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Posted: 8/14/2023 10:24 PM

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Wow...this music sounds like it is using a SID chip. So reminiscence of the C64!

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 8/12/2023 9:34 PM
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Ok, I'm a little confused now. LGR, you have added warmCabin to your submission, but I thought another submission was about to be made separately. Did the two of you agree on co-authorship privately? I see LGR is agreeing to this...so warmCabin, can you acknowledge please? The way I was seeing this, is that both of you were working on this separately. So that would mean that the faster TAS would be accepted.

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 8/12/2023 7:13 AM

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warmCabin wrote:

Shit, I was working on this one too. Found my own route that only takes 3730 frames. How do we handle this situation?

Can you please clarify? Are you saying that your TAS completes the entire game from power on, at 3730 frames? or are you calculating the frame between the menu and ending point? As it stands right now, this submission will be accepted...as the TAS is replicating a known optimal solution. If there is something better, I would like to know now...so that we don't go down the road of multiple submissions.

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 8/9/2023 1:32 AM

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Even though I'm going to take a look at this, in more details...anybody is welcome to see if this is a result of emulation. I doubt that it is, but the concern was brought up and we need to at least address it.

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 8/8/2023 2:14 PM

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OtakuTAS, can you explain how you are calculating the percentage completion for this TAS? I can't see how 110% is derived. At this point, I am closer to thinking this should be classified a "Glitched" run instead.

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 8/8/2023 1:50 PM

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I'm going to think on this TAS another day. The fact that this "Level 4" exists, is most likely brought on by breaking the game. Action 52 isn't know for their rock solid coding skills; however, I'm willing to check out the possibility of emulation errors. If many of you are aware of these games, you'll know that the level counter is messed up in most of the games. The famous "Level 3" being repeated twice is an example, but yet it was another level. So, we'll look into it.

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 8/3/2023 5:37 AM

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Hopper262 wrote:

Even at 2x speed I couldn't watch the whole thing, but the concept of "Flappy Bird, but what if you're the walls instead of the bird" made me chuckle, so it's not the worst game ever.

Believe me...I understand. I've become a little obsessed with completing a library of Compute's Gazette games. I promise...the good ones are on the way. :P

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 8/3/2023 2:34 AM

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GJTASer2018 wrote:

Anyone else reminded of Superman 64 and all the rings you had to fly through in the "kryptonite fog"? Yeah, this is the same level of "BS game design" - annoying and challenging in all the wrong ways! Between this and the RNG nightmare of Lincoln Green, it seems like their quality control standards started slipping near the end of the line...

LOL. Yeah, I am scrapping the bottom here. There are a few that I'm trying to figure out how to TAS...they will be well worth it.

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 8/2/2023 2:13 AM

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warmCabin...are you having any success with optimizing your inputs?

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 7/31/2023 1:11 AM

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Well, I finally got confirmation from another judge, Samsara. It works and I'm now able to continue my judgement.

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 7/31/2023 1:11 AM

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Well, I finally got confirmation from another judge, Samsara. It works and I'm now able to continue my judgement.

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 7/31/2023 12:47 AM

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Mikewillplays, i need for you to confirm the details in your submission. I have no been able to successfully sync your input file. After poking around, I eventually got it to start correctly...but it is off a few frames. Surprisingly enough, this carried to about 40% through the TAS. Please confirm the following: *The correct movie file was uploaded *The Emulator version *The Base ROM Any maybe any other details that might help me to determine what is going on.

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 7/30/2023 12:36 AM

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sorry warmCabin. I got distracted and forgot that you requested my inputs. Here is what I was able to accomplish, but I'm sure more can be found. https://tasvideos.org/UserFiles/Info/638262741355748864

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 7/29/2023 5:16 PM

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This is a temp encode of the work that includes the floor clipping glitch. Sorry about the aspect ratio. Link to video I did one last run through, which cut 42 frames from movement optimization.

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 7/29/2023 3:54 PM

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LogansGamingRoom wrote:

do you reckon sub 5 could be possible?

I don't think so...unless I can figure out how to stop one "back-tracking route". The problem is, I don't have "Hi-Jump". It seems that I need it in order to perform this glitch.

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 7/28/2023 9:08 PM

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OtakuTAS wrote:

You are literally killing it with all these C64 TASes.

Yeah...unfortunately, I'm beginning to scrap the bottom for more from the series. Not all of these games are great...so I am choosing which ones would be best represented by a TAS. There are some that are taking a long time to finish, but they will be worth it.

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 7/28/2023 4:47 AM

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To anyone taking this submission on for judgement, please note that since my glitch discovery...Darkman425 has notified me that a map exists for this game. I'm going to scan this and try some re-routing. I shouldn't be more than a day on any improvements.

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 7/26/2023 12:45 AM
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warmCabin...my first run-through of the the first level is showing signs of not being optimal. In this case, since the game is so short running...it stands to be rejected for optimization issues. I know these Action 52 games present themselves as a simple platformer, but because of the horrible mechanics...there are cuts to be exploited. I have cut 22 frames off, just playing around with a few spots, on the first area. If I were to give this a hard go...there definitely can be more. Not sure how you want to proceed...but I am extending a chance for you to clean up these inputs. i would rather get this fixed, than have you redo a submission.

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 7/21/2023 2:47 PM
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Alright, I was thinking on DrD2k9's question and I finally figured something out. This led to me thinking of another route, and it paid off. 728 frames have been cut and a new encode has been provided.

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 7/21/2023 3:36 AM

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Watching the first few minutes and skipping to the end.... Wow...I didn't realize that after completing 99 levels, it would actually give a confirmation screen. I had thought about doing this TAS years ago, but I didn't feel like going through an almost 2 hour ordeal. I noticed one technique that you are doing that I never thought of...jumping backwards on the ropes. Quite clever. I applaud you. Yes vote.

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 7/21/2023 2:32 AM

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"YUO" saved the galaxy??? LOL

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 7/21/2023 12:19 AM
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Well, I couldn't stop searching and I finally figured out how the magazine merged with Compute!. The "Compute's Gazette" was placed within Compute! as an insert. So, there is separate numbering system and it shows a "G-##". Now that I have the article, I see some information that I couldn't figure out. I might have to supply an updated movie file, if my theory works...but for now, Enjoy! Oh, submission was updated with a link to the article.

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 7/20/2023 12:04 PM
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GJTASer2018 wrote:

This type-in loses points both for not following any standard chessboard notation and bad grammar in the title (there's more than one queen quarrelling, so it should be "Queens' Quarrel"). The run itself is just a "Meh" to me, however.

Crap...I have been looking at that throughout this entire process and I can't believe I did that. Correcting now. Edit: At least I cataloged the game correctly on the site. LOL

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 7/20/2023 11:30 AM

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Lars_Hendrick wrote:

I am amazed this has more rerecords than bowling from your same magazine series.

Yeah, I was trying the find the frame where the game accepted the first input. It didn't make sense. Bowling gave me a better visual queue. At first, I was hoping to buffer all the inputs and let it just ride out, but that didn't work. :(

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

Posted: 7/20/2023 11:25 AM

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Patashu wrote:

Are all solutions equally fast?

Yes. The game entry will still be the same, where you enter a number one through eight for each row.

I recently discovered that if you haven't reached a level of frustration with TASing any game, then you haven't done your due diligence. ---- SOYZA: Are you playing a game? NYMX: I'm not playing a game, I'm TASing. SOYZA: Oh...so its not a game...Its for real? ---- ~~Anybody got a Quantum computer I can borrow for 20 minutes?~~ Nevermind...eien's 64 core machine will do. :) ---- BOTing will be the end of all games. --NYMX

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