask.fm/aqocyrale/answer/55496051680 <<< Aqo about reading jumps
8. http://ask.fm/aqocyrale/answer/68774922464 <<< Aqo about focusing on objects and eye movement
9. http://ask.fm/Ripxosu/answer/131263225427 <<< haxsu about how to fix your reading issues
10. http://ask.fm/kriers/answer/45958129580 <<< kriers about reading patterns
11. http://ask.fm/kriers/answer/113373614252 <<< kriers about reading various patterns (in detail)
12. http://ask.fm/kriers/answer/106317301676 <<< kriers about following sliders to the end
13. http://ask.fm/kriers/answer/106591699884 <<< kriers about how alternating makes you read maps differently
14. http://ask.fm/layneCA/answer/107459272724 <<< Layne about the correct way to read and practice various patterns


About Peripherals
About Peripherals:

1. http://ask.fm/AmaiHachimitsu/answer/110054105503 <<< AmaiHachimitsu about dealing with mouse drift
2. http://ask.fm/AmaiHachimitsu/answer/124280224671 <<< AmaiHachimitsu about dealing with mouse drift (2)
3. http://ask.fm/AmaiHachimitsu/answer/104779511967 <<< AmaiHachimitsu about playing with a rubber-dome keyboard
4. http://ask.fm/cptn_Xn/answer/128912381300 <<< cptxn about mouse vs. tablet
5. http://ask.fm/kriers/answer/53907217836 <<< kriers about transitioning from mouse-only to mouse/keyboard
6. http://ask.fm/kriers/answer/105465596588 <<< kriers about mouse vs. tablet
7. http://ask.fm/kriers/answer/105195701676 <<< kriers about high and low DPI
8. http://ask.fm/Omgfzor/answer/114475915778 <<< Omgfzor about pen grip
9. http://ask.fm/thelewa/answer/51266147062 <<< thelewa about how a mechanical keyboard will help you
10. http://ask.fm/thelewa/answer/18911374070 <<< thelewa about switching from mouse to tablet
11. http://ask.fm/thelewa/answer/19865795830 <<< thelewa about skill ceilings with mouse and tablet
12. http://ask.fm/thelewa/answer/37093265398 <<< thelewa about the difference between mouse and tablet


Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous:

1. http://ask.fm/aqocyrale/answer/64926980320 <<< Aqo about why clearing a map can be more fun than FC
2. http://ask.fm/Ripxosu/answer/124450747731 <<< haxsu about how to deal with nervousness
3. http://ask.fm/jesse1421/answer/131080147512 <<< jesus1421 about changing your approach to the game and not getting depressed
4. http://ask.fm/kriers/answer/61963248556 <<< kriers about playing for FC vs. playing for pass
5. http://ask.fm/kriers/answer/106211552940 <<< kriers about alternating vs. singletapping
6. http://ask.fm/kriers/answer/106009095852 <<< kriers about why taking breaks is important
7. http://ask.fm/kriers/answer/106322016428 <<< kriers about different skills in osu
8. http://ask.fm/Omgfzor/answer/127985702402 <<< Omgfzor about fixing you mental state and attitude towards the game
9. http://ask.fm/thelewa/answer/105762829046 <<< thelewa about rhythm theory
10. http://ask.fm/thelewa/answer/14706365942 <<< thelewa about how to become pro
11. http://ask.fm/thelewa/answer/16047595510 <<< thelewa about tensing and relaxing your muscles
12. http://ask.fm/thelewa/answer/17870376950 <<< thelewa about DT vs. FL
13. http://ask.fm/thelewa/answer/58324377590 <<< thelewa about the pros and cons of mouseclick/x playstyle
14. http://ask.fm/thelewa/answer/107787604470 <<< thelewa about accuracy in detail
15. http://ask.fm/thelewa/answer/119134438390 <<< thelewa about what should be your approach to the game
16. http://ask.fm/thelewa/answer/119141244150 <<< thelewa about what should be your approach to the game (2)
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I hope this will be helpful to new players. I will try to update this as often as I can. If you guys know about other informative answers on ask.fm, please post them and if they are good enough, I will put them here. Also, if you think some answers aren't helpful and don't deserve to be here, or if they are in the wrong category, feel free to say so.
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Cocaine dog
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Cocaine dog
#stalker much









jk, good job :D
Vuelo Eluko
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Vuelo Eluko
neat
VoidnOwO
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VoidnOwO
Aqo is a high-ranked player?
ok
Gigo
266 posts
Joined March 2013
Topic Starter
Gigo
I knew this would come up. He may not be a high-ranked player, but he still gives great advice... Anyway, couldn't think of a better name for this thread, so please don't get caught up on technicalities. ;)
Mythras
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Mythras

BRBP wrote:

Aqo is a high-ranked player?
ok
He's still obviously pretty sharp about osu. Debbie downer.
Syaro
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Syaro

BRBP wrote:

Aqo is a high-ranked player?
ok
aqo is at least as good as a rank 1k farmer imo

this is probably the best piece of advice i've seen from him: http://puu.sh/8pVqm.png
Pettanko
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Pettanko

