so i’m ‘expert 5’ now (XEROIZE D25 CLEAR!!)

uhhh… what a wild ride exp5 had been. 25s were first real folder in the game that i genuinely got upset and tilted at, since i was pretty walled for a long time on them. but after taking a break from pushing putting in a lot of work into practicing my speed and weaknesses, i’m very glad i was able to reapproach the push with a positive mindset and breaking through my 25 wall.
xeroize is a very fitting last 25 for exp5 for me; i rely heavily on tech and manip as my strongsuits for most of these high-level charts, making this chart (which is basically throwing the kitchen sink of all tech patterns in your face at 200bpm) probably the most applicable 25 for my skill set. although it was still a messy clear, i’m just glad to have gotten it within 10 attempts and without too much trouble.
for anyone looking for my full clear list in order on phoenix:
just hold on - 3/30/24
f(r)iend - 5/16/24
re: end of a dream - 6/5/24
pupa - 6/5/24
boca - 6/5/24
can can shortcut - 6/10/24
indestructible - 6/19/24
gloria - 6/19/24
ignis fatuus - 6/19/24
will o the wisp - 6/19/24 (wtf was this session??)
vacuum - 7/2/24
nyar - 7/9/24
chase me full - 7/9/24
caprice of dj otada - 7/9/24
xeroize - 7/17/24 (‘EXP5’ GET!!)