South Park: The Stick of Truth

2014-03-11 01:23:26 pm

i've done a jew run and have made ingame time 2 hours 41 seconds.
im not sure if i can post a link here of it as proof but then i would want to do a better run then this.
i only know safe routes of going through atm so here
http://imgur.com/wCNCAB0

Deadscale

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Deadscale: 2014-03-11 03:39:27 pm

2014-03-11 03:35:33 pm

@Skyline I'm pretty sure In-game time is in someway weird.. I've seen people have 1 hour ingame time on 1:42 runs. and I've had 1:30 on a 2 hour run so In-game time may not be the best way to measure it.

I'm done for tonight. Got a new WR Fighter http://www.twitch.tv/deadscale007/c/3867564 I had to reload a few times and I had some screw ups (Random encounter at the beginning made me so mad...) but overall I optimized it a little better and even though i screwed up a few fights. some other fights went better and I got a 1:39:37. I think I can shave another 2 minutes off that with my current route without the fuck-ups so..

Anyway I may start routing mage now, maybe, I still like Fighters over Mages but it'd be fun to route

EDIT: There seems to have been a patch. So far the patch notes just state "Fixed performance in Canda"... Lets hope they haven't ninja patched the skip

ButtersBB

2014-03-11 05:25:31 pm

Throwing my hat in. I plan on running this as well. Let's get it in!

I'm playing 360 version ATM, I guess I'll switch to EU Steam version eventually once we are talking serious WR attempts.

My opinion on the version differences: As much as I hate censorship, I hate QTEs even more. If the only version difference is taking out a simon says mini game and QTEs, what is there to argue? Those extra couple of minutes will add up big time as you do multiple runs, woooo more free time in your life.

Skyline2990

2014-03-11 06:41:41 pm

yeah i find that is very odd with the timer it is most likely 2 hours 49 mins. but it is unoptimized without skips and hardcore mode with jew class

PHEN

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PHEN: 2014-03-11 08:57:09 pm

2014-03-11 07:52:56 pm

Just to let everyone know on the Steam NA version just got updated today. 140mb patch looks like it. Not sure what got changed since steam snuck it under my radar.

Patch 02 is available on Steam now. It should automatically update itself after you exit the game. The patch is in testing at Ubisoft and will become available on the consoles soon.

Patch notes.

Note Your BuildVersion.txt will say what version of SoT you have.

Looks like Patch02 is version-1361--2014-03-06_08-33PM.

Fixes:

Fixed an issue where a buddy swap during an autosave could result in an infinite loading issue with affected save files.
Fixed potential infinite loading issues during transitions if a buddy swap has not previously occurred.
Fixed an issue where the camera could potentially lock to a zoomed view in cutscenes.
Fixed an animation popping issue on Cartman if the player selects the Jew Class.
Fixed an edge case issue where the player may not gain the "Unfriend Al Gore" quest when being spammed by Al Gore Facebook messages.
Some minor performance improvements in Canada.

March 11, 2014 - 1:30PM PST

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Just to let everyone know on the Steam NA version just got updated today. 140mb patch looks like it. Not sure what got changed since steam snuck it under my radar.

Patch 02 is available on Steam now. It should automatically update itself after you exit the game. The patch is in testing at Ubisoft and will become available on the consoles soon.

Patch notes.

Note Your BuildVersion.txt will say what version of SoT you have.

Looks like Patch02 is version-1361--2014-03-06_08-33PM.

Fixes:

Fixed an issue where a buddy swap during an autosave could result in an infinite loading issue with affected save files.
    Fixed potential infinite loading issues during transitions if a buddy swap has not previously occurred.
    Fixed an issue where the camera could potentially lock to a zoomed view in cutscenes.
    Fixed an animation popping issue on Cartman if the player selects the Jew Class.
    Fixed an edge case issue where the player may not gain the "Unfriend Al Gore" quest when being spammed by Al Gore Facebook messages.
    Some minor performance improvements in Canada.

March 11, 2014 - 1:30PM PST

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2bitmarksman

2014-03-11 10:45:13 pm

Ate the extra spicy banana

Quote from Deadscale:

Well I'll be damned that was easy. If someone really wants a tutorial video I can bash one out right now.

Also something to ask. Does the bow have 1 slot or 2?

The bow has 1 slot, has burn damage inherently and is in general highest single target damage until the recurve bow (that I've found) with the bleed patch. The time you need to spend to get it is skipping a QTE in the City Wok and then 2 fights in the Tower of Peace right next door. Not far out of the way if done while recruiting token.

Also, yes please, gief tutorial vid on skipping 20 minutes of ass crawling :3

2bitmarksman

2014-03-11 10:48:06 pm

Ate the extra spicy banana

Quote from PHEN:

Just to let everyone know on the Steam NA version just got updated today. 140mb patch looks like it. Not sure what got changed since steam snuck it under my radar.

It's primarily a prepatch for the German language release of the game or something. Personally I've turned it to do not update this game so that it doesn't patch out any strats.

Ryuken

2014-03-12 12:02:47 am

I'm the man.......nothing else needs to be said

Alright well I have broken the sub 1:30 barrier and then some! Just a few minutes ago had an incredible run clocking in at 1:27:49! Using some new strats I figured out tonight and some great execution I am unbelievably happy with this time.

http://www.twitch.tv/ryuken1315/c/3870103

DarkAries

2014-03-12 12:56:32 am

So while doing a very shit practice run of the game I managed to soft lock the game during the starting tutorial...I have to look into the vod to see what I exactly did but hopefully this isn't a huge issue. Having to replay the tutorial sucks.

Deadscale

2014-03-12 02:45:44 am

If by soft lock you mean. When you block the dudes attack and can't counter. Usually happens to me a lot. Cause I block to early.

