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Posted: 11/25/2013 8:25 PM
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since my RAM watch for Paladin's Quest was so successful, I want to try it for this game. I found a code (8014 3F22 0000) which yields no random battles. Is this the right address for the battle RAM?
Posted: 11/16/2013 3:16 AM
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yes: the position chenzi takes has quite an influence. for this final (I hope!) run, freeze only worked when he was on the first spot. I tried with the para knife, but I hardly succeeded
Posted: 11/14/2013 5:46 AM
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http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/1416713739/Paladin%27s%20Quest%20%28U%29.smv I had to backtrack because my sp magic would have been too weak. I'm now about 220 frames behind the test run, but it's still an improvement (no fights in the 2nd Jurayn temple, -80 frames against renegades)
Posted: 11/8/2013 5:50 PM
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http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/1834288311/Paladin%27s%20Quest%20%28U%29.smv now a 4k advantage from the previous test. Damn, I hate those caves
Posted: 11/6/2013 9:08 PM
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http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/678558754/Paladin%27s%20Quest%20%28U%29.smv now a 1947 frames save from the previous test after the Bird Mountain, despite picking up the f card in the hotel. it is my quickest run in the mountain (1k less than the best test, 600 frames from the published run)
Posted: 11/6/2013 4:01 AM
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http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/1294720212/Paladin%27s%20Quest%20%28U%29.smv saved about 460 frames (from the previous WIP) after the Bird Mountain. I will probably rework the mountain part as I lost 1000 frames compared to the advance I had before I climbed it. Oh, and before reaching the cabin before the camp, missing the escape was on purpose so I wouldn't fight again
Posted: 11/5/2013 5:15 AM
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Yes, fights can be optimized. Since I gain so many levels against later bosses, what I really want to do is get stronger magic (so try to fry one rotterbee rather than 3). And yes, cards are a big plus. I hope I can get sp cards
Posted: 11/5/2013 2:12 AM
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http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/1999158277/Paladin%27s%20Quest%20%28U%29.smv this is it! nearly 54k frames less than the test run and nearly 82k frames less than the complete run. Now - I need to find the strict minimum for magics to work (def down mainly) since the fights are longer - I will probably need a few cards (like the one before the SKuruu camp) to boost the magic - I need to abuse attack back. I might try getting that actor from the circus (I can call him back) - I will look very carefully to reduce the number of battles even more - I discovered that Seed has one hell of a kick (35-50% stronger than his missile and energy draw)
Posted: 11/3/2013 7:35 PM
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a strange discovery: the success rate of magic like freeze and def down is linked to the position in the fight. I wasn't able to succeed with it (against Garana) outside the 4th spot
Posted: 11/3/2013 4:51 PM
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http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/311799145/Paladin%27s%20Quest%20%28U%29.smv back in Karon with 43.4k frames advance from the test/59.2k from the complete run. I might fight a little more in Conshiuto if needed; getting experience is very easy
Posted: 11/2/2013 4:35 PM
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http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/1187410064/Paladin%27s%20Quest%20%28U%29.smv after many tries and backtracking (sp needs to be at least at 54 to freeze both renegades AND I needed enough money to get both mercenaries), I am now 13.8 ahead of the previous test (19.5k from the complete run).
Posted: 11/2/2013 1:20 PM
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since I might restart I will think about it. but for now, fireg on alonzo would prolonge the fight "If you had an encounter right outside you might get 45 steps inside before your next fight when inside you cannot do as well" worth trying also, for some reason, I can't freeze both renegades although sp is as strong as the published run (56). could it be related in a way to fire magic even though it doesn't use the element?
Posted: 11/1/2013 3:17 AM
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http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/1885761556/Paladin%27s%20Quest%20%28U%29.smv back to Jurayn 15.7k frames earlier than the test run (20.7 from the complete run). I hope I'm not too weak; the fights were simply terrible
Posted: 10/31/2013 7:06 PM
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I might give it a try. http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/51437893/Paladin%27s%20Quest%20%28U%29.smv I saved Midia nearly 5k frames earlier. The Goblin fight is optimized, as the extra attack keeps a goblin from attacking (-50 frames), and the Alonzo fight was only 43 frames slower than the test run
Posted: 10/30/2013 7:27 PM
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nope, it failed after at least 20 tries. I could try to do strength up, since I can get every magic I will in the city
Posted: 10/30/2013 4:47 AM
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http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/960601646/Paladin%27s%20Quest%20%28U%29.smv completed the game with 28.1 k less frames. I'm now reviewing in detail to see areas of improvement (battles, mainly). I may not even need cards, since Fire gets strong so quickly
Posted: 10/29/2013 4:08 PM
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I need to calculate it, but I doubt it. His fire for this run is at maximum strength and does 88 damage, whereas sword damage in the previous run did at most 60. I also think I won't need to give Midia strength up since Fiery has it (against Noi Green). If she does need it, she can get in Ratursk of the past (at the same time as attack back). However, I need to calculate if she can withstand the final bosses, as she if 7 levels under
Posted: 10/29/2013 2:37 AM
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http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/743170298/Paladin%27s%20Quest%20%28U%29.smv going back to my hometown. The road is not optimized, but I was able to save 23.3 k frames. Crit. on Noi Green actually takes more frames
Posted: 10/28/2013 2:11 PM
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I was worried that influence in battles was long-term. let's try to influence it from now on, especially starting at the water temple, where I started not fighting regular monsters
Posted: 10/28/2013 1:13 AM
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you're probably talking about Conshiuto (Karon is the city of the specters). Yes, I need to review that. It's easy coming in; but going out is hell. I will need to work on it on the rerun. Other than that, how's the run?
Posted: 10/27/2013 8:56 PM
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the loss in frames is due to differences in combats. I have to find the ideal level of magic/experience to defeat Kaymat http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/1782619014/Paladin%27s%20Quest%20%28U%29.smv now about a 16k frames advance in Karon. Chenzi is at maximum fire (127), and sp is not far behind.
Posted: 10/27/2013 3:05 AM
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really? I would have to test that. http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/781167373/Paladin%27s%20Quest%20%28U%29.smv back at the equator with 13k less frames. I would need to test if not giving Midia magic (she would have strength up so Chenzi can attack Guardian more efficiently) is worth it. If not, I would get the magic in Misuto
Posted: 10/27/2013 12:02 AM
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I used blowup only once because it misses too often. And I disagree with Midia. Her paraknife is very useful
Posted: 10/26/2013 10:06 PM
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http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/1575254549/Paladin%27s%20Quest%20%28U%29.smv Now a 17k frames advantage after landing in Saskuot. I fought less, but the magic is much stronger thanks to those cards. Tristal: - I guess I didn't look carefully enough into the strategy. I was going to redo the run anyway, as I've discovered another trick: A and X work the same to open the menu. So when A has been used, X makes the command quicker - You're talking about descending under Hagubo? Then yes, it was probably to avoid more fights. I did the same in the Jurayn Tower (walking around the stairs)
Posted: 10/26/2013 2:14 PM
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http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/688532666/Paladin%27s%20Quest%20%28U%29.smv now a 9k frames advantage at the Equator
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