New Super Mario Bros. Wii

2010-01-25 08:10:21 pm

I love YaBB 1G - SP1!

Quote from mikwuyma:

I usually include load times when timing most console games because factoring them out of every game has to be done manually and would make my head explode from the tedium. Also, they're usually consistent.

However, it sounds like the load times in this game are random and stupid, and they should be factored out like a PC game.

Exactly. Any time for this game is just gonna suffer if the load times are timed. I wonder why they are so inconsistent, anyway?

I noticed it myself. Most stages load in about five seconds. And then others will take about ten or more. Now THAT makes my head explode.

UCpro

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UCpro: 2010-01-26 12:47:25 am

2010-01-25 11:19:14 pm

ok everyone, with the official word from Mike that we can dismiss loading times, i'm going to keep my newest segment 2 and continue on with my run. Expect to see progress in the near future ...

EDIT: i timed my segment 2 without the load times and came up with 6924 frames, or 3:51.031

WingedKitsune

2010-01-26 07:38:11 pm

I love YaBB 1G - SP1!

Awesome. Hope to see this run in it's finished state some time. :3

UCpro

2010-01-29 12:29:49 am

i put in a good 2 hours and 80 attempts of segment 3 tonight ... almost came up with something acceptable, but not quite. This segment isn't really too hard, much easier than i thought it would be. I should have a good attempt in the next couple of days, considering i was really close on about 4 attempts tonight.

neskamikaze

2010-01-29 12:46:00 am

Good to see you are moving past the timing issue and back to recording.

UCpro

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UCpro: 2010-01-29 11:26:32 pm

2010-01-29 07:20:38 pm

OK everyone ... big update. Segment 3 is finished and went very well, see for yourself ...

NSMBW any% run Segment 3

there are only small possible improvements and i don't think it's necessary to improve on this attempt. Each level could be done about 0.1-0.2 seconds faster, but that's just being picky. Overall, this is a very good segment and i think you'll agree.

Ishmayl

2010-01-29 10:05:51 pm

looks awesome man!

DK28

2010-02-01 01:52:47 am

General Kong - Bullets and Bananas

Another great segment. Looked phenomenal. The stupid plant and vines just wouldn't cooperate though huh? Tongue

UCpro

2010-02-01 06:13:47 pm

Quote from DK28:

Another great segment. Looked phenomenal. The stupid plant and vines just wouldn't cooperate though huh? Tongue

thanks, and yeah ... there's just no way around that plant. oh well

DK28

2010-02-01 09:54:22 pm

General Kong - Bullets and Bananas

The only thing I've found is that they "cooperate" if you get to world five without warping. Oh well, keep going though. Only a few more segments. Smiley

Beenman500

2010-02-02 02:44:40 pm

Joke of all trades

looks good man, keep it up.

Mackan

2010-02-02 03:48:24 pm

Thanks for your work, it's been fun to watch! Keep it up and keep running towards that goal... Wink

james1987

2010-02-17 07:17:02 pm

I love YaBB 1G - SP1!

I played 4-2 today. The first half the level is very straight forward, mostly running and a couple of triple jumps. Should hit the midway point at 475/476. The second half is a little odd but I think this is the fastest way possible. There are 3 stars in the second half (the second and third star can only be triggered if you are still a starman when you hit their hitblock). If you get the first star and jump correctly you can get past all the ledges without slowing down on your way toward the third star. The second star should be skipped because it would slow you down a lot and also you can reach the third star with plenty of time. The main reason for getting the third star is for the last ledge. I see no way getting through it without using a star or taking a hit from a jumping fish. Anyways I got a time of 448 I'm sure it can be refined a bit.

UCpro

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UCpro: 2010-02-25 10:20:12 pm

2010-02-25 12:15:01 am

tonight i practiced for my next segment ... i got 348 on 5-4 which is 4 in-game seconds faster than i previously had. I think i can get 349, but 348 would probably be acceptable for a speed run. I also need to take a better look at the end of the ghost house with how to get through the ghost circle. I'll probably put a lot of work into this over the weekend, and hopefully i'll get the segment completed Wink

... but i have a feeling this is going to be harder than it looks. There is a lot of timing issues between these two levels.

EDIT: I found out a good way to get through that ghost circle ... looks like i'm all set to start recording segment attempts Wink

neskamikaze

2010-02-26 01:30:04 pm

Awesome! Can't wait to see your results!

UCpro

2010-02-27 01:54:06 am

150 attempts tonight ... and it was fail.

here was a very close attempt ... oh so close

Flip

2010-02-27 02:47:29 pm

1-Up!

Quote from UCpro:

150 attempts tonight ... and it was fail.

here was a very close attempt ... oh so close

Since your tags are "poopy" and "poo," all of the Related Videos are about pooping Shocked

lol

Inexistence

2010-02-27 05:09:42 pm

Yes, Inexistence is a word.

Quote from Flip714:

Quote from UCpro:

150 attempts tonight ... and it was fail.

here was a very close attempt ... oh so close

Since your tags are "poopy" and "poo," all of the Related Videos are about pooping Shocked

lol

Hey. Everybody poops, dude.

agwawaf

2010-02-28 10:24:46 pm

Hello. Nice to meet you.
These are my speed run.

2-6 in 60s

6-fortless in 77s

I hope you enjoy!

agwawaf

2010-03-02 07:01:18 am

8-Castle....508

I think it is possible to do 509 or faster. But I am satisfied with this run.

Beenman500

2010-03-02 10:05:06 am

Joke of all trades

they look good agwawaf, do you think you might run through this game?, or just do individual levels, is it even possible to do individual levels for a mario game like this?

agwawaf

2010-03-02 10:58:33 am

Thanks, Beenman500!

Hehe, Actually I ran through (single-segment run) this game and Clear time is 27:33 with terrible mistaking on 8-1.

UCpro

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UCpro: 2010-03-02 10:35:29 pm

2010-03-02 10:22:46 pm

Quote from agwawaf:

8-Castle....508

I think it is possible to do 509 or faster. But I am satisfied with this run.

nice job agwawaf! this was the only level i didn't really practice much on for the any% route, but looks like you nailed it here ... great job!!

EDIT: at the very end of the run i have a suggestion ... @ 3:28 it would be better to hit the ceiling longer (to let the propeller run out) so that when you move to the right of the ceiling you will land perfectly on the 2nd to last platform. You could activate the propeller sooner so that you wouldn't have to slow down to do this. Sorry, i hope you understand what i'm talking about ... very hard to explain. This would eliminate the need to glide down to the last platform and should be able to get you 509 easily.

agwawaf

2010-03-03 03:44:12 am

Thanks, UCPro! I am looking forward to watching your new vids of your run!

I roughly understood your words. Thanks for explaining!
I think that there is better way of manipulating fireball can save time.

Anyway, if I reach a new high, I'll upload it.

UCpro

2010-03-09 01:26:51 am

Quote from agwawaf:

Thanks, UCPro! I am looking forward to watching your new vids of your run!

I roughly understood your words. Thanks for explaining!
I think that there is better way of manipulating fireball can save time.

Anyway, if I reach a new high, I'll upload it.

yeah, definitely upload a video if you improve that level ... the more you figure out how to get through that level, the less i'll have to worry about planning it when i get to that point in my run Smiley

just an update ... i practiced 5-ghost house some more tonight and i'm getting more consistent at it ... my hope is to have this segment finished within the week. I have less and less time to work on this run lately so progress is slow, but i'm still trying to find time every once in a while to work on it Wink