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Azabiphetamine: lune also has non-hold 5beat; also: i didnt know writing holds lowercase worked

2026-06-19T20:29:45Z

lune also has non-hold 5beat; also: i didnt know writing holds lowercase worked

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	** Similarly, [[Oriole]] uses a <code>-x-x-x</code> pattern in [[Corazones Viejos]] which can be interpreted as a [[Swing (Gimmick)\|swung]] 4-beat row with [[Holds\|holds]].		** Similarly, [[Oriole]] uses a <code>-x-x-x</code> pattern in [[Corazones Viejos]] which can be interpreted as a [[Swing (Gimmick)\|swung]] 4-beat row with [[Holds\|holds]].
	** Treble has a <code>xx----</code> pattern in [[Worn Out Tapes]], though it isn't tutorialized, instead using counting sounds as a cue.		** Treble has a <code>xx----</code> pattern in [[Worn Out Tapes]], though it isn't tutorialized, instead using counting sounds as a cue.
	** Lune has a similar <code>xx----</code> pattern in [[Kingdom of Balloons]], though it uses [[holds]] ~~instead~~.		** Lune has a similar <code>xx----</code> pattern in [[Kingdom of Balloons]], though it also uses [[holds]].
	* Row length can be applied to [[Oneshot Beats\|Oneshot rows]]. This has no effect on gameplay, but can be used as a visual effect.		* Row length can be applied to [[Oneshot Beats\|Oneshot rows]]. This has no effect on gameplay, but can be used as a visual effect.

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NovaeSys: +extra bit to x-wot

2026-06-18T09:55:43Z

+extra bit to x-wot

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	** Similarly, [[Parrot]] uses a <code>-x-x-x</code> pattern in [[Corazones Viejos]] which can be interpreted as a [[Swing (Gimmick)\|swung]] 4-beat row. <!-- maybe remove these ? -->		** Similarly, [[Parrot]] uses a <code>-x-x-x</code> pattern in [[Corazones Viejos]] which can be interpreted as a [[Swing (Gimmick)\|swung]] 4-beat row. <!-- maybe remove these ? -->
	** Similarly, [[Oriole]] uses a <code>-x-x-x</code> pattern in [[Corazones Viejos]] which can be interpreted as a [[Swing (Gimmick)\|swung]] 4-beat row with [[Holds\|holds]].		** Similarly, [[Oriole]] uses a <code>-x-x-x</code> pattern in [[Corazones Viejos]] which can be interpreted as a [[Swing (Gimmick)\|swung]] 4-beat row with [[Holds\|holds]].
	** Treble has a <code>xx----</code> pattern in [[Worn Out Tapes]], though it isn't tutorialized.		** Treble has a <code>xx----</code> pattern in [[Worn Out Tapes]], though it isn't tutorialized, instead using counting sounds as a cue.
	** Lune has a similar <code>xx----</code> pattern in [[Kingdom of Balloons]], though it uses [[holds]] instead.		** Lune has a similar <code>xx----</code> pattern in [[Kingdom of Balloons]], though it uses [[holds]] instead.
	* Row length can be applied to [[Oneshot Beats\|Oneshot rows]]. This has no effect on gameplay, but can be used as a visual effect.		* Row length can be applied to [[Oneshot Beats\|Oneshot rows]]. This has no effect on gameplay, but can be used as a visual effect.

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Sebiches1230: /* Trivia */ added WOT and KOB 5-beat indo

2026-06-17T00:07:39Z

Trivia: added WOT and KOB 5-beat indo

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	** Similarly, [[Parrot]] uses a <code>-x-x-x</code> pattern in [[Corazones Viejos]] which can be interpreted as a [[Swing (Gimmick)\|swung]] 4-beat row. <!-- maybe remove these ? -->		** Similarly, [[Parrot]] uses a <code>-x-x-x</code> pattern in [[Corazones Viejos]] which can be interpreted as a [[Swing (Gimmick)\|swung]] 4-beat row. <!-- maybe remove these ? -->
	** Similarly, [[Oriole]] uses a <code>-x-x-x</code> pattern in [[Corazones Viejos]] which can be interpreted as a [[Swing (Gimmick)\|swung]] 4-beat row with [[Holds\|holds]].		** Similarly, [[Oriole]] uses a <code>-x-x-x</code> pattern in [[Corazones Viejos]] which can be interpreted as a [[Swing (Gimmick)\|swung]] 4-beat row with [[Holds\|holds]].
			** Treble has a <code>xx----</code> pattern in [[Worn Out Tapes]], though it isn't tutorialized.
			** Lune has a similar <code>xx----</code> pattern in [[Kingdom of Balloons]], though it uses [[holds]] instead.
	* Row length can be applied to [[Oneshot Beats\|Oneshot rows]]. This has no effect on gameplay, but can be used as a visual effect.		* Row length can be applied to [[Oneshot Beats\|Oneshot rows]]. This has no effect on gameplay, but can be used as a visual effect.

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Azabiphetamine: /* Description */i think i wrote this here by accident; duplicate info even if it kinda fits the section

2026-06-16T09:32:21Z

Description: i think i wrote this here by accident; duplicate info even if it kinda fits the section

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	A non-7-beat row is first introduced in [[Welcome Back]], with [[Mark]] having '''5 beats''' instead. He is also the only patient to have a row whose length is not 7. In [[Blurred]], there is a brief instance of Mark (and [[Edega]]) having a '''6-beat row'''.		A non-7-beat row is first introduced in [[Welcome Back]], with [[Mark]] having '''5 beats''' instead. He is also the only patient to have a row whose length is not 7. In [[Blurred]], there is a brief instance of Mark (and [[Edega]]) having a '''6-beat row'''.

