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Posted: 9/26/2008 11:57 AM
Post subject: Not from me, I'm afraid
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jaycee
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Well, to be honest, I haven't even used the emulator since my last post! I might have started a TAS if other people were interested (ie. had replied to my last post), but it seems that isn't the case. Anyway, I may possibly renew my interest in TASing at the end of the year when I'm on my long university break... but I don't think I should make any promises...
Jordan Clarke Finished Kongo Jungle TAS "There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't..."
Posted: 3/30/2008 6:19 AM
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jaycee
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I think you can only get 100% by getting all the KONG letters in every level.
Unfortunately, I just tested that (about one minute ago), and you don't need the letters, unless you're expecting to save the game, which isn't usually part of a TAS (except for reset rerecording). Anyway, that's a cool glitch. However, I was thinking more of wierd level skips like in DKC (in the first world, an unintended skip to the third world is possible). Also, the gameplay mechanics are important, as I am not completely familiar with everything, even after recently 100%ing the game. Its because I'm so used to DKC, and it's pretty different (it seems running is faster than rolling, unlike in DKC, and you can run off ledges but still jump, unlike in DKC etc.). Anyway, keep me posted! Every bit helps!
Jordan Clarke Finished Kongo Jungle TAS "There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't..."
Posted: 3/3/2008 1:13 PM
Post subject: I'm interested
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jaycee
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Greetings! Just to let everyone know, I finished an abstract TAS for Kongo Jungle in Donkey Kong Country (see DKC 101% new attempt in the SNES forum), and I now have an interest in TASing DKL1. Although I've never played it, I would like to know what sort of requirements there are for 100% (101%?), what glitches there are etc... because this may just take my fancy.
Jordan Clarke Finished Kongo Jungle TAS "There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't..."
Posted: 2/25/2008 7:44 AM
Post subject: Finally finished!
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jaycee
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Well, it's finally here! (Hooray!) http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/278718103/JC_DKC_TAS_KJ.smv As I often say, I appreciate comments about my work, especially now that it's finished. And keep in mind that I take the good with the bad, so don't hold back if you can tell me how to save a hundred frames. ^_^ Thanks to everyone who contributed to this topic for me, as I wouldn't have persisted without the encouragement (it took me long enough with it!) And best of luck to Tompa, Arne, CyruS, Comicalflop... and anyone currently TASing.
Jordan Clarke Finished Kongo Jungle TAS "There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't..."
Posted: 2/2/2008 4:09 AM
Post subject: Getting there...
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jaycee
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Well, here's the first half of Kongo Jungle. I was set back in Reptile Rumble (I should have viewed Arne's run first) and thereafter lost interest in TASing. But I've got past it, and I should be able to TAS the rest of Kongo Jungle by (you guessed it) the end of February (or else University starts, and I won't find much TASing time). http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/1211809534/JC_DKC_TAS_JH_RR_%26_RR.smv Enjoy!
Jordan Clarke Finished Kongo Jungle TAS "There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't..."
Posted: 1/15/2008 2:32 AM
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I played through the GBA version (101%), and found it okay... Of course, it wouldn't be worthwhile for anyone to do an any% run, but the 101% is (for me) worth investigating, as it is that bit closer to what I had in mind for the SNES DKC. I found out that there is a "1 Player Hero" mode that becomes open after (I think) 90% completion, but it's also probably not worthwhile, as it's the same as "1 Player", except you only use Diddy, there are no checkpoint or DK barrels, and no scrapbook pictures. And for what it's worth, I agree that the game looks pretty poor and has crap sound, considering that it was a re-imagined version and could have been much more, despite the original being such a classic. But it would be good to see if the game could be blown into smithereens by exploiting TAS style glitches. I have not forgotten my promise by the way. I will finish the first world very soon!
Jordan Clarke Finished Kongo Jungle TAS "There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't..."
Posted: 1/3/2008 7:43 AM
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jaycee
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Hi everyone! It has come to my attention that a GBA version of DKC has a full completion which seems rather suited to my (arbitrary) goals I was doing for the SNES version. If anyone knows much about this version, please do tell (I've barely played it). And don't worry, I'll start a GBA topic thread soon enough. I'll finish what I started with the SNES, just because I said I would (I can't break my promise!), but once I finish I won't TAS it anymore. Anyway, I'm off! Wish me luck getting off Super Mario Galaxy and onto TASing! EDIT: Hmm... I just saw a thread of DKC2 for GBA by Comicalflop, and it was met with pretty bad reception. I think I am in need of everyone's enlightenment again. Please reply soon!
Jordan Clarke Finished Kongo Jungle TAS "There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't..."
