Hey everyone! I always loved this game, and I've also always been a fan of speed runs! I noticed that the World Record currently on Speedrun.com is woefully out of date. It's something like 6 hours & 34 minutes, when I knew it could be significantly faster. So, I put my mind to it, and came up with a route that can shave more than 2 hours of that.
I say "can" because the run I'm posting wasn't done all at once. It was recorded in segments, recorded on an emulator, and I made frequent use of TASing tools to remove stuff like menu flubs and all that. No luck manipulation, though; just think of this as what a well-done run COULD look like.
Anyway, here's the Prologue. Chapters 1-15 are coming soon!
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route - Prologue
Hope you enjoy! Do tell me if you like how I did the commentary, alright? Thx so much!
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42)
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Kataphrut wrote:It's a bit of a Boy Who Cried Wolf situation to me...Basically, the boy shouldn't have cried wolf when the wolves just wanted to Go See Yamcha. If not, they might have gotten some help when the wolves came back to Make the Donuts.
Chuquita wrote:I liken Gokû Black to "guy can't stand his job, so instead of quitting and finding a job he likes, he instead sets fire not only to his workplace so he doesn't have to work there, but tries setting fire to every store in the franchise of that company".
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Re: DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42)
Here's Chapter 1!
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route - Chapter 1
Btw, future episodes, after Chapter 2, will have soft subs, instead of hard subs. You'll be able to turn off everything, except the HP counters above the bosses!
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route - Chapter 1
Btw, future episodes, after Chapter 2, will have soft subs, instead of hard subs. You'll be able to turn off everything, except the HP counters above the bosses!
Kataphrut wrote:It's a bit of a Boy Who Cried Wolf situation to me...Basically, the boy shouldn't have cried wolf when the wolves just wanted to Go See Yamcha. If not, they might have gotten some help when the wolves came back to Make the Donuts.
Chuquita wrote:I liken Gokû Black to "guy can't stand his job, so instead of quitting and finding a job he likes, he instead sets fire not only to his workplace so he doesn't have to work there, but tries setting fire to every store in the franchise of that company".
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Re: DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42)
Kataphrut wrote:It's a bit of a Boy Who Cried Wolf situation to me...Basically, the boy shouldn't have cried wolf when the wolves just wanted to Go See Yamcha. If not, they might have gotten some help when the wolves came back to Make the Donuts.
Chuquita wrote:I liken Gokû Black to "guy can't stand his job, so instead of quitting and finding a job he likes, he instead sets fire not only to his workplace so he doesn't have to work there, but tries setting fire to every store in the franchise of that company".
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Re: DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42)
EDIT: Alright, I've decided! I think viewers will prefer soft subs! So, here's Chapter 3!
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42) - Chapter 3
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42) - Chapter 3
Kataphrut wrote:It's a bit of a Boy Who Cried Wolf situation to me...Basically, the boy shouldn't have cried wolf when the wolves just wanted to Go See Yamcha. If not, they might have gotten some help when the wolves came back to Make the Donuts.
Chuquita wrote:I liken Gokû Black to "guy can't stand his job, so instead of quitting and finding a job he likes, he instead sets fire not only to his workplace so he doesn't have to work there, but tries setting fire to every store in the franchise of that company".
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Re: DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42)
Kataphrut wrote:It's a bit of a Boy Who Cried Wolf situation to me...Basically, the boy shouldn't have cried wolf when the wolves just wanted to Go See Yamcha. If not, they might have gotten some help when the wolves came back to Make the Donuts.
Chuquita wrote:I liken Gokû Black to "guy can't stand his job, so instead of quitting and finding a job he likes, he instead sets fire not only to his workplace so he doesn't have to work there, but tries setting fire to every store in the franchise of that company".
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Re: DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42)
Alright, Chapter 5! This is by far the longest one so far, and it's also the one where things finally get interesting! It's where my route REALLY starts diverging from the official world record route, so lots of fun stuff there. Plus, we get a full party to play around with again, so that's neat.
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42) - Chapter 5
That said, it IS a little longer, clocking in at 33:39. Tell me if that's too much, alright? I thought a Chapter by Chapter basis was the best way to cover this game, but do tell me otherwise!
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42) - Chapter 5
That said, it IS a little longer, clocking in at 33:39. Tell me if that's too much, alright? I thought a Chapter by Chapter basis was the best way to cover this game, but do tell me otherwise!
Kataphrut wrote:It's a bit of a Boy Who Cried Wolf situation to me...Basically, the boy shouldn't have cried wolf when the wolves just wanted to Go See Yamcha. If not, they might have gotten some help when the wolves came back to Make the Donuts.