Akari- wrote:

BRBP wrote:

Aqo is a high-ranked player?
ok
aqo is at least as good as a rank 1k farmer imo

this is probably the best piece of advice i've seen from him: http://puu.sh/8pVqm.png
I can't tell if this is serious advice or a troll answer (probably troll) because you must have autism if you can sit down for 2 hours and do that shit. then again I've seen worse advice that people genuinely believe is good practice
silmarilen
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silmarilen
have you tried it or are you just saying things because you think it sounds stupid?
Syaro
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Syaro

Pettanko wrote:

Akari- wrote:

aqo is at least as good as a rank 1k farmer imo

this is probably the best piece of advice i've seen from him: http://puu.sh/8pVqm.png
I can't tell if this is serious advice or a troll answer (probably troll) because you must have autism if you can sit down for 2 hours and do that shit. then again I've seen worse advice that people genuinely believe is good practice
well it worked for me, i only did it 5 times each (because yeah, 2 hours too much) and nailed every curved/spaced stream for the next few days. my stream aim is garbage.
Vuelo Eluko
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Vuelo Eluko
imo if your rank # is lower than your total PP you're a "high rank player"

this number is adaptive and subject to change all the time so it works
Aqo
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Aqo
mfw I'm in the op
mfw entire thread is about that fact
tfw I knew this would come up

for people who don't like my advice: you don't have to take it
it's all based on collected experience from both myself and many others. very few of it is opinions, most of it is "I know of several people who did this (or something similar) and it worked for them, so I'm offering you to try it as well" do what you want with it.
winber1
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winber1
can teach play well? pls cookie!! very bad no play B-) B-)
Neliel
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Neliel
I dont have an ask.fm account and I am not famous.

But my advice is :

SPOILER
Play more and stop searching the board and other websites for tips or anything if you could use the time to actually improve. Always play what you cant play.

Sorry for my bad english. :P
Blueprint
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Blueprint
I have this urge to just clone this thread worded differently for no reason at all
BlackMidKnight
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BlackMidKnight
http://howtoimproveatosu.tk/
arviejhay
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arviejhay
LOL
Bauxe
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Bauxe
Just because someone is a high rank, doesn't mean they can give good advice.
Rewben2
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Joined November 2012
Rewben2

Bauxe wrote:

Just because someone is a high rank, doesn't mean they can give good advice.
Nor does it mean they actually know about the game either, Kynan doesn't know the difference between speed and aim for example...

Rank really doesn't mean anything when it comes to game knowledge, it just means you can play well. I wouldn't take advice from a high-ranked player as being more legitimate or serious than advice from a lower-ranked player.
Pettanko
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Pettanko

Rewben2 wrote:

Bauxe wrote:

Just because someone is a high rank, doesn't mean they can give good advice.
Nor does it mean they actually know about the game either, Kynan doesn't know the difference between speed and aim for example...

Rank really doesn't mean anything when it comes to game knowledge, it just means you can play well. I wouldn't take advice from a high-ranked player as being more legitimate or serious than advice from a lower-ranked player.
Both high-ranked and low-ranked players can easily give shitty advice but I'd be more inclined to listen to someone who is ranked in the top 10 and can play most, if not all the maps in the game instead of some random 50k scrub with 1500 playcount just because I know for a fact that the high-ranker has invested way more time in the game. To me it doesn't matter if the low-ranked player spends all his time theorizing about the optimal setup, training regime, etc. if they don't apply their findings themselves and experience it firsthand. This isn't really a game where having a coach will make you a pro, the only thing that will is by playing the game itself.

Personally though I don't really listen to advice anymore because I've played the game enough to know myself what I need to do to improve, however spending the time to do so is a different story.

Also for every one high-ranker who doesn't know shit about what he's talking about, there are hundreds, if not thousands of low-rankers who are in the same boat.
Vuelo Eluko
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Vuelo Eluko

Pettanko wrote:

50k scrub with 1500 playcount
50k after only 1500 plays thats pretty fucking good. i'd listen to him.
Akali
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Akali

ashketchum1234 wrote:

http://howtoimproveatosu.tk/
This stopped being funny long time ago. Moreover, just playing more might not be as effective as having proper approach and using your time correctly.

