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Thank you NesVideoAgent. Also, I thank my friend who corrected my awkward English.
This run still has possibility of optimization, but I think that the run proves many things. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed :)
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It is impossible to concatenate segmented movies fully automatically! (Still, smvcat is helpful to do it) I hope I will optimize my movies slowly but surely. Of course, any idea to improve them is always welcome.
I saved about 60 frames in Course 1. Currently, I can put a single run. (it might be impossible if I modified a part of movies) Here it is:
http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/2528/gocha-kirbysdreamcourse.smv
What a endless run this project is! (Though I think it is not bad that I did segmented run to optimize the work tightly)
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I developed/updated/released 3 tools. Snes9x memory watcher (rev.5, added fontsize option), smv2csv and smvcat. Here they are: gocha's TAS Labo: SNES Tools
I am glad that JXQ who is one of my favorite players appreciates my tool :)
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JXQ wrote:
Is the color scheme or font size changeable? My eyes are bad... o_o
You can change font color. Open s9xwatch.ini (press enter key) and modify colbg/colplain/coladdr/colformat/colvalue/coldesc value. (In fact, even I think that it is hard to use this tool with default color setting. I should modify them)
Currently, you cannot change font size. I will probably implement such option.
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Guybrush wrote:
Is there any possibilities to have just one .smv which has the whole run in it?
Manual labor! I tried to combine them by a simple script but it failed. So, I will combine them by hand using emulator, hex-editor and my smv2csv tool.
Bob A wrote:
If dedede is optional, i don't see why you need to fight him at all.
We need to defeat him to see end credits...! That's all ('A`)
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Played all holes. Now you can see my sloppy Kirby's Dream Course Run (segmented). Enjoy :P
By the way, which course should I choose Normal or Extra when fight with Dedede? If I choose extra, then his damage will be half (see $87/8791. by the way, I am not sure about the branch at $86/FE14). In my opinion, fighting with extra dedede is just boring... Or, I do not need even to fight with him? :P
I wonder when I should submit my run. Should I submit it soon? (Though I guess most voters say no and it will be rejected) (´・ω・`)
Anyway... I should optimize it harder. If you told me nice strategy, I would be happy :)
P.S. I wish I could write smart English :(
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As you know, my goal is same as Tilus' (shoot for lowest score, then go as fast as possible). So I cannot use many strategies you used, but I might get some hints of making my WIP faster. Thank you, Less Ashamed Of Self.
I am wondering if I should keep Fireball skill in hole 6-2.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: This tool is no longer supported, since snes9x-rr (svn trunk) ported ram tools from gens (from vba-rerecording, more precisely). So use the built-in watch instead.
Download: conf -> wch converter - a lua script which might help you, an old user of my crappy watch.
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AzHP wrote:
Lol I'm japanese (part), thanks though XD
wa, bikkuri (oh, surprise).
Well, I put a new WIP. I went back to Course 1, but saved 2468 frames in total :)
http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/1644/gocha-kirbysdreamcourse-finishedcourse1.smv
I improved 1-3 and 1-8, then saved about 30 frames. I also used the restart sequence, then saved about 40 seconds.
I am suspicious of everything now. I believed that my strategy was optimal, but it was not true.
JXQ wrote:
This game seems like it would be very difficult to optimize.
You're absolutely right, JXQ! :'(
By the way, I have a question. Should I do Extra Courses "as second quest", or not?
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AzHP wrote:
Motto mitai, hole in one ga sonna ni takusan dekiru koto shinjirarenai yo ^^; ganbare!
I can't believe you can do so many hole in ones...Just leaves me wanting to see more! Keep it up!
Wow, you are really good at Japanese! I'll try to keep a nice work, arigatou (thank you) everybody.
Well, I put Course 7 WIP on my website (see signature). They are not completely optimal, but pretty fast. have fun!
And, I put a funny movie here (not a part of speedrun). enjoy :)
http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/1569/kirbysdreamcourse-holein2.5.smv
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I put my wips which finished up to Course 6. Rerecord them if you want.
Revned wrote:
Are you going to do the Extra courses too?
If I've done Normal courses, I'll do Extra courses as second quest.
Revned wrote:
I've been working on 2-5, and I think a Hole-in-One is possible. I've come pretty close, but not quite.
That sounds nice. I hope that you would get it.
Revned wrote:
Can you go back and redo a single hole, or would you have to redo them all?
If you improve 2-5, I have to redo 2-5~2-8 (hex-editing sometimes fails, I think). However don't worry about it. I have movies of each courses, and my utility smv2csv will help me to rerecord movie. I welcome any improvements.
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I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the movie. I'll keep up the good work! ;)
Revned wrote:
I know of some faster solutions for some levels
That's interesting for me. Let me know if you have faster solutions than me.
By the way, your Kirby's Dream Course page is a really good reference. Feel free to redistribute my strategy. Make your page perfect! ;)
evilchen wrote:
i love your avatar <3
Danke! This cute avatar (Arle Nadja) was ripped from a Japanese RPG, Madou Monogatari.
PS: 4-6 is the most difficult hole I've ever played...
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Thank you for your comment.
My "ok" example was recorded from Revned's 7-3 movies.
My "ng" example was recorded from Revned's 6-8 movies.
No differences of controller data between the movies.
Anyway, I can get hole-in-one in both movies.
However I think "ok" example save about 10 frames.
