AGDQ 2014 Games Topic - Deadline is August 25 at 11PM EDT! [locked]

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http://twitch.tv/lurkchan

1. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines (PC) any% RTA (1:30:00) - Every time you mention it, someone will reinstall. This is a game almost everyone knows well, and it's a great speedgame full of source-style movement and sequence breaks. I've been running this for about half a year, and have improved upon the SDA run by a ton (56~ with loads removed segmented, i'm at 58~ with loads RTA). I know honorableJay is interested in a race, since we both wanted to offer this game. Super hype!

2. Ikachan (PC) win% (0:15:00) - A cute game where you play as a squid and end up saving a trapped society of slugs and 2 sharks with an underwater space ship. This is the game Pixel made before Cave Story.

3. Batman - The Video Game (GB) win% (0:20:00) - AKA batgun, this is a silly game where you play as a fat dude dressed up as batman, and you kill thugs with high-powered prototype weaponry.

4. Recettear (PC) any% RTA (2:00:00) - Capitalism, ho! Basically a game in which you manipulate menus really fast to sell people stuff and pay off your fathers debt.

5. Dynowarz (50:00:00, possibly suicide) .................................................................................

http://twitch.tv/lurkchan

1. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines (PC) any% RTA (1:30:00) - Every time you mention it, someone will reinstall. This is a game almost everyone knows well, and it's a great speedgame full of source-style movement and sequence breaks.  I've been running this for about half a year, and have improved upon the SDA run by a ton (56~ with loads removed segmented, i'm at 58~ with loads RTA). I know honorableJay is interested in a race, since we both wanted to offer this game. Super hype!

2. Ikachan (PC) win% (0:15:00) -  A cute game where you play as a squid and end up saving a trapped society of slugs and 2 sharks with an underwater space ship. This is the game Pixel made before Cave Story.

3. Batman - The Video Game (GB) win% (0:20:00) - AKA batgun, this is a silly game where you play as a fat dude dressed up as batman, and you kill thugs with high-powered prototype weaponry.

4. Recettear (PC) any% RTA (2:00:00) - Capitalism, ho! Basically a game in which you manipulate menus really fast to sell people stuff and pay off your fathers debt.

5. Dynowarz (50:00:00, possibly suicide) .................................................................................

Vucious Creed

2013-08-17 12:43:43 pm

Glad my fanboy lvls aren't THIS high

Stream: http://www.twitch.tv/lvcreed

Fully intend to attend AGDQ this time, so there's only one game I can pitch:

Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel - Freudia% (PC) (40:00):
My best game with my best time 0.99 seconds away from the current top time. I am hoping that the first RKS at SGDQ had enough interest to warrant the sequel's admission. It's a fast-paced, very techincal game that should be fun to watch, maybe even more so than the first RKS.

Also to prove my worth here's the 32:51.75 in action: http://www.twitch.tv/lvcreed/c/2729793

mikwuyma

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mikwuyma: 2013-08-17 12:49:28 pm

2013-08-17 12:45:36 pm

My feelings on The Demon Rush

I know I'm way behind but as you can notice the forums are a crawl. I will catch up to your posts eventually. Also, if you clone-posted, don't worry, I'm aware the forums are being a little screwy right now.

I'm posting on Testrunner's behalf because he is in the middle of shabboz right now and discussed it with me beforehand.

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<TestRunner>Hey mike, you said I could submit my game suggestion early for AGDQ because tonight/tomorrow is shabbos. Do you mind if i post it here now?
Well, shabbos is starting now, so I'll just post it. I'll cya in 25-ish hours. Goodluck with the flood.
Zelda: Skyward Sword - (Est. 6:00:00) 
[url]www.twitch.tv/testrunner[/url]
Fairly long game, but it's hasn't been at a SDA marathon before. Pretty popular (I once hit 2.8k concurrent). 
Possible incentives: 
Fight Stallmaster Blindfolded.
Fight final boss with 2-player 1-controller. 
"Pre-made files any%" (under 8 minutes).

Now to go over what people have offered.

PJ:

Actraiser 2: As a bonus game, maybe. There's definitely a dedicated audience for this, but I don't know how that translates to tens of thousands of people. Put it in the bonus section.

Battleblock Theatre: I would say this game is a great pick with the platforming and glitches, but unfortunately I don't think I can fit it if it's 2 and half hours long. The game does get progressively tougher, but the platforming and glitches might get old about halfway through.

Battletoads arcade: I'm not even sure a lot of people know this game exists.

Arcade's Revenge: This is indeed an awful and hard game. I'm putting it in AwfulGDQ for now.

Rad Raygun: This is indeed an awful game, AwfulGDQ for now.

Kiyura:

Sonic 2: My biggest reservation here is whether there is enough time so you can get on Mike89 or Werster's level. I want the gameplay to be at least a roughly equal level.

Strider 2: This might have been offered before, but this game doesn't really have any sort of popularity, mainstream or cult, even though it's fast-paced.

Flower: I don't think the speedrun strategy and tech behind this game really translates well to a general audience.

Outland: I'm aware this game received positive reviews, but I haven't really heard much buzz about it otherwise

Sonic Colors: We had a lot of 3D Sonic last year and while it went over pretty well, there's nothing selling me on this game that warrants running it again so early.

Cyghfer:

Mega Man 2: Good to hear, put it on the list.

Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers: You know I was thinking if this game was to make it in a marathon again it should be something a little different like co-op, I'll put it on the list for now.

Super Mario Bros.: On the list

Trip World: Still really obscure, but so is Gimmick. Probably worth trying in a marathon.

Super Mario RPG: Ummmm, we could possibly add this in as a donation war later, if that's your aim. I'll keep it on the list

Zastbat:

1. No this game is not popular for speedrunning or otherwise.

2. This game might be decent awfulgdq material, in for now.

3. A little too obscure for what it is. :-/

4. I know nothing about this game, any footage?

5. wat.