Even if you do 20km runs everyday but don't do any stretching you will be shit runner in the end.
buny
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buny
Technically playing more is the only approach

We can adapt "play more" into "play more hard stuff", does that make it sound better?
Akali
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Akali

buny wrote:

Technically playing more is the only approach

We can adapt "play more" into "play more hard stuff", does that make it sound better?
no
Purple
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Purple

Aqo wrote:

mfw I'm in the op
mfw entire thread is about that fact
tfw I knew this would come up

for people who don't like my advice: you don't have to take it
it's all based on collected experience from both myself and many others. very few of it is opinions, most of it is "I know of several people who did this (or something similar) and it worked for them, so I'm offering you to try it as well" do what you want with it.
mfw you say "mfw" with no picture to go with it
mfw I recommend using this



Oh yeah, nice post OP. Sticky pls
AbsoluteFenrir
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AbsoluteFenrir
This is an amazing glossary for new players such as myself!
Thanks so much for all this information that would've been difficult to find otherwise.
Vuelo Eluko
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Vuelo Eluko

Purple wrote:

Aqo wrote:

mfw I'm in the op
mfw entire thread is about that fact
tfw I knew this would come up

for people who don't like my advice: you don't have to take it
it's all based on collected experience from both myself and many others. very few of it is opinions, most of it is "I know of several people who did this (or something similar) and it worked for them, so I'm offering you to try it as well" do what you want with it.
mfw you say "mfw" with no picture to go with it
mfw I recommend using this



Oh yeah, nice post OP. Sticky pls
Sweet post bro! Absolute "Epic" upvoted! xD
B1rd
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B1rd
hmm very nice I read everything.
Gigo
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Topic Starter
Gigo

AbsoluteFenrir wrote:

This is an amazing glossary for new players such as myself!
Thanks so much for all this information that would've been difficult to find otherwise.
You're welcome! My first goal was to compile the information, which would otherwise be scattered all over the place. My second goal is to reduce the amount of stupid threads in Gameplay & Rankings... at least partially.

If only people could learn how to search before asking questions, which have been answered thousands of times. Wishful thinking...
Illkryn
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Illkryn

Bassist Vinyl wrote:

imo if your rank # is lower than your total PP you're a "high rank player"

this number is adaptive and subject to change all the time so it works
Lemme drop some advice, play more 8^)
Gigo
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Topic Starter
Gigo
I managed to update this with several more answers. Finding quality answers gets more difficult. If you guys know any, you can post them and I will update the OP.
ZenithPhantasm
ZenithPhantasm

Illkryn wrote:

Bassist Vinyl wrote:

imo if your rank # is lower than your total PP you're a "high rank player"

this number is adaptive and subject to change all the time so it works
Lemme drop some advice, play more 8^)
When is play count considered "alot"?
Karuta-_old_1
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Karuta-_old_1

ZenithPhantasm wrote:

When is play count considered "alot"?

that depends on how good you want to be
award0707
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award0707
Good work OP. Actual, solid, applicable information instead of the usual "play more" and "do what works for you" non-advice. I found the stuff about reading low AR particularly interesting.
ZenithPhantasm
ZenithPhantasm
Sticky please.
thelewa
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thelewa
interesting to see someone pick out the good advice that I've given over the years from the pile of garbage that my ask.fm is

I applaud you, reading my old answers has actually made me remember a few good things that even I had forgotten about accuracy and such
Gigo
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Topic Starter
Gigo
Going through your ask.fm was probably the most tiring thing I've ever done in my life. At some point, while I kept clicking the "View More" button, my computer actually froze for a minute because of the sheer amount of questions that was loading. At another point, I accidentally refreshed my page, so I had to start all over (that was after 20 or so minutes of clicking "View More").

Thanks though.

ZenithPhantasm wrote:

Sticky please.
I don't think they are gonna sticky this, but you can bookmark this thread for future reference. :P
I Give Up
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I Give Up

ZenithPhantasm wrote:

When is play count considered "alot"?
When it comes to play count there is no such thing as "alot". It's the top plays that matter.
BitComet
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BitComet
http://ask.fm/thelewa/answer/119134438390
Gigo
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Topic Starter
Gigo
I've added several answers. I have also added "(NEW)" after the latest answers, so it would be easier to see what are the new additions. From now on, I will be doing this after every update.

Thanks to BitComet, who provided the above link. If you guys wish to contribute as well, it would be much appreciated. ;)
Cebby
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Cebby
arigato :D
Infevo
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Infevo
Please sticky! Greatest thread idea imo.
vsprite
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vsprite
play more

BitComet wrote:

http://ask.fm/thelewa/answer/119134438390
Gigo
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Topic Starter
Gigo
Oh wow, it seems that someone bumped my thread. Much appreciated.

In case anyone is wondering, I am still updating the OP with informative answers, so if you guys know of any hidden gems of knowledge that I missed, please link it here and I will put it in the first post.
-Makishima S-
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-Makishima S-
Pls god damn stick this topic, it's realy great made.

Risa
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Risa
What a great first post and the only meaningful necro ive seen in so long
Endie-
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Endie-
Allot of work went into this. Well done
KanoSet
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KanoSet

[Taiga] wrote:

Pls god damn stick this topic, it's realy great made.

srsly why it's not sticky alrdy
Kyrari
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Kyrari
Back when people still used askfm... this is still pretty informative tbh even though some of the accounts are gone now
cubic_player
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cubic_player

Neliel wrote:

I dont have an ask.fm account and I am not famous.

But my advice is :

SPOILER
Play more and stop searching the board and other websites for tips or anything if you could use the time to actually improve. Always play what you cant play.


Sorry for my bad english. :P

no bad english
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