Top Descriptors precision Colloquial term for maps which require fine, precise movement to aim correctly. Typically refers to maps with circle sizes above and including 6. , featured artist Features song(s) composed by artists in osu!’s Featured Artist listing , marathon A map with a drain time of over 5 minutes. , large circles Uses larger-than-usual circles. Typically refers to maps with circle sizes below 3. , collab A map with two or more associated mappers. , distance snapped Uses osu's in-built distance snap feature for most/all of the map. , aim control Patterns with velocity or direction changes which strongly go against a player's natural movement pattern. , alt Colloquial term for maps which use rhythms that encourage the player to alternate notes. Typically distinct from burst or stream maps. , flow aim Patterns with fully continuous cursor movement, usually due to a combination of wide angles and little time between objects. , overlap reading Contains patterns where overlapped objects make determining note order and/or timing difficult.