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geekhack Community => Off Topic => Topic started by: Vibex on Tue, 29 April 2014, 21:27:32
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Any one here into speed running games? I've been watching speed running for a few years now, and have even ran some games (though I was pretty ****ty). Anyone else share this interest/hobby?
If you have never watched speed running before, I recommend checking out Cosmo. Here is his most recent world record for Ocarina Of Time any% (beating the game as fast as possible with no other criteria).
He made quite a few mistakes, but still was able to beat his previous record by 8 or so seconds.
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This is my favourite. One handed Super Mario 64.
Run starts at 5:42 (http://youtu.be/A0f1UqL3M64?t=5m42s).
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This is my favourite. One handed Super Mario 64.
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Run starts at 5:42 (http://youtu.be/A0f1UqL3M64?t=5m42s).
Remember watching this during AGDQ. Such a fun time. ;D
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There are some amazing Dark Souls speed runs out there.
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So does all of that work on the real N64 Zelda game?
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So does all of that work on the real N64 Zelda game?
Yep. The only difference with the version he is playing is that the Chinese text is slightly faster and there is slightly less lag. It also takes a little longer to reboot the console.
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Reboots/character location resets and glitches should be banned from official speedruns IMO
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Reboots/character location resets and glitches should be banned from official speedruns IMO
I think that there should just be two separate categories. One for allowing glitches and stuff, and one for a more "legit" playing experience.
I also wish that there was more love to 100% complete speed run stuff, but that's just me.
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Reboots/character location resets and glitches should be banned from official speedruns IMO
I think that there should just be two separate categories. One for allowing glitches and stuff, and one for a more "legit" playing experience.
I also wish that there was more love to 100% complete speed run stuff, but that's just me.
Actually now that you mention it I do believe there are different categories of criteria.
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Reboots/character location resets and glitches should be banned from official speedruns IMO
I think that there should just be two separate categories. One for allowing glitches and stuff, and one for a more "legit" playing experience.
There are for quite a few games with separate categories, but fewer people are interested in playing/watching them.
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This is my favourite. One handed Super Mario 64.
Run starts at 5:42 (http://youtu.be/A0f1UqL3M64?t=5m42s).
can someone explain 9:25 for me? i don't know how he got the star there....or where the star is for that matter.
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Why does he run backwards in Ocarina of Time is it actually faster than forwards?
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Why does he run backwards in Ocarina of Time is it actually faster than forwards?
Going backwards is the fastest means of normal movement.
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I'm on TeamLiquid and got introduced to Speed Running when they promoted AGDQ. I think I've been watching AGDQ and the related events for about 2 years now? My favorite Speed Runs to watch are Super Mario World, Ocarina of Time, Mario 64, and Super Meat Boy.
I don't play any since I'm terrible but I really enjoy the community and watching runs.
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Quake Done Quick. The original and still the best :)
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This is my favourite. One handed Super Mario 64.
Run starts at 5:42 (http://youtu.be/A0f1UqL3M64?t=5m42s).
can someone explain 9:25 for me? i don't know how he got the star there....or where the star is for that matter.
I think that's the star where you're "supposed" to blast a hole in the wall using the cannon. However, if you jump off the ledge at the right time, Mario's hitbox can still get the star through the wall.
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Quake Done Quick. The original and still the best :)
Agreed. I'm pretty sure I have all of them downloaded. Also qdq 100%. Those are cool as well.
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This is my favourite. One handed Super Mario 64.
Run starts at 5:42 (http://youtu.be/A0f1UqL3M64?t=5m42s).
can someone explain 9:25 for me? i don't know how he got the star there....or where the star is for that matter.
I think that's the star where you're "supposed" to blast a hole in the wall using the cannon. However, if you jump off the ledge at the right time, Mario's hitbox can still get the star through the wall.
That's correct. And that's one of my favourite stars to get (I don't know why), so I wouldn't ever even try to get it the way that the speed runner does.
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I don't play but I love watching speed runs. The 4-way Super Metroid race from the last AGDQ is one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. The race is extremely close and the commentators are fantastic.
