Posted: 9/4/2004 5:59 PM
Post subject: Speed or style?
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Mazzic
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Curently I'm working on improving Super Mario World for SNES but at one point I found a big problem. I could do a move that slows me down by 1 or 2 frames but it lokks darn good, or I could skip it and don't lose those frames. hat is the most recomended thing to do? What is more important, speed or style?
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Posted: 9/4/2004 6:04 PM
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BillBull
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To me, speed is, but that is only my opinion. The opinion varies by person, so if you are going for a pure-speed time-attack, then don't slow down. If you are going for as-fast-as-possible while still looking cool, then slow down the 1 or 2 frames.
Posted: 9/4/2004 6:04 PM
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Bob_Whoops
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In general, speed is better. However, if you only use 1 or 2 frames, it is acceptible to pull a really cool stunt. And of course, lots of speed is worthless if the movie is totally boring.
Posted: 9/4/2004 6:05 PM
Post subject: Re: Speed or style?
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Bisqwit
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In matters of 1-2 frames, definitely style. However very often it's possible to accomplish BOTH if you try hard enough.
Posted: 9/4/2004 6:09 PM
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kotetsu213
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Really, if it's only 1-2 frames and it looks cool, then go for it.
Posted: 9/4/2004 6:09 PM
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Zurreco
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"Speed begets style" That is my mantra. I'm not a fan of imperfect moves, but if it's in the name of speed, I let it slide.
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Posted: 9/5/2004 2:04 PM
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Cazlab
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In my opinion style is the coolest, it's alot more fun to watch weird stuff than just running and jumping.
Posted: 9/5/2004 2:12 PM
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In terms of 1-2 frames, style. Noone will notice any difference. But then, 1-2 frames sounds like a serious understatement.
Posted: 9/5/2004 6:05 PM
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Kilu
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Both. But given the choice, style all the way. I get no entertainment out of boring but fast runs.
Posted: 9/5/2004 6:44 PM
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Mazzic
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You see, there is only a mater of a frame or two. If you've seen the SMW movie you know that in Yoshi's Islnad 3 he jumps on those swinging platforms whitch boosts you a little bit if you run om 'em. But I know a way to get below the swing and use the gray block it's atached to. This looks verry good but I'll lose that smal boost. Get the picture?
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Posted: 9/5/2004 6:46 PM
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Bisqwit
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Sounds like a matter of ~20 frames.
Posted: 9/5/2004 6:48 PM
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Bob_Whoops
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Well, as long as you end up with the same amount of time units left in the level and the same or faster (in seconds) total time, there should be no problem.