Chrno:

1. I don't know anything about this game, but considering it hasn't seem to pick up much momentum, I'm leaning on no.

2. I know nothing about this game, I'll need to see a video.

3. I think this would be worth doing again considering how good the response was the last time.

GhostWheel:

1. KH has not had a great response in the past (though that seems to be changing a bit), and Chain of Memories is a smaller side game in the series.

2. Well Werster offered stuff, but I'll keep sapphire as a backup just in case.

MBM: Seasons vs. Ages bid war could be hype, I'll consider it. On the list.

Breakdown:

Super Meat Boy 106%: Hmmmm, I think it should be the PC version if we do this category again for variety's sake.

Shinobi Legions: <3 this game, definitely good awfulgdq material

No One Can Stop Mr Domino: I think it's definitely worth considering for a WTF Japan block or Awesomest Games Done Quick.

EWJ: The response has been okay in past years, but nothing stellar, not really sold.

Zelda: If DW can come then I will consider this. I'll put it in the cuts section for now.

Bertin:

Sonic R: Funny game, possibly AwfulGDQ material. On the list.

Beyond Oasis: I love this game, but unfortunately, it's not terribly well-known. :-/

Shadow the Hedgehog: Not really sold on doing this again.

Fire Emblem: Has its audience, but I don't think this game really translates well on stream.

Dram55:

Though I like 96 exit in theory, the game list and schedule is going to be crammed, so I like any% no cape and no starworld, with a donation incentive for small mario only.

heeheex2:

Glover: Definitely a cult classic of sorts, with all sorts of mixed reactions (love/hate). I think this might actually be an AwfulGDQ candidate for the controls if nothing else. On the list for now.

Radix: Sorry, but RE6 received terrible reviews and is generally maligned, and it doesn't strike me as the kind of game that would be so bad it's funny.

LLCoolDave:

1. Duke Nukem 3D is a classic and definitely worth having.

2. Spelunky has some cult-classic appeal and is likely worth having. On the list for now.

Withhelde: We talked about it over PM earlier, but I'm going to say no to both of those games.

drogbass: Kart games haven't done so well in the past because they can be a little slow, but I do like the of retro tracks versus new tracks as a bid war, and some of those shortcuts are pretty cool. I'll put it on the list for now.

Werster:

1. Hmmmmm, this is kind of long, but then again the original 151 makes people hype, might be worth having.

2. If the 151 ends up being too long then we can do this instead.

3. Ehhh, this isn't as strong as the 3D Sonics we had at 2013, I'm siding on no.

4. I know nothing about this game, maybe a glitch video or two?

5. Everyone is hype for Sonic 3 and Knuckles.

Naegleria: No Mercy

Almo: I'm going to have to say no on Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door. The donation incentives aren't as strong as some other rpgs of equal length and it's kinda long for what it is. I'm aware you get good viewership for it, but that's not enough, sorry.

Zacrowski: Good game, but

Reed: GH is definitely a cult-classic, but a speedrun of it is very repetitive (I've done it before). Can't say it has a lot going for it.

StingerPA: Secret of Mana would be insanely hype, especially 3-player.

Star War games have always done pretty meh at marathons, the few times they've been in them. I'm siding on no.

qubit:

No on Papo Y Yo: I don't think too many people know about this game.

RE4: This seems to be the RE game people like watching when it comes to speedruns. Worth considering, on the list.

I know I'm way behind but as you can notice the forums are a crawl. I will catch up to your posts eventually. Also, if you clone-posted, don't worry, I'm aware the forums are being a little screwy right now.

I'm posting on Testrunner's behalf because he is in the middle of shabboz right now and discussed it with me beforehand.

[code]<TestRunner>Hey mike, you said I could submit my game suggestion early for AGDQ because tonight/tomorrow is shabbos. Do you mind if i post it here now?
Well, shabbos is starting now, so I'll just post it. I'll cya in 25-ish hours. Goodluck with the flood.
Zelda: Skyward Sword - (Est. 6:00:00) 
[url]www.twitch.tv/testrunner[/url]
Fairly long game, but it's hasn't been at a SDA marathon before. Pretty popular (I once hit 2.8k concurrent). 
Possible incentives: 
Fight Stallmaster Blindfolded.
Fight final boss with 2-player 1-controller. 
"Pre-made files any%" (under 8 minutes).[/code]

Now to go over what people have offered.

PJ:

Actraiser 2: As a bonus game, maybe. There's definitely a dedicated audience for this, but I don't know how that translates to tens of thousands of people. Put it in the bonus section.

Battleblock Theatre: I would say this game is a great pick with the platforming and glitches, but unfortunately I don't think I can fit it if it's 2 and half hours long. The game does get progressively tougher, but the platforming and glitches might get old about halfway through.

Battletoads arcade: I'm not even sure a lot of people know this game exists.

Arcade's Revenge: This is indeed an awful and hard game. I'm putting it in AwfulGDQ for now.

Rad Raygun: This is indeed an awful game, AwfulGDQ for now.

Kiyura:

Sonic 2: My biggest reservation here is whether there is enough time so you can get on Mike89 or Werster's level. I want the gameplay to be at least a roughly equal level.

Strider 2: This might have been offered before, but this game doesn't really have any sort of popularity, mainstream or cult, even though it's fast-paced.

Flower: I don't think the speedrun strategy and tech behind this game really translates well to a general audience.

Outland: I'm aware this game received positive reviews, but I haven't really heard much buzz about it otherwise

Sonic Colors: We had a lot of 3D Sonic last year and while it went over pretty well, there's nothing selling me on this game that warrants running it again so early.

Cyghfer:

Mega Man 2: Good to hear, put it on the list.

Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers: You know I was thinking if this game was to make it in a marathon again it should be something a little different like co-op, I'll put it on the list for now.

Super Mario Bros.: On the list

Trip World: Still really obscure, but so is Gimmick. Probably worth trying in a marathon.

