Bearcat-Doug | 5,105 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Just now, NESfiend said: Even though its a beat em up, its such a classic/staple in the NES library, I figured Bert would be a monster at it. Was def surprised there. More surprised @PIIdidnt do a sunday score update to kick me off the podium. He was at 222k wed or Thurs. I figured he was grinding trying to get to you and mbd territory. True. I expected the same, especially since Bert didn't even play through all of his lives. The 50k score seemed like he was just messing with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PII | 1,885 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, NESfiend said: Even though its a beat em up, its such a classic/staple in the NES library, I figured Bert would be a monster at it. Was def surprised there. More surprised @PIIdidnt do a sunday score update to kick me off the podium. He was at 222k wed or Thurs. I figured he was grinding trying to get to you and mbd territory. I didn't have much time over the weekend or I would have been grinding away. I had a really great run late on Sunday that involved finishing off machine gun willy with headbutts for the first time, but I had changed my strategy somewhat for an unexpected drop in points... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,105 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Just now, PII said: I didn't have much time over the weekend or I would have been grinding away. I had a really great run late on Sunday that involved finishing off machine gun willy with headbutts for the first time, but I had changed my strategy somewhat for an unexpected drop in points... I tried to headbutt Willy once and it got me shot, so I gave up on that approach and worried about just getting to Jimmy with as much energy as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NESfiend | 1,515 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, PII said: finishing off machine gun willy with headbutts Lol yeah, you definitely should have beat me. Laying headbutts on machine gun willy is straight up crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd39 | 2,020 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Bearcat-Doug said: I tried to headbutt Willy once and it got me shot, so I gave up on that approach and worried about just getting to Jimmy with as much energy as possible. There's a safe spot where he can't shoot you. Then you can bait him into shooting by kicking or punching and then get free headbutts on him. I didn't do it in my 345k run because it's kind of cheap. I'd have had over 350k had I done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NESfiend | 1,515 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 N 9 minutes ago, mbd39 said: There's a safe spot where he can't shoot you. Then you can bait him into shooting by kicking or punching and then get free headbutts on him. I didn't do it in my 345k run because it's kind of cheap. I'd have had over 350k had I done it. I actually thought about having seen you post how to cheese the final boss section on NA by finding a safe spot. Was wishing I knew how to access old threads to check it out. Thought it would be pretty lame to ask during competition. I want to beat it legit anyhow. Did a casual run after close of competition last night and made some progress on him. Pretty brutal when he kills you, it resets that whole line of enemies, so the one life I had on reserve wasnt that helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd39 | 2,020 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 minute ago, NESfiend said: N I actually thought about having seen you post how to cheese the final boss section on NA by finding a safe spot. Was wishing I knew how to access old threads to check it out. Thought it would be pretty lame to ask during competition. I want to beat it legit anyhow. Did a casual run after close of competition last night and made some progress on him. Pretty brutal when he kills you, it resets that whole line of enemies, so the one life I had on reserve wasnt that helpful. There are at least a couple different safe spots for the Machine Gun Willy fight. I don't have a consistent strat for the final boss. I just use elbows and kicks, and hope for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,105 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 21 minutes ago, mbd39 said: There's a safe spot where he can't shoot you. Then you can bait him into shooting by kicking or punching and then get free headbutts on him. I didn't do it in my 345k run because it's kind of cheap. I'd have had over 350k had I done it. I tried to do it like the video and somehow got shot. I gave up on it since I didn't want to risk an hour long attempt for a few thousand extra points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd39 | 2,020 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Just now, Bearcat-Doug said: I tried to do it like the video and somehow got shot. I gave up on it since I didn't want to risk an hour long attempt for a few thousand extra points. Another safe spot is at the very bottom of the platform with your foot right above the bricks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,105 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, mbd39 said: Another safe spot is at the very bottom of the platform with your foot right above the bricks. I don't think I've ever seen that. I just knock him down as soon as he comes through the door and knee/throw him back and forth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PII | 1,885 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 hour ago, NESfiend said: Lol yeah, you definitely should have beat me. Laying headbutts on machine gun willy is straight up crazy. Ha ha, yeah; I'll getcha next time. It's also easy to walk him off screen to either side and get him with the elbow. I'll have to try that with headbutts as well sometime and see if it works.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,105 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 23 minutes ago, PII said: Ha ha, yeah; I'll getcha next time. It's also easy to walk him off screen to either side and get him with the elbow. I'll have to try that with headbutts as well sometime and see if it works.. I guess you could headbutt him using that trick standing at the bottom of the screen. I'll have to try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,198 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 6 hours ago, Bearcat-Doug said: Maybe that's what happened to @docile tapeworm. I thought for sure that he would post a score. galaga and gradius 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NESfiend | 1,515 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 43 minutes ago, docile tapeworm said: galaga and gradius Missing the best game on the schedule in RC Pro Am 2. And it basically turns into a shooter out of necessity in later levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NESfiend | 1,515 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Congrats on the win, @Bearcat-Doug. Busting out of retirement in style with a monster win. Glad your back in the mix and hope it continues! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,105 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 42 minutes ago, NESfiend said: Congrats on the win, @Bearcat-Doug. Busting out of retirement in style with a monster win. Glad your back in the mix and hope it continues! Thanks! @mbd39 really pushed me to the limit on this one. As quickly as you were improving, you probably would have been right there with a few more days to practice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,105 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 hour ago, docile tapeworm said: galaga and gradius I've only played Gradius II a few times. It seems like it was better than the first one, but it's been a while. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NESfiend | 1,515 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Bearcat-Doug said: I've only played Gradius II a few times. It seems like it was better than the first one, but it's been a while. @docile tapewormis going to have to do another instructional video on the proper pronunciation of GRADIUS for the people who weren't around last year 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,105 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 1 hour ago, NESfiend said: @docile tapewormis going to have to do another instructional video on the proper pronunciation of GRADIUS for the people who weren't around last year He needs to do it wearing his tiara and sunglasses or people won't take it seriously. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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