Posted: 11/23/2009 9:23 PM
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fever
Joined: 11/23/2009
Posts: 2
hi, I have been watching TAS for quite some years and now I would like to try it but I can't figure out how to use input files and save states. I don't understand the workflow when doing it (example: I can't recover an old movie to continue it). I use FBArr, thanks
Posted: 11/23/2009 9:48 PM
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funnyhair
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Joined: 5/13/2009
Posts: 700
Location: suffern, ny
There are plenty of pages on the site that has this kind of information. Go to the home page and then Articles, I think that is were everything is placed. To continue a movie, load the old movie and continue recording. Make sure, read only, is Unchecked. As for picking a game, I would be wise. start with a game that has already been done, and follow it. Basically this will help you learn to TAS. When it finally comes down to it, just remember that just because its a game, doesn't mean it can be TASed. we get a lot of submissions that are rejected because of game choice! Good luck and hpe to see a TAS by you soon!
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Posted: 11/24/2009 5:54 PM
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ZeXr0
Joined: 8/27/2006
Posts: 883
If you want to start, it might be easier to start with a NES or SNES games, as you will have a lot more support than with FBArr.
Posted: 11/24/2009 8:13 PM
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Kirkq
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Joined: 7/7/2006
Posts: 798
Location: US
Attempt at a quick overview: 1: Read Only Mode - Will play the movie back without changing input. - Loading a savestate from the movie will fast forward/rewind to that point. 2: Recording Mode (Not Read Only.) - Loading a savestate from the movie will start recording from that point. - Wherever the movie is stopped, that is where the input file will be cut off. - You can lose progress if you hit movie stop if you don't stop at your furthest progress. -You should always hit movie stop at the final frame before you quit/close or the input file may not stop at the latest point. -In either mode, pressing shift+8 will switch to the other mode. -Make backups often if you are just getting started, it's pretty easy to accidentally overwrite progress. - Make sure you have our versions of the emulators you can get at http://www.bluetoaster.net/emu/all.htm Start with FCEUX or SNES9x (or possible Gens), they are the most stable.
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