Super Mario RPG: Ummmm, we could possibly add this in as a donation war later, if that's your aim. I'll keep it on the list

Zastbat:

1. No this game is not popular for speedrunning or otherwise.

2. This game might be decent awfulgdq material, in for now.

3. A little too obscure for what it is. :-/

4. I know nothing about this game, any footage?

5. wat.

Chrno:
 
1. I don't know anything about this game, but considering it hasn't seem to pick up much momentum, I'm leaning on no.

2. I know nothing about this game, I'll need to see a video.

3. I think this would be worth doing again considering how good the response was the last time.

GhostWheel:

1. KH has not had a great response in the past (though that seems to be changing a bit), and Chain of Memories is a smaller side game in the series.

2. Well Werster offered stuff, but I'll keep sapphire as a backup just in case.

MBM: Seasons vs. Ages bid war could be hype, I'll consider it. On the list.

Breakdown:

Super Meat Boy 106%: Hmmmm, I think it should be the PC version if we do this category again for variety's sake.

Shinobi Legions: <3 this game, definitely good awfulgdq material

No One Can Stop Mr Domino: I think it's definitely worth considering for a WTF Japan block or Awesomest Games Done Quick.

EWJ: The response has been okay in past years, but nothing stellar, not really sold.

Zelda: If DW can come then I will consider this. I'll put it in the cuts section for now.

Bertin:

Sonic R: Funny game, possibly AwfulGDQ material. On the list.

Beyond Oasis: I love this game, but unfortunately, it's not terribly well-known. :-/

Shadow the Hedgehog: Not really sold on doing this again.

Fire Emblem: Has its audience, but I don't think this game really translates well on stream.

Dram55:

Though I like 96 exit in theory, the game list and schedule is going to be crammed, so I like any% no cape and no starworld, with a donation incentive for small mario only.

heeheex2:

Glover: Definitely a cult classic of sorts, with all sorts of mixed reactions (love/hate). I think this might actually be an AwfulGDQ candidate for the controls if nothing else. On the list for now.

Radix: Sorry, but RE6 received terrible reviews and is generally maligned, and it doesn't strike me as the kind of game that would be so bad it's funny.

LLCoolDave:

1. Duke Nukem 3D is a classic and definitely worth having.

2. Spelunky has some cult-classic appeal and is likely worth having. On the list for now.

Withhelde: We talked about it over PM earlier, but I'm going to say no to both of those games.

drogbass: Kart games haven't done so well in the past because they can be a little slow, but I do like the  of retro tracks versus new tracks as a bid war, and some of those shortcuts are pretty cool. I'll put it on the list for now.

Werster:

1. Hmmmmm, this is kind of long, but then again the original 151 makes people hype, might be worth having.

2. If the 151 ends up being too long then we can do this instead.

3.  Ehhh, this isn't as strong as the 3D Sonics we had at 2013, I'm siding on no.

4.  I know nothing about this game, maybe a glitch video or two?

5. Everyone is hype for Sonic 3 and Knuckles.

Naegleria: No Mercy

Almo: I'm going to have to say no on Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door. The donation incentives aren't as strong as some other rpgs of equal length and it's kinda long for what it is. I'm aware you get good viewership for it, but that's not enough, sorry.

Zacrowski: Good game, but

Reed: GH is definitely a cult-classic, but a speedrun of it is very repetitive (I've done it before). Can't say it has a lot going for it.

StingerPA: Secret of Mana would be insanely hype, especially 3-player.

Star War games have always done pretty meh at marathons, the few times they've been in them. I'm siding on no.

qubit:

No on Papo Y Yo: I don't think too many people know about this game.

RE4: This seems to be the RE game people like watching when it comes to speedruns. Worth considering, on the list.

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2013-08-17 12:54:52 pm

Howdy www.twitch.tv/countdown69 (I'm a dirty moba player and I don't care who knows)

Mega Man Unlimited - Neat 'fangame' type 8 bit mega man, very very difficult to anyone playing it casually, an awesome speedrun to boot. Has some zips and tons of clutch jumps and slides, as well as amazing weapon switching (seriouisly it's baller).
Est: 1 Hour because the lack of checkpoints means a death could cost a minute or two.

Kirby Super Star 100% - Great game, lots of people played it as kids and loved it. It has lots of cool movement tech and of course I was blessed with 0xwas-like plasma shots (idk how really). Would need someone to control 2P like twice too so that would be kinda hype.
est: 1:45

Tiny Toon Adventures - Put it up for AwfulGDQ it's a bad mario 3 ripoff and fast. Good throwback to the TV show though and there's some neat tech.
est: 25 minutes

Tetris Attack Very Hard Mode or 2P versus/Time Attack - Just got the WR for V-Hard 1P mode at 8:16. It's a really cool game to watch if you've never seen someone play it well before. If Darkwing or Cyghfer or someone really good were up for it I'd be down for a 2P versus series or something.
Est: 20 Minutes

Co Op Super C with Duckfist - we are the extreme swag masters with the announcer voices to match. It's a neat run with some pixel abuse strats and of course we're awesome.
EST - 20:00

Howdy www.twitch.tv/countdown69 (I'm a dirty moba player and I don't care who knows)

Mega Man Unlimited - Neat 'fangame' type 8 bit mega man, very very difficult to anyone playing it casually, an awesome speedrun to boot. Has some zips and tons of clutch jumps and slides, as well as amazing weapon switching (seriouisly it's baller). 
Est: 1 Hour because the lack of checkpoints means a death could cost a minute or two.