Chuquita wrote:I liken Gokû Black to "guy can't stand his job, so instead of quitting and finding a job he likes, he instead sets fire not only to his workplace so he doesn't have to work there, but tries setting fire to every store in the franchise of that company".
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Re: DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42)
Wonderful, my friend! I always loved this game too, it's a shame we don't get true jRPGs for the franchise anymore 
I'd take some time to see your run, but I'm a completion archiever, so speedruns doesn't appeal that much to me. To say, I was keen of catching every possible enemy with the Mafuba in this game, so you got the idea...
I'd take some time to see your run, but I'm a completion archiever, so speedruns doesn't appeal that much to me. To say, I was keen of catching every possible enemy with the Mafuba in this game, so you got the idea...
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Re: DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42)
I actually have some interesting in crafting such a route, one day. I even have a clear route for beating Broly as quickly as possible. For now, though, I wanted to focus on the base route, first. Fundamentals and all that!DragonBallLove wrote: Mon Oct 14, 2019 1:00 pm Wonderful, my friend! I always loved this game too, it's a shame we don't get true jRPGs for the franchise anymore
I'd take some time to see your run, but I'm a completion archiever, so speedruns doesn't appeal that much to me. To say, I was keen of catching every possible enemy with the Mafuba in this game, so you got the idea...
Kataphrut wrote:It's a bit of a Boy Who Cried Wolf situation to me...Basically, the boy shouldn't have cried wolf when the wolves just wanted to Go See Yamcha. If not, they might have gotten some help when the wolves came back to Make the Donuts.
Chuquita wrote:I liken Gokû Black to "guy can't stand his job, so instead of quitting and finding a job he likes, he instead sets fire not only to his workplace so he doesn't have to work there, but tries setting fire to every store in the franchise of that company".
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Re: DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42)
This has been pretty great so far! My favorite speedruns to watch are of games I've played through myself, and I haven't seen anything on this game yet, so this is perfect for me. I'd say your current format, with chapter-to-chapter installments and subtitles for commentary, works really well!
Once you're done, I would be interested in seeing the full run in a single video, if nothing else but to be able to more easily understand the timing of the run as a whole.
Once you're done, I would be interested in seeing the full run in a single video, if nothing else but to be able to more easily understand the timing of the run as a whole.
"Perfect" is the enemy of the good. True for Cell and true for real life.
Don't forget to slow down and enjoy yourself.
Don't forget to slow down and enjoy yourself.
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Re: DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42)
Awesome! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it!
In any case, heeeeere's Raditz!
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42) - Chapters 6-7
One of the hardest fights in the entire game right here, but also one of the funnest. Also, Chapter 7's attached, since it's so short. Less than 3 minutes, in fact.
Hope you enjoy!
In any case, heeeeere's Raditz!
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42) - Chapters 6-7
One of the hardest fights in the entire game right here, but also one of the funnest. Also, Chapter 7's attached, since it's so short. Less than 3 minutes, in fact.
Hope you enjoy!
Kataphrut wrote:It's a bit of a Boy Who Cried Wolf situation to me...Basically, the boy shouldn't have cried wolf when the wolves just wanted to Go See Yamcha. If not, they might have gotten some help when the wolves came back to Make the Donuts.
Chuquita wrote:I liken Gokû Black to "guy can't stand his job, so instead of quitting and finding a job he likes, he instead sets fire not only to his workplace so he doesn't have to work there, but tries setting fire to every store in the franchise of that company".
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Re: DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42)
And now, Chapter 8. It's one of the longer ones, and also where Krillin REALLY gets to show his stuff!
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42) - Chapter 8
Hope you enjoy!
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42) - Chapter 8
Hope you enjoy!
Kataphrut wrote:It's a bit of a Boy Who Cried Wolf situation to me...Basically, the boy shouldn't have cried wolf when the wolves just wanted to Go See Yamcha. If not, they might have gotten some help when the wolves came back to Make the Donuts.
Chuquita wrote:I liken Gokû Black to "guy can't stand his job, so instead of quitting and finding a job he likes, he instead sets fire not only to his workplace so he doesn't have to work there, but tries setting fire to every store in the franchise of that company".
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Re: DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42)
Ok, I apologize profusely for how long these next installments took! Chapter 10 was a goliath of a Chapter; over an hour long! I procrastinated for a while before finally buckling down and getting it done...
...only to then realize I'd actually forgotten to do Chapter 9. So as a result, today is a double upload! Here you go:
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42) - Chapter 9
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42) - Chapter 10
Don't worry; Chapter 10 is the outlier here. None of the others exceed a half hour.
...only to then realize I'd actually forgotten to do Chapter 9. So as a result, today is a double upload! Here you go:
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42) - Chapter 9
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42) - Chapter 10
Don't worry; Chapter 10 is the outlier here. None of the others exceed a half hour.
