Any tips for a new beginner?
8 years ago
Canada

Hey there im just getting into speed running i was wondering if you guys got any tips im currently trying to learn some basic OoT rupee runs from the start of the game to eventually to try and run OoT any% Are there any games like mario 1 that i should try speedrunning or just any general tips that you can give to a beginner (besides practice) or any games you would recommend? i just want to learn skips and things like that

Georgia, USA

My advice would be to pick a game you love and be ready to grind practice/runs.

French Southern Territories

OoT is a popular game; don't give up if you are last, it's not really meaningfull. Since OoT has a large community, you can ask them. Also, I recommend you to choose a game that you enjoy speedrunning over and over. Some speedruns are boring when you do them multiple times in a row. However, if you have fun every time you play it, it's a good speedgame. Finally, be ready to hate your beloved game because speedrunning brings joy, pain, hate, love and resets.

France
xDrHellx
He/Him, It/Its
8 years ago

general tips:

  • Remember it's only a game and you shouldn't take things too seriously, it ruins the fun (no fun = boring to play = shitty run Kappa )
  • Learn at your own pace, don't try to rush things if you can't handle it, it's not like your life depends on it anyway
  • H A V E F U N P L S
  • If you can't decide what to run besides your current game, try with something you used to play, or something that actually looks good to you
Missouri, USA

-Pick a game you absolutely LOVE to play, otherwise you wont want to run it.

-Have fun, if you dont get the #1 time, dont stress out about it. Have as much fun as you can.

-If you are having trouble with a part of a run, ask someone who runs the game for advice.

Canada

Thanks Guys did my first run today on super smash bros and it was alot of fun got 9th for the character :)