Kirby Super Star 100% - Great game, lots of people played it as kids and loved it. It has lots of cool movement tech and of course I was blessed with 0xwas-like plasma shots (idk how really). Would need someone to control 2P like twice too so that would be kinda hype. 
est: 1:45

Tiny Toon Adventures - Put it up for AwfulGDQ it's a bad mario 3 ripoff and fast. Good throwback to the TV show though and there's some neat tech. 
est: 25 minutes

Tetris Attack Very Hard Mode or 2P versus/Time Attack - Just got the WR for V-Hard 1P mode at 8:16. It's a really cool game to watch if you've never seen someone play it well before. If Darkwing or Cyghfer or someone really good were up for it I'd be down for a 2P versus series or something. 
Est: 20 Minutes

Co Op Super C with Duckfist - we are the extreme swag masters with the announcer voices to match. It's a neat run with some pixel abuse strats and of course we're awesome.
EST - 20:00

Cereth

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Cereth: 2013-08-17 01:01:58 pm

2013-08-17 12:59:28 pm

http://twitch.tv/cereth

1. Bastion (PC) (NG All Story Levels) [Estimate: 1:00:00] - My current best time is 52:58. Hasn't been at a GDQ before to my knowledge, a relatively popular isometric ARPG indie game. The game has a well received soundtrack and narrator (one of those games where the narration falls behind the speedrunner)

2. Bastion (PC) (NG+ Any%) [Estimate: 0:20:00] - My current best time is 15:07. Major skips category, skips over half the levels in the game by picking up 2 cores or shards at the same time. The fastest category of the game.

3. Final Fantasy VII - [Estimate: 9:30:00] - Personal best is 8:52:55. I've only started running this recently, but intend on running in for at least the next 6 months.

4. Final Fantasy X - [Estimate: 11:00:00] - Personal best is 10:39:36 (However this was on an emulator where lag and loading times were reduced, so it's probably more like 10:50). Hasn't been at a GDQ before. A lot of new strats recently that make the run a little less luck reliant.

5. Super Mario World (96 Exit) - [Estimate: 1:45] - There's many other people better than me for running this, but I'm up for racing.

I'm up for dividing a Final Fantasy with another runner, if they are also up for it. Like at AGDQ 2013.

http://twitch.tv/cereth

1. Bastion (PC) (NG All Story Levels) [Estimate: 1:00:00] - My current best time is 52:58. Hasn't been at a GDQ before to my knowledge, a relatively popular isometric ARPG indie game. The game has a well received soundtrack and narrator (one of those games where the narration falls behind the speedrunner)

2. Bastion (PC) (NG+ Any%) [Estimate: 0:20:00] - My current best time is 15:07. Major skips category, skips over half the levels in the game by picking up 2 cores or shards at the same time. The fastest category of the game.

3. Final Fantasy VII - [Estimate: 9:30:00] - Personal best is 8:52:55. I've only started running this recently, but intend on running in for at least the next 6 months.

4. Final Fantasy X - [Estimate: 11:00:00] - Personal best is 10:39:36 (However this was on an emulator where lag and loading times were reduced, so it's probably more like 10:50). Hasn't been at a GDQ before. A lot of new strats recently that make the run a little less luck reliant.

5. Super Mario World (96 Exit) - [Estimate: 1:45] - There's many other people better than me for running this, but I'm up for racing.

I'm up for dividing a Final Fantasy with another runner, if they are also up for it. Like at AGDQ 2013.

DarkBluesZX

2013-08-17 01:01:49 pm

Sounds like Maverick talk to me.

Here is my offer for AGDQ!

My twitch Page http://www.twitch.tv/xxdarkbluemercuryxx

1. Mega man X8 (Any% normal) [Estimate 1:30:00] I dropped my focus on X5 to focus more on this game.
we havent seen anything past X6 for a while in the megaman block. X8 has also been in the dark for a little bit
so I thought about presenting it in this years AGDQ.

2. Kirby Super star Ultra(Meta knightmare ultra) [estimate 1:00:00 to be safe] Very fast pace considering that the game
gives you its own "Meta-Quick" ability. the only section of the game necessary for a speedrun. i picked 1:00:00 for the estimate
considering the fact that in-game time stops during the break room and Mach tornado which stops roughly 10 seconds on the in-game timer.

footbigmike

2013-08-17 01:02:29 pm

Stream: www.twitch.tv/footbigmike

Sonic CD (25:00)
I'll do the standard run, no Good Future. Could do a Sonic or Tails choice, though, to mix it up.

Future Cop: LAPD (20:00)
Wicked game, and everybody wants it. I'd be happy to do this solo, race it, or if marche's up for it, 2 player 1 controller. Conservative estimate.

Bomberman 64
any% (30:00)
any% is a cool category, and I've done it a hell of a lot. I could do this on Normal or Hard, however...
100% (1:50:00)
Everything. All the gold cards and costume pieces, the hidden final area and tons of cool bomb tricks. Somewhat conservative estimate, my best is around 1:35, but mistakes can cost a lot of time. If even one run comes in over estimate between now and AGDQ, I'll raise the estimate. I really want this.

xcd

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2013-08-17 01:03:00 pm

Cube Throw = OoB

http://www.twitch.tv/xcd_

here is what im offering:

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (NES, any%, 10:00) - This is a terrible game (definitely AwfulGDQ candidate), but I love running it! I've worked on it the past few months and the record has come down 5 minutes, to a 4:13 now. I'd say there's only around 3 seconds left in this game, extremely optimized at this point. Very fast paced, and some neat sequence breaks. Here is the 4:13 WR: http://www.twitch.tv/xcd_/c/2724591 (all of the big breaks happen from 2:22 to 3:20)

Red Faction (PC, any%, 1:30:00) - One of my favorite games when I was younger. Fast paced FPS, interesting strategies, mostly optimization. Donation incentive for difficulty.

A Boy and His Blob (NES) (glitched%) (estimate: 5:00) - Diehard of AGDQ2014? I want to race this w/ Zephyrz. You clip OOB and then you run backwards through the credits (thx TAS). No, seriously. This run is amazing. If Jorf comes and wants to run this non-raced I'd gladly give it to him since he's the WR holder.

http://www.twitch.tv/xcd_

here is what im offering:

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (NES, any%, 10:00) - This is a terrible game (definitely AwfulGDQ candidate), but I love running it! I've worked on it the past few months and the record has come down 5 minutes, to a 4:13 now. I'd say there's only around 3 seconds left in this game, extremely optimized at this point. Very fast paced, and some neat sequence breaks. Here is the 4:13 WR: http://www.twitch.tv/xcd_/c/2724591 (all of the big breaks happen from 2:22 to 3:20)

Red Faction (PC, any%, 1:30:00) - One of my favorite games when I was younger. Fast paced FPS, interesting strategies, mostly optimization. Donation incentive for difficulty.

