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https://github.com/ppy/osu-wiki

The home of the osu! wiki, containing the content and structure for the community-driven wiki platform. This repository includes documentation for adding tournaments, exporting mod icons from Figma, and technical tools such as the osu-matplotlib-theme for creating graphs and the markdownTable function for formatting tables to wiki standards.

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  1. Overview of the Beatmap editor

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    The beatmap editor is the in-game graphical interface used for creating beatmaps in osu!. The editor is organized into four primary functional sections accessible from the top-left corner of the interface:

    • Compose: The primary workspace for creating hit objects and other gameplay-related elements.
    • Design: Used for creating storyboards (visual effects). For complex effects, users may prefer using storyboard scripting directly.
    • Timing: Used to manage timing sections and control hitsounds to ensure gameplay matches the song's rhythm.
    • Song setup: Used to manage beatmap metadata, such as song title, artist, difficulty name, and combo colours.

    For keyboard shortcuts specific to the editor, refer to the Shortcut key reference.

  4. osu!catch Loved candidates (July 2020)

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    This section lists the beatmapsets selected as 'Loved' candidates for the osu!catch game mode in July 2020. These maps are highlighted for their unique mapping styles, historical significance, or quality, providing exposure to players and mappers.

    Selected Maps:

    • Rednex - Cotton Eye Joe by DPJ9fuegos

      • Stats: 133 BPM, 4:14 | 6.12★
      • Note: The [Platter] difficulty is not being nominated.
      • Characteristics: Low approach rate (AR 8) and large circle size (CS 6). High slider velocity creates challenging droplets.

    • sweet ARMS - Installation by Nitsches

      • Stats: 215 BPM, 5:31 | 6.20★
      • Characteristics: Clean mapping with light jumping and difficult streams in long solo sections.

    • Demetori - U.N. Owen wa Kanojo Nano ka? by DakkyChan, Minato Yukina, Louis Cyphre, Spectator, Kuzino, and ExGon

      • Stats: 205 BPM, 4:47 | 8.45★, 10.07★
      • Characteristics: A remastered version of the legendary CTB Darkness map. Features innovative patterns including hyperdashes and edge dashes.

    • Brandon Blume - Legacy of Grabbag by Astreachan

      • Stats: 175 BPM, 5:04 | 5.38★
      • Characteristics: A medley of Duke Nukem themes with unique, harmonious patterns and great flow.

  5. osu!mania Project Loved Nominees (March 2018)

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    A selection of osu!mania beatmapsets nominated for the 'Loved' category during the Project Loved week of March 25th, 2018. These maps represent various skill levels, charting styles (e.g., chordjacking, jumpstreams, technical patterning, scroll velocities), and formats (e.g., 4K, 7K, 10K, BMS-style).

    Nominated Beatmapsets:

    • Friday Fahrenheit by Loctav
    • Various - Yolomania Vol. 3A (A 'best-of' pack from Yolomania Vol. 3)
    • The Parallax II: Future Sequence by XeoStyle (A full-length progressive metal album chart)
    • Meme Legends by DJ UNDERJOY (A compilation of popular maps from 2016 and earlier)
    • Depravity CLiMAXXX by Valedict (J-core chordjack-heavy patterns)
    • Brain Power by noma (Collab by Blocko and Jinjin)
    • KickMaster by Modren (8-bit soundtrack marathon)
    • The Italian Crack Job by Breakmaster Cylinder (Focuses on Scroll Velocities, slowjams, and teleports)
    • DJ Sharpnel - bbu2's DJ Sharpnel 7K by Rain- (BMS-style experience with nonstop chordstreams)
    • Crypt of the Necrodancer's Zone 1-3 theme by CircusGalop (10K style patterning)

  6. View April 2016 Ranking Charts by Game Mode

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    The April 2016 Ranking Charts feature curated beatmap selections for the following game modes:

    • osu!: Curated by Andrea.
    • osu!taiko: Curated by S a n d.
    • osu!catch: Curated by Kingkevin30.
    • osu!mania: Curated by _underjoy.

    Each selection includes specific beatmapsets, the mappers responsible, and qualitative reasoning for their inclusion in the charts.

  7. osu! Summer Season 2025 Beatmap Playlists

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    The Summer Season 2025 Beatmap Spotlights feature curated playlists and 'Beatmap of the Season' picks for various osu! game modes. Each mode is led by a specific curator:

    • osu!: Led by Lefafel
    • osu!taiko: Led by Yasuho
    • osu!catch: Led by SadEgg
    • osu!mania: Led by Maxus

    Each mode includes a 'Beatmap of the Season - Curators' Pick' and a 'Playlist A' containing multiple suggested maps.

  8. Understand the Match Setup interface

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    The Match Setup screen is displayed after entering or creating a match. It is organized into several functional sections:

    • Header section: Displays host status, player performance points, accuracy, level, rank, and the selected game mode. Includes a pause button for the current song.
    • Current players list: Shows all player slots, their status (via color coding), and host controls (locking/unlocking slots, kicking players).
    • Match settings: Allows the host to configure the lobby name, password, beatmap, mods, team mode, and win conditions.
    • Match setup buttons: Large buttons for leaving the match or managing the ready state and starting the game.
    • Match history: Accessed via the #multiplayer chat channel, where BanchoBot provides links to match history.

  9. Explore the osu! client and file formats

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    The wiki provides technical documentation for the osu! client, including interface settings, keyboard shortcuts, and user configuration files. It also defines several specific file formats used by the game:

    • .osz
    • .osk
    • .osr
    • .osu
    • .osb

  10. Hardware considerations for osu! gameplay

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    The osu! community has identified several key hardware technologies that impact gameplay performance and competitive viability:

    • Graphics Tablets: Provide absolute positioning for cursor input, eliminating the 'mouse drift' associated with relative positioning. Players must decide on optimal pen grip, tablet area, and whether to drag or hover.
    • Mechanical Keyboards: Highly recommended for rhythm-based gameplay due to better physical/audio feedback and support for N-key rollover, which is essential for mashing keys like Z and X without input loss.
    • High Refresh Rate Monitors: Upgrading from 60 Hz to higher refresh rates (e.g., 144 Hz) is considered an objective upgrade that can assist in reading higher approach rates and scroll speeds.
    • Rapid Trigger Keyboards: Utilize Hall effect sensors to allow for adjustable or dynamic actuation points. This technology allows for faster key resets, which impacts how players handle high-speed notes and precision.

  11. View January 2018 Beatmap Spotlights

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    The January 2018 Beatmap Spotlights feature selected high-quality beatmapsets across various osu! game modes. These maps are curated based on mapping quality, creativity, and musical interpretation.

    osu! Spotlights

    Featured maps include:

    osu!taiko Spotlights

    Featured maps include:

    osu!catch Spotlights

    Featured maps include:

    osu!mania Spotlights

    Featured maps include:

  12. Understand the osu! Terms of Service

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    By using the osu! website (https://osu.ppy.sh), the osu! game client, or any affiliated services, you agree to be bound by the Terms of Service (TOS) provided by ppy Pty Ltd.

    Key points:

    • Compliance: You must not use the site or any content obtained from it for illegal purposes or purposes prohibited by these terms.
    • Termination: Violating any of these terms results in the automatic termination of your authorization to use the website.
    • Privacy: Users are encouraged to review the Privacy Policy in conjunction with these terms.
    • Service Nature: osu! provides online gaming services, leaderboards, and communication tools (forums, chat), as well as hosting for user-generated content.