I actually have the Low% record, should be linked on page 1. It's the Japanese version, but with the time conversion, it's still the fastest. But I do have plans to improve it. Probably after Castlevania IV Low% is done.
So, I submitted Contra to AGDQ and I'm aslo running it at DeuceCon in October - which means only one thing: Runs begin again when I'm at home! I get home on Septebmer 11th and will be de-rusting and going for PB, goal by the end of the year is sub 10:30 which IMO shouldn't be that difficult for me. I'm going to watch some newer runs since I've been gone for awhile, and see how spread rhythm has got optimized and than get after it.
So I did a run at DeuceCon and ended up getting an 11:47 - not too bad considering no reset, last run of meet up etc. If you want to check it out you can here. At the beginning I explain why I started running Contra and talk about the community a bit - hopefully it's not too sappy
Very nice Deuceler! Great story and the speech about the community was awesome. I agree that Contra is an amazing game/series and doesn't quite get the love it deserves from gamers overall. But the Contra community and especially people here at SDA do love some Contra! <3 Respect.
Also, I will be playing Contra at the Extra Life Charity Event. It runs Saturday to Sunday, 9am-9am Eastern time (24 hours). I will be on at 6pm Pacific. It's not so much a speed run setting as much as a gaming event to benefit the kids. But I will also be doing some Q and A regardign SDA and GDQ. Catch it if you can!
Newest PB in Contra (10:03) http://www.twitch.tv/themexicanrunner/c/5432899 Come on, guys where is the love for Contra, If I can still PB you can do it. BTW congrats Deuceler, I don't know if you noticed it but you did the 4th room in Base 2 faster than me and DK, and good run there at the Deucecon
Thanks TMR! Grats on PB man, I may have noticed that room 4 wasn't too bad - that only means I have wayyy to much room for improvement! Let's start up Contra race days again man, I don't care if I lose haha
Thanks TMR! Grats on PB man, I may have noticed that room 4 wasn't too bad - that only means I have wayyy to much room for improvement! Let's start up Contra race days again man, I don't care if I lose haha
A new legend has been born, We have another candidate for sub 10 and possible WR, let me introduce you Lemonsx, check him out: http://www.twitch.tv/lemonsx His time was 11:15 with thousands deaths.
Welcome to the leaderboards, Lemon! That's some impressive mashing. Hope to see more from you. Great job on the improvement TMR! Glad to see you're still going for the record.