Top Descriptors marathon A map with a drain time of over 5 minutes. , megacollab A map with 8 or more associated mappers. , variable timing Contains multiple timing points, usually required for songs not recorded to a metronome. , slidershapes Uses a large variety of slider designs. , alt Colloquial term for maps which use rhythms that encourage the player to alternate notes. Typically distinct from burst or stream maps. , aim control Patterns with velocity or direction changes which strongly go against a player's natural movement pattern. , collab A map with two or more associated mappers. , high contrast Uses flashy ideas to follow changes in the music, creating stark differences between different sections of the song. , complex sv Features large changes in slider velocity. , freeform An unrestrained and loose approach towards visual structure.