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Lets Bump this thread! :thumb:
Also Cosmo vs Siglemic Majora's Mask race (http://www.twitch.tv/cosmowright) is about to start if anyone is interested.
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I frequently watch a lot of speed runners on twitch. AGDQ is also so awesome to watch, I have watched the last 2 or 3 years.
I am enjoying watching people speed run the Dark Souls series at the moment, but always have time for the guys doing the classics like OOT and Mario games.
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I've played Speed Runners, if that counts.
I'm terrible at it but yeah. I'm not good enough at games to do speed runs :(
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I frequently watch a lot of speed runners on twitch. AGDQ is also so awesome to watch, I have watched the last 2 or 3 years.
I am enjoying watching people speed run the Dark Souls series at the moment, but always have time for the guys doing the classics like OOT and Mario games.
I also watch dark souls when I get the chance. Those runs are always fun. ;D
I've played Speed Runners, if that counts.
I'm terrible at it but yeah. I'm not good enough at games to do speed runs :(
I suck at most the games I try to run as well. :'(
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SGDQ (https://gamesdonequick.com/) Starts this Sunday! Lets get some hype in here!
#HYPE
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SGDQ (https://gamesdonequick.com/) Starts this Sunday! Lets get some hype in here!
#HYPE
I'll try to check it out. Someone remind me, lol.
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Quake Done Quick. The original and still the best :)
This.
I couldn't believe it when I saw it - it took me a long time to get through each level back then, and this guy just drops a grenade, takes a few steps back, runs, jumps just as the grenade explodes, and gets to the exit in a few seconds.
:eek:
Things like the HL2 speedruns were amusing, until you found out that they were exploiting engine and map weaknesses, like bunnyhopping, and crossing a level just outside the playable area.
And some of the Portal speedruns were just downright depressing.
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SGDQ is live!
I'll try to check it out. Someone remind me, lol.
I'm reminding you. ;)
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I'll try to check it out. Someone remind me, lol.
I'm reminding you. ;)
Gracias mi amigo.
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Bumping this since SGDQ (http://www.twitch.tv/gamesdonequick) is live again!
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woot
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damn, this brings back some memories..
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damn, this brings back some memories..
And then crushes you as they blast through your childhood games. :p
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Turned SGDQ on after work? Toe Jam and Earl is in progress. ****. YES.
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Super Monkey Ball HYPE! http://www.twitch.tv/gamesdonequick
:cool: :cool:
(Geoff is awesome)
EDIT: It's over.
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Turned SGDQ on after work? Toe Jam and Earl is in progress. ****. YES.
I've never played this game despite the fact that I jam out to the soundtrack all the time.
Super Monkey Ball HYPE! http://www.twitch.tv/gamesdonequick
:cool: :cool:
(Geoff is awesome)
It's one of my all time favourite speed games. It's just awesome.
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TETRIS IS COMING ON. The matrix is about to open up and all minds will be blown.
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Quake Done Quick. The original and still the best :)
This.
I couldn't believe it when I saw it - it took me a long time to get through each level back then, and this guy just drops a grenade, takes a few steps back, runs, jumps just as the grenade explodes, and gets to the exit in a few seconds.
:eek:
Things like the HL2 speedruns were amusing, until you found out that they were exploiting engine and map weaknesses, like bunnyhopping, and crossing a level just outside the playable area.
And some of the Portal speedruns were just downright depressing.
Just wondering why you find exploiting the engine 'unamusing'. I think that it's pretty great, except that for the fact that now all speed runs depend on inconsistent clipping in order to get close to WR.
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Just wondering why you find exploiting the engine 'unamusing'. I think that it's pretty great, except that for the fact that now all speed runs depend on inconsistent clipping in order to get close to WR.
A lot of people have that mentality, but I disagree wholeheartedly with it. I love finding and exploiting glitches in games for speedrunning. But I'm a programmer and game designer. I like finding the bugs and then figuring out why they are occuring and how I would fix them if I was making the game. I do however dislike Toolassisted runs (and by this I don't mean runs like TASbot that are completely done by a computer, but the people who use things like aimbots or auto bunny hop).
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RIP SGDQ