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#638218293535388156 - RAM Map: [NES] Castlevania

Castlevania.wch

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

56 downloads

Uploaded 6/8/2023 1:55 PM by eien86 (see all 90)

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based on my own and others' research

#637991222174805377 - Castlevania any% TAS update

Castlevania_anyP_bk28_final_v2_36788_neshawk.bk2

In 10:12.13 (36788 frames), 0 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

80 downloads

Uploaded 9/18/2022 6:23 PM by Challenger (see all 127)

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8 frames gained with a new strategy for the entire dracula phase 1 battle.

#637952375390784805 - [WIP] NES Castlnvania Pacifist%, Final V1

CastlevaniaPRG0-pacifist-final-v1.bk2

In 10:58.17 (39556 frames), 146320 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

69 downloads

Uploaded 8/4/2022 7:18 PM by eien86 (see all 90)

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NES Castlevania Pacifist%, Final V1 - 561 frames faster (9.35s)

#637952158784730748 - [WIP] NES Castlevania Pacifist%, 8.7 seconds ahead reaching Death

CastlevaniaPRG0-pacifist-fix_cavet.bk2

In 08:52.79 (32020 frames), 145736 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

64 downloads

Uploaded 8/4/2022 1:17 PM by eien86 (see all 90)

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Reached death 521 frames ahead, but the optimal strat desyncs. Gotta check with Challenger.

#637879644789320048 - [WIP] NES Castlevania - First finished version of the TAS, 156 frames faster

CastlevaniaPRG0-quickNes-7.bk2

In 10:21.28 (37338 frames), 1671 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

7 comments, 67 downloads

Uploaded 5/12/2022 3:01 PM by eien86 (see all 90)

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Still haven't ran the bot on dracula, so it could be more. But at least here's proof that there's a new TAS for CV1

#637865097897306669 - [WIP] NES Castlevania: at Stage 7-0 with 21 frames improvement

CastlevaniaPRG0-quickNes.bk2

In 03:17.63 (11877 frames), 224 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

75 downloads

Uploaded 4/25/2022 6:56 PM by eien86 (see all 90)

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At Stage 7-0 with 21 frames improvement already. Still a few weeks from anything remotely publishable

#637864042966877847 - [WIP] NES Castlevania: -1 Frame Rule on Stage 5-1

CastlevaniaPRG0-quickNes.bk2

In 02:39.35 (9577 frames), 171 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

64 downloads

Uploaded 4/24/2022 1:38 PM by eien86 (see all 90)

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Already made a 16 frame improvement (1 frame rule) on stage 5-1. Incoming new TAS if everything goes well.

#68428051265792762 - Castlevania (NES) - Pacifist run PRG1 version movie file

Castlevania Pacifist (PRG1 version).bk2

In 11:07.92 (40142 frames), 58175 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

350 downloads

Uploaded 12/29/2020 3:50 PM by Challenger (see all 127)

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It's 25 frames longer than the submitted PRG0 version.

#67653516050890371 - Castlevania (NES) - PRG1 version movie file

Castlevania (PRG1 version).bk2

In 10:19.20 (37213 frames), 83495 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

364 downloads

Uploaded 11/24/2020 6:40 PM by Challenger (see all 127)

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It's 17 frames longer than the submitted PRG0 version.

#63243739694891953 -

Castlevania by D.bk2

In 00:25.56 (1536 frames), 97 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

296 downloads

Uploaded 5/10/2020 4:23 AM by Diman (see all 25)

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'trying to find methods on how to reduce lag in castlevania among other things ...

#51506129336853324 - CV Pacifist - Stages 13-15 finished

castlevania-pacifist-wip4.bk2

In 12:36.60 (45471 frames), 67421 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

700 downloads

Uploaded 11/28/2018 1:49 PM by Challenger (see all 127)

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1009 frames ahead. Next stages will be worked.