Kataphrut wrote:It's a bit of a Boy Who Cried Wolf situation to me...Basically, the boy shouldn't have cried wolf when the wolves just wanted to Go See Yamcha. If not, they might have gotten some help when the wolves came back to Make the Donuts.
Chuquita wrote:I liken Gokû Black to "guy can't stand his job, so instead of quitting and finding a job he likes, he instead sets fire not only to his workplace so he doesn't have to work there, but tries setting fire to every store in the franchise of that company".
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Re: DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42)
I'm eager to see it whole! Thanks!
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Re: DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42)
My pleasure! Chapter 11 will be up soon!
Kataphrut wrote:It's a bit of a Boy Who Cried Wolf situation to me...Basically, the boy shouldn't have cried wolf when the wolves just wanted to Go See Yamcha. If not, they might have gotten some help when the wolves came back to Make the Donuts.
Chuquita wrote:I liken Gokû Black to "guy can't stand his job, so instead of quitting and finding a job he likes, he instead sets fire not only to his workplace so he doesn't have to work there, but tries setting fire to every store in the franchise of that company".
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Re: DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42)
And here's Chapters 11 & 12!
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42) - Chapter 11
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42) - Chapter 12
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42) - Chapter 11
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42) - Chapter 12
Kataphrut wrote:It's a bit of a Boy Who Cried Wolf situation to me...Basically, the boy shouldn't have cried wolf when the wolves just wanted to Go See Yamcha. If not, they might have gotten some help when the wolves came back to Make the Donuts.
Chuquita wrote:I liken Gokû Black to "guy can't stand his job, so instead of quitting and finding a job he likes, he instead sets fire not only to his workplace so he doesn't have to work there, but tries setting fire to every store in the franchise of that company".
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Re: DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42)
Kataphrut wrote:It's a bit of a Boy Who Cried Wolf situation to me...Basically, the boy shouldn't have cried wolf when the wolves just wanted to Go See Yamcha. If not, they might have gotten some help when the wolves came back to Make the Donuts.
Chuquita wrote:I liken Gokû Black to "guy can't stand his job, so instead of quitting and finding a job he likes, he instead sets fire not only to his workplace so he doesn't have to work there, but tries setting fire to every store in the franchise of that company".
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Re: DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42)
Btw, forgot to put the captions commentary until just now. The Captions has been uploaded, and the video is now complete!
Kataphrut wrote:It's a bit of a Boy Who Cried Wolf situation to me...Basically, the boy shouldn't have cried wolf when the wolves just wanted to Go See Yamcha. If not, they might have gotten some help when the wolves came back to Make the Donuts.
Chuquita wrote:I liken Gokû Black to "guy can't stand his job, so instead of quitting and finding a job he likes, he instead sets fire not only to his workplace so he doesn't have to work there, but tries setting fire to every store in the franchise of that company".
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Re: DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42)
Alright guys, we made it... The Endgame
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42) - Chapter 14
THIS is what I've been waiting for. I've spent the entire game prepping for these fights, and I hope the text commentary reflects that. It is, after all, the first time in while we're I've commentated almost the whole entire thing.
Hope you enjoy! I really went all out on this one!
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42) - Chapter 14
THIS is what I've been waiting for. I've spent the entire game prepping for these fights, and I hope the text commentary reflects that. It is, after all, the first time in while we're I've commentated almost the whole entire thing.
Hope you enjoy! I really went all out on this one!
Kataphrut wrote:It's a bit of a Boy Who Cried Wolf situation to me...Basically, the boy shouldn't have cried wolf when the wolves just wanted to Go See Yamcha. If not, they might have gotten some help when the wolves came back to Make the Donuts.
Chuquita wrote:I liken Gokû Black to "guy can't stand his job, so instead of quitting and finding a job he likes, he instead sets fire not only to his workplace so he doesn't have to work there, but tries setting fire to every store in the franchise of that company".
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Re: DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42)
Well, someone suggested I actually talk so... Here it is. My voice for all to hear.
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42) - Chapter 15
Hope you enjoy!
DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42) - Chapter 15
Hope you enjoy!
Kataphrut wrote:It's a bit of a Boy Who Cried Wolf situation to me...Basically, the boy shouldn't have cried wolf when the wolves just wanted to Go See Yamcha. If not, they might have gotten some help when the wolves came back to Make the Donuts.
Chuquita wrote:I liken Gokû Black to "guy can't stand his job, so instead of quitting and finding a job he likes, he instead sets fire not only to his workplace so he doesn't have to work there, but tries setting fire to every store in the franchise of that company".
Re: DBZ: Attack of the Saiyans Speedrun Route (4:37:42)
This was great. Better with the voice commentary tbh!