Posted: 11/21/2007 3:59 AM
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jaycee
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Hi everyone! I'm in the USA at the moment on holiday (touring California), so as I'm sure you can imagine, I'm not in a position to continue TASing until probably after Christmas or the new year. Anyway, I thought I'd just let everyone know that I finished redoing my TAS of Jungle Hijinxs a few days ago. It's really amazing how many obscure places there are that frames can be saved in! I tried the Rambi drop at the end, but there was still only one frame saved by using Diddy, which was quickly lost to some poor response on the mainland when I tried to enter Ropey Rampage. At least it looks a little better dropping Rambi than using him to the end. Well, I've run out of net time, so I'll be here in a few weeks. Goodbye!
Jordan Clarke Finished Kongo Jungle TAS "There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't..."
Posted: 11/12/2007 9:06 AM
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Today I discovered two things: 1. Obsoleting one's own TAS can, at times, be surprisingly easy to do (saved five frames within the first 10 seconds of proper play). 2. The save (checkpoint) barrels that I believed to be unavoidable are, with frame perfection, avoidable! So, now I raise a new question. Do I try to avoid all checkpoint barrels? Hmm... I wonder. Anyone have thoughts? I will add that in some later levels they are unavoidable due to the nature of where some bonus levels spit you out after completion, but are after the supposed end of my TAS, Kongo Jungle. Perhaps its me trying to make too many goals for myself, but I think that it's worth some thought. I await everyone's helpful replies.
Jordan Clarke Finished Kongo Jungle TAS "There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't..."
Posted: 11/11/2007 7:25 AM
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jaycee
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Tompa wrote:
I suggest you use the speed address 7E0E8D 2 byte for Diddy. It is very useful.
I never thought to mention this before, but unless I can get xenos to become a part of this run (very unlikely), I don't expect to be using a hex editor for the run. Why? Well, lets just say that it's lucky I can even use the emulator for TASing purposes. [:D] Of course, in light of Tompa's and CyruS's pointers about my run, I will redo the first two levels. It shouldn't take long anyway. But the next time I send in the WIP will be when I've finished Kongo Jungle. And when will that be?
jaycee wrote:
I imagine I will submit it no later than February.
Yes, I will keep to schedule.
Jordan Clarke Finished Kongo Jungle TAS "There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't..."
Posted: 11/9/2007 4:44 AM
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jaycee
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Thanks for the comments CyruS. That's fair enough about the checkpoint barrels. My original reasoning was that if I couldn't avoid them all (think Barrel Cannon Canyon), why not get them all? But, like I said, fair enough. However, when it comes to the end of Jungle Hijinxs... I remember I spent quite some time looking into how I could finish the level (I didn't want to plagiarise Arne's run any more than I had to), comparing different strategies, and eventually settling on riding Rambi through the exit. Why? Well, I don't know if anyone else knows, but if a full-on, complete jump with Rambi is executed, it seems to save 1-2 frames. This is how I 'obsoleted' Arne's run in my practice TAS- I jumped through the first bonus level as much as possible (are you reading this, Tompa?). Anyway, I compared Arne's run and mine for the end, and I found I was beaten by... (insert drum roll here) one frame! I used two different frames of reference, and each gave the same result. To be honest, it was a while since I did Jungle Hijinxs, so I can't remember why I did the end the way I did; just that it seemed to be the best way at the time. Perhaps I thought one frame was enough sacrifice in favour of doing something different. In my defence, I doubt I would have overlooked that 'mistake' in my run (at least, I think so...). Also, about Ropey Rampage rolling... I'm surprised at myself for not looking into it. Arne didn't seem to do it (I think), so that's something I could have picked up on. Oh well, I'll see what I can do with it now. In closing, I look forward to your, and everyone else's, future posts. Keep up the scrutinising and close observations, people! [:)]
Jordan Clarke Finished Kongo Jungle TAS "There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't..."
Posted: 11/8/2007 11:19 AM
Post subject: The WIP is here!
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Okay, I've finally worked out how to put my WIP up (thanks to Tompa), so here it is! Please give critical, harsh, demeaning comments on this thread. I can take it! [:)] http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/583443115/jaycee%20DKC%20TAS%20JH%20%26%20Ropey%20Rampage%20%28U%29%20%28V1.0%29%20%5B%21%5D.smv PS. Wish me luck with my maths exam tomorrow! I think I need it!
Jordan Clarke Finished Kongo Jungle TAS "There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't..."