#51399407343577960 - Pacifist - Improvement in progress

Castlevania pacifist (more progress).bk2

In 12:40.96 (45733 frames), 53509 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

713 downloads

Uploaded 11/23/2018 6:28 PM by Challenger (see all 127)

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The previous 2 WIPs were uploaded on another location. So, this is the third WIP of Castlevania pacifist run.

Another stage done + half of stage 13.

NOTE: The movie is actually the published run, but imported from FCEUX to BizHawk.

#49298960134876905 - Castlevania NES 232 frames

Castlevania232frames.bk2

In 11:15.17 (40577 frames), 83464 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

729 downloads

Uploaded 8/21/2018 4:12 AM by Morrison (see all 11)

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Maybe done?

#49278642043626295 - NES Castlevania 231 frames

Castlevaniaver21.bk2

In 11:15.19 (40578 frames), 83400 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

694 downloads

Uploaded 8/20/2018 6:14 AM by Morrison (see all 11)

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Changed manipulation for Dracula--didn't need to waste as many frames or pause this time. Also has extra heart at the end (hmm)

#49276154625818456 - NES Castlevania 226 frames

Version20.bk2

In 11:15.27 (40583 frames), 83032 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

741 downloads

Uploaded 8/20/2018 3:33 AM by Morrison (see all 11)

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This file completes the game: 40583 frames to end of input. Very close to finishing the project.

#48943955320759845 - reduced some lag

Castlevania185frames.bk2

In 11:15.95 (40624 frames), 74895 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

705 downloads

Uploaded 8/5/2018 4:30 AM by Morrison (see all 11)

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minor edit. wasn't sure if there was a way to replace the previous upload in an edit?

#48942539158471145 - Castlevania WIP 183 frames

Castlevania183frames.bk2

In 11:15.99 (40626 frames), 74819 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

642 downloads

Uploaded 8/5/2018 2:58 AM by Morrison (see all 11)

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Did some finagling with Stage 17 and Dracula for some more frames and lag reduction during the fight. I think a lag frame was added to a transition sequence (of course!)

#48922537085434246 - WIP NES CV 167 frames faster, complete movie

Castlevania167frames.bk2

In 11:16.25 (40642 frames), 73673 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

659 downloads

Uploaded 8/4/2018 5:21 AM by Morrison (see all 11)

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new WIP, 11:16.25 Project is coming to a close.

#48911263717458615 - More optimizations (but always affect RNG)

Castlevania145frames.bk2

In 11:16.62 (40664 frames), 72938 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

735 downloads

Uploaded 8/3/2018 5:10 PM by Challenger (see all 127)

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Improvements: 3 frames saved stage 7; optimized 1 frame on the stairs of stage 8; 5 frames saved on the second-to-last room of stage 17, and the remaining were from the stage 18 (dracula).

Not final version yet.

#48832714843949835 - It's synched, but lost some frames. Will try to fix it tomorrow.

Castlevania123frames.bk2

In 11:16.99 (40686 frames), 51807 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

726 downloads

Uploaded 7/31/2018 4:16 AM by Morrison (see all 11)

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NES Castlevania WIP (completes game)

#48809076741605128 - Castlevania Dracula New Strat, Rough Draft

NewDracRoughDraft.bk2

In 11:17.72 (40730 frames), 45012 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

731 downloads

Uploaded 7/30/2018 2:43 AM by Morrison (see all 11)

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whoooo. Check out stage 17 and 18, it's quite a bit different than the old strat and setup. First draft saves 26 frames and still includes the "end input early" finale.

#48795983927083076 - Finally sub-11:18, but problems with RNG always result to desync

Castlevania101frames.bk2

In 11:17.35 (40708 frames), 50935 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

718 downloads

Uploaded 7/29/2018 12:34 PM by Challenger (see all 127)

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103 frames ahead to the published run, but 2 frames were lost during the stair transition for some reason (I also tried to adjust the input, but wasn't able).

Desyncs on stage 17, thanks to different RNG.