	'''Row Length''' is primarily defined by the row's ''length'' property, and its classic beats' ''length'' property. While patients like [[Cockatiel]] feature a row that ''sounds'' like 4 beats, it is still a 7-beat row due to being 7 beats long~~. Additionally, for all rows, its counting sound may gradually be removed if its length does not change unpredictably~~.		'''Row Length''' is primarily defined by the row's ''length'' property, and its classic beats' ''length'' property. While patients like [[Cockatiel]] feature a row that ''sounds'' like 4 beats, it is still a 7-beat row due to being 7 beats long.

	== Levels ==		== Levels ==

Azabiphetamine: image!

2026-06-14T20:49:10Z

image!

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	== Description ==		== Description ==
	~~<!--~~ [[File:~~Logan----xx~~.png\|thumb\|~~[[Logan]]~~ with a <~~code~~>----xx</~~code~~> ~~pattern.]] -~~-> <~~!-- note, add a visual for row lengths here! --~~>		[[File:Varyingrowlengths.png\|thumb\|Rows with various lengths. From top to bottom:<br><ul><li>7-beat: ''Samurai''</li><li>6-beat: ''Edega''</li><li>5-beat: ''Mark''</li><li>4-beat: ''Cockatiel''</li><li>3-beat: ''Owl''</li></ul>]]
	'''Row Length''' is a modification to [[Classic Beats]]. It changes how many beats a classic row has. While the core mechanic of '''Rhythm Doctor''' is hitting on the 7th beat, different row lengths require hitting on a different beat instead. 7 beats are the maximum, so different lengths are always ''shorter''.		'''Row Length''' is a modification to [[Classic Beats]]. It changes how many beats a classic row has. While the core mechanic of '''Rhythm Doctor''' is hitting on the 7th beat, different row lengths require hitting on a different beat instead. 7 beats are the maximum, so different lengths are always ''shorter''.

Azabiphetamine: why is it called Swing (Gimmick)

2026-06-14T19:16:27Z

why is it called Swing (Gimmick)

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== Description ==
 
'''Row Length''' is a modification to [[Classic Beats]]. It changes how many beats a classic row has. While the core mechanic of '''Rhythm Doctor''' is hitting on the 7th beat, different row lengths require hitting on a different beat instead. 7 beats are the maximum, so different lengths are always ''shorter''.

A non-7-beat row is first introduced in [[Welcome Back]], with [[Mark]] having '''5 beats''' instead. He is also the only patient to have a row whose length is not 7. In [[Blurred]], there is a brief instance of Mark (and [[Edega]]) having a '''6-beat row'''.

'''Row Length''' is primarily defined by the row's ''length'' property, and its classic beats' ''length'' property. While patients like [[Cockatiel]] feature a row that ''sounds'' like 4 beats, it is still a 7-beat row due to being 7 beats long. Additionally, for all rows, its counting sound may gradually be removed if its length does not change unpredictably.

== Levels ==

* [[Welcome Back]] (Tutorialized)
* [[Boss Fight]]
* [[Blurred]]
* [[Miracle Defibrillator]]
* [[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]]

== Cueing ==

Before 1.0, all rows could only be 7 beats long. Creators could make shorter patterns by including [[Row Xs]] at the start of the row, such as to make the ''perceived'' first pulse a different pulse. For instance, a <code>xx----</code> pattern acts as a 5-beat pattern, because the amount of beats from the ''perceived'' first pulse and the hit is 5.

Before 1.0, patterns with an X on the first beat were considered illegal in custom levels under the assumption that all classic beats were 7 beats long. To use these patterns, it was required to use '''[[Set Counting Sound|Counting Sounds]]''' to specify the number of each pulse, so that the player could know where the ''perceived'' first pulse was actually located.

After 1.0, when variable row length was added, this method of cueing is still required in most cases, however it may be omitted if it's immediately clear what a row's length is before any gameplay.


== History ==

* Non 7-beat row visuals were added in 1.0
* Visual row lengthening/shortening was added in 1.0

== Trivia ==

* '''[[Know You]]''' includes a <code>xx----</code> pattern for [[Hailey]], which is taught in its tutorial. This is functionally the same as a 5-beat row.
** If the player has the '''Audible Skipped Beats''' accessibility option enabled, Hailey's pattern will play the first two beats audibly. However, for different length rows, this does not happen.
** Similarly, [[Cockatiel]] primarily features a <code>-x-x-x</code> pattern, which can be interpreted as 4-beat.
** Similarly, [[Owl]] primarily features a <code>-xx-xx</code> pattern, which can be interpreted as 3-beat.
** Similarly, [[Parrot]] uses a <code>-x-x-x</code> pattern in [[Corazones Viejos]] which can be interpreted as a [[Swing (Gimmick)|swung]] 4-beat row. 
** Similarly, [[Oriole]] uses a <code>-x-x-x</code> pattern in [[Corazones Viejos]] which can be interpreted as a [[Swing (Gimmick)|swung]] 4-beat row with [[Holds|holds]].
* Row length can be applied to [[Oneshot Beats|Oneshot rows]]. This has no effect on gameplay, but can be used as a visual effect.

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