Easter Charity Marathon "Itching to get Faster" April 5th

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2013-02-15 09:17:39 am

I felt very tentative about posting this as no one will know who I am but I have wanted to organise a charity event for a while now and just been kind of nervous to try and get the ball moving.

It is not going to be anything huge and I am not expecting to raise ridiculous amounts of money but I thought it could be a good idea for people to come together and raise some money for a good cause.

It won't be a marathon which just involves speedrunning. It might not involve it at all, it all depends on who would like to join in. I am not that great at Speedrunning but I am slowly learning a few games and would shove them into the schedule.

This is now a Speedrunning Marathon! A lot of people have offered their time and because of this we can have it this way.

~~I was going to host at my place in the UK but was thinking if anyone did want to get involved that it could be done online through twitch and Skype/Mumble as well!~~

It will all be done over the internet on a newly created Twitch account (not mine) and the streamer will log in through their streaming software locally to them. I think Mumble would be a lot easier and I can get a channel sorted, if anyone thinks another communication software is better please message me! If you are running and would like someone with to commentate, could you please forward their name to me so I can give them the appropriate Mumble details when I have them!

Information about the Charity can be found http://www.icpsupport.org/. It isn't a big charity but I believe that it is an amazing cause and it should be a commonly known condition rather than something nobody has heard of!

Like I said before I was very nervous and tentative about posting this on here. I was hoping to get some opinions about it to see if you guys think it is a good idea and if you would like to get involved!

Thanks,
iMysty <3

**Update** 24/03/2013
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ah874JpIZOZjdHJkQTY5ajNKX0dhRVFpbXg1M0pzRkE&usp=sharing

Here is the current schedule for the Marathon. We have amazing runners and games . The Timezone for this schedule is CST!

It is getting really close to the marathon now and we still do not have a Final Game! Everyone knows what a final game of a marathon needs to be! If you can offer anything please get in touch!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ah874JpIZOZjdE1JRDN4NXhuRGdWRHlfXy1sRXRUU3c#gid=0
Here is donation incentives for the Marathon. If I have missed anything please either PM me or post in the thread with what I have missed and I will add it in!

http://www.twitch.tv/eastercharitymarathon
Here is the Twitch page that is going to be used for the Marathon. All of the information in the bio will be frequently updated as it isn't all finished but I thought it would be best to post it out now for people to have/follow in preparation for the Marathon!

http://i.imgur.com/HFMJ2ds.jpg
Here is a banner if anyone would like to use it to promote the Marathon!

Code:

<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.twitch.tv/eastercharitymarathon" target="_blank">
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/HFMJ2ds.jpg" style="margin-bottom:10px;" alt="BsJ77.jpg" /></a>

This is to have the banner in your bio on twitch.
Thank you Softman25 for doing this! Smiley

******

I will send out the stream key in individual PMs. I am currently not at home so I will do that when I get home this evening.

Things I want on your stream overlay;

- Runner : <Your Name>
- Your twitch : <Url>
- Game : <Game you are running>
- Estimate : <Your estimated time>
- A timer. No splits. Only the timer!
- I think the charities logo will be good. Keep it small a everything else in the stream is more important: http://imgur.com/IGwcoxu
- If you have a webcam. I would prefer you to have it on. I don't know about you guys but when watching a speedrunner with the webcam on it feels a bit more immersive.

I think that is it. If you can have this set up and READY for FRIDAY. Even if you are not running Friday, I want you to have it ready for then.

This is important. Before you run can you have your game, timer and everything ready to go straight away! This is so when you need to switch the stream to you, everything is ready and you can start running pretty much straight away. This will limit the amount of set up time and will not waste any!

I might have missed something so if I have. Tell me Smiley

*****

I am also looking for Mods to be in the chat to help keep things clean etc.

I will be giving every runner Mod status on the channel but if anyone else would like to help with modding the chat please ask.

