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ppekko
presents
step15k
a stepmania client in 15kb
(and also a really bad .nfo)
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RELEASE INFO
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Type ..........: 15kb demo
Platform ......: PC (Linux)
Completion date ..: 2026-05-16 (when I actually finished the project)
Release date ..: 2026-07-26
CREDITS
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all created by ppekko. font used inside is Undead Pixel 8.
shoutout to PoroCYon for making an amazing packer and linker (vondehi
and smol).
HOW TO USE/REQUIREMENTS
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most opengl capable linux machines should work ok (you must have
ghostscript and libvorbis installed but theres a good chance you already
have them preinstalled). this program was tested on Arch Linux and a
fresh install of Linux Mint 22.3 'Zena' (compo machines should use this)
simply 'chmod +x step15k' and run with './step15k'
charts and their songs must be .sm and .ogg vorbis formats respectively
(only .ogg vorbis songs are supported). they must be placed in a folder
named 'songs'. THERE IS NO GROUPING OF SONGS LIKE THE ACTUAL STEPMANIA
CLIENT (its all one big list), so your songs/ directory should look like
this
┌─────────────────────────┐
│ songs/song_a/song_a.ogg │
│ song_a.sm │
│ songs/song_b/song_b.ogg │
│ song_b.sm │
└─────────────────────────┘
...and so on.
THE CONTROLS:
for actually playing charts, use the arrow keys or the D, F, J and K
keys.
for navigating menus use the arrow keys, enter and escape.
to exit a chart hit escape.
ABOUT
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i've had this idea for about a year or two and decided to act on it.
this is my first release so i probably did a lot of things wrong.
nonetheless i hope you like it
GREETINGS
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mfnz Looper231 mm4rk3t
CONTACT
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Website .......: ppekko.manesutoa.dev
Github ........: github.com/ppekko
Pouet .........: pouet.net/user.php?who=105590]
DISCLAMER
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Copyright (c) 2026 ppekko
I'm not one for complex jargon so here's the deal:
1. USE IT FREELY
Run it, copy it, share it, host it, modify it, remix it, marry it,
put it in a compo pack, whatever.
2. PLEASE CREDIT ME IF POSSIBLE
You don't have to, but very it's appreciated!! If you do credit, a name + link
somewhere findable is all I ask.
What you can't do: claim you made this, or let people reasonably believe
you did, but thats pretty obvious anyways.
3. DON'T SELL IT
Not standalone, not bundled, not behind a paywall, not on a "pay what
you want" page, not as part of some other paid product, and not as
part of a modified or derivative version either. Just don't charge
for it!!! (if you host it on a site with ads and you make money off of that
it's chill don't worry)
This does NOT cover things like monetized YouTube playthroughs,
streams, articles or videos about the game. That's fine and encouraged.
4. IF YOU IGNORE #3
If you violate clause 3, your rights under this license end immediately
and automatically for you only.
Your rights are automatically restored as soon as you fully fix the violation
(e.g. stop sales and refund).
5. NO WARRANTY, NO LIABILITY
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IF IT CRASHES YOUR MACHINE, SUMMONS A DEMON, OR
MAKES YOUR SCREEN MELT, THAT'S ON YOU. IN NO EVENT WILL ppekko BE
LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES, OR OTHER LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE
SOFTWARE OR YOUR USE OF IT. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Have fun!
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enjoy
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