docile tapeworm | 4,194 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 44 minutes ago, Link said: That is a Youtube video, lol. See the Youtube logo in the corner? Click it. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xNOLZ5H8bg4 I have a question about the rules. Is what link presented a legal technique? The “1up” never comes into play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PII | 1,881 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 15 minutes ago, docile tapeworm said: I have a question about the rules. Is what link presented a legal technique? The “1up” never comes into play. Here's where I'm at with it: There's not actually anywhere in World 1 to do the turtle-hop-repeatedly-for-a-1up, but the rule says you can only do it once. We're not supposed to be doing what the guy in that video is doing either because it becomes all about that instead of optimizing the run for as many points as possible in as quick of a time as possible. Putting those 2 points together, I've been figuring that it's ok to pick 1 turtle, jump on it, send it flying and when it rebounds jump on it and send it flying one more time; but doing it over and over repeatedly is forbidden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,749 Administrator · Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 42 minutes ago, docile tapeworm said: I have a question about the rules. Is what link presented a legal technique? The “1up” never comes into play. I too am curious what the call is here. Cuz it's either (IMO) as interesting score racking session where you blend speed with technique, or turtle hopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,749 Administrator · Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 That said, here's a score from me for now: 103,300 108,800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guillavoie | 1,208 Events Team · Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 1 hour ago, docile tapeworm said: I have a question about the rules. Is what link presented a legal technique? The “1up” never comes into play. For the sake of not burdening you with a turtle hopping technique contest, we're going to forbid continuous turtle hopping, so what is shown in the video posted by link would be forbidden. You can use a turtle or beetle to make extra points throughout your run as you wish while advancing in the level (even if you actually hop on a same turtle twice or thrice), but you can't take a single turtle in order to hop on it numerous times while killing the clock. @BeaIank can you second me on this please? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeaIank | 1,616 Events Team · Posted March 28, 2023 Author Share Posted March 28, 2023 3 hours ago, guillavoie said: For the sake of not burdening you with a turtle hopping technique contest, we're going to forbid continuous turtle hopping, so what is shown in the video posted by link would be forbidden. You can use a turtle or beetle to make extra points throughout your run as you wish while advancing in the level (even if you actually hop on a same turtle twice or thrice), but you can't take a single turtle in order to hop on it numerous times while killing the clock. @BeaIank can you second me on this please? This is correct. You can't hop on a turtle or beetle continuously. Doing it twice or thrice is fine, but you can't keep killing the clock while racking points with the hop. Without that ruling, this week would become a hop bore fest. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,749 Administrator · Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Having trouble getting any higher than 108k points, not sure what I could do to supercharge my score tbh. I'm not abusing the turtles whatsoever, I hop on em and send em on their way. I get 6 fireworks every time no prob, 5k on the pole, etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,194 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 @Gloves fishing for help already?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,749 Administrator · Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 1 minute ago, docile tapeworm said: @Gloves fishing for help already?! Just carrying on the conversation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,194 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, Gloves said: Just carrying on the conversation. I’m in the same boat. I’m going to fiddle with some ideas tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 4,882 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I have a couple of ideas that might squeeze out a couple extra 1ks but my problem is I can never align a perfect run for me. I either miss a pole jump or lose my Fire Power in 1-4. But, 108k feels within the realm of possible if I could ever find more than 10 minute sessions to play. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperJimtendo | 1,116 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I played a couple hours last night and successfully made my score progressivly worse! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,194 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 @Gloves I wonder if I’m underestimating the value of time left on the clock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 4,882 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, docile tapeworm said: @Gloves I wonder if I’m underestimating the value of time left on the clock Possibly, but keep in mind that you need to hit the pole at a specific count to get the 6x fireworks. Since it's specific to the timer being on xx6, you can have a bit of fudge to the time. For instance I usually get to the second from the top step on 1-1 by 300, if I'm fast, I can get there before 310 and if I'm super lucky, I can get there at 320 with no time to spare. If I just from that point with good timing, I'll hit 296/316/326 and get the fireworks plus the extra time bonus for the 10-counts that are saved. Note, it's critical that you hit the 5000 point jump or what's the point? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,194 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 @RH yes I knew about the fireworks. They are the best. I just wonder if the 1k stuff isn’t as valuable as I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 4,882 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 3 minutes ago, docile tapeworm said: @RH yes I knew about the fireworks. They are the best. I just wonder if the 1k stuff isn’t as valuable as I think. Oh, I see what you mean. Yeah, well, that's part of the trade off. If you know you can get to the end by, say, 305, that gives you 5 counts until you need to make your jump to get 5000+fireworks, based off of timing. If you can snag an extra flower power in those 5-counts, then yes. I sped-ran at least 1-1 to see what my optimal speed would be. It's tough but I can make that 320 if I really, really push. IMHO, for me, it's worth going for some extra 1ks with the 10 extra counts I get by dropping down to the 310 range. And actually, that's tough to get too, but it is doable. But, that's my strategy so far for 1-1. I can't give all my secrets. I think I could actually be legit competitive on this one if I had a chance of hitting all of the points and optimizations I've counted in these 4 levels. Also, what's the deal with not getting a timer bonus on 1-4?! Again, I never paid attention to the points in this game until now. I feel soooo robbed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,194 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, RH said: I can't give all my secrets. Also, what's the deal with not getting a timer bonus on 1-4?! Again, I never paid attention to the points in this game until now. I feel soooo robbed. Nobody likes a share bear @Bearcat-Doug yes time does not matter in 1-4 as far as points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,749 Administrator · Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 17 minutes ago, docile tapeworm said: @RH yes I knew about the fireworks. They are the best. I just wonder if the 1k stuff isn’t as valuable as I think. 50 points per "second" on the clock at the end, so 20 "seconds" = 1000 points. If you can nab the fire flower and it not lose more than 20 "seconds" on the clock, it's worth it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,194 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I wonder if I should go down the first pipe to the underground coin cave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,194 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Just now, Gloves said: 50 points per "second" on the clock at the end, so 20 "seconds" = 1000 points. If you can nab the fire flower and it not lose more than 20 "seconds" on the clock, it's worth it. I have been passing up a few power ups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,749 Administrator · Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 1 minute ago, docile tapeworm said: I wonder if I should go down the first pipe to the underground coin cave? I tried that, it saves time, but the turtle hitting all the goombas is worth more points than the time saves + coins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,194 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 I don’t think it 30k worth though. Pizza pii at 140k looking pretty good for a pure run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,194 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Just now, Gloves said: I tried that, it saves time, but the turtle hitting all the goombas is worth more points than the time saves + coins. Ya I like sending that guy into the gumbas. It is satisfying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,749 Administrator · Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Just now, docile tapeworm said: Pizza pii at 140k looking pretty good for a pure run I'm not sure if he used the turtle hopping though, as his score was put up before Bea provided clarification on it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,194 Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 @Gloves I’m avoiding hoping that turtle after it whacks the gumbas and bounces off that set of stairs. I don’t know how pure I’m supposed to be running this. I could get another 300? Points hoping on him once more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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