Prinny: Can I Really Be the Hero?

2010-02-04 06:43:32 pm

PSP zealot

Quote from Phoenix3568:

It looks like I have to hack my PSP to run it? I tried it before but I'm really afraid of bricking my PSP.

I have a psp-2000 so if you could tell me how it works I might give it a shot. I also have spare DVDs in my room (or did until my GF stole them) so I'll see what I can do.

Well, to use RemotejoyLite you need CFW. But to simply run the replays, you just need the US version of Prinny. Though if you could record them to DVD (psp slim has a video out IIRC) then you wouldn't need CFW at all.

Also, I'd rather not risk your PSP getting bricked because of my run. I didn't need a Pandora Batt to upgrade to 5.00m33, I used a prog called Hellcat's Recovery Flasher (v1.60) to upgrade my 3.90 to 5.00. At any rate, don't try anything unless you're really sure. I'm not very knowledgeable about the differences of phat and slim when it comes to installing CFW, so yeah.

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could try if running off a memory stick would be ok.

The run is saved in the form of replays and the stage timer is displayed in them. My idea is to combine the stage and boss replay into 1 segment, then add the completion time for both replays for a final stage time. Mike said as long as the times from the replays can be confirmed consistent with the in-game time records, it's ok. (shown after the run is finished, like Satoryu's Dracula X Chronicles run)

I was able to find a sufficient Thread Priority setting that can run a usually laggy replay and get full framerate on the PSP without any screen glitches on RJL. The only problem is that the transferred framerate ended up a bit low since the thread priority is set too high. It doesn't look particularly bad to me so I'm gonna post a quality test vid on Tech Support to see if the framerate is acceptable.

If not, then I'll probably want to ask someone with a CFW to try and test if Prinny doesn't lag in PSP Slim.

[quote="Phoenix3568"]
It looks like I have to hack my PSP to run it?  I tried it before but I'm really afraid of bricking my PSP.

I have a psp-2000 so if you could tell me how it works I might give it a shot. I also have spare DVDs in my room (or did until my GF stole them) so I'll see what I can do.[/quote]

Well, to use RemotejoyLite you need CFW. But to simply run the replays, you just need the US version of Prinny. Though if you could record them to DVD (psp slim has a video out IIRC) then you wouldn't need CFW at all.

Also, I'd rather not risk your PSP getting bricked because of my run. I didn't need a Pandora Batt to upgrade to 5.00m33, I used a prog called Hellcat's Recovery Flasher (v1.60) to upgrade my 3.90 to 5.00. At any rate, don't try anything unless you're really sure. I'm not very knowledgeable about the differences of phat and slim when it comes to installing CFW, so yeah.

[quote]could try if running off a memory stick would be ok.[/quote]

The run is saved in the form of replays and the stage timer is displayed in them. My idea is to combine the stage and boss replay into 1 segment, then add the completion time for both replays for a final stage time. Mike said as long as the times from the replays can be confirmed consistent with the in-game time records, it's ok. (shown after the run is finished, like Satoryu's Dracula X Chronicles run)

I was able to find a sufficient Thread Priority setting that can run a usually laggy replay and get full framerate on the PSP without any screen glitches on RJL. The only problem is that the transferred framerate ended up a bit low since the thread priority is set too high. It doesn't look particularly bad to me so I'm gonna post a quality test vid on Tech Support to see if the framerate is acceptable.

If not, then I'll probably want to ask someone with a CFW to try and test if Prinny doesn't lag in PSP Slim.

Phoenix3568

2010-02-04 08:20:06 pm

Procrastination Nation!

Yes I don't think I'm going to try and accidentally brick my PSP in the process, though from all the FAQs I read the Pandora bettery unbricks the PSP as well.

I don't have the technology or money to run a video to my DVD recorder. You could try and talk to people and see if there is anything out there.

Sorry I can't help.

xarugas

2010-02-09 02:51:47 am

PSP zealot

bumpity, need verifiers! I hope my run will impress Cheesy

On a side note, i tried running some Asagi mode stages and man, those enemy layouts are tough. I got a few tricks for each stage after just a few hours of testing but each stage has at least one annoying section that I can't seem to optimize unless I do them slowly. It's alright since it ain't risky, but it looks too slow to see normal walking than Dash jumping. Anyone experienced with the Asagi mode care to share some tricks? I'm itching to make an Asagi run :O

Compared to the normal story mode, the boss fights in Asagi mode are the easy parts. My fastest times for each Asagi are all below 20sec, with 2-3 of them below 10sec, and about 2 of them could possibly be way faster, just need some boss pattern testing.

anyways, yeah, need verifiers! Grin

xarugas

2010-03-09 10:56:53 pm

PSP zealot

While my run is sitting in the verification stage, i've picked up the game again to see if I can improve the non-Sweet Palace stages even further. I'm irked at the fact that it's only 24secs to sub 15min, and amazingly, i might actually be able to save almost a minute. I'm making use of a special new mechanic i recently discovered (well, about the same time i finished the first run).

When sliding, mash O to make Prinny "swim". It slightly increases the slide's distance. Useful to extend imperfect dives (especially in stage 2)

Moab Fortress - haven't tested this stage yet. It seems 48secs is the limit here, unless there's a way to avoid hip pounding the cannoneer at the end.

Demon Sea Aria - using the "swim" tech the first few dives become much easier to time. Boss fight cut down by 1 sec with a new wall-baiting strat.

Magma Hideout - probably 1 sec improvement by perfecting the 2nd to the last jump where you kill the ceiling Ninja.

