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WAD: Back to Saturn X E1: Get Out Of My Stations 1.1.4
Filename: btsx_e1 (2017)
Tags: UV-Speed, D2ALL, TAS
Source port: PrBoom+ 2.5.1.4
Playback command: prboom-plus.exe -complevel 2 -skill 4 -file btsx_e1a.wad btsx_e1b.wad -playdemo 24btsx3246.lmp
This is a tool-assisted speedrun that completes all non-secret maps in the fastest time. It was recorded using PrBoom+ internal TAS features only. No usage of XDRE. Completed in 633 segments (replay appends). Used slow-motion scales: 10-25%.
The WAD is simple, but is damn difficult at times. It requires lots of luck and patience when it comes to speedrunning. Most maps feature a single route, so you don't have to look for alternatives to beat a map. Maps 12, 19, 20 are definitely designed for "Where the hell I'm supposed to go" style.
I hate 2 things about this WAD:
1) Monsters that block my way when I need to jump over.
2) Lots of hallways you need to cross at least twice and crowds that accumulate them when you're going back.
Map 25 isn't played. You sink for 4 minutes and then face a container with "To be continued" sign. No exit, no monsters, no ability to swim around and no victory screen afterwards.
Possible improvements:
- BFG could save a lot of time. If you're planning to beat this run, spend 5 secs on Map 3 and obtain it. As you can see, there are lots of hallways and lifts that are swarming with monsters and enough enery cells to collect.
- Metallic mesh gliding. If you could perform this type of gliding when you get through transparent walls, you would save several minutes.
- Doors opening and switch activating are slow. Nevertheless, my slow F'ing often manipulates monsters to get out of my way when I need it.
- It's possible to execute a void glide on Map 24 and save over 4 minutes, but the required corner has a terrible geometry structure making it almost impossible to get out-of-bounds. Besides, there is no actual demo or video that proves the possibility of this glide.
- Got terrible health management on Map 20 and had to clean the way. I think it's the only major fail due to underestimation.
Permanent Strafe50 is OFF.
Strafe50 on turns is OFF.
Timetable:
Map 1: Back to Saturn X Radio Report - 0:41 (1)
Map 2: Postal Blowfish - 0:46 (2)
Map 3: The Room Taking Shape - 0:41 (3)
Map 4: A Good Flying Bird - 0:48 (4)
Map 5: Total Exposure - 1:13 (5)
Map 6: Mix Up The Satellite - 1:19 (6)
Map 7: Metal Mothers - 0:38 (7)
Map 8: Get Out Of My Stations I - 0:04 (8)
Map 9: Some Drilling Implied - 0:52 (9)
Map 10: A Proud And Booming Industry - 1:14 (10)
Map 11: The Colossus Crawls West - 1:17 (11)
Map 12: Underground Initiations - 2:24 (12)
Map 13: I'll Replace You With Machines - 1:32 (13)
Map 14: Big Chief Chinese Restaurant - 1:19 (14)
Map 15: Tricyclic Looper - 1:43 (15)
Map 16: Get Out Of My Stations II - 0:04 (16)
Map 17: Navigating Flood Regions - 1:18 (17)
Map 18: Cyclone Utilities (Remember Your Birthday) - 1:06 (18)
Map 19: Bingo Pool Hall of Blood - 0:49 (19)
Map 20: U.S. Mustard Company - 2:02 (20)
Map 21: Failed Experiments & Trashed Aircraft - 1:13 (21)
Map 22: Gonna Never Have To Die - 2:09 (22)
Map 23: Get Out Of My Stations III - 0:22 (23)
Map 24: Tough Skin River - 7:12 (24)
Total time: 32:46
Doom .lmp can be downloaded here: User movie #55677887208029146
TASing is like making a film: only the best takes are shown in the final movie.