A Boy and His Blob (NES) (glitched%) (estimate: 5:00) - Diehard of AGDQ2014? I want to race this w/ Zephyrz. You clip OOB and then you run backwards through the credits (thx TAS). No, seriously. This run is amazing. If Jorf comes and wants to run this non-raced I'd gladly give it to him since he's the WR holder.

DarkBluesZX

2013-08-17 01:03:41 pm

Sounds like Maverick talk to me.

Here is my offer for AGDQ!

My twitch Page http://www.twitch.tv/xxdarkbluemercuryxx

1. Mega man X8 (Any% normal) [Estimate 1:30:00] I dropped my focus on X5 to focus more on this game.
we havent seen anything past X6 for a while in the megaman block. X8 has also been in the dark for a little bit
so I thought about presenting it in this years AGDQ.

2. Kirby Super star Ultra(Meta knightmare ultra) [estimate 1:00:00 to be safe] Very fast pace considering that the game
gives you its own "Meta-Quick" ability. the only section of the game for a speedrun in my opinion. i picked 1:00:00 for the estimate
considering the fact that in-game time stops during the break room and Mach tornado which stops roughly 10 seconds on the in-game timer.

Inebriated

2013-08-17 01:04:08 pm

Twitch Page:
http://www.twitch.tv/ineb_tfm

Went to AGDQ last year and had a blast. Will be going again this year so hopefully I'll get to add to the fun and run something.

1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - Any% No OoB, No S+Q [1:40 to be safe] - always a good watch at a marathon, and usually brings in a decent amount of money for filenames. I will be more than happy to race or let a better runner play if they're offering it as well.

2. Streemerz - Any%/16 Bags of Cash [0:05/0:07] - This game is an Action 52 game that got remade into a NES Homebrew. It's got no breaks so it's just constant game play. Difference between the categories is just getting the tracked collectibles. I'd be up for a race for this as well if anyone is interested.

3. Conker's Pocket Tales [GBC] - Any% [0:50] - This was the Conker game before he turned bad haha. It's a fun game with some pretty good 8 bit music. This game has very few breaks as well, just being occasional fast text boxes. It's not run by many a

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Went to AGDQ last year and had a blast. Will be going again this year so hopefully I'll get to add to the fun and run something.

1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - Any% No OoB, No S+Q [1:40 to be safe] - always a good watch at a marathon, and usually brings in a decent amount of money for filenames. I will be more than happy to race or let a better runner play if they're offering it as well.

2. Streemerz - Any%/16 Bags of Cash [0:05/0:07] - This game is an Action 52 game that got remade into a NES Homebrew. It's got no breaks so it's just constant game play. Difference between the categories is just getting the tracked collectibles. I'd be up for a race for this as well if anyone is interested.

3. Conker's Pocket Tales [GBC] - Any% [0:50] - This was the Conker game before he turned bad haha. It's a fun game with some pretty good 8 bit music. This game has very few breaks as well, just being occasional fast text boxes. It's not run by many a

Vulajin

2013-08-17 01:04:12 pm

My Twitch page is: www.twitch.tv/vulajin

I'm offering some DS games - to facilitate streaming this game, I am bringing my capture-capable 3DS. I intend to bring this regardless of any of my games being accepted, and I'm willing to provide it for others to offer DS games (just in case somehow no one else brings theirs).

Also, I'm running offering #1 tonight at 6:10 PM PDT for the Happy Tails Marathon - hopefully that will provide an opportunity to see how that game will do in a marathon setting before judging.

1. Dust: An Elysian Tail (PC, any% warps) [Estimate 35:00, gameplay 23:00] - Fast-paced indie action RPG with tons of little tricks I can explain in detail. This run takes advantage of a PC-only glitch to skip large sections of the game, and is pretty highly optimized. I have the second best time in this category, 20:54.

2. Dust: An Elysian Tail (PC, 117% warps) [Estimate 2:25:00, gameplay 2:00:00] - Same game, but the full completion category. This is a slightly high estimate, based on my outdated PB (2:03:01) and the WR that uses a brand new route that is at least 15 minutes faster. Uses a lot more varied and creative warps and OOB tricks to acquire items.

3. Bastion (PC, NG any%) [Estimate 45:00, gameplay 30:00] - Indie action game that deserves its day at a marathon. This category uses a glitch to obtain certain quest items twice, allowing large sections of the game to be skipped. There's also plenty of rolling places you shouldn't be able to go and bypassing seemingly solid obstacles. (I would be learning this for AGDQ, and I expect the estimate to drop by a lot.)

4. New Super Mario Bros. 2 (3DS, any% warps) [Estimate 1:05:00, gameplay 45:00] - Second 2D Mario game on the DS platforms. Warp cannons allow you to skip the first five worlds almost entirely. The remaining levels involve a decent amount of real platforming, with only a couple auto-scrollers. (I would be learning this for AGDQ, and I expect the estimate to drop by a lot.)

My Twitch page is: www.twitch.tv/vulajin

I'm offering some DS games - to facilitate streaming this game, I am bringing my capture-capable 3DS. I intend to bring this regardless of any of my games being accepted, and I'm willing to provide it for others to offer DS games (just in case somehow no one else brings theirs).

Also, I'm running offering #1 tonight at 6:10 PM PDT for the Happy Tails Marathon - hopefully that will provide an opportunity to see how that game will do in a marathon setting before judging.

1. Dust: An Elysian Tail (PC, any% warps) [Estimate 35:00, gameplay 23:00] - Fast-paced indie action RPG with tons of little tricks I can explain in detail. This run takes advantage of a PC-only glitch to skip large sections of the game, and is pretty highly optimized. I have the second best time in this category, 20:54.

