I've even attempted to mod my pads. I bought plywood and tape, but I can't find plastic floor covering.. so it isn't completed yet. The wood is kind of small, but it's all good, because when I do finish it will roxor. Also, I'm even thinking of asking the Otaku of darkness to make me a metal pad, which would kick so much ass, as he's made some nice ass stuff. Some stuff include: two metal ddr pads, a joypad, his own creations for bemani games like a Pop'n Music gamepad. I mean, this dude is awsome. I'll provide some pics of his newest dDR pad.
Here's one pic
Here's a 2nd
Here's a 3rd
As you see, they're connected, so they can fold. It's freakign sweet. SOrry, I dont have any other pics of things made by the Otaku.
Arcading:
I've only been to the arcade twice to play DDR. BOth times I sucked (once i failed. lol) on easy songs. Blah. Well, now that I know it's easier, and a lot more fun to play at the arcade, since there are people watching you, and it's easier to play (duh) because you can play shoes.. or something. It's just more responsive, and 8th notes are a hella lot easier to hit. Sliding is kind of difficult. and I keep using the same foot on two notes on combos like Left(left foot) Right (right foot) Down (right again) but the thing is, I know it would be easier to use both feet, but I am accustomed to using the same foot. Well... anyway. I gotta get out more and play more. But I want to become better, so I won't get booed by leet DDRfreaks.
I will play at my friend, Brandon's, birthday party. I will be so leet!!! I have like a month to train.