m (Add to category) Tag: 2017 source edit |
(additional backstory) |
||
| Line 9: | Line 9: | ||
{{ambox stub}} | {{ambox stub}} | ||
[[Taters]] brought TASBot to the tournament and presented Bruno_Visnadi's {{TASVideosM|4144|SNES ''Super Mario World'' "Warps"}} on the speedrunning stream. | [[Taters]] brought TASBot to the tournament and presented Bruno_Visnadi's {{TASVideosM|4144|SNES ''Super Mario World'' "Warps"}} on the speedrunning stream. Stump hosted the run and the stream. | ||
The script for the run was a collaboration between Taters, GlitchCat7, and Masterjun. | The script for the run was a collaboration between Taters, GlitchCat7, and Masterjun. | ||
'''Backstory''' | |||
This run started as a passing conversation between TASBot members and RGBLAN staff at MAGfest 2024. Well known runner and frequent contributor to TASBot projects Stump had been given the responsibility of putting together a speedrunning stage at this event and was looking for content. TASBot keeper Taters was close to the event and willing to provide. | |||
The selection of the run was heavily dependant on both the target timeframe for the block and Taters' ability to solo commentate. As a recreational runner of Super Mario World and Kaizo romhacks, it was felt that an SMW run was the best fit for the venue. Due to the time constraints and overall complexity, it was determined to focus on a run that had been console verified but not do a live verification at the event. | |||
The script was written in two parts, technical and introductory. Taters wrote the introductory script and the technical details were provided by GlitchCat7 and Masterjun. | |||
'''Fun Facts''' | |||
There were minor technical difficulties as part of the run. Initially it was expected that the video encode would be run from Taters' laptop directly on stage allowing the commentator to start the run. However, due to some compatibility mismatch with video signals, the run was played from the production desk. All members of the team who happen to be seasoned IT professionals entirely lacked any form of external storage to transfer the encode. However, the next runner happened to have a spare microSD card and a reader was found to transfer the files. | |||
Revision as of 18:56, 6 March 2024
Only minimal detail was put into this article; it needs expanding. Once you're logged in, see here for specific instructions.
Collaborate on this page's talk page or on Discord.
Taters brought TASBot to the tournament and presented Bruno_Visnadi's SNES Super Mario World "Warps" on the speedrunning stream. Stump hosted the run and the stream.
The script for the run was a collaboration between Taters, GlitchCat7, and Masterjun.
Backstory
This run started as a passing conversation between TASBot members and RGBLAN staff at MAGfest 2024. Well known runner and frequent contributor to TASBot projects Stump had been given the responsibility of putting together a speedrunning stage at this event and was looking for content. TASBot keeper Taters was close to the event and willing to provide.
The selection of the run was heavily dependant on both the target timeframe for the block and Taters' ability to solo commentate. As a recreational runner of Super Mario World and Kaizo romhacks, it was felt that an SMW run was the best fit for the venue. Due to the time constraints and overall complexity, it was determined to focus on a run that had been console verified but not do a live verification at the event.
The script was written in two parts, technical and introductory. Taters wrote the introductory script and the technical details were provided by GlitchCat7 and Masterjun.
Fun Facts
There were minor technical difficulties as part of the run. Initially it was expected that the video encode would be run from Taters' laptop directly on stage allowing the commentator to start the run. However, due to some compatibility mismatch with video signals, the run was played from the production desk. All members of the team who happen to be seasoned IT professionals entirely lacked any form of external storage to transfer the encode. However, the next runner happened to have a spare microSD card and a reader was found to transfer the files.