The game plan moving forward is the same as it has always been. Teruna and I complete and fully finalize our contributions to the pack, which will make up the majority of the pack's content. Once our files are finalized, we will open private submissions. By private I do not mean highly exclusive – in fact, the goal is to invite every credible stepartist to the pack server. The "private" aspect, as it stands, is just to avoid dealing with the unwashed masses.
The reason for this approach is that we want to ensure our work is of the highest quality possible so that we can set the bar for what is expected of contributions to the pack, and so that we will not have to juggle the responsibilities of charting at the same time as vetting, providing feedback, and otherwise dealing with the submission process. This does not mean we have not received submissions already, quite the contrary, as a matter of fact. More than a few individuals have reached out to provide content thus far, which I am incredibly grateful for. I will however note to these people that most of these files are simply pooled far in advance and will still go through the same vetting process as all other submissions when the time comes (though the vast majority of them will likely be accepted).
As it currently stands, 90% the files in the pack are fully completed, and we are mostly just waiting on the pack's co-host to provide me with finalized versions of his last few remaining WIPs, as well as finalizing GFX for all currently contributed files to the pack.
Below you will find a list of every file currently in the pack, and details on its current status. Keep in mind these are my current views and that I have not done a full status review of the project with Teruna in quite some time due to his incredibly busy schedule, so the final verdict given on each file is only a good approximation
- A cruel Angel's Thesis (windoze)
Fully completed, pooled - A hundred and Sixty Acres (Ptet)
Fully completed, accepted. - A Tribute to Mina (Ptet)
Fully completed, accepted. - all the things i hate to death (Ptet)
Fully completed, accepted. - And Then, to CODA (Teruna)
Fully completed, accepted. - Animal I Have Become (Scintill & Teruna)
May need slight polish in places, otherwise fully completed. What a fucking banger, accepted. - Backstabber (Ptet)
Welcome back minty 2. Fully completed, accepted. - Barbara Ann (Ptet)
Fully completed, accepted unless mr haterpants uses his veto. - Better Off Alone (Teruna)
File itself is fully completed, we still need to commission artwork for the GFX. accepted. - Blank Space (Nightcore Mix) (Mina)
it is a mystery - Curses (Teruna)
Fully completed, would like some higher effort GFX, accepted. - ELECTRIC DANDELIONS (Ptet)
Fully completed, pooled. May be rejected due to an overabundance of emo shit. - Everlong (Temma)
Fully completed, pooled. As it stands, this appears to be one of the most likely charts to get cut. It has some funny and charming stuff but as the pack progressed its comparatively lower quality stands out. Not to say its a bad file by any means, of course. - Evil Angel (Ptet)
Fully completed, accepted. - For geOn (Ptet)
Fully completed, pooled with a decent chance of getting cut for the same reasons as electric dandelions. - fruit bleed juice (Teruna)
I really enjoy the fact that our pack has a fair number of easier dumps (this, a hundred acres, vulture city) to let new players experience what the dumping artform has to offer. Goes without saying: Fully completed, accepted. - FUCK anime (Zeta, Teruna, Ptet)
FUCK ANIME!!!! Old fully completed file, may approach each charter involved to put some slight modern-day polish on their respective sections, but it is accepted. - Gentle Blade (Kazye)
Needs better gfx, and I believe the file is fully completed (Kazye you would need to get back to me on this). I highly enjoy this file, however and it will definitely be accepted following any updates or fixes you provide. - Glass Beach (Ptet)
Not much to say about this one, its my magnum opus. I'm slightly contemplating changing the way the guitar solo is stepped, but it will probably remain as-is. Fully completed, accepted. - Huddle Formation (Ptet Celeb Pogey)
