Top Descriptors marathon A map with a drain time of over 5 minutes. , variable timing Contains multiple timing points, usually required for songs not recorded to a metronome. , alt Colloquial term for maps which use rhythms that encourage the player to alternate notes. Typically distinct from burst or stream maps. , simple Accessible and straightforward map design. , jump aim Focuses heavily on jumps, i.e. circles spaced far apart that require the player to move towards, slow down to hit, then speed up to move towards the next object. , tournament custom A custom map for a playing tournament. , gungathon A map with a drain time of over 10 minutes. , aim control Patterns with velocity or direction changes which strongly go against a player's natural movement pattern. , improvisation Uses patterns that do not correspond to sounds in the music, often using hitsounds to add sounds in. , messy Visually chaotic and intentionally disorganised patterns, often involving many overlaps and unequal visual spacing between objects.