A fast, repeatable workflow to discover fresh maps using BeatLeader’s powerful search. It relies on
supporter‑only unranked star ratings (ShowAllRatings) and sorts by techRating to surface interesting patterns.
Requirements
BeatLeader supporter role on your BL account (Patreon/tipper/supporter/sponsor).
ShowAllRatings enabled on your BL profile. See BeatLeader Authentication for how to sign in and enable it.
Search setup
Use the BeatLeader maps search with these filters:
Date range: pick a single month (e.g., Dec 1 → Jan 1). Iterate month by month.
Stars: set a band to control density and overall difficulty (e.g., 8–10 for fun, 6–8 for warm‑ups).
Sort by: techRating.
Mode / Difficulty: Standard, ExpertPlus (adjust for your preference).
Note: The example uses a specific month via date_from/date_to. Use the BL UI date picker to select your current month.
Monthly workflow
Pick a month and set the date filter to that exact window.
Set stars to your target band (e.g., 8–10★). Leave ranked off so unranked stars show.
Sort by techRating. You should see ~100 results for a typical month.
Quick‑scan the list:
The very top often contains maps with ultra‑weird patterns.
The bottom often contains very simple/boring patterns.
The juicy middle (~70–80% of results) is usually worth considering.
For each candidate: preview audio, check the mapper, and watch replays to gauge fun factor and pattern quality.
Repeat for the next month.
Collecting and downloading maps
Download as you go: When you find a keeper, download the map immediately.
Playlist workflow: Use BeatLeader’s Add to playlist on each candidate to build a short list. Later, open that playlist and download it. In‑game, load the playlist, then use your playlist manager to download all songs in one go.
Shortcuts
Friends‑played filter: add mytype=friendsPlayed to show maps your followed players have played. This turns your follow list into a taste‑making filter.