Death's Watchtower - i haven't played around in this stage again so the only improvement i can think of is either speeding up (or avoiding) the male Phantom kill. That kill takes about 3-4 seconds. It will make the final path to the boss gate MUCH harder and random though, so i'm not too sure. As practiced in my sweet palace boss fights, Basil and Chervil can be beaten in 22-23 seconds. That's a big 7 sec improvement on the current 30sec fight.

Hightome Forest - 1 sec improvement from landing the last jump squarely without grabbing the edge and a slightly faster boss fight. Gotta test some more to see if there's a better way to move across the first few carpet sections.

Nethergrasslands - i thought i was on to something when i tried going up the first tower using the mothmen as a hip-pound platform, then dash-jumping from the top in the hopes of reaching the other tower. Too bad the jump can't make it no matter what. Still, 1-2 sec improvement from the last carpet-to-carpet jumps i guess.

Aged Sage Altar - still 24secs unless i suddenly gain the legendary 16 hits per sec mashing speed.. >_>

Black Dessert Desert - i was able to beat Darth Moab in 2 passes instead of 3, saving about 2-3 secs. Alot of practice needed to make that consistent though.

Sweet Palace - my original run on this stage was great, but not perfect. 7sec on Cardamon, 4sec on Basil/Chervil, and probably 4sec on Moab. 5sec from all the non-boss sections combined. The stage could be 20sec faster if everything is perfect. The prospect of 02'33"xx is kinda ecstatic, and downright nightmarish to do though. Not to mention the way i have to record this without using replays is also quite a hassle.

Sweet Garden - This is the stage i've been tinkering with lately. I've seen alot of areas that could go faster, and to my joy, they did. 5-6sec improvement on the stage. Also, i can now constantly beat Sir Sweet 2 in less than 1'40". Usually takes me 1'35" and below. Could be exactly 1'30" if i find a way to avoid his superblast attack WHILE pummeling his last 5% hp. Getting the perfect stage run, 22sec Sir Sweet 1, AND the 1'30" Sir Sweet 2 is gonna be quite the feat lol. Sweet Garden test vid :

Total (theoretical) improvement 46 secs

Funny, i reckon by the time my 00:16:24 run goes on the site, i would already have a sub 15min one up for submission xD

While my run is sitting in the verification stage, i've picked up the game again to see if I can improve the non-Sweet Palace stages even further. I'm irked at the fact that it's only 24secs to sub 15min, and amazingly, i might actually be able to save almost a minute. I'm making use of a special new mechanic i recently discovered (well, about the same time i finished the first run).

When sliding, mash O to make Prinny "swim". It slightly increases the slide's distance. Useful to extend imperfect dives (especially in stage 2)

[spoiler]
[b]Moab Fortress[/b] - haven't tested this stage yet. It seems 48secs is the limit here, unless there's a way to avoid hip pounding the cannoneer at the end.

[b]Demon Sea Aria [/b]- using the "swim" tech the first few dives become much easier to time. Boss fight cut down by 1 sec with a new wall-baiting strat.

[b]Magma Hideout [/b]- probably 1 sec improvement by perfecting the 2nd to the last jump where you kill the ceiling Ninja.

[b]Death's Watchtower [/b]- i haven't played around in this stage again so the only improvement i can think of is either speeding up (or avoiding) the male Phantom kill. That kill takes about 3-4 seconds. It will make the final path to the boss gate MUCH harder and random though, so i'm not too sure. As practiced in my sweet palace boss fights, Basil and Chervil can be beaten in 22-23 seconds. That's a big 7 sec improvement on the current 30sec fight.

[b]Hightome Forest [/b]- 1 sec improvement from landing the last jump squarely without grabbing the edge and a slightly faster boss fight. Gotta test some more to see if there's a better way to move across the first few carpet sections.

[b]Nethergrasslands [/b]- i thought i was on to something when i tried going up the first tower using the mothmen as a hip-pound platform, then dash-jumping from the top in the hopes of reaching the other tower. Too bad the jump can't make it no matter what. Still, 1-2 sec improvement from the last carpet-to-carpet jumps i guess.

[b]Aged Sage Altar[/b] - still 24secs unless i suddenly gain the legendary 16 hits per sec mashing speed.. >_>

[b]Black Dessert Desert [/b]- i was able to beat Darth Moab in 2 passes instead of 3, saving about 2-3 secs. Alot of practice needed to make that consistent though.

[b]Sweet Palace[/b] - my original run on this stage was great, but not perfect. 7sec on Cardamon, 4sec on Basil/Chervil, and probably 4sec on Moab. 5sec from all the non-boss sections combined. The stage could be 20sec faster if everything is perfect. The prospect of 02'33"xx is kinda ecstatic, and downright nightmarish to do though. Not to mention the way i have to record this without using replays is also quite a hassle.

[b]Sweet Garden[/b] - This is the stage i've been tinkering with lately. I've seen alot of areas that could go faster, and to my joy, they did. 5-6sec improvement on the stage. Also, i can now constantly beat Sir Sweet 2 in less than 1'40". Usually takes me 1'35" and below. Could be exactly 1'30" if i find a way to avoid his superblast attack WHILE pummeling his last 5% hp. Getting the perfect stage run, 22sec Sir Sweet 1, AND the 1'30" Sir Sweet 2 is gonna be quite the feat lol. Sweet Garden test vid : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l25sAqPTqtA
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Total (theoretical) improvement [b]46 secs[/b]

Funny, i reckon by the time my 00:16:24 run goes on the site, i would already have a sub 15min one up for submission xD

Gojira345isDante

2010-07-13 08:08:11 am

I love YaBB 1G - SP1!

Oh my god! This collected dust, I come back months later, and Xarugas has owned it and I owe xarugas thanks for the honorable mention!

Good stuff by the way. I would never attempt that when I play!

Good to see this game has a page now!