Nice one ryu. Sub 1:20 becoming a reality. Cheesy

wfp

2014-03-12 03:00:57 am

definitely a solid run there ryu, i can't see much more than a minute saved with current routing. was it decided the mr. slave summon is ultimately not worth it? if you get him, i might also suggest you cut befriending either millie or al gore from the route as they each cost maybe a second to befriend (and overall i had a few questions about the necessity of befriending characters in general, i guess there's a bit of a race to unlock a bunch early for perks then they stop mattering? there's probably another 20-30 easy to befriend characters that can be acquired with limited time loss if any more perks would be helpful).

i see no reason not to do separate categories for each class in at least any% maybe 100% too depending on how significantly class affects the run, it could even effect routing in terms of when each class goes after certain required combat encounters. i'd also kinda think the differences between the censored and uncensored versions are significant enough to potentially make them different categories, but that may just be because i enjoy the current na runs and think forcing a different region on runners who already have the na version is a bit silly.

definitely a solid run there ryu, i can't see much more than a minute saved with current routing.  was it decided the mr. slave summon is ultimately not worth it?  if you get him, i might also suggest you cut befriending either millie or al gore from the route as they each cost maybe a second to befriend (and overall i had a few questions about the necessity of befriending characters in general, i guess there's a bit of a race to unlock a bunch early for perks then they stop mattering?  there's probably another 20-30 easy to befriend characters that can be acquired with limited time loss if any more perks would be helpful).

i see no reason not to do separate categories for each class in at least any% maybe 100% too depending on how significantly class affects the run, it could even effect routing in terms of when each class goes after certain required combat encounters.  i'd also kinda think the differences between the censored and uncensored versions are significant enough to potentially make them different categories, but that may just be because i enjoy the current na runs and think forcing a different region on runners who already have the na version is a bit silly.

DarkAries

2014-03-12 08:32:12 am

Yeah it's when you block but can't counter. Maybe it'll be fixed in the next patch, who knows.

Deadscale

2014-03-12 08:33:23 am

It's happened to me a lot. it's not a run killer since it Only happens there, although running through the tut is annoying. Just don't block so early and it doesn't seem to happen

Ryuken

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Ryuken: 2014-03-12 12:41:48 pm

2014-03-12 11:15:53 am

I'm the man.......nothing else needs to be said

In my 40+ runs so far I have had that softlock happen three times. I still have yet to figure out what causes it though, also another point is right after the craig battle. It just freezes on a black screen. Only had that happen twice and it was in the same run so it might have been something particular I did then but I have no idea. Overall its not something that happens all that often at all but its aggravating for sure when it does

@wfp- Yes it was decided the Mr.Slave summon was going to waste more time than it saved by about 10 seconds with new fight strats. And millie is grabbed to get 12 friends before you break craig out of detention to pick up the pyromaniac perk. That allows you to end both the second hall monitor battle and the Elite Hall Monitor battle one turn earlier. Costs ~5 sec to pick her up and saves almost 20

C

2014-03-12 01:32:24 pm

The Slave skip actually happened to me in my first playthrough completely by accident. I was confused when it happened, because I saw the credits and the game over screen, was like "what awful programming" upon realizing I didn't get some bullshit bad ending, and restarted from my last checkpoint immediately... didn't check to see if it was a skip, naturally, because it skipped a cutscene and i didn't know how the events were supposed to play out. It's really funny that it was actually a sequence break though. Nice.

Glad you actually found a better strat for those other fights too and that Mr. Slave wasn't actually needed. It's crazy how the route for this run has gotten so optimized so quickly with as few skips as there are. Keep it up!

wfp

2014-03-12 11:17:56 pm

yeah, i figured al gore and millie were friended to get a perk, just mr. slave also friends you if you complete his sidequest meaning you should not include friending millie in the timing. based on your math mr. slave is still 5 seconds slower though.

Kellerpg

2014-03-13 09:55:32 am

Can u post your run on youtube? On twitch tv its so slow ;(

Ryuken

2014-03-13 09:57:03 am

I'm the man.......nothing else needs to be said

If you are referring to my run yeah give me like an hour or so and ill upload it.

Skyline2990

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Skyline2990: 2014-03-13 11:19:29 am

2014-03-13 11:19:06 am

Guys i have done a complete run of Jew any% hardcore Run. if anyone wants my notes and improve on them i wouldnt mind sharing this notes if anyone is interested in a jew run
These notes only have just Sub 2 hours.

Ryuken

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Ryuken: 2014-03-13 11:37:02 am

2014-03-13 11:36:49 am

I'm the man.......nothing else needs to be said

@Kellerpg- My run is now up on youtube

Kellerpg

2014-03-13 02:19:11 pm

tks

redemption99

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redemption99: 2014-03-13 03:02:54 pm

2014-03-13 03:01:47 pm

Quote from Skyline2990:

Guys i have done a complete run of Jew any% hardcore Run. if anyone wants my notes and improve on them i wouldnt mind sharing this notes if anyone is interested in a jew run
These notes only have just Sub 2 hours.

I would love to see your route, tried putting one together myself but the only time I tried to run it I completely screwed up and ended up like 23 mins over 2 hours.(had to redo entire kenny fight because i died)

Vicodinin

2014-03-13 10:28:21 pm

Hey guys I'm looking to do a race Friday Night 3/14 at 9pm EST trying to get a bunch of people together to do it. If anyone on these forums are interested feel free to join.

sychotix

2014-03-13 10:37:01 pm

Btw, I don't think it has been mentioned yet but Zandergoth has a 1:27:07 now.

If only I could get a run that good =( I'm only at 1:32:19.

Deadscale

2014-03-14 06:33:36 am

While a race sounds fun. Considering I've only routed Fighter and currently routing thief I don't think there'd be much point in joining for me at least.