That stage can be skipped entirely, so it wouldn't be a problem.
But the first castle is impossible because there's a one-block-high passage, which cannot be crossed as a frog.
Blackout
Title: Captain Oblivious
Joined: Sep 01 2007
Location: That Rainy State
Posts: 10376
Posted:
Jul 05 2010 09:22 am
But is it really a challenge if you don't try to frog suit the entire game? On the other hand what's the point if it's not possible in some areas? Is this even real? What if I'm not real?
Found out how to trivialize (kinda) level 8. Now the only real run enders are the Hammer Bros, level 7, and that Airship until I figure out what it looks like.
LiteYear
2010 SNES Champion
Joined: Mar 01 2010
Posts: 31
Posted:
Jul 05 2010 09:30 pm
I like this idea overall. It was hard to discuss challenge progress in the official contest because of the relative nature of the scoring (I.e. for the Smash TV contest, saying something like "I'm up to 5 million points so far" only invites other people to just try to beat that).
What were the rules for the frog suit challenge? Get as far as you can in a world without losing the suit at all?
lavalarva
2011 SNES Champ
Joined: Dec 04 2006
Posts: 1929
Posted:
Jul 05 2010 10:34 pm
LiteYear wrote:
I like this idea overall. It was hard to discuss challenge progress in the official contest because of the relative nature of the scoring (I.e. for the Smash TV contest, saying something like "I'm up to 5 million points so far" only invites other people to just try to beat that).
Exactly. I want to be able to discuss tricks and stuff with other people about the challenges. It's more fun when people share the neat tricks they found IMO.
But as challenges in RPGs would be somewhat like solving a puzzle, I think discussing them should wait a bit to give people time to try figuring it out.
LiteYear wrote:
What were the rules for the frog suit challenge? Get as far as you can in a world without losing the suit at all?
Yes. It was in World 1, and your score was determined by how many levels you completed. Max points for every level beaten obviously.
Once someone sends a run, I'll edit the first post to add links to the challenges in the thread and add the ranking of everybody who completed at least one challenge.
This doesnt involve emulation, but... beat i wanna be the guy on nightmare difficulty. seriously, medium (lowest difficulty) is still hell for me.
Mickey mouse will consume you.
ProtoScott
Title: New Robot Prototype
Joined: Jul 19 2010
Location: Ft. Wayne, IN
Posts: 213
Posted:
Jul 30 2010 01:25 am
Try beating an nes game using only one hand. I just recently beat the first 8 levels and robot masters of megaman 3 this way, it isn't too terribly difficult so if anyone else tries it I recommend trying to do it with out using any continues. I only used one and that was just because i was getting used to the controls.
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I just recently beat the first 8 levels and robot masters of megaman 3 using only one hand, it isn't too terribly difficult so I also recommend trying to do it with out using any continues. I only used one and that was just because i was getting used to the controls.
Well then, you are awesome. Unfortunately your only reward is a virtual pat-on-the-back.
Mickey mouse will consume you.
lavalarva
2011 SNES Champ
Joined: Dec 04 2006
Posts: 1929
Posted:
Jul 30 2010 03:48 am
What, you all want super hard challenges now? Well, okay then...
Clear "the Highly Responsive to Prayers" on Easy, without using a Continue.
slapolakinkaido
Title: Illegitimate Son of God
Joined: Jul 14 2009
Posts: 1565
Posted:
Jul 31 2010 04:14 am
ProtoScott wrote:
Try beating an nes game using only one hand. I just recently beat the first 8 levels and robot masters of megaman 3 this way, it isn't too terribly difficult so if anyone else tries it I recommend trying to do it with out using any continues. I only used one and that was just because i was getting used to the controls.
As long as it's an action game. Most RPG's would be pretty much the same with one hand.
In regards to the thread title, I've tried to get through Destiny of an Emperor using the shittiest warlords possible. Then I gave up and decided to go with just mediocre ones. If you use all the good warlords available to you then the game just becomes too easy over time.
lavalarva
2011 SNES Champ
Joined: Dec 04 2006
Posts: 1929
Posted:
Aug 15 2010 08:35 pm
Here's a Super Smash TV challenge that doesn't take over 30 minutes to complete :
- Clear the "Walls of Pain" room in level 3 without dying, and without using powerups (had to add this because once the game kept giving me force fields and nukes and it was too easy).
If (or rather when) you accidentally pick up a powerup, get rid of it as fast as possible without killing enemies (shoot at a wall or something).
The speedup powerup doesn't count and you can use it as much as you want (USE IT!), and your run ends immediately if you ever pick up a nuke or the yellow-shurikens shield.
What emulator do you need to use to play the save states?
I'm using nestopia and it ain't working.
lavalarva
2011 SNES Champ
Joined: Dec 04 2006
Posts: 1929
Posted:
Aug 16 2010 11:55 am
I'm using VirtualNES and SNES9x. You could try changing the file extension to whatever your emulator uses though (.001, .sav1, etc.).
I don't know if it'll work though as I only tested this with GBA emulators.
Alowishus
Joined: Aug 04 2009
Posts: 2515
Posted:
Aug 16 2010 12:44 pm
Nah it isn't working. I will try it with VirtualNES.
I can't record with fraps on it.
I guess i will just pass on attempting it!
lavalarva
2011 SNES Champ
Joined: Dec 04 2006
Posts: 1929
Posted:
Aug 16 2010 01:08 pm
I use HyperCam personally. But you don't have to record a video, you can just post the replay file.
Or if you absolutely want a video I could record it and send it to you or something.
Alowishus
Joined: Aug 04 2009
Posts: 2515
Posted:
Aug 16 2010 02:08 pm
I wanted to record one but don't worry about it! I'm not that fussed.
