Is this OK for speedrunning?

2014-08-05 01:40:48 pm

I have a Mac and no PCs so I think it will be difficult to start. I found an emulator for GBA called "Boycott Advanced" and was wondering if that is one I can use to speed run. If its not, where am I able to find one that I can use for speed running on a Mac? Also, since I own a Pokémon Emerald game pak, is it ook for me to use a rom instead of my actual GBA due to no way to record it? And one more thing, can someone suggest a segment capture program that works on a Mac? Thank you for your feedback :3

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Slyse

2014-08-05 01:48:59 pm

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I'm not a 100% if SDA accepts emulator runs nowadays, but the way to record and submit GBA runs is using a Gameboy Player with a Gamecube, and recording that footage. But if you're talking about speedrunning and streaming, then I'm a 100% sure you can use an emulator to do it : )

Akiteru

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Akiteru: 2014-08-05 02:38:52 pm

2014-08-05 02:38:12 pm

Emulator runs are not allowed on SDA. Though yes, if the emulator is accurate enough and the community for that game accepts it there shouldn't be a problem.

Warepire

2014-08-05 03:06:23 pm

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Quote from Akiteru:

Emulator runs are not allowed on SDA. Though yes, if the emulator is accurate enough and the community for that game accepts it there shouldn't be a problem.

To clear this up:
In order to have the run accepted on SDA, it must be played on original hardware, or using an official reissue.
If you plan on only getting a time accepted by the community surrounding the game, emulators may or may not be allowed, you need to look it up for that specific community.

Hydreigon057

2014-08-06 10:39:27 am

Ok, thank you very much for your feedback. I guess I'm off to amazon to buy a gamecube and a Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance System Link Cable! Cheesy