Thread title:

I felt very tentative about posting this as no one will know who I am but I have wanted to organise a charity event for a while now and just been kind of nervous to try and get the ball moving.

It is not going to be anything huge and I am not expecting to raise ridiculous amounts of money but I thought it could be a good idea for people to come together and raise some money for a good cause.

[s]It won't be a marathon which just involves speedrunning. It might not involve it at all, it all depends on who would like to join in. I am not that great at Speedrunning but I am slowly learning a few games and would shove them into the schedule.[/s]

[b][i][color="red"]This is now a Speedrunning Marathon! A lot of people have offered their time and because of this we can have it this way.[/color][/i][/b]

[s]I was going to host at my place in the UK but was thinking if anyone did want to get involved that it could be done online through twitch and Skype/Mumble as well![/s]

[b][i][color="red"]It will all be done over the internet on a newly created Twitch account (not mine) and the streamer will log in through their streaming software locally to them. I think Mumble would be a lot easier and I can get a channel sorted, if anyone thinks another communication software is better please message me! If you are running and would like someone with to commentate, could you please forward their name to me so I can give them the appropriate Mumble details when I have them! [/color][/i][/b]

Information about the Charity can be found http://www.icpsupport.org/. It isn't a big charity but I believe that it is an amazing cause and it should be a commonly known condition rather than something nobody has heard of!

Like I said before I was very nervous and tentative about posting this on here. I was hoping to get some opinions about it to see if you guys think it is a good idea and if you would like to get involved!

Thanks,
iMysty <3

**Update** 24/03/2013
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ah874JpIZOZjdHJkQTY5ajNKX0dhRVFpbXg1M0pzRkE&usp=sharing

Here is the current schedule for the Marathon. We have amazing runners and games . [b][i][color="red"]The Timezone for this schedule is CST![/color][/i][/b]

[b]It is getting really close to the marathon now and we still do not have a Final Game! Everyone knows what a final game of a marathon needs to be! If you can offer anything please get in touch![/b]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ah874JpIZOZjdE1JRDN4NXhuRGdWRHlfXy1sRXRUU3c#gid=0
Here is donation incentives for the Marathon. If I have missed anything please either PM me or post in the thread with what I have missed and I will add it in!

http://www.twitch.tv/eastercharitymarathon
[b]Here is the Twitch page that is going to be used for the Marathon. All of the information in the bio will be frequently updated as it isn't all finished but I thought it would be best to post it out now for people to have/follow in preparation for the Marathon![/b]
 
http://i.imgur.com/HFMJ2ds.jpg
Here is a banner if anyone would like to use it to promote the Marathon!

[code]<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.twitch.tv/eastercharitymarathon" target="_blank">
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/HFMJ2ds.jpg" style="margin-bottom:10px;" alt="BsJ77.jpg" /></a>[/code]

This is to have the banner in your bio on twitch.
Thank you Softman25 for doing this! :)

******

I will send out the stream key in individual PMs. I am currently not at home so I will do that when I get home this evening.

Things I want on your stream overlay;

- Runner : <Your Name>
- Your twitch : <Url>
- Game : <Game you are running>
- Estimate : <Your estimated time>
- A timer. No splits. Only the timer!
- I think the charities logo will be good. Keep it small a everything else in the stream is more important: http://imgur.com/IGwcoxu
- If you have a webcam. I would prefer you to have it on. I don't know about you guys but when watching a speedrunner with the webcam on it feels a bit more immersive.

I think that is it. If you can have this set up and READY for FRIDAY. Even if you are not running Friday, I want you to have it ready for then.

This is important. Before you run can you have your game, timer and everything ready to go straight away! This is so when you need to switch the stream to you, everything is ready and you can start running pretty much straight away. This will limit the amount of set up time and will not waste any!

I might have missed something so if I have. Tell me Smiley

*****

I am also looking for Mods to be in the chat to help keep things clean etc.

I will be giving every runner Mod status on the channel but if anyone else would like to help with modding the chat please ask.