2. Dust: An Elysian Tail (PC, 117% warps) [Estimate 2:25:00, gameplay 2:00:00] - Same game, but the full completion category. This is a slightly high estimate, based on my outdated PB (2:03:01) and the WR that uses a brand new route that is at least 15 minutes faster. Uses a lot more varied and creative warps and OOB tricks to acquire items.

3. Bastion (PC, NG any%) [Estimate 45:00, gameplay 30:00] - Indie action game that deserves its day at a marathon. This category uses a glitch to obtain certain quest items twice, allowing large sections of the game to be skipped. There's also plenty of rolling places you shouldn't be able to go and bypassing seemingly solid obstacles. (I would be learning this for AGDQ, and I expect the estimate to drop by a lot.)

4. New Super Mario Bros. 2 (3DS, any% warps) [Estimate 1:05:00, gameplay 45:00] - Second 2D Mario game on the DS platforms. Warp cannons allow you to skip the first five worlds almost entirely. The remaining levels involve a decent amount of real platforming, with only a couple auto-scrollers. (I would be learning this for AGDQ, and I expect the estimate to drop by a lot.)

CrimsonPheonix

2013-08-17 01:04:55 pm

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1: Catherine (PS3) normal any% 2:10:00 Im still getting my time down a bit, but i'll have a sub 2h time with a few more runs. Donations for ending are possible, 1. lover, 2. Freedom, 3. Cheater

2: Final Fantasy 13-2 (PS3) Any% 4:00:00 Also still improving my time, but i can cut 45+ min off it easily.

3: Dishonored (PC) Any% 45:00 Fairly straightforward run with a couple of interesting clips.

4: The Idolm@ster 2 (PS3) Hyper True end 4:00:00 There are 9 possible girls to pick from, and the top 3 can be used.

Venick409

2013-08-17 01:04:59 pm

My Twitch page is: http://www.twitch.tv/venick409

1. Sonic 2006 (Sonic's Story) [Estimate: 1:10:00] This game is great for Awful games done quick and is an infamous game. Its done well in marathons before. (AGDQ 2013 & JRDG) Sonic's story has not been done at a marathon however so its got a new air to the run.

2. Croc Legend of the Gobbos (Any%) [Estimate: 55:00] This run is hilarious and awesome. Not only is floating a hilarious and obvious glitch that saves a ton of time, it's also the fastest form of movement in general to make an entertaining run even if you've never played the game.

3. Sonic Labyrinth (Good Ending) [Estimate: 20:00] This game could work in the Awesome or Awful games section of the marathon. Though Sonic walks slow, his spindash along with bouncing off walls can make him move faster than the screen can follow sometimes, making this game fun to watch.

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Viewtiful Joe - Kids, Any% (Estimate: 40:00)

Considering that I've seen awesome games like Okami and a couple of other Platinum games in marathons, I think it's time for Viewtiful Joe to show up. I'll bring the mach speed.

ahuynh

2013-08-17 01:07:53 pm

Devil May Cry (NG LDK DMD!) [Estimate 2 hours]
There is only one game I could really suggest and this is it. With a NG over a NG+, there are different strategies for the first set of missions before getting Ifrit. My strategies for the later bosses are a bit different than from the run from a few years ago, and usually Nelo Angelo 3 gives me no trouble. I have more trouble with Griffon 3 than with Nelo Angelo 3 for example. I'm not as good as sternn, but I can definitely do a good job.

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Professional Second Banana

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1. Final Fantasy VII (No Slots) [Estimate: 9:30:00] - No Slots is generally regarded by Western audiences as the most entertaining FF7 category, and much has changed since AGDQ 2012 (has random battle manipulation and no more level grinding). Estimate includes incentives like Yuffie/Vincent and date manipulation, and I'd be cool being in a bidding war with other RPGs/FF games if needed.

2. Legend of the Mystical Ninja (2-player co-op with romscout) [Estimate: 0:45:00] - Fast-paced, light-hearted platformer with good 2-player tech (movement can be optimized ala Goof Troop, and many bosses have unique 2-player strats). Oh, and ninja cats!

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difficult and stupidly random

(Thanks to everyone who who gave me their opinions and advice about what games to propose. I've got two that haven't been in a marathon before. Both of these I'd probably play on PC for the fast load times)

Grand Theft Auto 1 - Any% glitchless - [60 minutes]
Anybody who played PC games in the late 90's should remember this one fondly. The speedrun is an interesting watch because it is really fast paced -- more action than a 3-D GTA game. You drive extremely fast and there is almost no downtime in the run, so it's basically solid mayhem all the way thru. There are also several neat glitches that can optionally be included in the run as donation incentives.

Tomb Raider 2 - Any% glitched - [1:40]
TR2 is one of the best of the classic TR series (and my personal favorite). As you might expect, the game is quite broken and contains many amusing glitches and wall-clips. It's a very technical run, but easy to appreciate even if you don't care about glitches. The majority of the game is just straight-up platforming and gun-fighting. The record of 1:24:xx is pretty tight, but at the very least I should be able to get sub 1:30 using marathon-safe strats.

So.... I know a lot of people wanted me to offer FF1. At first I was like "haha that'd be a cold day in hell". But the more I thought about it, the more convinced I became that it really could be done safely, especially given what we know about encounter manipulation. Really the key is levelling (being about 2 levels higher than you'd be in a WR attempt makes a difference that you wouldn't believe, plus you can afford some decent equipment). The marathon-safe route would only add about 20-30 minutes to the run, so we're probably talking 4:10-4:20 plus setup time. I know it's kinda long so I understand if this gets shot down, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to put the idea out there.

(Thanks to everyone who who gave me their opinions and advice about what games to propose.  I've got two that haven't been in a marathon before.  Both of these I'd probably play on PC for the fast load times)

Grand Theft Auto 1 - Any% glitchless - [60 minutes]
Anybody who played PC games in the late 90's should remember this one fondly.  The speedrun is an interesting watch because it is really fast paced -- more action than a 3-D GTA game.  You drive extremely fast and there is almost no downtime in the run, so it's basically solid mayhem all the way thru.  There are also several neat glitches that can optionally be included in the run as donation incentives.