Hanging out with you guys IRL was so so much fun. While the novelty of the file strikes hard, the unfortunate reality is three dudes high on ketamine and who knows what else are never going to make a good file. Rejected. - In Loving Memory (Ptet)
Fully completed, accepted. - Killer Queen (Cuckson)
Work in progress, but looking great. Anticipate a rainbow accept if you keep up the good work. - kodak moment (Teruna)
It breaks my heart, but this file is being cut. It has stalled pack progress for far too long, and we have given up hope. I may fuck around with my newfound xmod skills, but if I do not find a solution quickly it will be a sad case of missed potential. - Lawn Oyounak (Cuckson)
Good file, funny lofty impression, but please start applying the feedback I gave you. It is extremely likely to be accepted, and definitely will be when you apply those fixes. Pooled - Lights (Teruna)
Needs GFX, pooled - Lonely Day (Cuckson)
Fully completed, pooled. - love for you (Teruna)
Cute. Needs GFX. - Love Is A Place To Hide (DMRIw)
Fully completed, pooled with a high likelihood of acceptance. - Narcissistic Cannibal (Ptet)
Fully completed, accepted. - No One Knows (Misrule)
Work in progress file. Are you going to finish this? I enjoy what you have so far. - Out of the Ashes WIP (Lofty)
A little unfortunate we didn't get this one, as I really liked it. But lofty thought it felt more at home in his pack, and I ultimately agree with his decision. - Overnight Celebrity (James May)
Anyone remember this old ass file? Shit bangs. I may approach James May for permission to make slight edits based on feedback I received from playtesters. Needs GFX. Accepted. - Patterns of the Ancients [Scintill]
A shining example of the creativity and stand-out nature of files we are looking for in this pack. Everyone should strive to make files this interesting. Needs finalized GFX. Rainbow accept. - Play Dead (swiftwinter)
Originally rejected from minty 3 due to hand bias, we fixed this issue with SwiftWinter's permission. Fully completed, accepted. - Plug in baby (Ptet & Zeta)
Kinda crazy how well this file held up considering how old it is. Originally on the chopping block due to its age and crude nature, playtesters have loved this file, leading to its acceptance to the pack. - poison (Teruna)
Holy fucking shit this song is gay, but the patterns are so cool. Fully completed, pooled. - remember where you are (Teruna)
Need him to finish dicksyncing this absolute masterpiece, otherwise omega rainbow accepted. - Sarah Smiles (lol)
RIP Etienne. Accepted. - Sat In Your Lap (Windoze)
I recall feeling that I wanted some edits made to the 32nd sections, as the file is quite mega stamina fuck mode and a tad repetitive as-is. However I really enjoy the song, and believe that with some slight edits this file could really stand out. Accepted pending revisions (contact me). - second hand emberrassment (Ptet)
Fully completed, accepted. - Semi-Charmed Life (Teruna)
Fully completed according to Teruna, however I would like him to make some edits to make it less stamina heavy. Accepted. - Sentinel (Kazye)
Requires GFX, otherwise fully completed, accepted. - Shakunetsu Pt.2 Long Train Running (Teruna)
Sightread AA = ur dicks big. Fully completed, accepted. - Soil (Teruna)
Work in progress (partially charted), pooled. - Somnidiscotheque (Teruna)
God damn this is brutal. Needs gfx, accepted. - super bass (Teruna)
Needs GFX, accepted. - Superfast Jellyfish (Ptet)
Goofy aah patterns. Fully completed, accepted. - Teenager (Ptet) v1.0
Fully completed, accepted. - Tek It (Teruna)
I will glaze this file to the ends of the earth. Fully completed, rainbow accepted. - Vulture City (Teruna)
One of the high quality easier dumps mentioned earlier, Fully completed, accepted. - Warm Leatherette [Scintill]
What if patterns of the ancients was evil and fucked up? Fully completed, accepted. - White Light, White Heat (Windoze)
Fully completed, pooled with high probability of being accepted. - zPtets ending (Ptet)
I dont care about rules, I'm charting my own ending. I still intend to quit after this pack releases. There are some ideas I'm still throwing around for this one, but it is 99% completed. Accepted, obviously.