ZX497

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ZX497: 2013-02-15 10:28:07 am

2013-02-15 10:27:27 am

I'm unable to participate neither in person, nor via Internet, but I do want to welcome you here warmly! It's definitely a good idea to try and raise money for a charity, even if it's something that only concerns a small number of people.

And there's no need to feel nervous, this is definitely the place to ask if you want support from speed runners. Hopefully the marathon will turn out good, and I'll definitely be participating in it as viewer, if you just keep the information coming! Smiley

Piston

2013-02-15 01:55:33 pm

Heh, amateurs...

March 31st is coming up really fast, not sure how many people you can get this quick.

iMysty

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iMysty: 2013-02-15 05:12:19 pm

2013-02-15 05:11:38 pm

I know it will be hard to try and get people this quick but I was thinking if done via the internet it could be a lot easier to organise for people to participate!

Like I said before I would love for people to join in and have some fun but I completely understand with peoples work schedule and what not that it might not be possible. If people can get involved it would be amazing!

Softman25

2013-02-15 05:49:45 pm

Depending on timing and all, I might be able to chip in over Skype or something, being in Australia and all.

If you can get some kind of timetable, I might be able to fill a slot with...something.

PM me if you want...anything! Smiley

iMysty

2013-02-16 07:06:44 am

Depending on how many runners want to get involved I will most likely have all the speedruns for the first couple days and afterwards have some sort of 'casual' gaming fun. Such as Mario Party shit. Super Smash Bro Tournament and what not!

That would probably be the best idea so then it keeps everything organised and together!

iMysty

2013-02-16 03:06:23 pm

If we can get enough runners I am going to start the runs on Friday 5th April (Exact times to be decided) and go on through the weekend. Ending either on the evening of 6th or 7th (Again, depending how many runners want to join in).

If you are interested please let me know;

What games you would like to run
How long you estimate the runs to be
What times are best for you during the weekend (If you can).

This could be a really fun weekend! So far we have a few amazing runners on board!

Thanks,
iMysty <3

Blood Thunder

2013-02-18 07:29:44 am

Depending on what type of games you're looking for, I currently run Quantum Conundrum(1 hour), portal(11-20 mins, depends on category), amnesia the dark descent(45 mins), penumbra overture(30mins), penumbra black plague(30 mins), BioShock(1 hour, 40 minutes), and probably a few others by the time april rolls around.

I'd love to help out this cause if at all possible. Just let me know if you think any of these would fit in with your plans or if you need any help :3

Ecko65

2013-02-18 11:36:22 am

DK + Mario Kart 8 = <3

i really want to join in this thing

i have never joined in a marathon yet, would be cool

i can run Donkey Kong Country Returns (Estimate 2:00:00)

i guess the best time for me would be friday night 10 pm my time (4pm EST) if this will be EST time

and i have to fix my stream sound (hopefully it will be okay at the marathon)

and it is an online marathon right? if you need help with something (schedule or so) i can help in march

iMysty

2013-02-18 11:49:19 am

Yeah it is going to be an online Marathon. It is much easier to organise and doesn't cost runners anything for travel etc. Maybe for future marathons we can think about making it a meet up but for now online is the best way!

I'll send messages to everyone getting times and what not sorted to stop this thread from getting clogged up!

Thank you! <3

ProfessorBroman

2013-02-19 05:05:47 pm

Well if you need anyone to fill a big chunk of time I can run Borderlands 2 (5 hrs max) and would be more than happy to help. I realize that is a long time but hey, somebody has to do the overnights right! PM me if have any questions or to let me know timeframe!

Ali

2013-02-21 08:57:33 pm

I'll see If I can get a nice setup by mid March... Don't put me down for anything but Keep in Contact ( Ps. I'm In Australia Too! ), If I'm not Running I'll do something behind the Scenes To help out.