Posted: 11/7/2007 5:33 AM
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(Hmm... it's been a while since I last posted...) Good news, everyone! Today I completed my TAS of the second level, Ropey Rampage! This is ahead of schedule, but during my exam study time I got annoyed at Super Paper Mario's Pit of 100 Trials, and decided my time would be better spent TASing (my all-important exams can be forfeit). I completed it over about three days, and came out satisfied by the result. However, due to the goals of my TAS, I was forced to forfeit 16 frames in the second bonus level (guess-the-red-balloon-barrel). Unless someone can tell me how to force the balloon into a better barrel, this will have to be an unfortunate sacrifice. Also, a certain section of my TAS seems to waste about 400 frames. This is also due to my goals, but I don't think it harms the TAS at all, as it gives a rather entertaining (for me at least) backtracking route. Just in case you're wondering, my goals are: 1. 101%, with bonus levels completed with favourable outcomes. 2. KONG letters must be collected. 3. Save barrels must be collected. And lastly, I would like to 'publish' a WIP for everyone to see. How might I do that? Of course, I will keep everyone posted on my progress. Goodbye! PS. Are you and Arne still kicking 'Donkey' (ass), Tompa?
Jordan Clarke Finished Kongo Jungle TAS "There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't..."
Posted: 10/2/2007 12:10 PM
Post subject: Final decision
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jaycee
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Hello again everyone. After a good night's sleep I have decided to do a TAS of the first world, Kongo Jungle, but nothing more. At least until Tompa and Arne the Great finish their run. Of course, I am not expecting publication, but I will be satisfied if my run puts a smile on a few faces. When will I finish? Well, it will be a while... I am in my last year at high school, and my exams are approaching, but when the December/January holidays come I am sure I will find much more time to complete this difficult journey. So I imagine I will submit it no later than February (Super Paper Mario for the Wii permitting). I will try to give regular updates of my progress on this topic thread when it is appropriate. In closing, I wish the best of luck to Tompa and ATG with their run, and to everyone else involved in this site. Thank you all.
Jordan Clarke Finished Kongo Jungle TAS "There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't..."
Posted: 10/1/2007 12:57 PM
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Quote: Only so you know... Me and Arne_The_Great are currently working with the 101% improvement run. And we have found a lot of new stuff in it, so we pretty much kick ass at the moment. Hmm... that's odd. I thought the 47:25.3 run was perfect. Oh well... But that definitely leaves me to think hard about what to do next. Anyway, keep posting everyone, because I really appreciate it.
Jordan Clarke Finished Kongo Jungle TAS "There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't..."
Posted: 10/1/2007 12:45 PM
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Quote: I didn't expect to obsolete the movie, and I felt that an attractive set of collectibles unique to each level needed inclusion- the KONG letters. Okay, I had better rephrase that. I didn't expect to obsolete the movie enough to warrant breaking ATG's record. However, I was able to obsolete, in a comparative practice TAS, the first level Jungle Hijinxs by six frames. My good friend Xenos thought it was enough to obsolete ATG's TAS, but I wasn't so sure (lol). Something I forgot to mention: I would be completing the bonus levels to attain victory rather than failure- I personally found it annoying that the bonus levels always ended on a sad note, and as such was inspired to correct that with my own effort. Quote DKC is pretty laborsome to TAS... Never a truer word was spoken. This is definitely frustrating! Especially because it's my first TAS! But I guess, in some ways, it makes it more rewarding. It's also the reason I have been studying DKC for many, many months now, and took about two months for the first level alone! Thanks very much for the comments! I honestly didn't expect such quick replies. And sorry again for writing so much. PS- Is anyone still interested in me doing the first world Kongo Jungle?
Jordan Clarke Finished Kongo Jungle TAS "There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't..."
Posted: 10/1/2007 9:41 AM
Post subject: Donkey KONG Country 101% new attempt
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Greetings, everyone. Several months ago I viewed the AVI of Arne the Great's TAS of DKC 101% (and recently the SNES emulator movie, after hours of trying to find the ROM). After viewing the grand TAS I felt inspired to complete a TAS of it myself. However, I encountered two subjective problems; I didn't expect to obsolete the movie, and I felt that an attractive set of collectibles unique to each level needed inclusion- the KONG letters. Anyway, I have now completed the first level of my TAS earlier today (30 frames better than when I tried one month ago), and would now like some feedback as to whether this concept would be liked among the TAS community. I am also considering sending a sample TAS of the first world of DKC soon, high school work permitting, assuming it's appropriate (rather than doing the whole TAS and having it rejected). Getting the save barrels is also a consideration of mine, as I think I can fit in some interesting, TAS particular, results by doing this as well, but it isn't necessary. In any case, I looked forward to seeing some replies! Thank you! PS- Please forgive the size of my first entry to this site.
Jordan Clarke Finished Kongo Jungle TAS "There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't..."