Tomb Raider 2 - Any% glitched - [1:40]
TR2 is one of the best of the classic TR series (and my personal favorite).  As you might expect, the game is quite broken and contains many amusing glitches and wall-clips.  It's a very technical run, but easy to appreciate even if you don't care about glitches.  The majority of the game is just straight-up platforming and gun-fighting.  The record of 1:24:xx is pretty tight, but at the very least I should be able to get sub 1:30 using marathon-safe strats.

So.... I know a lot of people wanted me to offer FF1.  At first I was like "haha that'd be a cold day in hell".  But the more I thought about it, the more convinced I became that it really could be done safely, especially given what we know about encounter manipulation.  Really the key is levelling (being about 2 levels higher than you'd be in a WR attempt makes a difference that you wouldn't believe, plus you can afford some decent equipment).  The marathon-safe route would only add about 20-30 minutes to the run, so we're probably talking 4:10-4:20 plus setup time.  I know it's kinda long so I understand if this gets shot down, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to put the idea out there.

Dowolf

2013-08-17 01:14:29 pm

My offerings:

1) Half-Minute Hero (PC) [1:35:00] -- Would be doing the classic modes for EL/Princess/Knight. Possible donation incentives for name, graphics mode for Hero 30 (though there is only one right choice), and doing Hero 3.
1b) Half-Minute Hero (PC) [50:00] -- The same as above, but doing the neo modes. Significantly faster, but it would mean not doing Evil Lord 30, which is a really cool run. Also: the neo modes kind of suck...

2) Yuusha 30 SECOND (PSP) [3:30:00] -- AKA Half-Minute Hero 2. It is JP-only, but it's basically Hero 30 from HMH on crack with even better music. Donation incentives for names (though only 6 characters). (Hopefully I can get sub-3 by Jan.)

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1. Tomb Raider 2013 (Xbox360) (Any%) [Estimate: 2:20:00] - It's a recent game well appreciated with lot of glitches. Since i'm french i could put a donation incentive to do bilingual comment, french people would like that. Many donation incentive could be added like bow only or the difficulty.

2. Resident Evil 5 (Xbox360) (Co-op NG+ with a friend) [Estimate: 2:00:00] - Put estimate very high i had RTA WR for a while. More then 40 minutes save compared to last AGDQ run with Carcinogen and Rane with new routes and new quick kill

3. Star Ocean 4 The last Hope (Xbox360) (NG+ Any%) [Estimate: 3:00:00] - Very high estimate again. I know this game is appreciated by some and not by others. Fast pace RPG.

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The one game I can offer at AGDQ is: Super Smash Brothers. Melee: All Event Matches Estimate: 1:00:00. There's lots of AI manipulation, and it's definitely a fun run to watch if you haven't seen it yet.

Here's my current PB/WR. http://www.twitch.tv/video2gud/c/2730394

Also, good luck to BrokenArthritis for getting Sonic Unleashed approved! He's been workin'.

aneeslol

2013-08-17 01:28:07 pm

I'm a chuckster!

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1. Pokemon TCG Any% [Estimate - 1:40:00] I know you've been against it in the past, but...Pokemon hype?????

2. Jet Set Radio HD Any% [Estimate - 1:00:00] I also know that this was in the last AGDQ and might be prone to crashes, but it's what I'm practicing now, and I know I can put on a good show for it.

Axel Ryman

2013-08-17 01:28:21 pm

We all scream for Eyes Cream

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1: Mega Man Legends 2 [PSX] (Easy Any%) [2:00:00]: 3D platformer. It's a bit more of a Zelda-style game compared to Legends 1 since you're going from dungeon to dungeon. My PB is 1:37:xx (real-time). 2 hour estimate is for incentives to show off some glitches, including Zombie Mega Man and OOB. Normal is also a possibility.

2: Koumajou Densetsu: Scarlet Symphony [PC] (Easy) [25:00]: It's a Touhou game with similarities to the original Castlevania series, so it can segue into the CV Block. It's also considered one of the good fan-games along with Mega Mari and Super Marisa Land. Included in the estimate is the possibility of the Extra Stage. PB is currently on the site.

3: Koumajou Densetsu II: Stranger's Requiem [PC] (Easy) [30:00] Sequel to the above, and also the better game of the two imo. Also has the Phantasm stage like the previous game's Extra. If I had to pick between the two games, I'd prefer the second one. My PB is around 22 minutes but can be improved. Again, could segue into the Castlevania block.

Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/axelryman

1: Mega Man Legends 2 [PSX] (Easy Any%) [2:00:00]:  3D platformer. It's a bit more of a Zelda-style game compared to Legends 1 since you're going from dungeon to dungeon.  My PB is 1:37:xx (real-time). 2 hour estimate is for incentives to show off some glitches, including Zombie Mega Man and OOB. Normal is also a possibility.

2: Koumajou Densetsu: Scarlet Symphony [PC] (Easy) [25:00]: It's a Touhou game with similarities to the original Castlevania series, so it can segue into the CV Block. It's also considered one of the good fan-games along with Mega Mari and Super Marisa Land. Included in the estimate is the possibility of the Extra Stage. PB is currently on the site.

3: Koumajou Densetsu II: Stranger's Requiem [PC] (Easy) [30:00] Sequel to the above, and also the better game of the two imo. Also has the Phantasm stage like the previous game's Extra. If I had to pick between the two games, I'd prefer the second one.  My PB is around 22 minutes but can be improved. Again, could segue into the Castlevania block.

Sonikkustar

2013-08-17 01:28:38 pm

The Great Farming Empire

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Guardian Heroes [0:20:00]: This Treasure game is a pure beat'em'up that is crazy fast paced with a lot of technical tricks and strats that make for great commentary. It also has various branches that could be accounted for in terms of donation incentives (Characters, Endings).

