Hey! I've updated my theory TAS based on the current RTA route. It is now 12:44 (RTA timing). I saved time with new Taguchi movements to bypass quick-time events. I originally had a much more optimized beginning, but for whatever reason I was unable to manip the best item-shuffling RNG for Emi to keep her key (which is important in my specific version of the route). I ended up using the beginning of my previous TAS (which didn't have optimal step-counts) and made improvements after the battle with Torso Zombie.
Further improvements I would like to try to implement would be bypassing the last quick-time events and also using Taguchi to bypass some or all of Yamamura’s dialog (before Lady Mamiya’s bedroom). With these improvements, better step-count manips, this could possibly be a low 12 or maybe even sub 12 TAS.
I still haven’t tested the “Super Fast” speed glitch in a run yet. That would make a huge difference if I can get it to work.
Just for the heck of it I tried to continue Samsara’s teleportation TAS from where she left off, but I had some issues. The game softlocks if Emi tries to move across the green quicksand, so you have to leave the party with Akiko and Kazuo for her to make her way to the coffin room. The problem with this is that Akiko and Kazuo completely disappear and you can never team back up with them. This is definitely a problem for the end of the game since you can’t use their inventory slots. I also couldn’t figure out how to open the gold key door. I did the encounters with the bats, but nothing seemed to work. Emi also lost her key, so she would have to grab the spare wire to open some other doors. This route would definitely be a lot faster if the gold key door could be opened.
When I do my RTA runs, it’s usually just about luck whether or not I get good item-shuffling RNG and if the gold key door opens up. I’m still not sure what the exact inputs and actions are for getting the best results. I also don’t understand the whole moving Asuka around thing. In my speedruns, I don’t move her at all. What influence does moving her to different areas have on what items you get in your inventory? I have sooo many more questions lol.
Anyway, here’s my current theory TAS. Hopefully improvements and/or new findings coming soon.
https://youtu.be/-unY_KopIy0?si=dIVJy_Vyt2ZPbqcp