#48744833136143064 - Castlevania WIP 53 frames saved

Castlevania53Frames.bk2

In 11:18.15 (40756 frames), 42262 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

663 downloads

Uploaded 7/27/2018 5:16 AM by Morrison (see all 11)

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I had lost a few frames in editing/splicing, but carefully went through and got them back. May have missed some score opportunities though. Next I want to take a closer look at the Dracula fight. Edit: This file completes the game.

#48733956219107438 - One more improvement for mummies fight!

CVWIP51frames.bk2

In 11:18.17 (40758 frames), 41699 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

722 downloads

Uploaded 7/26/2018 5:31 PM by Challenger (see all 127)

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I tried to optimize even more, but only saved 4 frames than the previous WIP.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that desyncs at the start of stage 13 (due to different RNG, again).

#48694056201750415 - I'm a idiot. I didn't try hard enough at the time when I worked on CV

CVWIP47frames.bk2

In 11:18.25 (40762 frames), 39342 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

718 downloads

Uploaded 7/24/2018 10:23 PM by Challenger (see all 127)

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More frames saved but desyncs on stage 13 (different manupulation).

#48685065976630823 - CV WIP, lost 2 frames somewhere

CVWIP40frames.bk2

In 11:18.37 (40769 frames), 35182 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

723 downloads

Uploaded 7/24/2018 12:40 PM by Morrison (see all 11)

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CV WIP spliced together. Still need to go back and edit.

#48651723552746748 - Frame rule sucks but 16 frames saved

Stage14 (v2).bk2

In 08:21.81 (30158 frames), 34374 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

708 downloads

Uploaded 7/23/2018 12:38 AM by Challenger (see all 127)

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16 frames saved from the WIP: http://tasvideos.org/userfiles/info/48632116644637571

#48632116644637571 - Stage13-14 edits

Stage14.bk2

In 08:22.07 (30174 frames), 33163 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

683 downloads

Uploaded 7/22/2018 3:27 AM by Morrison (see all 11)

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WIP CV

#40724705976887576 - Castlevania NES TAS (w/ high score)

Castlevania TAS.bk2

In 11:19.20 (40819 frames), 26165 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

806 downloads

Uploaded 7/31/2017 12:44 AM by Challenger (see all 127)

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11 frames saved at the published run (and more 2720 score points).

#38216693731293348 - CV1, Death -30 frames

death.fm2

In 00:10.92 (656 frames), 0 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

956 downloads

Uploaded 4/9/2017 1:58 AM by McHazard (see all 7)

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Savestate is altered from frame 33357 of the published TAS. Once again I've edited it for demonstration purposes, changing the subweapon (address 015B from 11 to 13) and giving myself a few more hearts (address 0071 from 2 to 5).

As expected the axes make quick work of Death, saving 30 frames. This isn't fully optimized yet, it's just the first time I was able to get both of the nearby scythes in position to get extra damage. Getting them in the right place cost some time, and I had to pause a couple times to keep Death from flying off to soon, so there's still room for improvement here.

#38057086532184992 - Stage 12, -8 frames

axes_are_faster.fm2

In 00:34.74 (2088 frames), 0 rerecords

Game: Castlevania ( NES, see all files )

983 downloads

Uploaded 4/1/2017 9:27 PM by McHazard (see all 7)

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Note: This movie starts from a hacked savestate for demonstration purposes. Specifically, frame 24512 of the published TAS, but with the subweapon changed (address 015B from 11 to 13).

The April 1 TAS I had planned is going to be late. In the meantime, I've found a few frames in Castlevania. Okay yeah it's real, but "axes are faster" is enough of a joke on its own.

Just like crosses, which aren't available in this stage, axes can multi-hit enemies when passing through two of them. They can't be used as effectively because of their weird arc, but they still help a little because Frankenstein has that hunchback. Who also spits fire.

I extend the movie at the end to regain the holy water in stage 13. If the axes stop being useful here--and I'm not convinced they will--this should keep them from costing any of those frames.