TrUShade

2013-02-22 01:32:20 pm

The TrUest of Shades

Well if you need more,

I can always pitch in

Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City (1:30:00)
Kirby's Dream Land (0:15:00)

for right now. And i'm basically fine with anytime

KN4life

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KN4life: 2013-03-04 11:58:02 pm

2013-03-04 11:56:17 pm

If you still need anymore runners, I can lend a hand.

ZombiU - Normal Mode (Chicken) Any% + Incentive to do "Best Ending" (2:00:00)

I'm fine with anywhere you place me on the schedule.
Hopefully I can be of help.

Joka

2013-03-05 12:33:49 am

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I can run Darkwing Duck (NES) in ~15 minutes, if you're interested.

Vortale

2013-03-06 01:21:43 pm

I can run some Jazz Jackrabbit 1 and 2, which would be good as the characters are bunnies!

Jazz 1 all episodes (0:40:00)
Jazz 2 (as Spaz) (0:25:00)
Jazz 2 (as Jazz) (0:30:00)

Could be possible donation intensives for which character I play in JJ2. Hell, I could even learn Lori even though she's terrible to run with.

DeliciousPi

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DeliciousPi: 2013-03-06 05:17:02 pm

2013-03-06 05:15:48 pm

I'm down for running La-Mulana (remake).
Estimate is 2:30:00. I should be available for any timeslot.

Edit: I may also have a buddy who'd be down to make it a race.

kirbymastah

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kirbymastah: 2013-03-07 05:19:21 pm

2013-03-07 05:18:52 pm

<(^_^)>

So this is an online marathon? I can offer a speedrun of:

Metroid Fusion (100%) (2:00:00)
Metroid Zero Mission (100%) (1:30:00)

If you're interested in any of them, let me know. I can do basically any time Friday and Saturday, as far as I know. Sunday past 2pm EST would work too.

Pottoww

2013-03-07 05:24:03 pm

I would have offered Star Fox Assault Any% (1:00:00) but since I don't know if I will be able to stream these dates I guess I will have to skip it. And I won't know until the end of March.

presjpolk

2013-03-09 08:43:44 am

HELLO!

Got my NES controller for Wii going. So I can really grind that game this month to be definitely ready for Zelda 1.

IrregularJinny

2013-03-11 08:31:56 pm

Infinite Combo

I PMed you iMisty but I can just post here haha.

I can offer

Mega Man X - 100% / Any% (45 min for both with due marathon luck)
Mega Man X2 - Any% (50 min)
Mega Man X3 - Low% / 100% / Low% XC (might just call it PJ%, no good name for it, its a special category) (1hour/1hour/35min)

Wanted to do Ninja Gaiden II but, no US NES to practice on, and I dont have a deathless run so prolly not the best run to show off :/
Hope I can help with this, unless you want me to play something more if I can? haha hit me up.
Goof Troop PB on its way so.

LePhoque

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LePhoque: 2013-03-13 07:24:41 pm

2013-03-13 12:26:48 pm

You might already have too many runners, but I can offer to run Amnesia: The Dark Descent (PC). Time estimate is 1 hr. That is on the safe side and allows for setup time.

EDIT: Sorry, I forgot to mention that Sunday would be best for me.

IrregularJinny

2013-03-14 06:12:05 pm

Infinite Combo

I would prefer to play, as in my availability is after 3pm CST (9pm GMT+1) Saturday. bcuz I am already at a Smash Tournament and I will bring my shit to stream from there haha, Singles Finals will be finished at that point.

Lenophis

2013-03-14 06:24:08 pm

For the character classes in FF1, put all 6 in twice. There's no restrictions at all about what classes some ~~jerks~~ kind donations can stick me with. Smiley

Softman25

2013-03-15 11:08:44 pm

For anyone who wants to put the banner on their twitch page - and can't be bothered getting the code up and running:

Code:

<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.twitch.tv/eastercharitymarathon" target="_blank">
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/HFMJ2ds.jpg" style="margin-bottom:10px;" alt="BsJ77.jpg" /></a>

Enjoy!