Hey guys,
I have one question regarding a recent TAS Project ive been working for Resident Evil 2 (GC) in the past few months.
I just finished Scenario A with Leon and would like to know if i have to stop the movie right after pressing last game input or after writing the progress to memory card since theres Scenario B to work later, or maybe just keep going and record it in the same input... same movie file i mean.
I cant tell for sure if the first Scenario is going to be accepted for publication or not, so i would stick with first option.
Thanks
Maybe Mothrayas's verdict for this submission will help?
"This movie uses save file data from another submission, which also aims to clear that category ("Leon A") as fast as possible. Due to how the game works, however, doing different actions in the A scenario results in different things happening in the B scenario, which means that for an optimized B run certain actions are required in the A run, such as getting the Cord and using it on the east side of the police station, which the Leon A run doesn't do. As such, this run is suboptimal for this category. A save file/verification movie for the B run should be a separate A run that focuses on being optimized for the B run, and not be a speedrun in itself. Other improvements have also been listed in the submission discussion. Rejecting due to suboptimality.
Regarding categories: since real-time records have separate runs for Leon A, Leon B, Claire A and Claire B, it makes sense to run these individually as TASes as well (with optimized SRAM for the B scenarios). A run that combines an A and B scenario may also be acceptable, but would have to be submitted as a single run and is likely not preferred. "
TASing is like making a film: only the best takes are shown in the final movie.
It helped a bit, but the point is you don't really have to use cord in order to get an optimal run.
After first meeting Sherry in Scenario B, you just have to avoid going straight into the Library and the zombies wont break in... ive tried that myself.
Anyway im going to wait for Mothrayas to pronounce here and see what he thinks.
About movie ending, should i record input until write progress to memory card then, right? I think thats the proof i need to start Second Scenario using SRAM (if my movie is accepted ofc).
EDIT: I have found this comment from a user at GameFAQS forums which makes totally sense of what ive said earlier
Using the cord in Scenario A leaves the windows blocked in Scenario B, but it has no strategic value whatsoever. If you're playing right, you should never have to return to the now zombie infested hallways. The break-in during scene B happens "earlier" if and only if you enter the library at anytime during that scenario. DO NOT enter the library at any time until you are ready to get the last two puzzle pieces you need to exit the station. That means if you are in the 2F lounge on the west side of the building and you need to get to the interrogation room on the east side, you aren't allowed to take the Library as a shortcut...you have to back track the way you came.
