Admittedly, I first installed it solely to obtain an mp3 (Magical Trick Society's version of Examination ~ Allegro). Then I decided to try the actual game. The rest is history.
Like many others, I wanted to be able to play some of my favorite songs in osu! Later I made it a point to map more well-known songs as opposed to the influx of japanese music already present (with some exceptions).
Yeah, maps in the early years didn't have the polish or quality of today due to the lower standards back then. I may remake a few select ones, but we'll see.
Aside from the songs themselves, I'd like to think I popularized the short repeating slider (starting with TTFaF). People may not like them as much, but imo they're fun if used right.
Favorite is always tough to choose, but some that I feel stick out: Beat It, Final Battle (Banjo-Kazooie), One Winged Angel, Yasashisa no Shouzou, and Kumikyoku. Least favorite by far: Agent Yoru wo Iku.
Thanks. I really appreciate the compliments. TBH, it's the people like you who brighten my day and keep me coming back. I'm glad to have contributed so much to the community and to be in the hearts of all my fans...I truly am.