I also see that Reed has suggested this too. I'm down for a race if he's up for it.

Metal Slug [0:20:00]: I've been prepping up to do a run of this game for a long time, and since this one hasn't been in a marathon yet, I thought it would be a nice way to get the Metal Slug games back into the marathons.

Metal Slug 3 [0:40:00]: Presumably the best one in the series. It's done well in past marathons and from what I see, It's crazy impressive to do it fast. I've already dome some work on it over the past year.

CVagts

2013-08-17 01:30:36 pm

"Let's put a SMILE on that face!"

Twitch page is http://www.twitch.tv/cvagts

1. Suikoden any% (4:20:00) – Playstation-era RPG, quite popular among RPG fans. Both gameplay and commentary are very well-received on my stream. Wide variety of donation incentives (character/castle name, recruiting optional characters, fighting bosses); can elaborate if necessary.

Suikoden any% glitchless (4:40:00) – Spinoff of the first offer, glitchless run (in any%, mandatory fights can be skipped; glitchless prevents this), would probably work better as a donation war with any%.

Suikoden 100% (all characters) (5:10:00) – Would probably work better as a donation goal/war vs. any%; similar to the any% run but with some extra sections, a few of which are a bit RNG-dependent). Estimate factors in those luck sections.

(I would be comfortable running any of these three in a marathon setting)

2. Suikoden II any% (7:30:00) – Playstation-era RPG, quite popular among RPG fans. Longer than the original but has some fun glitches and gameplay mechanics. Can be run with or without a Suikoden I import save. Donation incentives for character/castle name, using import save or not. Will yield/split with Omnigamer if he prefers.

3. Secret of the Stars any% (4:10:00) - SNES RPG, zewing already offered; I will add that there are donation incentives for five main characters, five secondary characters, and town name. In case the awful games block needs a long RPG. Tongue

Twitch page is http://www.twitch.tv/cvagts

1.  [b]Suikoden[/b] any% (4:20:00) – Playstation-era RPG, quite popular among RPG fans.  Both gameplay and commentary are very well-received on my stream.  Wide variety of donation incentives (character/castle name, recruiting optional characters, fighting bosses); can elaborate if necessary.

[b]Suikoden[/b] any% glitchless (4:40:00) – Spinoff of the first offer, glitchless run (in any%, mandatory fights can be skipped; glitchless prevents this), would probably work better as a donation war with any%.

[b]Suikoden[/b] 100% (all characters) (5:10:00) – Would probably work better as a donation goal/war vs. any%; similar to the any% run but with some extra sections, a few of which are a bit RNG-dependent).  Estimate factors in those luck sections.

(I would be comfortable running any of these three in a marathon setting)

2.  [b]Suikoden II[/b] any% (7:30:00) – Playstation-era RPG, quite popular among RPG fans.  Longer than the original but has some fun glitches and gameplay mechanics.  Can be run with or without a Suikoden I import save.  Donation incentives for character/castle name, using import save or not.  Will yield/split with Omnigamer if he prefers.

3.  [b]Secret of the Stars[/b] any% (4:10:00) - SNES RPG, zewing already offered; I will add that there are donation incentives for five main characters, five secondary characters, and town name.  In case the awful games block needs a long RPG. :P

ewaller

2013-08-17 01:33:14 pm

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I've put a lot of work into the NSMB games and have been streaming them for a couple years and would love a chance to show one of them off at AGDQ.

1. New Super Mario Bros. U 100%: [3:55]
Considered the best game in the NSMB series with better designed levels, no motion controls, and new HD graphics. The 100% category adds more interest than just running to the right since you have to collect hidden star coins and tackle the star world.

2. New Super Luigi U 100% [2:55]
Building on NSMBU, this game has shorter, more challenging levels. You play as Luigi with slippery controls and higher jumps, and take advantage of the cute penguin suit for speed. 100% for this series hasn't been done in a marathon before and it would make a great watch.

Donation Incentives:
- Luigi Only (Normally you can play as either nabbit or Luigi, where nabbit makes certain levels easier since he can run through enemies, so choosing only Luigi makes the game harder and more impressive).
- In the last level you can play as a Mii. We could design some Miis beforehand and have a bidding war to determine which Mii we would play as for the last level.

3. Mole Mania Any% [0:15]
This is a gameboy puzzle game produced by Miyamoto where you are a mole who solve puzzles to save his family. Due to a cool out of bounds glitch in the first world, you skip over saving your children and do a boss rush to beat the game.

For an idea of the out of bounds glitch see this TAS video at 1:30

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=jtzNEgGSKpM&t=90

Twitch Page: http://www.twitch.tv/ewallertv

I've put a lot of work into the NSMB games and have been streaming them for a couple years and would love a chance to show one of them off at AGDQ.

[b]1. New Super Mario Bros. U 100%: [3:55][/b]
Considered the best game in the NSMB series with better designed levels, no motion controls, and new HD graphics. The 100% category adds more interest than just running to the right since you have to collect hidden star coins and tackle the star world.

[b]2. New Super Luigi U 100% [2:55][/b]
Building on NSMBU, this game has shorter, more challenging levels. You play as Luigi with slippery controls and higher jumps, and take advantage of the cute penguin suit for speed. 100% for this series hasn't been done in a marathon before and it would make a great watch.

Donation Incentives: 
- Luigi Only (Normally you can play as either nabbit or Luigi, where nabbit makes certain levels easier since he can run through enemies, so choosing only Luigi makes the game harder and more impressive).
- In the last level you can play as a Mii. We could design some Miis beforehand and have a bidding war to determine which Mii we would play as for the last level.

[b]3. Mole Mania Any% [0:15][/b]
This is a gameboy puzzle game produced by Miyamoto where you are a mole who solve puzzles to save his family. Due to a cool out of bounds glitch in the first world, you skip over saving your children and do a boss rush to beat the game.

For an idea of the out of bounds glitch see this TAS video at 1:30

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=jtzNEgGSKpM&t=90