Re-did my TAS of this game again. This time, it is 33 seconds faster than my previous! And big thanx to user
silverjazz for helping me find a clean ROM, cause I actually used that to re-do this TAS for superior improvement! The record now is
10:14.27
http://dehacked.2y.net/microstorage.php/info/1536506207/simpsons-bart-v-the-world-unofficial-tas-v2-symbolic-X.fcm
Note that in the 3rd section of Hollywood/Soundstage 2 (where the "RIP" plates are at), I took a shortcut that saved much time. I was slightly slower in the Hollywood boss battle simply because I was limited with ammunition this time, but it was still improvement with a capital "I"! Also, I did a little bit of dancing in the boss battles in China and Egypt. =P
I did slightly better avoiding Krusty junk, but it shouldn't make a big deal if I collect too many in Hollywood. Besides, it's all about defeating the final boss and stopping the movie at that point to see the ending; it shouldn't matter anyway.
Video producer: At the ending, you can press "A" to read through Krusty's final message faster. On the other hand, the messages can switch through by itself but it will be slower. My recommendation would be to leave the controller alone so it can cycle through the final message itself, show Acclaim logo, the title screen, and then the rolling credits. Stop recording after the credit roll is complete. There should be no problem. =)
I may submit this movie soon as long as the game still doesn't seem too boring. I'm feeling a little luckier now. =)
Okay, if interested, this can be an easy speedrun if you ask me. But this will involve a few basic aspects of the game. This will test the player based on:
- Luck manipulation
- Letter input
- Spinning the wheel with the lowest strength possible while avoiding "bankruptcy" and "losing a turn" (wedges) - but not using the wheel too many times
- Avoiding the need to have Vanna White move around the stage during the game, as much as possible.
Understand that Vanna White only looks good on normal TV. She looks extremely horrible in 8-bit Nintendo and will be the mastermind behind wasting frames in your speed run! If you still want to solve the puzzle but want to keep the 8-bit Vanna standing in one spot at the same time, try to select letters that are not found in the puzzle unless you have to. Don't even select "R-S-T-L-N-E" in the final round!
To say the least, try to plan out the strategy that would make a "T-A-S" of "W-o-F" a perfect one! And pray for success beyond that. =)