Final Fantasy VIII

2009-04-23 09:31:47 am

po0oq

I think if you want to create a decent run, first view the existing one (perhaps a few times) and see what you think could be improved
it'll show you exactly why you do not want to draw blizzard, fire, and thunder....
(and I expect it'll show you some things you did not yet know)

MrNintendo

2009-04-23 09:51:20 am

Tears, they fall just like runs that are too slow.

Well, I'll try, but It'll take me a while. But won't the original spells be sufficent? Since the enemies won't be levelling up I can easily crush them with those spells, Plus GFs.

ENZ

2009-04-23 10:14:02 am

I don`t think it makes sense to use GFs in battles. They consume much time and don`t do enough damage.
If you want to replay darkwasabi`s run, don`t forget to couple Pandemona soon enough.

MrNintendo

2009-04-23 10:57:10 am

Tears, they fall just like runs that are too slow.

I never did this 'refining' thing before, so I'll check it out.

Carcinogen

2009-04-23 12:46:58 pm

Welcome to the part of FFVIII that actually makes the game fun.

darkwasabi

2009-04-24 12:42:12 am

King of hearts

Man, this kid has a LOT to learn...

FiveMagics

Edit history:

FiveMagics: 2009-05-07 03:55:54 pm

2009-05-07 11:01:18 am

Bitch Knee'd my nuts!

@MrNintendo well you could use the gamefaqs speedrun guide, it may be only to complete the game around 14 hours but if darkwasabi's game completion time was faster than your disc 1 speed you should check it out. I was wondering in the begining when you get control squall[in the classroom] is it faster to get your gf's on the computer or run down to quistis then get them?

Riskbreaker Y

2009-05-07 12:38:35 pm

berserker status

This game has a pretty fun junction system and card game. I remember refining a lot of death spells right in the beginning even before the Ifrit Cave so that each hit was an instant kill (squall) after playing quite a few card games. Too bad this won't help in a speedrun since you'll be avoiding most random battles.

MrNintendo

2009-05-07 04:38:25 pm

Tears, they fall just like runs that are too slow.

Are all of dark wasabi's segments on archive.org?

I only see 10 files. (I just got back from watching Farringa's FF7 run)

Essentia

2009-05-07 05:43:28 pm

Everything's better with Magitek

Yes, it's all there, but the segments are split among 3 links:

Quote from darkwasabi:

http://www.archive.org/details/Ff8SpeedrunnoAudio
http://www.archive.org/details/Ff8SpeedRunnoAudioPt2
http://www.archive.org/details/Ff8SpeedRunnoAudioPt3

MrNintendo

2009-05-07 06:23:04 pm

Tears, they fall just like runs that are too slow.

Thanks, I feel really retarded now. Grin

Riskbreaker Y

2009-05-07 09:08:44 pm

berserker status

Quote from MrNintendo:

Thanks, I feel really retarded now. Grin

Don't feel too bad. Just know before you post anything that it will be meticulously scrutinized by the great players here who seem to be everywhere! I find it's best to post something when there's actually something to be said. Grin

FiveMagics

2009-05-09 07:09:49 pm

Bitch Knee'd my nuts!

@mrnintendo
Hey so how are you coming along with your run?
have you decided record a segment, upload it, and show us your talent?

David Singleton

2009-05-10 06:18:46 pm

Im about to start a speed run for FF8 and am looking for help on how to set up. I have 2 systems but not sure if either is allowed. I have my ps3 and my friend has a ps2 which he put a seperate operating system into so he can store the games and play them into his ps2 so he wouldnt need to use the discs. Also how would I go about recording it. I read the info on the site and it seems that the easiest way is to use a dvd recorder but for segmented runs would i need to have each segment on a seperate disc because im confused and it would be difficult rewinding the disc over and over when trying to perform a certain segment. I may have other questions as well but these are just the basic ones.

Carcinogen

2009-05-10 06:37:16 pm

Your friend's PS2 isn't allowed.

You're gonna need a DVD Recorder and a powered splitter to do the job. DVD recorders lag, and I'm pretty sure you're not gonna want to miss any Renzo triggers =p

Can we merge this thread with the existing one?

Sir VG

2009-05-10 06:45:20 pm

Fucking Weeaboo

Quote:

Your friend's PS2 isn't allowed.

The PS2 isn't the problem - it's loading the games off of a HDD that is. HDD Loader is forbidden per the rules - you'll have to play the games off of the CDs themselves. Sorry!

David Singleton

2009-05-10 06:46:53 pm

He says it is probably easier to record using a tv tuner so you can record the run on the computer in avi format.

David Singleton

2009-05-10 06:54:00 pm

I have the discs for the Final Fantasy 8. If I run it on the ps2 using discs only and not the HDD Loader, is it alright then.

Carcinogen

2009-05-11 12:24:29 am

I'd recommend the TV tuner route too, quite honestly.

tbh, I'd recommend playing it on your PS3. Faster loading times, but it's completely legitimate to play it on a PS3.

MrNintendo

2009-05-11 05:49:42 am

Tears, they fall just like runs that are too slow.

I haven't even started yet so hold your horses.

Carcinogen

2009-05-11 08:20:06 am

Speedrunning waits for nobody.

Only interest does.

David Singleton

2009-05-11 11:46:41 am

Ok now where can I get a tv tuner. Radio Shack? Also while using tv tuner do i need to use a recording program aka camtasia to record it or does it record automatically.

Carcinogen

2009-05-11 12:45:06 pm

Go to Bust Buy. Capture devices, either USB or PCI, come with the software to do it.

Any Dazzle is a good capture device, but don't get their 'DVD Recorder' since it doesn't come with the proper software. Not sure if they took it off the market yet, but all that is $59 isn't gold.

David Singleton

2009-05-11 12:52:50 pm

You kind of confused me there Carcinogen.

Carcinogen

2009-05-11 01:02:44 pm

They have a wide array of "TV Tuners" (Capture Devices) at Best Buy.

Get a USB video capture device. It should be right in there with all the computer parts.

Laymen Terms-

Get this (this is the one I have):
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8983816&st=pinnacle&lp=4&type=product&cp=1&id=1218004430057

Stay the fuck away from this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8853797&st=dazzle&type=product&id=1209166068373