Figure skating online flash game

[CantALoop]

I'm not sure if anybody has posted this, but here's a game I hadn't seen before:

http://www.shockwave.com/gamelanding/figureskating.jsp

Basically you draw figure to execute skating moves. Figure skating with actual figures? Shock!

It's actually pretty fun, and a lot better than the only other figure skating game I've seen online. There's actually a hint or two of an element of strategy in planning your jumps, because executing a tough jump with a long preparation might cause you to miss the next element if you're too slow.

Other funny things I noticed:

• Falling on a jump is worth more points than having a "fair" execution.
• Spins are more about speed and quantity than quality of the rotations.
• A waxel/death drop "butterfly jump" is considered the second hardest jump in figure skating.
• Base values/GOE for jumps is hilarious. You can have a "fair/good" triple axel and end up scoring less than a "perfect" toe loop.

[VIETgrlTerifa]

What was your highest score, CantALoop?

Mine was 95.76 out of a 93.50 base value.

When I got to Vancouver, I tried to have a variety of elements and put some difficulty in. Then I realized that I'd be a lot more successful if I code-whored and just worried about execution.

So I loaded my routine with 4 Double Lutzes and 1 Single Toe Loop. I started having trouble with the Footwork, so I did one level 2 FW and one level 1. I had a horrible time with the figure 8 type moves so I didn't bother with the Biellman spin/spiral, Camel spin, Triple Axel or the Level 3 Footwork. I instead did a Sit Spin and a Layback Spin and did two Kerrigan spirals.

I realized that I scored higher doing those easier moves well than trying for more difficult elements and getting a good or fair rating. I learned a valuable lesson in Code-whoring after winning gold in Vancouver.

[The Accordion]

Sooooo read figure skating online "flesh" game! Whew!

[CaptCrunch]

What was your highest score, CantALoop?

Mine was 95.76 out of a 93.50 base value.

When I got to Vancouver, I tried to have a variety of elements and put some difficulty in. Then I realized that I'd be a lot more successful if I code-whored and just worried about execution.

So I loaded my routine with 4 Double Lutzes and 1 Single Toe Loop. I started having trouble with the Footwork, so I did one level 2 FW and one level 1. I had a horrible time with the figure 8 type moves so I didn't bother with the Biellman spin/spiral, Camel spin, Triple Axel or the Level 3 Footwork. I instead did a Sit Spin and a Layback Spin and did two Kerrigan spirals.

I realized that I scored higher doing those easier moves well than trying for more difficult elements and getting a good or fair rating. I learned a valuable lesson in Code-whoring after winning gold in Vancouver.

Are you Laura Lepisto in disguise?

[casken]

I meet the system requirements, but it keeps crashing both IE and Firefox every time I try to play.

[MR-FAN]

boy her transitions suck

[CantALoop]

Not to mention her rollerblader-esque skating skills are no teknik Besides, if a girl can land 5 triple axels in the same program, she doesn't need transitions!

What was your highest score, CantALoop?
Mine was 95.76 out of a 93.50 base value.

I remember once scoring just barely above 100 and change with a base value of 94.75. I usually score just below 100 if I get perfects on all the Lutzes My layout is:

2Lz, Kerrigan, LSp, StSq2, 2Lz-2Lz-2Lz, Kerrigan, StSq2, 2Lz, SSp

Yes, with all my jumps being 2Lzs, I'm a code-whore as well I've gotten really quick at the 2Lz command, so doing the three-jump sequence is no problem. One of them with all perfects nets usually 9.something.

I have trouble with the figure eight commands as well, so I do the same thing as you and don't go for the camel or Biellmann spin/spirals. I've noticed that the funky Kerrigan star pattern tends to be judged more leniently than the Biellmann. I could draw a mutated starfish and it'd score higher than even my most perfect figure eight.

As for spins, I just spam half-assed circles to get 20+ rotations. They're a guaranteed 9 points if I get enough of 'em in.

I go for level 2 steps because I'd rather forget the figure eights in the level 3 sequence. Even with half perfects (I don't think I've ever had a perfect step sequence), I've never got more than base value on one.

[Mafke]

Meanwhile, I'm stuck in Moscow. Is there a secret to winning this level? Even when all the tricks go as well as possible in isolation the score seems to come up short....

Maybe a well placed bottle of vodka?

[iarispiralllyof]

hands down best figure skating game ever lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NseHBnBw2z4 (I did not make this btw lol)

[Fridge_Break]

I kept getting distracted by the flash photography.

[LuckyCharm]

This is ridiculously addictive.

[Valentina]

This is ridiculously addictive.

yep...

[IneZR]

I've been playing it for hours.

[MysticHaze]

I am enjoying this game way too much! Thanks for posting the link!

[Aaron MB Fan]

Have any of you ever played Vancouver 2010 Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games on the Wii? It has a figure skating competition in that game too.

Not sure who came out with it first, but the figure skating competition in the Mario & Sonic Vancouver game is designed just like this shockwave one.

Same idea of constructing a program on your own. You don't get to choose outfits and what your player looks like, but you use a Mario or Sonic character to skate to one of eight or so pieces of classic figure skating music. It's so much fun!

[wvsuguy85]

I meet the system requirements, but it keeps crashing both IE and Firefox every time I try to play.

I am having the same problem. Anyone know a solution for this?

[kappa_1]

Thanks for recommending this; it's sooooo addictive and fun!

[IneZR]

I just had a really bad meltdown in Moscow. 66.60 points with two falls.

[Mafke]

I just had a really bad meltdown in Moscow. 66.60 points with two falls.

Cue the FSUniverse on whether you should quit your eligible career and/or what you need to do to get back on the podium...

[VIETgrlTerifa]

I heard IneZR's skater did an unsanctioned show after her Moscow meltdown. I think we should revoke her eligibility.